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According to the interview, the episode was penned swiftly, with collaboration from several writers. The team aimed to produce big, bold sketches that would resonate as both hilarious and spectacle-driven. The opening scene of Dwight setting the office on fire was identified early as a winning idea, leading to a carefully planned chaos-heavy approach.

The Director's Vision and On-Set Chaos

Jeff Blitz, the episode's director, played a crucial role in translating the script into comedic chaos. With his signature style, he pitched the idea of shooting almost the entire episode in one continuous, chaotic take—apart from a few scenes, like the cat coming through the ceiling—that maximized the frenetic energy.