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Office Ladies · August 31, 2026 · 1h 15m

Second Drink: Broke

Angela Kinsey, Jenna Fischer, Steve Carell

Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey rewatch 'Broke,' the first episode of The Office directed by Steve Carell. The Michael Scott Paper Company is failing after Ryan's accounting error, while Dunder Mifflin secretly negotiates a buyout that is exactly what Michael, Pam, and Ryan wanted all along. The hosts share behind-the-scenes details including a deleted Charles Miner scene, explain fixed versus variable costs, and clarify what Michael yells during the cold open prank on Ryan.

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Steve Carell directed the episode
The episode 'Broke' was the first episode of The Office directed by Steve Carell, who also starred as Michael Scott.
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Fixed costs and variable costs explain the Michael Scott Paper Company's financial trouble
Jenna explains the difference between fixed costs and variable costs to illustrate why the Michael Scott Paper Company was struggling after Ryan's accounting error.
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