| "Sabre" | |
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| The Office episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 6 Episode 15 |
| Directed by | John Krasinski |
| Written by | Jennifer Celotta |
| Cinematography by | Randall Einhorn |
| Editing by | David Rogers |
| Production code | 615 |
| Original air date | February 4, 2010 |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Sabre" is the fifteenth episode of the sixth season of the American comedy television series The Office and the show's 115th episode overall. The episode was directed by John Krasinski, his directorial debut for the series, and written by Jennifer Celotta. It originally aired on NBC on February 4, 2010.
The series, presented in a mockumentary style, depicts the everyday lives of office employees at the Scranton, Pennsylvania branch of the fictional Dunder Mifflin Paper Company. In the episode, Michael (Steve Carell) has difficulties accepting the policies of Sabre, the new parent company of Dunder Mifflin. Meanwhile, Jim (John Krasinski) and Pam (Jenna Fischer) visit a prestigious daycare, hoping to reserve a spot for their child with whom Pam is pregnant. The episode achieved a viewership of 7.36 during its initial airing in the United States.
The episode marks the first appearance of Kathy Bates as Jo Bennett, the CEO of Sabre. The episode received positive views from critics, who highlighted Bates's introduction in particular as a strong point. Beginning with this episode, Ed Helms is added to the opening credits.[1]