The series — presented as if it was a real documentary — depict the everyday lives of office employees in the Scranton , Pennsylvania , branch of the fictional Dunder Mifflin Paper Company . In the episode , Andy Bernard ( Ed Helms ) decide to pursue a career as a professional actor , and quit his job at Dunder Mifflin . Meanwhile , Dwight Schrute ( Rainn Wilson ) finally receive his black belt in karate from his new sensei ( Imperioli ) and , on the recommendation of Jim Halpert ( John Krasinski ) , is promoted to Regional Manager of the Scranton branch . Jim reconnect with Pam Halpert ( Jenna Fischer ) , and make it clear that he will choose her over Philadelphia .