S2E8 · Performance Review

Moments, in order

The 25-dollar fitness orb pitch
A coworker sells the office a fitness orb and its long list of benefits, gets mocked, and still closes the sale.
49sDwight SchruteJim Halpert#cold open #fitness orb
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Michael and Pam decode Jan's voicemail
Review day starts with Michael replaying Jan's message for Pam, insisting the night was mutual, and hearing what he wants in it.
2m 24sMichael ScottPam Beesly#voicemail #jan levinson #performance review
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Jim asks for a pay cut and convinces Dwight it's Friday
Dwight's raise tip about folders backfires when Jim plans to request less pay, and Jim sets up his day-of-the-week prank.
1m 01sJim HalpertDwight Schrute#jim pranks dwight #thursday #raise
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Stanley earns his bonus reading Jan's pauses
Stanley tells Michael to listen to the pauses in Jan's voicemail, Michael asks if he learned it on the streets, and Stanley plays along.
45sStanley HudsonMichael Scott#cringe #performance review #stanley
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Angela loves being judged; Jan's call turns awkward
Angela's review ends in seconds when Jan calls; Michael tries for closure about the Chili's parking lot and lies about the cameras.
1m 36sAngela MartinMichael ScottPam Beesly#phone call #jan levinson #angela
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Michael revives the suggestion box for 'constructive compliments'
With no ideas to show Jan, Michael digs up a long-forgotten suggestion box and gets corrected by Kelly in front of everyone.
1m 00sMichael ScottPam BeeslyKelly Kapoor#malapropism #suggestion box
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Michael's 'wham bam' speech and the perfume question
Jan insists on business only; Michael rambles about being fast but not too fast, then asks a 'business question' about her perfume.
1m 49sMichael ScottJan LevinsonPam Beesly#cringe #jan levinson #wham bam
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Suggestion box meeting: Y2K and the depression note from Tom
Michael claims he reads suggestions weekly, then pulls out a Y2K question and a serious note from a man who left a year ago.
1m 05sMichael ScottJan Levinson#suggestion box #y2k #conference room
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B.O., coffee breath, and 'Don't sleep with your boss'
The suggestions get personal: Toby implies a B.O. note is for Michael, who then hears about his coffee breath, and reaches a note about sleeping with the boss.
2m 05sMichael ScottToby FlendersonCreed Bratton#cringe #suggestion box #coffee breath
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Dwight barges in with his raise pitch: dedication and deer jerky
Dwight interrupts Michael and Jan to argue for a raise: never late, a copy of Michael's key, deer jerky, and a Smallville quote.
2m 31sDwight SchruteMichael ScottJan Levinson#dwight #raise #deer jerky
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Jan tells Michael exactly why it won't happen
As Jan leaves for New York, Michael begs for the real reason; she lists his flaws, thanks him for that night, and he hears only the good parts.
1m 33sMichael ScottJan Levinson#rejection #closure #jan levinson
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Dwight runs in late on the real Friday
The prank pays off: Dwight's perfect attendance record takes a hit when he shows up after noon.
23sDwight SchruteJim Halpert#payoff #jim pranks dwight
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