Office Ladies: "Second Drink: Night Out" (Feb 9, 2026)

Hosts: Jenna Fischer & Angela Kinsey
Episode: Season 4, Episode 15 – "Night Out"
Special Guests: Noel Ptoc (Troy), Kate Flannery (Meredith, via audio), “Terry Carnation” (Rainn Wilson in character)

Episode Overview

This episode of Office Ladies revisits “Night Out” from Season 4 of The Office, taking a deep-dive into the episode’s production, behind-the-scenes moments, and iconic comedic beats. Jenna and Angela are joined by special audio guests from the cast and a hilarious cameo from Rainn Wilson’s alter ego, Terry Carnation. The duo answer fan questions, share exclusive stories from filming, and debate the legacy of the “slow clap.”

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Scripted Genius and the Cold Open

[02:08 – 03:01]

• The cold open features Michael getting gum stuck in his hair, and Dwight's infamous “tastes good too. Oof, that’s a lot of calories” line.

• Fan Question: Was it improvised?

  Jenna: “I checked the shooting draft, and this is 100% scripted word for word.” (02:55)

• Angela and Jenna praise the writing and delivery, noting many believed it improvised.

2. The Great “Slow Clap” Debate

[03:08 – 07:10]

• Fans write in to dispute the internet’s claim about the first-ever cinematic slow clap, suggesting Mary Poppins (1964) beat The Lion in Winter (1968).

• Jenna and Angela hilariously bicker over the definition and tone of a slow clap—earnest vs. sarcastic vs. celebratory.

  Angela: “Slow clap is snark. It’s nothing happy about it. Honey, honey, slow clap is like you’ve just done something.” (05:24)
  Jenna: “But a slow clap can lead to a fast clap.” (07:05)

• They compare Michael’s slow clap to classic movie moments, agreeing it’s the “sarcastic” version.

3. Plot Holes & Fan Logic

[07:17 – 07:47]

• Why didn’t Phyllis call Bob Vance to open the parking lot gate? A fan points out this plot hole.

  Angela: "Hell yes, Sarah, he would have." (07:44)

4. Surprise Summary by Terry Carnation

[08:58 – 12:53]

• Rainn Wilson as “Terry Carnation” delivers a surreal, absurdist summary of “Night Out”—including wild speculation the office building is “possessed” and Dwight is a “dybbuk.”
  • Reveals he’s never seen the episode, confusing hosts and listeners.

  Jenna: “He also sounded suspiciously like Rainn Wilson.” (12:58)

5. Guest Star Insights: Noel Ptoc (Troy)

[14:11 – 16:49]

• How did he land the role?

  Noel: “I started doing background through central casting…later I had gotten a phone call from the assistant director…they just kind of offered me the role and I gladly accepted.” (14:19)

• Mindy Kaling's Impact:

  Noel: “There is most definitely one person I’d like to thank who actually, I believe, wrote my character originally, and that is Mindy...” (16:07)

• Jenna and Angela reflect on how background actors sometimes become principal cast on The Office (like Creed).

6. Location Deep Dive: The Clubs

[16:53 – 18:55]

• All “Night Out” club scenes were shot in downtown LA’s Edison Nightclub—a historic building with a unique dress code.

  Jenna: “They had several different rooms and they dressed them to look like two different clubs.” (17:50) Angela: “I had never heard of this nightclub. And I’ve lived in LA for over 20 years.” (17:52)

7. Episode Breakdown – Key Scenes & Comedy

a) Cold Open: The Peanut Butter Incident

[25:00 – 27:55]

• Real peanut butter used, applied by hair stylist Kim Ferry, not Rainn Wilson.

  Jenna: “Rain did not put it on Steve’s head. It was our hairstylist, Kim Ferry.” (25:58)

• Mini deep-dive: Actual home remedies for gum in hair—peanut butter, WD40, Vaseline.

b) Michael’s Failed Dates & Saturday Work Rebellion

[28:09 – 31:57]

• Michael’s “Crawford-ness,” staff outrage over losing sales credit to the website.
• Highlight: Angela (the character) disliking Pam’s voice in deleted scenes:

  Angela: “I’m sorry. Your voice over my head like that.” (29:28)

c) Conference Room: Classic Lines & Props

[31:31 – 34:47]

• Michael’s speech introducing Ryan, jokes about the “half beard,” actors breaking character.

  Angela: “I know Oscar’s tells so well… but when Michael says the part about the beard, Oscar does that little head nod thing.” (31:57)

• Most quoted line:

  Kelly (Mindy Kaling): “I have a lot of questions. Number one, how dare you?” (Conference room scene; 33:32)
  Mindy: “Sometimes I try to give myself really drab, unfunny lines so as not to steal focus, but even that doesn’t work because they always sparkle upon delivery.” (33:53)

• Jim and Pam are the only ones drinking coffee at the table—a new item for fans to spot.

d) The “Slow Clap” Returns & Movie Origins

[34:47 – 36:53]

• Michael’s slow clap for Ryan prompts more discussion.

  Angela: “They never, ever cease to not be amazing.” (35:34)

• Jenna: First saw a slow clap in Can’t Buy Me Love (35:49), Angela: “There’s slow claps in every genre.”

e) Nightclubs, Bottle Service, and Out-of-Place Moms

[40:11 – 43:03]

• Michael doesn’t understand bottle service.

  Angela: “I would have loved some chicken fingers and a glass of wine. But now we have sparklers for $200.” (42:05)

• Callback: Michael’s loyalty to the “Midori sour.”

f) Locked in the Office Park—Deleted Scenes Gold

[43:03 – 55:38]

• The staff gets locked in the parking lot after Pam locks the office door; no one has the security guard's (Hank’s) contact info.

  Dwight: “If I’m dead, you guys have been dead for weeks.” (44:14)

• Deleted scene: Angela character’s continued hostility toward Pam.

  Angela: “We’re not all sleeping with Jim!” (54:08)

• Fans note Creed is oddly the only one who knows Hank’s name.

8. Production Gags & Behind-the-Scenes

a) Kate Flannery’s Football Stunt

[60:05 – 63:15]

• Incredibly, Kate insisted on doing the scene herself—she was hit in the face with a football 8 times.

  Kate Flannery: “There was a stunt double there, but she did not work that night. For some reason, I thought it was funnier…But I remember Ken Whittingham was directing, and I just remember…I think we did eight takes, and we weren’t done.” (60:57)

b) Ryan’s Club Freak-Out & Troy’s “Don’t Take Him to a Hospital”

[63:33 – 66:23]

• Stunt performers handled the scuffle; fan-favorite Troy line confirmed as a frequent source of recognition for Noel Ptoc.

9. Toby’s Epic Fence-Jump

[67:41 – 69:09]

• After an awkward attempt to touch Pam’s knee, Toby announces he’s moving to Costa Rica, then bolts and climbs an extremely tall fence (done by a stuntman).

  Paul Lieberstein: “Obviously, I’m a guy who does his own stunts. But I had to put the show first.” (69:09)

• Fan theory: Was this proof Toby is the Scranton Strangler? Paul: “Sounds smart.” (69:15)
• Jenna: The jump was filmed at 2 a.m. for safety.

10. Miscellaneous Deep Dives and Asides

• Club Background: Real club, the Edison, unique dress code, connected to LA history.
• Behind the Tech: Angela finally digitizes her podcast notes.
• Cranberry Juice & UTIs: Jenna’s research debunks cranberry’s efficacy for UTIs.
• Online Dating Timeline: Michael could’ve been using dating sites; Angela’s nephew’s viral Tinder moment involving her photograph.
• Deleted Scenes Highlights: Stanley’s wife delivers snacks through the fence; Phyllis, Pam, Oscar, and Toby watch a movie on an iPod.
• Basketball Team Gag: The “Jersey State Varsity Basketball Team” was just tall background actresses; only the one Dwight kisses was an actual basketball player and had auditioned.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Mindy Kaling on Writing for Herself:

  “Sometimes I try to give myself really drab, unfunny lines so as to not steal focus. But even that doesn’t work because they always sparkle upon delivery.” – Mindy via Jenna (33:53)

• Angela on the Slow Clap:

  “Slow clap is snark. It’s nothing happy about it. Honey, honey, slow clap is like you’ve just done something.” (05:24)

• Kate Flannery on Doing Her Own Stunts:

  “There was a stunt double there, but...I thought it was funnier...I remember Ken Whittingham was directing, I think we did eight takes, and we weren’t done...I slept really well that night. It was kind of exhausting.” (60:57)

Key Timestamps & Segments

• [02:08] Fan mail about the “peanut butter line”
• [03:08 – 07:10] “Slow clap” debate, audio clip from Mary Poppins
• [08:58] "Terry Carnation" (Rainn Wilson’s alter ego) summary
• [14:11] Noel Ptoc explains how he got the role of Troy
• [17:13] Breakdown of LA location for nightclubs
• [25:58] Truth about peanut butter in the cold open
• [31:23] Michael’s “half-beard” speech and Oscar nearly breaking
• [33:32] Mindy’s famous “How dare you?” line
• [35:49] “Can’t Buy Me Love” slow clap memory
• [40:11] Michael’s confusion over bottle service; hosts’ nightclub adventures
• [43:48] Lock-in drama, Dwight’s death logic
• [44:14] Dwight: “If I’m dead, you guys have been dead for weeks.”
• [54:00, 59:29, 67:41, 69:09, 71:38] Key deleted scenes, production notes, and end-of-episode wrap-up

Closing Thoughts

The episode is a balance of heartfelt nostalgia, production geekery, and witty banter between two best friends. Jenna and Angela answer long-standing fan questions, throw light on background cast stories, and even bring in hilarious “guest summarisers.” From the mystery of the “slow clap” to the reality of club scenes and football stunts, this rewatch delivers everything an Office superfan could want—and perhaps a new theory or two about who the Scranton Strangler really is.