[s7e5] The Sting -

Report: Analysis of The Office S7E5 – " The Sting " "The Sting" Series: The Office (U.S.) Season/Episode: Season 7, Episode 5 Original Air Date: October 21, 2010 Director: Randall Einhorn Writer: Mindy Kaling 1. Executive Summary

The episode was viewed by approximately 6.87 million people and was the highest-rated NBC show of its night. [S7E5] The Sting

After losing a client to Danny Cordray, Michael, Dwight, and Jim orchestrate a "sting" operation. They set up a fake company, Solarcom, and use Meredith Palmer as the "CEO" to lure Danny into a sales meeting while they observe via hidden cameras to steal his secrets. The plan quickly devolves as Meredith attempts to seduce Danny, forcing Michael to send in Oscar and Ryan as clumsy interventions. Ultimately, Michael realizes Danny’s "secret" is simply superior charisma and sales skill, leading Michael to hire him as Dunder Mifflin’s new traveling salesman. Report: Analysis of The Office S7E5 – "