What is "golden ticket"

n. 1 (context idiomatic English) A qualification, person or thing that can provide lucrative opportunities. 2 A philosophy that a quick fix can be achieved.

"Golden Ticket" is the 19th episode of the fifth season of the television series The Office, and the 91st overall episode of the series. It originally aired on NBC in the United States on March 12, 2009.

In the episode, Michael excitedly starts a Willy Wonka-inspired promotional gimmick providing discounts to customers who receive golden tickets, then tries to blame the idea on Dwight when the promotion appears to cost the company a large amount of money. In a B story, Kevin receives conflicting romantic advice from Andy, Jim and Pam.

The episode was written by Mindy Kaling and directed by Randall Einhorn. It received mixed reviews from critics, and many commented on the selfishness and mean behavior of Michael Scott in the episode. According to Nielsen ratings, "Golden Ticket" was watched by 7.7 million overall viewers the week it aired. In addition to multiple references to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, "Golden Ticket" includes two knock knock jokes involving the KGB.

Golden Ticket may refer to:

• A plot element of:
  • The 1964 novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
    • The 1971 film adaptation, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
    • The 2005 film adaptation, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (film)
    • The 2010 opera adaptation, The Golden Ticket
    • Two video game interpretations, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (video games)
• Golden Ticket (album), a 2013 album by Danny Byrd
• Golden Ticket Awards, an annual set of awards given out by Amusement Today
• "Golden Ticket" (The Office), a 2009 episode of NBC's The Office

Golden Ticket is the third studio album of DJ/producer and musician Danny Byrd. It was released on 24 June 2013 through Hospital Records.

In the album, Danny Byrd explores UK garage while keeping his familiar drum & bass style. The album was intended to be "a bit more edgy/urban" compared to the all-liquid sound of Supersized and the rave sound of Rave Digger. The album has managed to chart at No. 181 in the UK.