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The Secret (The Office episode)
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"The Secret" is the 13th episode of the second season of The Office (U.S. version). It was written by Lee Eisenberg
and Gene Stupnitsky
and directed by Dennie Gordon
. It first aired on January 19, 2006 on NBC
.
In this episode, Jim is forced into spending time with Michael so that Michael will not reveal Jim's feelings for Pam. Meanwhile, Oscar takes a sick day and Dwight investigates whether he is actually sick.
will tell the others he has feelings for Pam
, Jim
allows Michael to believe that they are best friends, which leads to an awkward lunch at Hooters
paid for with a corporate credit card. Michael ultimately reveals Jim's secret to everyone, forcing Jim to confess his crush to Pam himself, although he tells her that he got over it three years ago. However, Michael later tells her that he learned of the crush during the "booze cruise" which occurred recently, leading her to suspect that Jim is still infatuated.
Meanwhile, Dwight
"investigates" Oscar's absence from work, learning that the co-worker is actually taking time to ice-skate. Dwight blackmails Oscar, threatening to reveal his unauthorized leave-taking, but completely failing to recognize evidence of Oscar's homosexuality
.
Lee Eisenberg
Lee Eisenberg is a film and television writer. He usually works with Gene Stupnitsky.-Life and career:In television, he wrote for the NBC comedy series The Office from seasons 2 to 6, and served as a co-executive producer and directed two episodes with Stupnitsky, "Michael Scott Paper Company" and...
and Gene Stupnitsky
Gene Stupnitsky
Gene Stupnitsky is a film and television writer. He usually works with Lee Eisenberg.In television, he wrote for the NBC comedy series The Office from seasons 2 to 6, and served as a co-executive producer and directed two episodes with Eisenberg, "Michael Scott Paper Company" and "The Lover"...
and directed by Dennie Gordon
Dennie Gordon
Dennie Gordon is an American film and television director.Her directorial television credits include, Chicago Hope, Picket Fences, Dawson's Creek, Sports Night, Ally McBeal, The Practice, 30 Rock, Grounded for Life and among other series.She has also directed the feature films Joe Dirt, New York...
. It first aired on January 19, 2006 on NBC
NBC
The National Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network and former radio network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Rockefeller Center with additional major offices near Los Angeles and in Chicago...
.
In this episode, Jim is forced into spending time with Michael so that Michael will not reveal Jim's feelings for Pam. Meanwhile, Oscar takes a sick day and Dwight investigates whether he is actually sick.
Synopsis
Out of fear that MichaelMichael Scott (The Office)
Michael Gary Scott is a fictional character on NBC's The Office, portrayed by Steve Carell, and based on David Brent from the original British version. Michael, the central character of the series, was the manager of the Scranton branch of paper and printer distribution company Dunder Mifflin Inc...
will tell the others he has feelings for Pam
Pam Beesly
Pamela Morgan "Pam" Halpert is a fictional character on the U.S. television sitcom The Office, played by Jenna Fischer. Her counterpart in the original UK series of The Office is Dawn Tinsley....
, Jim
Jim Halpert
James Duncan "Jim" Halpert is a fictional character in the United States version of the television sitcom The Office, played by John Krasinski. The character is based on Tim Canterbury from the original version of The Office...
allows Michael to believe that they are best friends, which leads to an awkward lunch at Hooters
Hooters
Hooters is the trade name of two privately held American restaurant chains: Hooters of America, Incorporated, based in Atlanta, Georgia, and Hooters, Incorporated, based in Clearwater, Florida...
paid for with a corporate credit card. Michael ultimately reveals Jim's secret to everyone, forcing Jim to confess his crush to Pam himself, although he tells her that he got over it three years ago. However, Michael later tells her that he learned of the crush during the "booze cruise" which occurred recently, leading her to suspect that Jim is still infatuated.
Meanwhile, Dwight
Dwight Schrute
Dwight Kurt Schrute III is a character on NBC's The Office portrayed by Rainn Wilson. He originally exactly resembled Gareth Keenan from the original UK version of The Office. Dwight is the top salesman and former acting manager for the Dunder Mifflin Paper Company and has won numerous awards for...
"investigates" Oscar's absence from work, learning that the co-worker is actually taking time to ice-skate. Dwight blackmails Oscar, threatening to reveal his unauthorized leave-taking, but completely failing to recognize evidence of Oscar's homosexuality
Homosexuality
Homosexuality is romantic or sexual attraction or behavior between members of the same sex or gender. As a sexual orientation, homosexuality refers to "an enduring pattern of or disposition to experience sexual, affectional, or romantic attractions" primarily or exclusively to people of the same...
.
Deleted scenes
The Season Two DVD contains a number of deleted scenes from this episode. Notable cut scenes include:- Michael plays with his new putting toy.
- Dwight expounds on dust bunnies.
- Michael surveys his worker bees.
- Ryan finds an unfinished People Magazine crossword puzzle from 1999 in Michael's office.
- Michael describes his college fraternity experience.
- Michael buys Jim a Hooters t-shirt.
External links
- "The Secret" at NBC.com