Het eiland - Season 2 (2005)

After their department's debacle, Guido resigns and recommends Michel as his successor to Nallaert. The hand-over is even messier then usual, causing a fake birthday party as cover-up for the still unannounced promotion. Meanwhile the US owner orders Nallaerts to replace Protus, who took an indefinite break, with his originally Flemish confident Bert 'Bucky' Laplasse. His interview totally undermines Michel's confidence, which already shrunk now the shoe of responsibility is on the eternal know-it-all's own foot.

While the administrative department is still getting used to Michel as their boss, his boss Bucky keeps confusing everyone by sneakily probing for social dynamics. The old mates get stressed out, even Franky's loyalty to Michel seems wavering. Open-minded Freek enjoys this new change, Franky's sense of humor is the object of speculations. Smoldering resentments, like Sammy against Hans, are laid bare. Michel feels threatened, and indeed Bucky actually focuses on him.

Arrogant liar Bucky's crazy management style mind games continue to disrupt the department. For the team it's when and where to wear the non-obligatory 'Bucky's team' caps he gave them. For supervisor Michel it's the mission to start networking and elaborate his personal image, from motto ' a friend behind the red tape' to beard grooming. Franky gets permission to revive the trio's trivial quiz, now during breaks in the whole department on a voluntary basis.