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Office Ladies · September 7, 2026 · 1h 26m

Second Drink: Casual Friday

Brian Baumgartner

Brian Baumgartner, who played Kevin Malone, joins Jenna Fisher and Angela Kinsey to discuss how he landed the role and what it was like to play the oddball accountant. The ladies then break down the episode 'Casual Friday,' in which Michael Scott reinstates casual Fridays but gives preferential treatment to Pam and Ryan, causing office resentment. Behind‑the‑scenes extras include Kate Flannery's wardrobe malfunction clip, a deleted scene from Creed, and Jenna's deep dive on invisible ink.

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Highlights

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Brian Baumgartner on becoming Kevin Malone
Brian Baumgartner recounts how he got the role of Kevin Malone and what it was like to play the lovable oddball.
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Casual Friday story line
Michael reinstates Casual Friday and gives preferential treatment to Pam and Ryan, which upsets the rest of the office.
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Kate Flannery’s wardrobe malfunction
Kate Flannery shares a clip about a memorable wardrobe malfunction that happened on set.
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Creed’s deleted breakroom scene
Angela shares a deleted scene where Creed reveals what he calls the breakroom.
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Jenna’s deep dive on invisible ink
Jenna Fischer does an in‑depth look at invisible ink, exploring its real‑world background.
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References

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Welcome to Dunder Mifflin: The Ultimate Oral History of the Office — Brian Baumgartner — Mentioned during the interview
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