I am – Hercules!!

Last week’s episode, “Blood Drive,” was surprisingly anemic. This week’s is written by Mindy Kaling, who scripted “Frame Toby” and the well-received two-parter “Lecture Circuit.”

This week:

“Golden Ticket”
Written by Mindy Kaling.
Michael (Steve Carell) causes a huge problem in the office when he comes up with the idea to put “golden tickets” into packages of paper for clients to redeem for discounts. Andy (Ed Helms), Jim (John Krasinski) and Pam (Jenna Fischer) give Kevin (Brian Baumgartner) differing advice on wooing a woman.

Next week:

“New Boss”
Written by Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky.
Michael has big plans for his 15th anniversary party at Dunder Mifflin, but is in for a shock when the new, no-nonsense Vice President (guest star Idris Elba) has some ideas of his own. Meanwhile, Jim’s prank on Dwight has some unexpected results.

In two weeks:

“Two Weeks”
Written by Aaron Shure.
Michael’s (Steve Carell) relationship with the new vice president (guest star Idris Elba) becomes increasingly tense, as Michael finds an excuse to goof off even more than usual. Meanwhile, Pam (Jenna Fischer) faces the challenge of a new copier and Kelly (Mindy Kaling) develops a crush.

* Ryan Howard will be back from Thailand.

* Michael Scott may quit Dunder Mifflin and take another staffer with him.

* Holly Flax will be back for the season finale.

Scenes deleted from last week’s “Blood Drive”:

9 p.m. Wednesday. NBC.

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