<P> 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 . </P>
<P> 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 . </P>
when did the office film threat level midnight
when did the office film threat level midnight
2011
2011