The Client

Season 2 Episode 7 Summary

The Office episode 7 season 2. The Client 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. Michael and Jan meet a big client named Christian at Chili’s. Jan wants to talk about paper and budgets right away. Michael thinks singing and eating "Awesome Blossoms" is better.

Michael spends hours joking and bonding with the client. They even sing the baby back ribs song together. Jan feels frustrated by Michael’s lack of focus. However, Michael’s social skills help him close a massive deal for the branch.

Back at the office, the staff finds a movie script in Michael’s desk. It is a spy thriller titled "Threat Level: Midnight." The employees decide to perform a table read in the conference room. This scene introduces the legendary hero, Agent Michael Scarn.

The staff has a lot of fun with the script. Pam plays the love interest, and Dwight plays the sidekick. Dwight gets upset when he finds his name misspelled as "Dwigt." This remains one of the most quoted moments by fans.

While the meeting goes late, Jim and Pam have a "date" on the roof. Jim makes grilled cheese sandwiches for them. They watch Dwight set off fireworks in the parking lot. This quiet moment shows the deep connection between the two.

At the end of the night, Jan is impressed by Michael's success. She feels a spark and kisses Michael in the parking lot. They spend the rest of the night talking and bonding. It is a rare moment where Michael shows real maturity.

The next morning, Jan regrets the kiss and calls it a mistake. She tells Michael they should keep things professional. Michael is hurt but tries to act cool about it. The episode ends with a mix of triumph and awkwardness.

This episode is a fan favorite for several reasons:

• The first appearance of Agent Michael Scarn.
• The romantic rooftop scene with Jim and Pam.
• Michael proving he is actually a talented salesman.
• The surprising kiss between Michael and Jan.