Search Committee

Season 7 Episode 24 Summary

The Office, Season 7, Episode 24, “Search Committee,” follows Scranton’s search for a new branch manager. Jim leads the search with Toby and Gabe, while staff members chase the job. Remember, you can click the camera button next to any quote to create an image for social media.

Creed’s brief reign as acting manager shows why the branch needs a new boss. His strange “BOBODDY” meeting and false claims that the company is closing leave Pam scrambling. She distracts him with matching photos, creating the classic “They’re the same picture” scene.

The guest interviews bring big laughs, led by Robert California, whose intense answers leave Jim and Toby rattled. Fred hides his three-step plan, while Nellie Bertram keeps changing her ideas for running the branch. David Brent sends a video pitch, and Jim Carrey’s guest character keeps stressing his Finger Lakes trip.

Darryl arrives poorly prepared, writes a padded résumé, then brings his daughter in to win support. Gabe tries to ruin Andy’s interview over Erin, leading to his famous “Shut up about the sun!” outburst. Kelly also seeks the job and snaps when Gabe treats her like a weak choice.

Dwight fights for another chance after losing the job because he fired a gun inside the office. He poses as bandaged French applicant Jacques Souvenier, and Jo later orders Jim to grant Dwight an interview. Dwight then interviews himself and wins Kelly’s support through private perks, leaving Jim fed up.

Angela announces her engagement to Senator Robert Lipton and brags about the grand wedding she plans. Oscar believes the senator is gay, and Pam and Ryan learn more grounds for that belief. They choose not to tell Angela, even as she mocks Pam’s wedding and boasts about her guest list.

Erin hopes Phyllis is her birth mother, and their bond grows while they await the test results. With Phyllis’s support, Erin uses a sock puppet to ask Andy out, but he turns her down. Phyllis learns they are not related, yet delays telling Erin so she can keep offering comfort.

Jo sends Gabe back to Florida, puts Kelly on the search team, and presses Jim to choose wisely. Jim invites staff input, but the debate grows chaotic as Andy finally admits he wants the job. No new manager is named, and the episode ends with Pam faking client calls to keep Creed busy.