Michael hits the Philly convention to show Jim he’s still the "cool boss" while competing with Josh. Between the sad party in room 308 and landing the HammerMill deal, every single line from the episode is right here. You can look through the full script to find your favorite moments from the trip.
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Michael, Dwight, and Jan travel to Philly for a trade show. Michael sees Jim for the first time since Jim moved away. Jim is there with his new boss, Josh, from the Stamford branch.
Michael feels very jealous of Josh. He tries to prove he is a better boss and friend. He even tells Dwight to spy on Josh for him.
In Scranton, Pam goes on her first date since her breakup. She meets a man who draws for the local paper. The date is a bit dull and does not go well.
Key plot points from the trip include:
Jan is shocked when Michael makes the big sale. She usually thinks he is a bad worker. This win proves that Michael is a great salesman.
At the end, Jim visits Michael’s quiet party. He admits he left Scranton because of his love for Pam. Michael listens and shows he truly cares about Jim.
They share a drink and become friends again. The episode ends with Michael using a black light in his room. He sees many gross stains on the bed and walls.
