Sabre (The Office)
"Sabre" | |
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The Office episode | |
Episode no. | Season 6 Episode 15 |
Directed by | John Krasinski |
Written by | Jennifer Celotta |
Cinematography by | Randall Einhorn |
Editing by | David Rogers |
Production code | 615 |
Original air date | February 4, 2010 |
Guest appearances | |
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"Sabre" is the fifteenth episode of the
The series, presented in a mockumentary style, depicts the everyday lives of office employees at the Scranton, Pennsylvania branch of the fictional Dunder Mifflin Paper Company. In the episode, Michael (Steve Carell) has difficulties accepting the policies of Sabre, the new parent company of Dunder Mifflin. Meanwhile, Jim (John Krasinski) and Pam (Jenna Fischer) visit a prestigious daycare, hoping to reserve a spot for their child with whom Pam is pregnant. The episode achieved a viewership of 7.36 during its initial airing in the United States.
The episode marks the first appearance of Kathy Bates as Jo Bennett, the CEO of Sabre. The episode received positive views from critics, who highlighted Bates's introduction in particular as a strong point. Beginning with this episode, Ed Helms is added to the opening credits.[1]
Synopsis
Sabre has taken over the branches of Dunder Mifflin, and
Jim Halpert (John Krasinski) and Pam Halpert (Jenna Fischer) visit the most prestigious daycare center in the area with hopes to impress the director. Jim enters a bathroom and sees the day care director Jerry (Joey Slotnick) on the toilet. Jim and Pam agree not to bring up the incident during the interview, but when the interview goes poorly Pam directly asks Jerry if this has to do with Jim walking in on him. Jerry denies this, and when Pam refuses to let the subject drop, he makes veiled insults and explains that the bathroom door does not lock for the children's safety.
Andy and Erin conduct interviews with the film crew, and each admit interest in dating. However, Andy thinks that the "ball is in Erin's court" since he already did his part with his last spectacular display involving a band drumline, while Erin assumes that Andy will continue to take the active role in their courtship. Andy tries hinting to Erin to ask him out by inquiring about her weekend plans, but Erin assumes he is leading up to ask her out and eagerly tells him she has nothing planned. Andy exits with exasperation.
Michael arrives unannounced at David Wallace's home, and finds that he has not shaved nor done anything productive recently. David's son plays the drums in the living room, while David's wife provides hints that David should actually do something outside the house. Michael and David go in the hot tub, where Michael asks him how he should handle the changes at Sabre. David has no advice and instead asks Michael to join him on his proposed business venture "Suck It", a vacuum that collects children's toys. Michael, realizing what has happened to David, leaves and expresses concerns for David's well-being to the camera crew.
Michael returns to the office and proclaims his allegiance to Sabre and its new policies. He proposes a toast with orange juice in the metallic Sabre bottles to the new management, which after drinking claims it's like drinking a battery. The episode closes with a vignette of David Wallace and his son playing a jingle for the "Suck It" toy vacuum.
Reception
This episode was watched by 7.36 million viewers, with a 3.8 rating and a 10 share in the 18–49 demographic rising 3% from the
References
- ^ "The Office 6.15 – Sabre". NBC Universal Media Village. Retrieved January 16, 2010.
- ^ "Private Site". Archived from the original on October 9, 2012. Retrieved February 5, 2010.
- ^ "The Office: "Sabre" Review - IGN" – via www.ign.com.
- ^ Rabin, Nathan (February 4, 2010). "The Office: Sabre". A. V. Club. Retrieved October 13, 2015.