Every line from "The Surplus" is right here, from Oscar explaining a budget like a lemonade stand to Michael’s infamous fur coat. You'll find the full script and the best quotes as the office splits into Team Copier and Team Chairs. It’s the perfect way to catch every detail of the $4300 budget battle.
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Oscar discovers a $4,300 budget surplus at the branch. He explains the situation to Michael using a simple story about a lemonade stand. Michael must spend the money by the end of the day or lose it.
The office quickly splits into two fighting groups. Pam leads the workers who want new chairs. Oscar and Jim lead the group that wants a new copier.
Both sides try to win Michael over with gifts and praise. Jim and Oscar take Michael to a very nice lunch. Pam flirts with Michael and compliments his cheap, tight pants.
Michael calls David Wallace to ask for advice on the decision. He finds out he can keep 15 percent of the money as a personal bonus. Michael decides he wants the cash for a new fur coat.
Dwight, Angela, and Andy visit Schrute Farms to plan a wedding. Dwight tricks Angela into a "mock" ceremony with a real minister. He uses a German ceremony to legally marry her without her knowing.
The staff realizes Michael is trying to keep the money for himself. They stop fighting and quickly agree to buy the new chairs. Michael buys the fur coat anyway, but protesters ruin it with fake blood.
