In addition to the mapping out of sequences, the episode features a short sequence that was shot to look as if it had been filmed during the show 's second season, although the scene itself was filmed in 2011. Novak explained that, in order to recreate the shot, great lengths had to be taken to ensure the authenticity of the footage. Series Department Head make - up artist LaVerne Caracuzzi - Milazzo and Hair Department Head Kim M. Ferry "put great care and effort into recreating the characters ' looks from earlier seasons ''; Novak, for instance wore "the same bright blue shirt that Ryan used to favor '' and fake sideburns were glued onto the actor 's face to "match the era ''. He also stated that the actors "remembered those dynamics (from the second season) and fell right back into them. '' This is not the first nor the last time this trick has been utilized on the show. For instance, during the cold opening for the sixth season episode "Shareholder Meeting '' featuring "Recyclops '', a montage of Dwight harassing past receptionists was shown. Furthermore, the episode "Customer Loyalty '' from the ninth season featured a montage of Jim setting up a prank supposedly during the show 's second season.
when did the office film threat level midnight
2011