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Darryl Philbin, is a fictional character played by Craig Robinson in the television series The Office.


Season 1:

When Dwight emerges from the box he was hiding in the warehouse, Darryl is seen behind him. ("The Alliance") He is one of the warehouse workers, whom Michael challenges to a basketball match, against the office workers. At the end of the game he and the other warehouse workers reveal that they're not amused by Michael's antics and do not feel intimidated by him. In turn, it is Michael who, after being surrounded by Darryl, Roy and Lonnie, admits defeat, although awkwardly. ("Basketball")

Season 2:

Darryl runs the warehouse. He goes to the restaurant with Pam and Roy, but leaves with Roy to go to Poor Richard's. ("The Dundies") He wants to be Santa but Michael won't let him because of his race. ("Christmas Party") Darryl joins the rest of the office on the booze cruise and does snorkel shots with Roy. In a deleted scene after yelling at Angela, Darryl realizes that he's had enough to drink. ("Booze Cruise") Michael decides to have his "Men in the Workplace" seminar in Darryl's warehouse and by the end of the day, he has destroyed the warehouse with Darryl telling him "Hey Michael! This ain't over". ("Boys and Girls") Michael wants fire jugglers to come to his charity event but Darryl tells him that he doesn't want fire in his warehouse. ("Dream Team")

Season 3:

Darryl gives a presentation during "Safety Training". It is also mentioned that Michael kicked a ladder out from underneath him, asking, 'Hey Darryl, how's it hanging?'. During his salary negotiation, Darryl notices that Michael is wearing a woman's suit. He asks, "Are you wearin' lady clothes?"

Season 4:

Darryl is divorced and has a three year old daughter; he has custody of her on certain days. He has started dating Kelly, though she is more interested in making Ryan jealous. Darryl is able to give rare straight talk to Kelly when she threatens to break up with him.

Season 5:

Darryl takes the weight of the employees and teases them about their weight. ("Weight Loss")

Darryl and Kelly's relationship takes a turn for the worst when Ryan gets back with Kelly. Kelly later breaks up with him, and Darryl walks to his car, happily. ("Customer Survey") He participates in the roast of Michael and tells him that if the company is such a family, then remember this person's name. Michael is unable to remember. ("Prince Family Paper") He pushes Michael not to start The Michael Scott Paper Company. ("Golden Ticket")

Darryl gets mad Michael makes a fort in his warehouse. ("Heavy Competition")

Season 6:

When Dwight and Toby begin to doubt that Darryl has a broken leg, they go to his house. However, they think they see him carrying a bag of dog food, and Toby yells, "you asshole." It is in fact, Darryl's sister, Gwyneth, who looks much like him. Darryl and Dwight complain to each other and then tell both tell Toby to make a formal complaint. ("The Meeting")

Darryl becomes suspicious of Oscar's crush on Matt and tells Oscar about it. He forcefully brings his warehouse to the office Christmas party and cheers on fellow employee, Madge. ("Scott's Tots")

Trivia

  • Darryl runs the warehouse.
  • Darryl has a daughter.
  • Darryl dated Kelly in Season 4 but didn't seem to care much. She breaks up with him in the fifth season.
  • Darryl has a sister, Gwyneth.

Recurring jokes

Darryl always claims to be busy when Michael comes to visit, even if he is obviously not busy.

Darryl gives Michael intentionally incorrect information about life in "da Hood".

  • In Casino Night, Darryl teaches Michael a funny handshake and the phrases "Fleece it out," "Goin' Mach 5," and "Dinkin' flicka."
  • In The Negotiation, Darryl teaches Michael the phrase "Pippity poppity, give me the zoppity." In a talking head interview, Darryl admits that he can't resist.
  • In Did I Stutter?, Darryl teaches Michael about "Fluffy Fingers."

Appearances

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