[s7e18] Todd Packer Instant

An unlikely alliance forms between Jim and Dwight, who team up to prank Packer out of the office. They trick him into believing there is a high-level corporate opening in Tallahassee, Florida.

This was the first episode written by Amelie Gillette, who previously wrote for The A.V. Club . [S7E18] Todd Packer

Meanwhile, Pam uses her authority as Office Administrator to help Andy get a new computer. To avoid making other staff jealous, they "weather" the new laptop to make it look old and claim it was found in the warehouse. Notable Moments & Trivia An unlikely alliance forms between Jim and Dwight,

While it was the lowest-rated episode of the season upon release, it received praise for the comedic chemistry between Jim and Dwight. Notable Moments & Trivia While it was the

In of The Office , titled " Todd Packer ," the crude traveling salesman played by David Koechner attempts to trade his life on the road for a permanent desk job at the Scranton branch. The episode, which originally aired on February 24, 2011, serves as a pivotal moment for Michael Scott’s character development as he chooses his future with Holly over his toxic friendship with Packer. Plot Summary

Michael eventually catches onto the prank and intends to warn Packer. However, after witnessing Packer insult Holly to her face and mock Michael for his commitment to her, Michael realizes Packer is a "douche" and allows him to leave for the non-existent job in Florida.

During the prank planning, Dwight famously mishears the name of pop star Justin Bieber, asking, " Who is Justice Beaver? ".