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Interview with Dr. Sandra Owusu (via Zoom, shown on monitor). Sandra is brilliant but direct: “Your endowment is mismanaged. I’d cut three departments.” Martha recoils. Helen respects her. Afterward, James: “She’s not a politician.” Martha: “Exactly the problem.” Vote to advance Sandra? 4–3 no. She’s out. Trevor abstains in disgust.

The core of the episode features the "Pasty Crew"—Jim, Toby, and Gabe—interviewing a revolving door of high-profile candidates for Michael Scott's job.

Elena perks up. Princeton is good.

Sarah looks nervous. She hesitates before picking up the next folder.

The door to the conference room opens. A STUDENT WORKER walks in, carrying a tray of sandwiches. The smell of tuna fish fills the room.

Pearson sighs, rubbing his temples. He knows this is going to be a very long day.

PEARSON > Sarah, put Candidate A in the "Maybe" pile. ELENA > I motion to put them in the "Reject" pile. BERNARD > I motion we take a break for sandwiches. PEARSON > (Snapping) > No sandwiches until we have a shortlist! We are professionals! Sarah, read Candidate B.