The Office (2005) (2005)

S1E4 The Alliance

Michael plans an upbeat birthday celebration for Meredith and is eager to craft the perfect humorous note for her card. Meanwhile, Dwight seeks to form an alliance with Jim to combat the looming layoffs. Michael feels remorseful after boasting about his own generosity when Oscar approaches him about sponsoring a charity walk for his nephew, who has cerebral palsy.