Sabotaging the party’s power to force the group to move back to the office. The Jealousy Loop: Andy and Erin
season 7, episode 8, " Viewing Party ," originally aired on November 11, 2010. This episode captures the awkward intersection of personal lives and office politics when Gabe Lewis and Erin Hannon host a watch party for the hit show Glee . The Power Struggle: Michael vs. Gabe
: Features the staff watching the high-speed police chase and eventual capture of the "Scranton Strangler."
Andy Bernard spends the evening spiraling as he watches Gabe and Erin’s relationship. To cope, he consumes large amounts of powdered seahorse (an alleged aphrodisiac) and wine, eventually leading to a messy physical breakdown. The "Dwight Magic"
Throwing a tantrum over Gabe’s authentic pizza-making process.
The night is centered around Michael Scott’s inability to handle Gabe being referred to as his "boss." While Gabe tries to host a sophisticated evening, Michael repeatedly sabotages the vibe by: Attempting to dominate the TV volume and captions. Deliberately spoiling plot points.