Dwight K. Schrute, (Acting) Manager

Season 7 Episode 23 Summary

The Office episode 23 season 7. Dwight K. Schrute, (Acting) Manager 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. After Deangelo Vickers falls into a coma, Jo Bennett makes Dwight the acting manager. Dwight quickly turns the office into a strict workplace with a time clock and long copier codes.

Jim decides to prank Dwight by starting a fake social club called The Fist. He makes Dwight think the employees are planning a rebellion against his new rules. Meanwhile, Gabe is a total mess because Erin broke up with him to be single.

The most famous scene happens when Dwight brings a loaded gun to the office in a holster. He tries to show off the weapon but accidentally fires it right next to Andy’s ear. The loud blast causes Andy to suffer a burst eardrum and temporary deafness.

The staff realizes they can use the accident to get what they want from Dwight. They blackmail him for favors like better snacks and extra vacation days. Dwight even has to give Kevin a horizontal back massage while standing on a filing cabinet.

Jo Bennett arrives for a meeting and notices the strange behavior of the staff. Jim forces Dwight to do jazz hands every time Jim coughs as part of the blackmail. Eventually, Dwight confesses the shooting to Jo because he cannot handle the constant threats from his coworkers.

Jo is furious and removes Dwight from his position as acting manager immediately. She creates a search committee with Jim, Toby, and Gabe to find a permanent replacement. Because of seniority, the episode ends with Creed Bratton becoming the new acting manager.