Employee Transfer

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"Employee Transfer" is the fifth episode of the fifth season of The Office. It was written by Anthony Farrell and directed by David Rogers. It first aired October 30, 2008.

Synopsis

Holly is ordered to return to her old branch because of her relationship with Michael. He and Darryl drive all her stuff back with her. On the way they break up because of the distance. Pam meets Jim’s brothers who play a rude prank on her and Dwight decides to annoy Andy by applying to Cornell.

Trivia

The scene in New York City with Jim's brothers was filmed at the East 3rd Steakhouse and Lounge in Los Angeles.^[1]

Cultural References

Creed, Dwight, and Kevin dress up as Heath Ledger's version of The Joker from The Dark Knight, while Creed has the most impressive costume.
Kelly dresses as Carrie Bradshaw from Sex and the City.
Pam dresses up as Charlie Chaplin and points out that without her hat she looks like Adolf Hitler.
Ryan dresses up as Gordon Gekko from Wall Street, though Kelly confuses that with the GEICO Gecko.

Reception

"Two plots which don’t have much to offer and a third which is a sad goodbye. I hope the writers make Michael learn something or gain something from his relationship with Holly because otherwise her cameo role in the show was a bit of a waste." - The TV Critic's Review

Cast

Main Cast

Supporting Cast

Special Guest Star

Amy Ryan as Holly Flax

Guest Cast

Tug Coker as Pete Halpert
Blake Robbins as Tom Halpert

References

↑ 9.2.08 Filming Locations

[1] 9.2.08 Filming Locations

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