The Lover

Season 6 Episode 6 Summary

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Jim and Pam return from their honeymoon in Puerto Rico. They share stories about a couple they met named Frank and Beans. Michael greets them with a cringey character called Blind Guy McSqueezy. He pretends he cannot see and touches them in awkward ways.

Michael pulls Jim aside to share some massive personal news. He confesses that he is currently dating Pam’s mother, Helene. Jim is shocked and tells Michael to end the relationship. Michael refuses and says he wants to tell Pam over dinner.

Dwight gives Jim a wooden mallard as a fake peace offering. He hides a listening device inside the bird to spy on Jim. Jim quickly finds the bug and plays loud music to annoy Dwight. He knows exactly what his rival is trying to do.

Michael tries to keep the secret but fails during a staff meeting. Pam figures out the truth and screams in the parking lot. She is disgusted that her boss is sleeping with her mother. Most of the office workers find the situation very funny.

Pam demands that Michael stop seeing her mother right away. Michael refuses and says he will date her even harder now. This leads to a loud shouting match in the break room. Michael claims he is a sensual person who deserves happiness.

Jim confronts Dwight about the bugged mallard in his office. He forces Dwight to wash and buff his car as punishment. Dwight agrees to the deal to keep Jim from telling Michael. Jim thinks he won the battle of wits today.

The episode ends with a final twist from Dwight. He reveals the mallard was just a distraction for Jim. Dwight has a real bug hidden inside a pen on Jim's desk. He listens to hours of boring sales calls with a smirk.