Ep 4. Money

In episode 4 of season 4 of The Office, entitled Money, the employees at Dunder Mifflin Scranton are faced with a dilemma: the company is struggling financially and they may not be able to afford their usual bonuses. This news causes chaos and stress among the workers, as they begin to scramble for any way to make some extra money.

The episode starts with Michael Scott (Steve Carell) having a chat with new CFO David Wallace (Andy Buckley). David breaks the news to Michael that the company is facing financial issues, and they may have to cut back on their usual bonuses for the employees. Michael is understandably upset, as he feels that his employees deserve to be rewarded for their hard work.

Meanwhile, Jim Halpert (John Krasinski) and Pam Beesly (Jenna Fischer) are dealing with their own money issues. Jim has just bought his parents a house and is feeling the financial strain, while Pam is struggling to make ends meet after her art school tuition comes due. They both decide to try and make some extra cash by selling some of their belongings, which leads to some humorous moments as they try to pawn off their various items.

Dwight Schrute (Rainn Wilson) is also feeling the pinch, and decides to start his own version of a popular online auction site. He recruits Ryan Howard (B.J. Novak) to help him, and the two of them start selling random items around the office. This leads to some amusing scenes, as they bicker over who should get the lion's share of the profits.

Meanwhile, Angela Martin (Angela Kinsey) and Andy Bernard (Ed Helms) are still carrying on their secret relationship. Andy is determined to buy Angela an expensive gift, but is struggling to come up with the funds. He turns to the employees for help, but they are all too preoccupied with their own money woes to be of much use.

As the episode progresses, tensions begin to rise as the employees realize that they may not be getting their usual bonuses. Michael decides to take matters into his own hands and tries to convince David that the bonuses are essential for employee morale. He even goes so far as to offer to take a pay cut himself in order to help fund the bonuses.

In the end, the fate of the bonuses remains uncertain, leaving the employees of Dunder Mifflin Scranton in a state of financial anxiety. Money proves to be a relevant and relatable episode, as it deals with the very real struggles that many people face when it comes to finances. However, as always, The Office manages to find the humor in even the most dire of situations, making for an entertaining and engaging episode.