5x09 The Surplus - The Office Episode Guide

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- Episode 05x09

Episode: 05x09
Title: The Surplus
Type: Regular Episode
Production Code: 513
First Aired: Dec. 04, 2008

Season 5 » Episode #09 - The Surplus

Summary: When Oscar discovers a surplus in the yearly budget, the staff argues over how Michael should spend the cash. One group, led by Oscar, wants to purchase a new copier, and the other, led by Pam, wants new chairs. Everyone tries to get Michael on their side, but he just can't seem to make a decision. Meanwhile, out at Schrute Farms, Dwight pulls a very deceptive maneuver to win Angela back.

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The Surplus (02:06)

Who appeared in this episode?

Creed Bratton	played by Creed Bratton
Phyllis Vance	played by Phyllis Smith
David Wallace	played by Andy Buckley (II)
Hank	played by Hugh Dane
Business Man	played by Frank Maharajh
Businessman	played by Paul Sass

Episode Quotes

	Season 5 / Episode 9: - The Surplus Toby Flenderson: We should really have the office's air quality tested. We have rayon coming from below we have asbestos in the ceilings. These are silent killers. Michael Scott: You are the silent killer.
	Season 5 / Episode 9: - The Surplus Michael Scott: I swallowed all of your ideas. I'm going to digest them and see what comes out the other end.

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TRIVIA

Burlington Coat Factory, where Michael buys his coat and wishes to spend his share of the surplus, is an actual clothing chain with a store in Eynon PA, a few miles outside of Scranton.