Ep 7. Business Trip

In The Office season 5 episode 7, titled "Business Trip," the employees of Dunder Mifflin's Scranton branch are sent on a business trip to Winnipeg, Canada to attend the Pearsons Paper Convention. Michael, Dwight, and Jim are chosen to represent the branch, while Andy is left behind due to anger issues stemming from his recent break-up with Angela.

As the trio travels to Canada, tensions begin to arise between Michael and Dwight over leadership roles. Michael believes that he is in charge, but Dwight sees himself as the more experienced and knowledgeable employee, leading to a power struggle that only intensifies throughout the episode. Jim becomes caught in the middle, forced to navigate the two alpha personalities and complete their assigned tasks.

One of the biggest storylines in this episode is the budding romance between Jim and Pam. Pam, who is currently pursuing a career in art, has been attending art school in New York City. In the episode, Jim surprises her by visiting her in New York and taking her out on a date. The two seem to be hitting off and exploring the possibility of a long distance relationship.

Back in Canada, the rest of the employees are struggling with the challenges of being away from home. Kelly goes on a date with a local Canadian man and becomes obsessed with the idea of moving to Canada, while Angela attempts to keep her relationship with Dwight a secret from the other employees.

Overall, The Office season 5 episode 7 is a character-driven episode that focuses on the relationships and power dynamics between the employees. The comedic situations that arise from their struggles are both relatable and entertaining for viewers.