Company Picnic

Season 5 Episode 26 Summary

The Office episode 26 season 5 starts with Michael eating a family-sized chicken pot pie. He falls asleep at his desk immediately after lunch. The staff changes every clock in the office to 5:00 PM. Michael wakes up and sends everyone home early without realizing the trick.

Company Picnic 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. The Scranton branch travels to the corporate retreat. Michael feels excited to see Holly Flax again. He soon discovers she brought her boyfriend, AJ.

Michael and Holly decide to perform a comedy skit for the crowd. They call their show "SlumDunder Mifflinaire." They use the sketch to tell the history of the company. During the performance, they accidentally reveal that the Buffalo branch is closing. The Buffalo employees learn this news for the first time during the joke.

While the drama unfolds, the Scranton team competes in a volleyball tournament. Pam Beesly reveals she is a very talented player. She attended many volleyball camps and played in college. Her skills help the branch reach the final game against the corporate team.

During the final match, Pam twists her ankle on the court. Jim insists on taking her to a nearby hospital for an X-ray. Dwight tries to stall the game so Pam can return. He kicks the ball away and argues with the referee to waste time.

At the hospital, the doctor speaks with Jim and Pam in a private room. The camera stays in the hallway and records their reactions through a window. The couple looks shocked and then celebrates with a joyful hug. The scene implies that Pam is pregnant, which becomes a major series milestone.

Some fan-favorite moments from this episode include:

• The "Soup Snakes" list: Michael’s misspelling of "soul mates."
• Dwight’s friend Rolph: His intense and mean comments during the volleyball game.
• The Silent Reveal: The emotional ending where Jim tells Dwight to "send in the subs."

Michael decides not to tell Holly his true feelings yet. He feels happy just spending the day with her. He believes they have a long story ahead of them. The episode ends with the Scranton team losing the game but Jim and Pam winning a future.