Ep 11. Steps Challenge

In the Superstore season 4 episode 11 titled "Steps Challenge," the employees of Cloud 9 embark on a company-wide fitness challenge where the teams compete to take the most steps in a week. A grand prize of $1,000 is up for grabs and the employees are eager to participate.

The episode kicks off with a company-wide announcement from Glenn, who explains the rules of the challenge and introduces the team captains. Amy, the store's floor supervisor, is elected as one of the captains and she chooses her team members carefully. Dina, the assistant manager, is chosen as the captain of the opposing team and is determined to win the challenge at all costs.

As the challenge gets underway, the employees are seen wearing pedometers and Fitbits, eagerly tracking their steps and trying to outdo each other. There is a visible change in the store's atmosphere, with people taking the stairs instead of the elevator and walking to far-off aisles just to get some extra steps in.

The competition heats up as both teams try to come up with creative ways to increase their step count. Amy's team decides to create a dance routine that incorporates steps and get everyone involved, while Dina's team places pedometers on their shoes to cheat their way to the top.

Meanwhile, Jonah, the store's assistant manager, is struggling to keep up with the rest of the employees. He is seen trying various tactics to increase his steps but is unable to do so due to his injured foot. He becomes increasingly frustrated while watching his team members surpass him on the leaderboard.

To add to the chaos, Sandra, the customer service representative, accidentally spills hot coffee on herself, which leads to a hilarious chain reaction of events. The spill leads to a wet floor sign being put up, causing people to slip and fall, and eventually leading to a Code Brown in the store.

As the week draws to a close, both teams are neck and neck with just a few steps separating them. The tension is palpable, and Amy and Dina are seen strategizing and encouraging their team members to take the final push.

In the end, the winning team is revealed, and the grand prize is distributed. However, things take a surprising turn when the store manager confronts one of the team captains about cheating and rigging the competition. The episode ends with a cliffhanger, hinting at the consequences of the cheating scandal and leaving the audience eagerly waiting for the next episode.

Overall, "Steps Challenge" is a light-hearted and entertaining episode that showcases the humorous side of workplace challenges and camaraderie among co-workers. The episode also touches upon the importance of team spirit and the lengths people will go to win a competition.