 It was written by Michael Schur and directed by Bryan Gordon, marking their first credits for the show.In this episode, paranoia takes over the members of the office as downsizing rumors swirl.Dwight Schrute (Rainn Wilson) forms a "Survivor"-esque alliance with Jim Halpert (John Krasinski) against the other employees—later adding Pam Beesly (Jenna Fischer) also.