Local Ad

Season 4 Episode 5 Summary

The Office episode 5 season 4. Local Ad 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 Scott learns that corporate wants to film a local commercial. He meets with professional ad guys but hates their simple ideas. Michael bets David Wallace that the office can handle the project.

The staff takes on various creative roles for the big shoot. Pam stays up late to create a custom computer animation. Phyllis tries to recruit author Sue Grafton at a local mall. Security kicks Phyllis out after she refuses to take no for an answer.

Dwight spends his free time playing a game called Second Life. He creates an avatar that looks exactly like him but can fly. Jim discovers that Dwight’s avatar even has its own "Second Second Life."

Andy and Angela continue their secret office romance during production. Andy thinks things are going well because Angela calls him "D." He does not realize she is actually thinking about Dwight.

The office tries to record a catchy theme song for the commercial. Some fan-favorite moments happen during the songwriting process:

• Andy forgets the lyrics to the Kit Kat bar jingle.
• He guesses words like "applesauce" and "football cream."
• Darryl helps the team create a soulful song for the ad.

Corporate rejects Michael’s artistic video and airs a boring version. The staff gathers at Poor Richard's Pub to watch the generic commercial. Michael feels defeated until he shows the team his own "Director's Cut."

The office is genuinely impressed by the heart in Michael’s version. The episode ends with a funny callback to the Kit Kat song. Andy finally remembers the correct brand name for the tune and yells "Fancy Feast."