: Jim convinces Dwight to go "undercover" at the Stamford branch, leading Dwight to dye his hair blonde and eventually hide inside a box in the warehouse to eavesdrop.
: Oscar gets Michael to sign up for his nephew's walk-a-thon. Michael, not understanding how it works, pledges $25 per mile instead of a flat fee, leading to an awkward realization when he finds out the distance. [S1E8] The Alliance
In " The Alliance " (The Office, Season 1, Episode 4), the Scranton branch is consumed by paranoia over rumored downsizing. Dwight Schrute forms a secret, "Survivor-esque" alliance with Jim Halpert to protect their jobs, which Jim immediately uses as an opportunity to pull elaborate pranks. Meanwhile, Michael Scott attempts to boost morale by throwing a birthday party for Meredith Palmer, even though her birthday is still a month away. Key Plot Points : Jim convinces Dwight to go "undercover" at
: Michael organizes a party for Meredith to distract the staff. He spends the entire episode obsessing over writing the "perfect" joke in her card, only for it to land with a thud and ruin the mood. In " The Alliance " (The Office, Season