The Whale

Season 9 Episode 7 Summary

The Office Season 9, Episode 7, “The Whale,” follows Dwight’s chase for a huge paper account. First, Andy calls from his boat, sunburned and wearing underwear on his head. His chat ends when his laptop falls into the sea, just two days into his trip.

David Wallace picks Dwight to pursue the Scranton White Pages account, known as the “White Whale.” The staff cheers the chance for raises and perks, but the buyer’s gender sparks concern. Dwight struggles with female clients, so Pam, Nellie, and Phyllis try to coach him.

The sales practice goes badly, with Dwight treating female buyers as weak or less skilled. His stiff smile and strange nods turn a basic listening lesson into a comic mess. Pam still joins his meeting, hoping her help will keep him from losing the deal.

The buyer turns out to be Jan Levinson, making all that calm sales advice seem useless. Jan wanted David Wallace to attend so she could confront her former boss. Dwight seeks a new plan while Pam stalls Jan with questions about her daughter, Astrid.

Jan shares a slide show with her own song, then picks apart Pam’s daughter’s spelling skills. Dwight returns with Clark, his “Ace of Babes,” betting Jan will like the young would-be salesman. Jan sends Dwight away, asks Clark about his passport, and leaves the account’s fate open.

Meanwhile, Jim’s first board call with his new Philly firm turns into a string of mishaps. His hushed voice earns a Batman joke, while noise outside ruins his next try. A partner later tells Jim that working from Scranton simply will not work for the team.

Angela suspects the senator is cheating, so Oscar joins her visit to his yoga class. She rules out the female teacher, but Oscar spots the senator flirting with another man. When the senator calls and Oscar’s phone rings, Angela grasps the truth about their affair.

The Movember mustaches add more laughs, with Erin’s blunt remarks making Pete feel awkward about his look. Afterward, Dwight calls Pam his friend, then spoils the sweet moment with a claim that women love gossip. Remember, you can click the camera button next to any quote to create an image for social media.