The Carpet

Season 2 Episode 14 Summary

The Office episode 14 season 2. The Carpet is such a great episode (like every episode of The Office), remember you can click the camera button next to any quote to generate an image of the quote to share on social media.

Pam returns from a vacation in the Poconos with Roy. Michael enters his office and finds a disgusting smell. Someone left a "package" on his carpet that is not a burst pipe. The foul odor forces Michael to move his desk into the main bullpen.

Michael takes over Jim’s desk to be near the action. This forces Jim to move to the back of the office. He sits in the annex with Kelly and Ryan for the day. Kelly talks constantly and tells Jim she has a crush on Ryan.

Jim tries to help Kelly by talking to Ryan. Ryan says he might be interested but wants to keep things casual. Jim soon regrets his move because he misses his desk and his friend. He realizes how much he depends on Pam to get through the day.

Michael feels hurt by the incident in his office. He thinks his employees committed a hate crime against him. To feel better, he starts a sales contest with a cash prize. He even competes against his own staff to prove he is the best.

Michael seeks advice from his old boss, Ed Truck. Ed tells Michael that a boss can never truly be friends with employees. This news upsets Michael because he wants everyone to love him. He feels lonely and wonders if his staff actually hates him.

The mystery ends when Todd Packer calls the office. He laughs and admits he left the "gift" on Michael's floor. Michael immediately changes his mood and finds the prank hilarious. He feels honored that his best friend targeted him.

At the end of the day, Jim returns to his desk. He finds several voicemails from Pam on his office phone. She spent the whole day trying to joke with him from across the room. These messages show the deep connection between the two friends.