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Office Ladies · June 15, 2026 · 1h 17m

Second Drink: Stress Relief Pt 1

Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey break down the iconic "Stress Relief" episode of The Office, which premiered after Super Bowl XLIII. They discuss the famous cold open where Dwight stages a fake fire, Stanley's heart attack, and Michael's frantic response. Angela walks through the behind‑the‑scenes effort that went into the "Save Bandit!" moment, Jenna points out an unusual montage for the show, and they celebrate the life‑saving CPR rhythm of the Bee Gees' "Stayin' Alive." The episode features clips from Rainn Wilson, Oscar Nuñez, Brian Baumgartner, and cinematographer Randall Einhorn.

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Highlights

The iconic cold open: Dwight's fake fire
The hosts discuss the famous cold open where Dwight stages a fake fire, leading to chaos and Stanley's heart attack.
Stanley's heart attack and Michael's overdrive
The hosts break down the moment Stanley has a heart attack from the stress and Michael's frantic attempt to protect him.
Behind the scenes of 'Save Bandit!'
Angela walks through what went into filming the moment her character, Angela Martin, throws her cat Bandit into the ceiling during the chaos.
An unusual montage for the show
Jenna points out that this episode used a montage sequence, which was not a typical storytelling device on The Office.
CPR to the beat of 'Stayin' Alive'
The hosts note that giving CPR to the rhythm of the Bee Gees' 'Stayin' Alive' can actually save lives.
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