The Office Season 4 Episode 12
The Office
Season 4

Ep 12. Did I Stutter?

  • TV-PG
  • May 1, 2008
  • 22 min
  • 8.1  (5,541)

In the twelfth episode of The Office's fourth season, titled "Did I Stutter?", Michael Scott (Steve Carell) gets into a confrontational and uncomfortable situation with Stanley Hudson (Leslie David Baker). Stanley has been a long-time employee of Dunder Mifflin, and he is known for his gruff personality and tendency to speak his mind. However, when Michael interrupts him during a meeting, Stanley reaches his breaking point and snaps at him.

This sets off a chain reaction of events in which Michael becomes increasingly frustrated with Stanley's behavior, leading to a tense stand-off between the two of them. Meanwhile, the rest of the branch is caught in the middle, trying to diffuse the situation before it becomes more explosive.

As the episode unfolds, we see the various ways in which this conflict affects each character. Jim Halpert (John Krasinski) and Pam Beesly (Jenna Fischer) look on with concern, worried that Michael's lack of sensitivity will lead to disastrous consequences. Dwight Schrute (Rainn Wilson) tries to insert himself into the situation, hoping to use it to his advantage. Even Ryan Howard (B.J. Novak), who is now a temp for the company, gets involved, trying to exert his newfound power and influence.

Despite the tense atmosphere, the episode also includes plenty of comedic moments. For example, Creed Bratton (Creed Bratton) tries to convince everyone that he is actually a member of the CIA, while Kevin Malone (Brian Baumgartner) struggles to keep a bag of M&M's out of his sight.

Ultimately, "Did I Stutter?" is a powerful episode that deals with themes of communication, respect, and workplace relationships. It showcases both the strengths and weaknesses of each character, and it forces them to confront their own biases and prejudices. By the end of the episode, we see that there are no easy solutions to the conflict between Michael and Stanley, but we are left with a sense that, with patience and understanding, it might be possible to find a way forward.

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  • First Aired
    May 1, 2008
  • Content Rating
    TV-PG
  • Runtime
    22 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    8.1  (5,541)