The staff is overly sentimental when Dave catches 'Mike', the office rat.

Matthew is upset when he realizes Mr. James gave everyone except him a new convertible for Christmas. Meanwhile Bill is stalked by a homicidal Santa Claus.

Jimmy negotiates with a media conglomerate to sell the station so he can meet with their attractive representative. Matthew handcuffs himself to a chair to protest a sale, while the rest of the staff schemes up ways to keep their jobs.

Mr. James disrupts the office with his early April Fools' Day practical jokes. Bill is interviewed by a Wall Street Journal reporter. Lisa and Matthew compete for the right to cover the New Hampshire primary.

Bill enlists Joe and Matthew's support to try to convince his girlfriend that he's British. Beth tries to sell 'Fat Albert'-style hats to a department store. Lisa uses Mr. James’ negotiating tips to ask Dave for a raise.

Dave, Bill and Mr. James work on a promotional spot. Lisa helps Joe study for a test. Matthew tries to sign up people for a summer house in the Hamptons.

Bill leads a revolution when Mr. James eliminates free snacks in the break room. Joe gives Catherine a variety of electronic gadgets to ingratiate himself with her. Bill buys a massage chair.

James Caan pays a visit to research a role. That brings out the worst in Bill and Matthew. Meanwhile, Dave's idea for a birthday gift doesn't thrill Lisa.

Bill's abuse--and Dave's advice--cause Matthew to adopt an abrasive attitude toward his co-workers.

Dave has reason to whine when a complaint box is put up and the staff begins lodging groundless gripes against each other and their belabored leader.

When Matthew's brother visits, the staff learns of his twisted family tree, while Jimmy makes some radical cutbacks, which include stripping the office bare.

Matthew is assigned a Big Brother, who makes eyes at Beth; Joe, Jimmy, and Bill try to uncover Lisa's love life.