Costume Contest
| "Costume Contest" | |
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| The Office episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 7 Episode 6 |
| Directed by | Dean Holland |
| Written by | Justin Spitzer |
| Production code | 706 |
| Original air date | October 28, 2010 |
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"Costume Contest" is the sixth episode of the seventh season of the American comedy television series The Office, and the show's 132nd episode overall. Written by Justin Spitzer and directed by Dean Holland, the episode aired on NBC in the United States on October 28, 2010. This episode received positive reviews.
In the episode, Michael freaks out when Darryl goes over his head by taking an idea to corporate. The employees partake in a Halloween costume contest in the office. Meanwhile, Pam tries to get the truth from Danny about their dating history.
The office becomes excited over the annual Halloween costume contest, the prize for which is a Scranton-area coupon book. Oscar, frustrated that no one else seems to realize what a meager prize a coupon book really is, changes out of his costume and snarkily states that he is dressed up as "a rational consumer". The significance of this gesture goes over the other workers' heads, and Oscar becomes increasingly embarrassed at being virtually the only person not in costume. Pam persistently begs Jim to wear a matching couples costume of Popeye and Olive Oyl with her, but he refuses as he feels he is too old for costumes. As the day goes on, several people realize their costume might not win, so they leave the office to switch into something more recognizable or provocative.
Gabe, dressed up as Lady Gaga, informs the staff that delivery drivers can now suggest additional products for the customers they deliver to, increasing sales for the company. Michael realizes this idea is similar to a suggestion made by Darryl, which he had shot down. He now realizes this was a mistake and apologizes to Darryl, and Darryl says he holds no grudge against him. However, Michael feels increasingly uncomfortable at Darryl not receiving credit for his idea, and announces to the entire office that he is going to confront corporate about stealing Darryl's idea. Gabe tells Michael that Darryl actually pitched the idea to him, and has already received credit.
New salesman Danny invites everyone to a Halloween party at his bar after work. Almost everyone in the office is aware that Danny and Pam had a two-date fling four years ago. Kevin (dressed as Michael Moore) and Andy (dressed as Bill Compton) tell Danny that they aren't going to his party because Pam doesn't want them to, which incites Danny to ask Jim and Pam about this. They reassure him that Pam doesn't care if people go to his party, and the three laugh about how their coworkers have been exaggerating the significance of his two dates with Pam; however, it also becomes clear that Pam wants to know exactly why she was rejected. Danny initially tells Jim that Pam wrote her number weird. Jim calls him on this, and Danny said he didn't call her back because Pam wouldn't stop talking about Jim during their dates. Pam reveals she never mentioned Jim, and so Danny admits that he found her too "dorky." Jim realizes he loves Pam for being so dorky, and comes into the office wearing his Popeye costume and carrying Cece (dressed as Swee'Pea), much to the delight of Pam.
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