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Office Ladies · June 1, 2026 · 1h 17m

Second Drink: The Duel

Ryan Koh

Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey break down the Office episode 'The Duel,' covering the plot where Michael reveals the Angela-Dwight affair and Andy challenges Dwight to a duel. Writer Ryan Koh joins to share a behind-the-scenes racing accident, Angela catalogs the fake props used for the duel, and there’s talk of a casting sheet full of cat headshots. Jenna also realizes she wore an outfit in real life that Meredith’s character wears in the episode.

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Deep dive on duels
Jenna Fischer provides historical context on the practice and etiquette of dueling.
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Ryan Koh’s behind-the-scenes racing accident
Writer Ryan Koh recounts an on-set incident involving a car during the production of this episode.
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Fakey duel props breakdown
Angela Kinsey walks through the fake items created to stage the duel scene safely.
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Casting sheet of cat headshots
The hosts discuss a casting sheet filled with cat headshots for a minor animal role.
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Jenna’s real‑life Meredith outfit
Jenna Fischer realizes she unknowingly wore the same clothing item in real life that Meredith’s character wears in this episode.
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Misc

✧The episode ends with the host reminder: always watch for a Prius slowly trying to crush you.
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