The Office aired a short first season in 2005 that consisted of six episodes. This was followed by a full-length second season in 2005–06 that consisted of 22 episodes, and a third season in 2006–07, with 23 episodes. Due to the 2007–08 Writers Guild of America strike, the fourth season that aired in 2007–08 consisted of 14 episodes. The fifth season aired during 2008–09 and consisted of 25 episodes. The sixth season aired during 2009–2010 and consisted of 24 episodes. The seventh season aired during 2010–11 and consisted of 24 episodes. The eighth season aired during 2011–12 and consisted of 24 episodes. The ninth and final season aired during 2012–13 and consisted of 22 episodes. A total of 184 episodes of The Office aired over nine seasons.
The first set of webisodes, titled The Accountants, consisted of ten episodes and ran between the second and third seasons. Kevin's Loan consisted of four episodes and ran between the fourth and fifth seasons. The Outburst aired in the middle of the fifth season and consisted of four episodes. Blackmail aired during the end of the fifth season and consisted of four episodes. Subtle Sexuality aired during the beginning of the sixth season and consisted of three episodes. The Mentor aired near the end of the sixth season and consisted of four episodes. The 3rd Floor aired during the beginning of the seventh season and consisted of three episodes. The Podcast aired near the middle of the seventh season (was previously available on the season 6 DVD) and consisted of three episodes. The latest webisode series, The Girl Next Door aired at the end of the seventh season and had two episodes.
Season 1 (2005)[]
Picture | Episode Title | Season Episode Number | Production Code | Original Airdate |
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Pilot | 1 | 1001 | March 24, 2005 | |
An introduction to the staff of the Scranton, Pennsylvania branch of the Dunder Mifflin Paper Company. | ||||
Diversity Day | 2 | 1002 | March 29, 2005 | |
After the corporate office discovers that Michael has been making insensitive remarks to his co-workers, they send a sensitivity trainer to the Scranton branch, but when Michael doesn't agree with everything the trainer says, he sets up his own sensitivity workshop. | ||||
Health Care | 3 | 1006 | April 5, 2005 | |
Michael passes off the responsibility of picking a new health care plan to Dwight. | ||||
The Alliance | 4 | 1004 | April 12, 2005 | |
Jim jokingly forms an "alliance" with Dwight when rumors of downsizing come about. | ||||
Basketball | 5 | 1005 | April 19, 2005 | |
It's the office versus the warehouse in a game of basketball. | ||||
Hot Girl | 6 | 1003 | April 26, 2005 | |
When an attractive handbag salesgirl comes to the office, Michael and Dwight compete for her attention. |
Season 2 (2005-06)[]
Picture | Episode Title | Season Episode Number | Production Code | Original Airdate |
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The Dundies | 1 | 2003 | September 20, 2005 | |
The embarrassing, annual Dundie Awards take place at a Chili's restaurant. | ||||
Sexual Harassment | 2 | 2002 | September 27, 2005 | |
The arrival of Michael's best friend, Todd Packer, results in even more inappropriate jokes than usual. | ||||
Office Olympics | 3 | 2004 | October 4, 2005 | |
When Michael is out purchasing real estate, Jim sets up the office Olympics. | ||||
The Fire | 4 | 2001 | October 11, 2005 | |
When a fire forces everyone to remain outside for much of the day, Jim tries to entertain his co-workers with some fun games. Meanwhile, Michael spends most of his time trying to impress Ryan, which upsets Dwight. | ||||
Halloween | 5 | 2006 | October 18, 2005 | |
Everybody is dressed up for Halloween, but unfortunately Michael has to fire somebody. | ||||
The Fight | 6 | 2007 | November 1, 2005 | |
Dwight's constant bragging about his martial arts abilities leads to a lunch-time match between Michael and Dwight at Dwight's dojo. | ||||
The Client | 7 | 2005 | November 8, 2005 | |
While Michael and Jan are closing a deal with a client, Jim and Pam lead the office in a reading of Michael's screenplay. | ||||
Performance Review | 8 | 2009 | November 15, 2005 | |
Michael meets with each of the employees to discuss their work performance, but tends to spend more time thinking about and talking about his kiss with Jan. Jim and Pam work on convincing Dwight that it is Friday rather than Thursday. | ||||
Email Surveillance | 9 | 2008 | November 22, 2005 | |
Pam suspects Dwight and Angela are dating. Michael crashes Jim's karaoke party. | ||||
Christmas Party | 10 | 2010 | December 6, 2005 | |
Michael overspends on his gift for "Secret Santa" and is disappointed by the gift he receives. As a result, he forces everyone into an impromptu game of "Yankee Swap." | ||||
Booze Cruise | 11 | 2013 | January 5, 2006 | |
The Dunder-Mifflin crew goes on a "motivational" cruise to Lake Wallenpaupack. A drunken Roy is inspired to announce a date for his wedding with Pam. Jim is crushed and confesses to Michael his feelings for Pam. | ||||
The Injury | 12 | 2011 | January 12, 2006 | |
When Dwight hears about Michael's George Foreman Grill-related foot injury, he rushes to the rescue, but crashes his car and suffers a concussion. Michael is upset by his staff's lack of compassion toward his own "disability." | ||||
The Secret | 13 | 2014 | January 19, 2006 | |
Michael has trouble keeping Jim's secret about his feelings for Pam. When the cat gets out of the bag, Jim has to make excuses. Meanwhile, Dwight investigates Oscar's absence from work. | ||||
The Carpet | 14 | 2012 | January 26, 2006 | |
When feces is discovered on the floor of Michael's office, he takes over Jim's desk, moving Jim to the other side of the office, and therefore, distant from Pam. | ||||
Boys and Girls | 15 | 2015 | February 2, 2006 | |
To counter the corporate-appointed "women in the workplace" seminar being conducted by Jan, Michael assembles all the men in the warehouse for a "men in the workplace" seminar. | ||||
Valentine's Day | 16 | 2016 | February 9, 2006 | |
Michael is in a corporate meeting in New York with Jan. Pam is irritated that Roy didn't buy her anything special for Valentine's Day. Dwight and Angela exchange V-Day gifts. | ||||
Dwight's Speech | 17 | 2017 | March 2, 2006 | |
Dwight is being awarded Dunder Mifflin Salesman of the Year and is coaxed by Jim into basing it on a speech by Mussolini. Jim contemplates going on a vacation. | ||||
Take Your Daughter to Work Day | 18 | 2018 | March 16, 2006 | |
When the employees bring their children to work, Michael shows he can be good-natured, but also reveals failed childhood dreams. | ||||
Michael's Birthday | 19 | 2019 | March 30, 2006 | |
Michael is aggravated that his birthday isn't getting more attention than Kevin's skin cancer test. | ||||
Drug Testing | 20 | 2022 | April 27, 2006 | |
Dwight starts an investigation when he discovers half of a joint in the parking lot. Following a jinx, Jim is unable to speak until he buys Pam a Coke, but the machine is sold out. | ||||
Conflict Resolution | 21 | 2020 | May 4, 2006 | |
Michael takes over the conflict resolution responsibilities from Toby and ends up announcing all of the complaints aloud to the office, which only stirs things up more. Jim contemplates transferring to another branch. | ||||
Casino Night † | 22 | 2021 | May 11, 2006 | |
Michael converts the warehouse into a casino for a charity casino night, but ends up with two dates - Jan and his realtor, Carol. Jim has something to tell Pam. |
The Accountants[]
Picture | Webisode Title | Webisode Number | Original Airdate |
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The Books Don't Balance | 1 | July 13, 2006 | |
The accounting department reveals to Jan that $3000 is missing. | |||
Phyllis | 2 | July 13, 2006 | |
The accounting department interrogates Phyllis. | |||
Meredith | 3 | July 20, 2006 | |
The accounting department interrogates Meredith. | |||
Stanley | 4 | July 27, 2006 | |
The accounting department interrogates Stanley. | |||
Someone in the Warehouse | 5 | August 3, 2006 | |
The accounting department interrogates Roy. | |||
The Memo | 6 | August 10, 2006 | |
When the accountants still can't solve the mystery of the missing money, they decide to post a memo asking that the guilty party step forward anonymously. | |||
Things Are Getting Tense | 7 | August 17, 2006 | |
When the accountants still can't find the missing money, they begin to accuse each other. | |||
You're Mean | 8 | August 24, 2006 | |
The accounting team thinks Michael may have stolen the money and wait for him to leave his office. In the meantime, Kevin concludes that Angela is mean. | |||
Michael's Office | 9 | August 31, 2006 | |
The accountants look through Michael's office but only find that Michael has been making a bunch of small purchases at Jack's Joke and Magic Shop. | |||
The Best Day of My Life | 10 | September 7, 2006 | |
The mystery gets solved. |
Season 3 (2006-07)[]
Picture | Episode Title | Season Episode Number | Production Code | Original Airdate |
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Gay Witch Hunt | 1 | 3001 | September 21, 2006 | |
It's four months after Casino Night and there are a number of changes at Dunder Mifflin. When Michael unintentionally outs a gay employee, he stumbles through a sensitivity mine-field. Also, we find out what happened with Jim and Pam. | ||||
The Convention | 2 | 3006 | September 28, 2006 | |
After meeting Jan in Philadelphia for the annual Northeastern Mid-Market Office Supply Convention, Michael enlists Dwight's help in organizing a party in his room for fellow conventioneers. Meanwhile, Ryan and Kelly join friends out on a double date. | ||||
The Coup | 3 | 3002 | October 5, 2006 | |
After Jan busts Michael for declaring it's “movie Monday,” where everyone watches a movie instead of working, an upset Angela pushes Dwight into making a play for Michael's job. Meanwhile, Pam internet shops and has a fashion show at lunch and Jim plays video games and gets killed again and again in virtual reality. | ||||
Grief Counseling | 4 | 3003 | October 12, 2006 | |
After learning that his old boss, the former regional manager, has died, Michael attempts to guide the Dunder Mifflin staff through their grief as he searches for the right way to honor a company man. Roy helps Pam duck out of the session. In the Stamford office, Jim and Karen go on a hunt for snacks. | ||||
Initiation | 5 | 3005 | October 19, 2006 | |
Ryan accompanies Dwight on his first sales call, but is taken aback by the odd series of challenges Dwight puts him through along the way, including a sidetrip to the Schrute family beet farm. Back at the office, Michael is forced by corporate to keep a log of his day's activities, and Pam tries to help. Meanwhile, Jim begins to settle into the Stamford branch. | ||||
Diwali | 6 | 3004 | November 2, 2006 | |
Michael encourages the entire Scranton branch to support Kelly and attend a local celebration of Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights. As Ryan nervously faces Kelly's family at the event, Michael, new girlfriend Carol and the staff sample a range of Indian culture and cuisine. Meanwhile, Andy convinces Jim to turn a late night of work into a drinking game. | ||||
Branch Closing † | 7 | 3007 | November 9, 2006 | |
When Jan tells Michael that the Scranton Branch will be shutting down, Michael strives to keep his staff's spirits up. Meanwhile, everyone privately begins to envision how their lives will change in the aftermath. | ||||
The Merger † | 8 | 3008 | November 16, 2006 | |
The Scranton branch and the Stamford branch of Dunder-Mifflin are merged, bringing old friends Jim and Pam back together after months apart. Michael and Dwight and the other employees deal with the changes. | ||||
The Convict | 9 | 3010 | November 30, 2006 | |
Michael tries to be supportive after learning that one of the new employees is an ex-convict, but gets upset when the staff starts to compare the office to prison. Meanwhile, Jim “coaches” Andy when he decides to make a play for Pam. | ||||
A Benihana Christmas ‡ | 10/11 | 3009/3014 | December 14, 2006 | |
In a special one-hour holiday episode directed by Harold Ramis, Michael sends out an inappropriate photoshopped Christmas card and gets his heart broken for the holidays by girlfriend Carol. Andy takes Michael out drinking with Dwight and Jim, while tensions on the party planning committee between Angela, Pam and Karen cause rival parties to form. | ||||
Back From Vacation | 12 | 3011 | January 4, 2007 | |
Michael returns from his Jamaican vacation a relaxed and revitalized man, but that quickly changes when a spicy vacation photograph makes its way around the office. Meanwhile, Jim and Karen have an argument — with Pam caught in the middle of it all. | ||||
Traveling Salesmen | 13 | 3012 | January 11, 2007 | |
Michael pushes his desk jockeys to pair up and hit the road for sales-call duty. Meanwhile, Angela misses a crucial deadline, so her secret boyfriend, Dwight, tries to cover for her; and surprising news comes Karen's way. | ||||
The Return † | 14 | 3013 | January 18, 2007 | |
When Oscar returns from vacation pondering his future at the office, Michael orders the party-planning committee to organize a bash for him. Meanwhile, power-hungry Andy exploits recent events to inch closer to Michael; and Jim colludes with Pam and Karen to trick someone in the office---but the target's not Dwight. | ||||
Ben Franklin | 15 | 3015 | February 1, 2007 | |
Acting on bad advice from his friend Todd Packer, Michael brings two “adult” performers into the office — a stripper and Ben Franklin — in honor of Phyllis's wedding shower. Meanwhile, Karen confronts Pam about her past with Jim. | ||||
Phyllis' Wedding | 16 | 3016 | February 8, 2007 | |
Phyllis regrets giving Michael an important job at her wedding after several embarrassing moments. Pam has flashbacks of her own wedding planning when she sees Phyllis's decorations. Meanwhile, Dwight is determined to catch wedding crashers. | ||||
Business School | 17 | 3017 | February 15, 2007 | |
Ryan invites Michael to be a guest speaker at his business school. Meanwhile, Dwight battles a bat that gets loose in the office while Pam invites co-workers to her first art show. | ||||
Cocktails | 18 | 3018 | February 22, 2007 | |
Michael and Jan go public with their relationship during a party at their CFO's home. At the party, Jim meets Karen's ex. Meanwhile, the rest of the office decides to go to happy hour for drinks. | ||||
The Negotiation † | 19 | 3019 | April 5, 2007 | |
Darryl decides to meet with Michael to negotiate a pay increase. Meanwhile, Jim deals with the consequences of Pam's confession to Roy. | ||||
Safety Training | 20 | 3020 | April 12, 2007 | |
Andy returns to the office after several weeks of anger management training, determined to make a fresh start with all the Dunder-Mifflin employees. Meanwhile, it's safety training day in the office, and Michael and Dwight are on a mission to illuminate the true dangers of the workplace. | ||||
Product Recall | 21 | 3025 | April 26, 2007 | |
The office is in crisis mode after a large shipment of Dunder-Mifflin paper is accidentally sent out with an obscene watermark. Michael tries to manage the media with an impromptu press conference. Jim and Andy try to calm the high school principal who has sent out prom invites on the affected stationery. | ||||
Women's Appreciation † | 22 | 3021 | May 3, 2007 | |
Outrage breaks out in the office after Phyllis gets an unexpected eyeful from a flasher. Michael makes some important personal decisions when he takes the women on a special outing. Meanwhile, Dwight and Andy work on catching the predator. | ||||
Beach Games † | 23 | 3022 | May 10, 2007 | |
Michael is being considered for a position in corporate and has to recommend his replacement, but while the group expects a fun outing at Lake Scranton, Michael has planned a day of “Survivor”-like competitions to find his successor. Meanwhile, Pam is not asked to join in any of the activities and is forced to watch Jim and Karen have fun together. | ||||
The Job ‡ | 24/25 | 3023/3024 | May 17, 2007 | |
In a special one-hour finale, the office is still buzzing from the events of their day at the beach. A job opening in Corporate pits coworker against coworker as Michael, Jim and Karen all head to New York for final interviews. In Scranton, Dwight's new regime institutes sweeping reforms, Pam plays an interesting role and Jan comes in with exciting news. |
Season 4 (2007-08)[]
Picture | Episode Title | Season Episode Number | Production Code | Original Airdate |
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Fun Run ‡ | 1/2 | 4001/4002 | September 27, 2007 | |
A freak accident causes Michael to feel the office is cursed. He explores the religious beliefs of his employees before deciding to hold a charity 5K fun run. Meanwhile, further developments in the romances of Pam and Jim, and Dwight and Angela are explored. | ||||
Dunder Mifflin Infinity ‡ | 3/4 | 4003/4004 | October 4, 2007 | |
Much to the dismay of Michael and many of the employees, Ryan returns to the Scranton branch of Dunder Mifflin to bring the company into the digital age. Angela is still upset about her cat. | ||||
Launch Party ‡ | 5/6 | 4005/4006 | October 11, 2007 | |
The Dunder Mifflin Infinity website is launching and Michael is excited about going to the big launch party in New York while Angela plans a satellite party for the Scranton branch. Meanwhile, Dwight competes against the website to see who can sell the most paper in one day. | ||||
Money ‡ | 7/8 | 4007/4008 | October 18, 2007 | |
As Jan renovates the condo, Michael confronts his growing debt every way he can, which includes pressuring his employees for a loan. Pam and Jim spend a night out on Dwight's family farm, now a bed and breakfast. | ||||
Local Ad | 9 | 4009 | October 25, 2007 | |
When the Scranton branch is asked to participate in a Dunder Mifflin ad, Michael seizes his chance to exhibit his creativity. Meanwhile, Dwight explores the online world of Second Life. | ||||
Branch Wars | 10 | 4010 | November 1, 2007 | |
When Karen tries to woo Stanley away from Scranton, Michael fights back, dragging her ex, Jim, into his war. Meanwhile, the existence of a “Finer Things Club” further disturbs Dunder Mifflin's calm. | ||||
Survivor Man | 11 | 4011 | November 8, 2007 | |
After Ryan excludes Michael from a corporate wilderness retreat, Michael heads into the woods for his own survival adventure with nothing but the suit on his back. Back at work, Jim tries to revolutionize the office birthday party. | ||||
The Deposition | 12 | 4012 | November 15, 2007 | |
Michael finds himself between a rock and a hard place when Jan sues Dunder Mifflin and Michael is deposed as a witness. Meanwhile, Kelly trash-talks Pam after Darryl beats Jim at ping-pong. | ||||
Dinner Party | 13 | 4013 | April 10, 2008 | |
Pam and Jim find they have run out of excuses and are forced to go to Jan and Michael's house for dinner. When Andy and Angela are also invited to dinner, Dwight's jealousy gets the best of him. | ||||
Chair Model | 14 | 4014 | April 17, 2008 | |
Michael's fascination with a woman modeling a chair in an office supply catalog makes him feel things he hasn't felt in a while. With Michael distracted, Kevin and Andy team up to win back Dunder-Mifflin's stolen parking spaces, forcing them into a showdown with the bosses of the five businesses of the office park. | ||||
Night Out | 15 | 4015 | April 24, 2008 | |
Michael and Dwight decide to surprise Ryan in New York for a night of clubbing and meet his friends. Meanwhile, the Scranton branch is upset when they find out
they have to come in on a Saturday for Ryan's website project. Jim's plan to save them has unexpected results. | ||||
Did I Stutter? | 16 | 4016 | May 1, 2008 | |
When Stanley snaps at Michael during a meeting, Michael tries to give Stanley an attitude adjustment. Dwight decides to buy Andy's car. Meanwhile, Pam deals with an unexpected inconvenience after spending the night at Jim's. | ||||
Job Fair | 17 | 4017 | May 8, 2008 | |
Jim hits the links with Andy and Kevin to try and land his biggest sale. Meanwhile, Michael sets up a booth at a local job fair, which happens to be Pam's alma mater, to find the "Best and the Brightest" for Dunder-Mifflin's summer internship. | ||||
Goodbye, Toby ‡ | 18/19 | 4018/4019 | May 15, 2008 | |
It's Toby's goodbye party at Dunder Mifflin and Michael demands a huge celebration that matches the joy in his heart. Angela, sick of Michael's unreasonable last minute demands, refuses, and Michael turns to Phyllis to take over the party planning committee. Meanwhile, Dwight and Meredith haze the new HR woman, Holly. |
Kevin's Loan[]
Picture | Webisode Title | Webisode Number | Original Airdate |
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Money Trouble | 1 | July 10, 2008 | |
Kevin's money troubles are starting to aggravate Oscar. | |||
Malone's Cones | 2 | July 17, 2008 | |
Kevin's meeting with a bank loan officer doesn't go all too well. | |||
Exposed Wires | 3 | July 24, 2008 | |
After overhearing Kevin having a conversation with the man he owes money to, Darryl offers his help in getting Kevin a loan. | |||
Taste the Ice Cream | 4 | July 31, 2008 | |
When Kevin's second meeting with a bank loan officer goes horribly awry despite Darryl's help, he opts to pay off his debt by selling ice cream. |
Season 5 (2008-09)[]
Picture | Episode Title | Season Episode Number | Production Code | Original Airdate |
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Weight Loss ‡ | 1/2 | 5001/5002 | September 25, 2008 | |
Over eight weeks of the summer, a Dunder Mifflin weight-loss initiative causes the branch to diet and become obsessed with their weight. Michael pursues a friendship with his new HR rep, Holly. Andy plans his wedding to Angela, while she continues her affair with Dwight. Jim misses Pam who attends art school in New York, and he finally proposes. A disgraced Ryan returns to the Scranton office as a temp. | ||||
Business Ethics | 3 | 5003 | October 9, 2008 | |
Following Ryan's recent scandal, Holly holds an ethics seminar. Michael lets everyone speak freely about their unethical behavior at work and Meredith, in particular, causes a rift between Michael and Holly when Meredith admits a supplier gives her discounts on products and steak coupons in exchange for sex. Holly is ostracized by the staff, but when she is humiliated by the head of Human Resources, Michael once again supports her. Meanwhile, Jim makes Dwight comply with the company's "time theft" policy by timing every second of his personal activity. | ||||
Baby Shower | 4 | 5004 | October 16, 2008 | |
Michael practices for the birth of Jan's baby by having Dwight go over possible birthing scenarios. When Jan arrives for the office baby shower, she has already had baby Astrid, excluding Michael from the process, and he feels disconnected from the baby. Meanwhile, Michael pretends to dislike Holly for Jan's benefit, but Jan senses their connection and asks Michael not to date Holly. Michael goes to Holly for comfort and they agree to date. The separation between Jim and Pam starts to take a toll on their relationship. | ||||
Crime Aid | 5 | 5005 | October 23, 2008 | |
Michael and Holly date, have sex in the office and inadvertently lead to the office being robbed. Michael holds an auction to raise money for all the items lost. On Phyllis's advice, Dwight gives Angela an ultimatum to break up with Andy, which she refuses to do. Pam gets a part-time job at corporate to pay for art school, and Jim is further unsettled after Roy insinuates that he is losing her. | ||||
Employee Transfer | 6 | 5006 | October 30, 2008 | |
When corporate transfers Holly to Nashua, Michael (with Darryl's help) moves her back to New Hampshire. Their plans to continue dating are dashed and they break up, and Darryl teaches Michael to sing the blues. Pam meets Jim's brothers, who pull a prank on Jim, which embarrasses her. Dwight torments Andy by becoming a fan of Cornell University. Pam is embarrassed when she is the only person at corporate wearing a costume on Halloween. | ||||
Customer Survey | 7 | 5007 | November 6, 2008 | |
Dwight and Jim are shocked when they receive poor marks on their annual customer survey reports. They learn that Kelly has sabotaged their scores for blowing off her America's Got Talent wrap party. A sympathetic Michael and Kelly relish their discomfort. Through Angela's manipulations, she and Andy book their wedding at Schrute Farms B&B. Pam and Jim spend every minute together using their Bluetooth phones, including Jim overhearing Pam's friend Alex asking her to stay in New York. | ||||
Business Trip | 8 | 5009 | November 13, 2008 | |
CFO David Wallace sends Michael to Winnipeg, Manitoba for business. Andy and Oscar accompany him and become unlikely friends when they drunk dial Angela. Although Michael makes the sale and has a one-night stand, he rebukes David for transferring Holly. Jim counts down the days until Pam gets back from art school; she fails a course but comes back to Scranton anyway. Ryan seduces Kelly, who in turn breaks up with Darryl. | ||||
Frame Toby | 9 | 5008 | November 20, 2008 | |
HR Rep Toby returns from Costa Rica, driving Michael insane. He and Dwight attempt to get Toby fired for cause by planting "drugs" (actually Caprese salad) in Toby's desk. Pam is upset that someone in the office has made a mess in the microwave and will not clean it up. Jim surprises Pam by buying his parents' old house; despite its '70s decor, Pam loves it. Ryan breaks up with Kelly to travel to Thailand. | ||||
The Surplus | 10 | 5013 | December 4, 2008 | |
The office must spend a $4,300 surplus or lose it in next year's budget. Factions break out and court Michael to get what they want—Oscar and Jim want a new photocopier, Pam, Stanley, and others want new chairs. They finally agree on the chairs to prevent Michael from earning a bonus by returning the surplus. Dwight takes Angela and Andy to Schrute Farms to settle wedding plans. In a mock ceremony, Dwight secretly weds Angela, but she is angered at his deception and plans to have the wedding annulled. | ||||
Moroccan Christmas | 11 | 5010 | December 11, 2008 | |
Phyllis's Moroccan-themed Christmas party is interrupted when Meredith's hair catches on fire during a drunken belly dance; Michael stages an intervention and attempts to force Meredith into rehab. Dwight makes a killing selling a popular Christmas toy--"Princess Unicorn." Phyllis continues to torment Angela on the Party Planning Committee. When she revolts, Phyllis shocks everyone by revealing Angela and Dwight's affair to everyone (except Andy). | ||||
The Duel | 12 | 5011 | January 15, 2009 | |
The office is tense because Andy still hasn't found out about Angela's affair with Dwight. After Michael tells him, Dwight and Andy plan a duel. When they realize Angela has been sleeping with both of them, both dump her. In New York, Michael is called to corporate to meet with David Wallace, who wants to know Michael's methods, as the Scranton branch is actually doing well. Not surprisingly, Michael has no insight. | ||||
Prince Family Paper | 13 | 5012 | January 22, 2009 | |
By request of David Wallace, Michael and Dwight go undercover to investigate rival paper company Prince Paper. As they are a small, family-owned operation made of an extremely nice family, Michael has a difficult time handing over their findings to Wallace. Meanwhile, the rest of the office holds a debate to settle a question: is Hilary Swank hot? The office is tied six to six and the discussion turns heated. | ||||
Stress Relief ‡ | 14/15 | 5016/5017 | February 1, 2009 | |
After Dwight's fire safety seminar goes awry, he must make amends to the stressed-out office. Michael tries a number of ways to get his employees to relax before discovering that he is the number one stressor at work. So that people won't feel afraid of him, he insists on a no-holds-barred roast of himself. Also, while watching a pirated movie, Andy is convinced that Jim and Pam are film gurus. Special Guest Stars: Jack Black, Jessica Alba, & Cloris Leachman. | ||||
Lecture Circuit ‡ | 16/17 | 5014/5015 | February 5, 2009/February 12, 2009 | |
Michael goes on a speaking tour of the other branches to explain Scranton's relative success, accompanied by his driver, Pam. Back at the office, Dwight and Jim—now the heads of the party planning committee—forget a birthday, with severe consequences. Meanwhile, Andy falls for someone he should not. Michael and Pam continue their tour of the branches with Michael taking a lesson from their visit to Utica. Dwight and Jim struggle to fulfill their new party planning duties with a grumpy staff. Angela's new cat causes a stir. | ||||
Blood Drive | 18 | 5018 | March 5, 2009 | |
The blood drive comes to the office on Valentine's Day. Jim and Pam have an awkward lunch with Bob Vance and Phyllis. Michael meets a lovely girl but when he cannot find her, he sets up a Valentine's Day party with his friends. | ||||
Golden Ticket | 19 | 5019 | March 12, 2009 | |
Michael Scott has a great idea to promote business. As "Willy Wonka" Michael puts Golden Tickets into different paper for discounts. When a huge company gets all of the tickets, Michael has to find a way out of this mess. | ||||
New Boss | 20 | 5020 | March 19, 2009 | |
Loyal manager Michael has been working for Dunder Mifflin for 15 years and is going to have a party. The new vice president, Charles Miner, comes and Michael does not like how strict he is. He shuts down the party and gets on bad terms with Jim. Michael rushes to Corporate to meet with the CFO. The CFO reluctantly agrees with Michael but this manager has had enough. Michael Scott QUITS the Office! | ||||
Two Weeks | 21 | 5021 | March 26, 2009 | |
After quitting, Michael Scott has two weeks notice. He starts goofing off more than ever. Michael decides to steal customers for a new paper company but is caught by Charles Miner and thrown out. Michael sneaks back in and tries to steal employees but no one follows him. Vice President Charles Miner assigns Stanley as Productivity Czar and Kevin as the temporary receptionist because Pam joins Michael as a salesman in The Michael Scott Paper Company. | ||||
Dream Team | 22 | 5022 | April 9, 2009 | |
The Michael Scott Paper Company is open for business! With the aid of Pam, Vikram, and Ryan, Michael sets out to get his business off the ground. With a meeting set up with an investment club, and Bob the Building Manager, will Michael be able to start his company, or will he regret his decision to leave Dunder Mifflin? Meanwhile, back at The Office, Jim and Charles square off for a battle of the wills, in a good old-fashioned game of soccer. Winner takes all! | ||||
Michael Scott Paper Company | 23 | 5023 | April 9, 2009 | |
Michael, Pam, and Ryan chafe working in such close quarters. After hosting a Paper & Pancakes luncheon, they are about to call it quits when Pam makes her first sale for the company. Dwight's and Andy's unlikely friendship is tested when they are both attracted to the new receptionist Erin. Jim spends his day trying to figure out what Charles means by his requested "run down". Includes an alternate title sequence featuring The Michael Scott Paper Company. | ||||
Heavy Competition | 24 | 5024 | April 16, 2009 | |
Dwight, finding a new hero in Charles, clashes with Michael as each tries to steal the other's clients. After trying to sell Jim and Pam on his failed wedding plans, Andy tries to provide for all of Jim's emotional needs. Jim takes the opportunity to prank Andy, but also reassures him he will find love again. | ||||
Broke | 25 | 5025 | April 23, 2009 | |
Jim learns Charles is a suckup while Charles finally recognizes Dwight's bizarre personality. Although Michael, Pam, and Ryan have landed a number of clients, they learn their company's business model will not sustain beyond a month and they will fail. David Wallace investigates the seeming success of Michael's company, and Michael, Pam, and Ryan hide their failure long enough to engineer a buyout. Michael is given his old job back, and Pam and Ryan are given jobs in sales. | ||||
Casual Friday | 26 | 5026 | April 30, 2009 | |
Michael mediates a dispute over customers between "new employees" Pam and Ryan and the others on the sales team. Pam and Ryan are forced to return the customers and with fewer customers, Michael is forced to fire one of them. Meanwhile, Toby confronts several employees who take the term casual Fridays too loosely. | ||||
Café Disco | 27 | 5027 | May 7, 2009 | |
To break the staff of the focus Charles instilled in them, Michael opens a café-disco in the downstairs office to release stress. While initially resistant, all the staff (even Angela) join as Kelly and Andy bond in a dance-off. Pam and Jim plan to elope but later reconsider. Phyllis suspects Bob will have an affair with his new secretary. | ||||
Company Picnic | 28 | 5028 | May 14, 2009 | |
At the annual Dunder Mifflin company picnic, Michael and Holly are reunited. They perform a skit where they inappropriately announce the closing of the Buffalo branch, but Michael fails to tell her that he loves her. The Scranton branch plays well in the volleyball tournament. While getting an x-ray for a sprained ankle, Pam and Jim learn that she is expecting. |
The Outburst[]
Picture | Webisode Title | Webisode Number | Original Airdate |
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The Call | 1 | November 20, 2008 | |
Oscar has an outburst while talking on the phone and the rest of the office wants to find out what it was about. | |||
The Investigation | 2 | November 26, 2008 | |
Oscar begins to see how intrusive his co-workers can really be. | |||
The Search | 3 | December 4, 2008 | |
Oscar's office-mates can't contain their obsession—even if it means invading his personal space. | |||
The Explanation | 4 | December 11, 2008 | |
The mystery behind the mystery of Oscar's outburst is finally revealed. |
Blackmail[]
Picture | Webisode Title | Webisode Number | Original Airdate |
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Oscar | 1 | May 7, 2009 | |
Creed discovers Oscar's darkest secret and decides to start with him. | |||
Andy | 2 | May 14, 2009 | |
Andy is forced to make a decision when Creed reveals he knows Andy's secret. | |||
Kelly | 3 | May 21, 2009 | |
Creed gives Kelly a list of demands she must meet if she wants her secret to remain just between the two of them. | |||
Pay Day | 4 | May 28, 2009 | |
Time is ticking. Find out if the employees will give in to Creed's blackmailing ways. |
Subtle Sexuality[]
Picture | Webisode Title | Webisode Number | Original Airdate |
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Creative Differences | 1 | Oct 29, 2009 | |
Kelly and Erin explain they want to start a music video, and that their band is "Subtle Sexuality," and Ryan quits. | |||
The Replacement | 2 | Oct 29, 2009 | |
Kelly and Erin replace Ryan with Andy. | |||
The Music Video | 3 | Oct 29, 2009 | |
Andy is done editing the music video, and Erin and Kelly decide to watch it. |
Season 6 (2009-2010)[]
Picture | Episode Title | Season Episode Number | Production Code | Original Airdate |
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Gossip | 1 | 6001 | September 17, 2009 | |
Directed and written by Paul Lieberstein.
Michael, Andy, and Dwight practice "Parkour." More importantly, as the summer interns prepare to depart, the office gossips about them and Michael feels left out. Michael discovers that Stanley is having an affair, and tells everyone. When Michael realizes the damage he's caused, he fabricates numerous other rumors to discredit himself, including that Andy is gay (confusing Andy) and that Pam is pregnant (unknown to him that she is actually pregnant). As Michael tries to clear the air, Jim and Pam admit their rumor is true to save Stanley embarrassment. | ||||
The Meeting | 2 | 6002 | September 24, 2009 | |
Directed by Randall Einhorn, written by Aaron Shure.
Jim submits a plan for promotions for himself and Michael to David which Michael manages to bungle. Dwight and Toby investigate Darryl's worker's comp claim and mistake Darryl's sister for Darryl. Pam struggles to gather responses for her wedding, and gets rude responses from most of the staff. Ultimately, Jim and Michael are made co-manager to Dwight's horror. | ||||
The Promotion | 3 | 6003 | October 1, 2009 | |
Directed and written by Jennifer Celotta.
Jim and Michael's management styles clash, especially after David's budget will only allow a small or no raise this year. Dwight fails in his attempt to raise allies against Jim. Pam feels awkward asking for cash instead of wedding gifts, but is ecstatic when Kevin writes a check saying, "Pam Halpert." Jim and Michael try to solve the raise problem by putting beans on each employee's picture determining how much or how little they get. | ||||
Niagara ‡ | 4/5 | 6004/6005 | October 8, 2009 | |
Directed by Paul Feig, written by Greg Daniels & Mindy Kaling.
The Office travels to Niagara Falls to celebrate Jim and Pam's wedding. Pam's meemaw is upset when she learns Pam is pregnant. Michael and Dwight try to hook up with guests at the wedding. Andy injures his scrotum while dancing. Jim and Pam delay the wedding when they sneak off to marry on the Maid of the Mist, allowing them to calm their nerves and enjoy the wedding. A montage of their trip on The Maid of the Mist is shown and a dance based on the JK Wedding Dance is shown as well during it. | ||||
Mafia | 6 | 6006 | October 15, 2009 | |
Directed by David Rogers, written by Brent Forrester.
Michael meets with an insurance salesman and is convinced by Dwight and Andy that he is part of the mafia. The staff constantly call Jim and Pam on their honeymoon, until finally Kevin accidentally cancels Jim's credit card. Erin ruins Pam's painting after she is trying to clean it, and Creed distracts her. | ||||
The Lover | 7 | 6007 | October 22, 2009 | |
Directed by Lee Eisenberg, written by Lee Eisenberg & Gene Stupnitsky.
Jim and Pam return from their honeymoon and are shocked when Michael reveals he is dating Helene, Pam's mother. Pam is incensed and openly berates Michael. Dwight attempts to bug Jim's office in his plan to sabotage Jim and puts a mallard in his office containing a listening device, however, Jim finds it. Dwight shows the crew that he put a pen with a listening device as well and succeeds at getting hours of information on Jim. Erin tries to follow Michael's rules blindly. | ||||
Koi Pond | 8 | 6009 | October 29, 2009 | |
Directed by Reggie Hudlin, written by Lee Eisenberg & Gene Stupnitsky.
While on the way to a business meeting, Michael falls into a koi pond. The staff tease him so he holds an anti-bullying seminar. Meredith gets the video tape of Michael falling, and the office realizes that Jim let him fall in. Pam and Andy go cold-calling to stir up some new business; they reluctantly use clients' mistaking them as a couple to their advantage. | ||||
Double Date | 9 | 6008 | November 5, 2009 | |
Directed by Seth Gordon, written by Charlie Grandy.
Jim and Pam reluctantly lunch with Michael and Helene for her birthday. However, when Michael learns Helene's age, he dumps her, infuriating Pam even more. She reluctantly slaps Michael in the parking lot after work, with the help of Toby. Dwight tries to cull favors from everyone in the office to help him overthrow Jim. Ryan gets into photography and shows Erin his pictures with a nude Kelly, called, "Exposure in the Workplace." | ||||
Murder | 10 | 6010 | November 12, 2009 | |
Directed by Greg Daniels, written by Danny Chun.
The Dunder-Mifflin staff are troubled by new rumors of insolvency. Michael forces the office into a day of diversions, primarily playing a murder mystery role-playing game. Andy awkwardly attempts to court Erin. David Wallace tells Jim that they will be insolvent by the end of the year. | ||||
Shareholder Meeting | 11 | 6011 | November 19, 2009 | |
Directed by Charles McDougall, written by Justin Spitzer.
Michael is excited when he's invited by David Wallace to attend the Dunder Mifflin shareholder meeting in New York; he is dismayed by the hostile crowd and causes the board of directors even more trouble. Jim finds he is being undermined by Ryan who refuses to do work, so Jim decides to make an example of him in front of the staff. | ||||
Scott's Tots | 12 | 6013 | December 3, 2009 | |
Directed by B.J. Novak, written by Lee Eisenberg & Gene Stupnitsky
Michael must renege on a promise he made to a group of kids ten years ago to pay for their college tuition. With Erin's help, he is able to do it. Meanwhile, Jim falls victim to one of Dwight's schemes to get him fired: creation of an employee of the month program. Although the staff and David are angered when Dwight rigs the winners to be Jim and Pam, Jim survives. Ryan joins forces with Dwight to bring down Jim. | ||||
Secret Santa | 13 | 6014 | December 10, 2009 | |
Directed by Randall Einhorn, written by Mindy Kaling
Michael is outraged when Jim allows Phyllis to be Santa at the office Christmas party. Jim and Dwight try to get everyone into the holiday spirit despite the uncertainty with Dunder Mifflin. Meanwhile, Oscar has a secret crush. David Wallace and Alan Brand, the CFO and CEO, among others are let go. Andy has Erin as a secret santa, Jim has Kelly, Ryan has Toby, and Michael has Dwight. | ||||
The Banker | 14 | 6012 | January 21, 2010 | |
Directed by Jeffrey Blitz, written by Jason Kessler
A banker, who is a potential buyer of Dunder Mifflin, comes to the office and Michael tries to impress him by replacing Stanley and making Pam an international salesman. The banker talks with Toby about safety issues, waste of resources, and sexual harassment, and every time the banker brings up a new subject, clips proving Toby lies are shown. This episode is a clip show. | ||||
Sabre | 15 | 6015 | February 4, 2010 | |
Directed by John Krasinski, written by Jennifer Celotta
It's the first day of the Sabre buyout! We meet the new boss, Gabe Lewis and Michael doesn't like him or the new company's ways. After having a confrontation with CEO, Jo Bennett, Michael visits David Wallace and realizes he's fallen by the wayside and is working on the Suck It. Meanwhile, Jim and Pam realize they might not be as charming as they think they are when they visit a daycare, and Andy and Erin come up with a song for Sabre, as Erin waits for him to ask her out. | ||||
Manager and Salesman | 16 | 6016 | February 11, 2010 | |
Directed by Marc Webb, written by Mindy Kaling
The office finally meets Jo Bennett, the southern charismatic boss with an autobiography. She seems great until she realizes that there are two managers and says that one should go back to being a salesman and one should stay on as manager. Jim agrees to go back because there is no caps on commission, however, Michael also wants to go back, so Jo puts Jim as manager, until finally, she agrees to let Jim be salesman. Meanwhile, Andy's Valentine's Day plan for Erin backfires when Kelly thinks that Andy likes her. | ||||
The Delivery ‡ | 17/18 | 6018/6019 | March 4, 2010 | |
Directed by Harold Ramis and Seth Gordon, written by Charlie Grandy and Danny Chun
When Pam's contraction's begin, Jim and her are determined to stay out of the hospital as long as they can so they can have more time at the hospital later. Meanwhile, the rest of the office tries to entertain Pam by using food and entertainment. Later, Pam gives birth and Michael Scott awaits her baby to be born. Erin makes Andy jealous by going to lunch with Kevin. One-hour long. | ||||
St. Patrick's Day | 19 | 6017 | March 11, 2010 | |
Directed by Randall Einhorn, written by Jonathan Hughes
It's St. Patrick's Day in Scranton, and Michael debates whether to impress Jo Bennett, who is leaving for Florida for a while, or to go to the St. Patrick's Day party at a bar with Todd Packer. Jo snaps when Michael tries to get her to like him, and he learns that she may work very late, and realizes he doesn't want to be like Gabe, who obeys every thing Jo tells him to do. Meanwhile, Darryl moves upstairs when he catches Jo's eyes, while Dwight tries to get Jim to permanently leave Dunder Mifflin. Also, Erin and Andy go on an "interesting" date when Andy meets her foster brother, who seems to take interest in Erin. | ||||
New Leads | 20 | 6020 | March 18, 2010 | |
Directed and written by Brent Forrester
When the sales staff lets new Sabre's "sales is king" policy get to their heads, Michael hides their new, prized leads, and gives some to the rest of the staff, leading to tensions boiling. Meanwhile, as Jim tries to end the office conflict, Michael and Dwight go to the dump to find the leads that Michael accidentally threw away, and end up talking about how they aren't friends anymore. Later, Erin and Andy go to the dump together. Pam alerts Jim throughout the day on what Michael means. | ||||
Happy Hour | 21 | 6021 | March 25, 2010 | |
Directed by Matt Sohn, written by B.J. Novak
Michael gets kicked out of the bar when he whips out all the stops to impress a friend of Jim and Pam, who is thrilled to have a moment for herself while her mom watches Cecilia. Meanwhile, Andy and Erin do their best to keep their relationships under wraps. Also, Dwight rethinks his pre-natal contract with Angela. Oscar tries to start a relationship with Matt. We meet Hide. | ||||
Secretary's Day | 22 | 6022 | April 22, 2010 | |
Directed by Steve Carell, written by Mindy Kaling
Andy pulls out all stops to give Erin and memorable Secretary's Day. Michael reluctantly takes Erin out to lunch and lets slip about Andy's relationship with Angela. Meanwhile, Oscar circulates a viral video which compares Kevin's voice to Sesame Street's Cookie Monster. | ||||
Body Language | 23 | 6023 | April 29, 2010 | |
Directed by Mindy Kaling, written by Justin Spitzer
Pam and Jim work on their first sales pitch together to Donna, the manager of a local restaurant. But Michael keeps misreading the signals she's putting out. Meanwhile, Dwight encourages Kelly to try out for the minority training program. | ||||
The Cover-Up | 24 | 6024 | May 6, 2010 | |
Directed by Rainn Wilson, written by Lee Eisenberg & Gene Stupnitsky
When Michael suspects that Donna, his girlfriend, is cheating on him, he sends Dwight to investigate. Meanwhile, Andy is angry when no one will take his customer's complaint of printers catching on fire seriously. | ||||
The Chump | 25 | 6025 | May 13, 2010 | |
Directed by Randall Einhorn, written by Aaron Shure
Michael is surprisingly cheerful after learning some bad news about Donna. The new parents, Pam and Jim, have trouble staying awake in the office. Meanwhile, Angela takes matters into her own hands when Dwight refuses to honor their contract. | ||||
Whistleblower | 26 | 6026 | May 20, 2010 | |
Directed by Paul Lieberstein, written by Halsted Sullivan & Warren Lieberstein
CEO Jo Bennett is hell-bent and goes on a search with Michael to find the person who leaked that Sabre printers catch on fire. Everyone thinks that Andy, who adamantly denies saying anything to anyone, is the leak. |
The Mentor[]
Picture | Webisode Title | Webisode Number | Original Airdate |
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The Pupil | 1 | Mar 4, 2010 | |
Erin asks Oscar if she can be an accountant. Angela offers to help her, and Angela teaches her to be just like her. | |||
Reimbursements | 2 | Mar 4, 2010 | |
Erin struggles to have a firm hand and tries to make Kelly and Creed understand why she is telling them this. | |||
Lunchtime | 3 | Mar 4, 2010 | |
Kelly and Ryan try to get Erin to go out to lunch, but Erin stays with Angela instead. | |||
BFFs? | 4 | Mar 4, 2010 | |
Kelly and Ryan show Erin that they are BFFs and Angela becomes angry. Kevin offers to be Erin's mentor, and Erin has it all. |
The 3rd Floor[]
Picture | Webisode Title | Webisode Number | Original Airdate |
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Moving On | 1 | Oct 28, 2010 | |
Kelly and Erin find a new way to get famous. | |||
Lights. Camera. Action! | 2 | Oct 28, 2010 | |
Filming for Ryan's horror film begins. | |||
The Final Product | 3 | Oct 28, 2010 | |
That's a wrap. Watch the full trailer for "The 3rd Floor," if you dare. |
Season 7 (2010-11)[]
Picture | Episode Title | Season Episode Number | Production Code | Original Airdate |
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Nepotism | 1 | 7001 | September 23, 2010 | |
Directed and written by Jeffrey Blitz.
Michael upsets the office when he ignores their pleas to fire office assistant Luke, Michael's immature nephew. Michael then spanks his irresponsible nephew and has to go to six counseling sessions with Toby. Pam's attempt to prank Dwight backfires when Kevin's faulty rewiring of an elevator strands the two together. Andy grows even more upset with Gabe and Erin's relationship. | ||||
Counseling | 2 | 7002 | September 30, 2010 | |
Directed by Jeffrey Blitz, written by B.J. Novak.
Michael is forced to have six hours of counseling with Toby after he physically reprimanded Luke, but Michael refuses to make Toby's job easy. Pam attempts to finagle a promotion to office administrator. Dwight boycotts the Steamtown Mall after a shop owner refuses to serve him. | ||||
Andy's Play | 3 | 7003 | October 7, 2010 | |
Directed and written by John Stuart Scott, written by B.J. Novak.
Andy lands a role in a local production of Sweeney Todd and invites the entire office to the performance, in hopes to impress Erin. While Michael struggles to put his jealousy aside, Jim and Pam have trouble with their less-than-stellar babysitter. | ||||
Sex Ed | 4 | 7004 | October 14, 2010 | |
Directed and written by Paul Lieberstein.
Michael comes to work thinking he has a pimple, but it turns out to actually be a cold sore. When he is told that it is a form of herpes, Michael contacts all his ex-girlfriends—Jan (Melora Hardin), Holly (Amy Ryan), Helene (Linda Purl), Donna (Amy Pietz) and Carol (Nancy Carell). Andy holds a sex education meeting in the office hoping to appeal to Erin's passionate side. | ||||
The Sting | 5 | 7005 | October 21, 2010 | |
Directed by Randall Einhorn, written by Mindy Kaling.
When a Dunder Mifflin client is stolen by a rival salesman named Danny (Timothy Olyphant), Michael, Dwight and Jim decide to set up a sting in order to uncover his sales secret. Andy starts a band with Darryl when he learns that one of his old college friends has a successful music career. | ||||
Costume Contest | 6 | 7006 | October 28, 2010 | |
Directed by Dean Holland, written by Justin Spitzer.
Michael freaks out when Darryl goes over his head by taking an idea to corporate. The employees partake in a Halloween costume contest in the office. Meanwhile, Pam tries to get the truth from Danny about their dating history. | ||||
Christening | 7 | 7007 | November 4, 2010 | |
Directed by Alex Hardcastle, written by Peter Ocko
Pam and Jim's baby, Cece, gets christened and Michael invites the entire office to celebrate. Michael joins a church group of high school graduates on a mission to Mexico, with Andy following along to impress Erin. | ||||
Viewing Party | 8 | 7008 | November 11, 2010 | |
Directed by Ken Whittingham, written by John Vitti.
Erin and Gabe invite the office over to Gabe's house for a Glee viewing party. Michael can't handle the fact that the office workers think of Gabe as their boss instead of him. Growing more jealous of Gabe and Erin's relationship, Andy goes to extremes in order to impress her. Dwight helps Pam with Cece, much to Jim's chagrin. | ||||
WUPHF.com | 9 | 7009 | November 18, 2010 | |
Directed by Danny Leiner, written by Aaron Shure.
Michael helps Ryan by charming people to invest in his internet company, WUPHF.com. Dwight creates a hay festival in the parking lot for the Thanksgiving holiday. Jim learns of a new Sabre capping policy that prevents him from earning too much commission. | ||||
China | 10 | 7010 | December 2, 2010 | |
Directed by Charles McDougall, written by Warren Lieberstein & Halsted Sullivan.
When Michael reads an article about China growing as a global power, he decides they must be stopped before they take over the United States. Pam threatens to move Dunder Mifflin to a new building after everyone in the office complains about Dwight's building standards. | ||||
Classy Christmas ‡ | 11/12 | 7011/7012 | December 9, 2010 | |
Directed by Rainn Wilson, written by Mindy Kaling.
Michael couldn't be happier when Toby takes a leave of absence, leaving corporate to send Holly Flax (Amy Ryan) to cover for him. Michael forces Pam to plan a second Christmas party on the day Holly returns to Scranton. Jim agrees to a snowball fight with Dwight, which he later regrets. | ||||
The Ultimatum | 13 | 7013 | January 20, 2011 | |
Directed by David Rogers, written by Carrie Kemper
Michael prepares himself for the good or bad news about Holly and her boyfriend. Pam decides to put up a resolution board for everyone to post their New Year's resolutions. Meanwhile, Michael calls for a counseling session with Holly. | ||||
The Seminar | 14 | 7014 | January 27, 2011 | |
Directed by B.J. Novak, written by Steve Hely
With Andy's sales at his lowest ever, he gets desperate and holds a small business seminar with the help of some special guests. Michael and Holly turn the event into an improv challenge. Meanwhile, Erin enlists some of her co-workers in her Scrabble battle with Gabe. | ||||
The Search | 15 | 7015 | February 3, 2011 | |
Directed by Michael Spiller, written by Brent Forrester
Dwight, Erin and Holly go on a search for Michael when he goes missing. Gabe becomes frustrated when Pam's cartoons are given captions that make fun of Sabre. | ||||
PDA | 16 | 7017 | February 10, 2011 | |
Directed by Greg Daniels and Robert Padnick.
It's Valentine's Day in the office and everyone is getting sick and tired of Michael and Holly's PDAs. Andy helps Erin with a Valentine's Day scavenger hunt from Gabe. | ||||
Threat Level Midnight | 17 | 7016 | February 17, 2011 | |
Directed by Tucker Gates, written by B.J. Novak
Michael finally screens his epic film masterpiece "Threat Level Midnight" for the office - but Holly reacts poorly. The office thinks back to the filming of the movie. | ||||
Todd Packer | 18 | 7018 | February 24, 2011 | |
Directed by Randall Einhorn and written by Amelie Gillette
Michael's favorite Dunder Mifflin traveling salesman, Todd Packer (David Koechner), shows up at the office wanting a desk job causing everyone except Michael to protest the new member in the office. | ||||
Garage Sale | 19 | 7019 | March 24, 2011 | |
Directed by Steve Carell, written by John Vitti
Michael finally pops the question to Holly while the office holds a garage sale in the warehouse. Dwight forces people to trade with him while Andy, Darryl, and Kevin play a board game while creating their own rules. | ||||
Training Day | 20 | 7020 | April 14, 2011 | |
Directed by Paul Lieberstein, written by Daniel Chun
Michael's replacement appears in the office, to start receiving training from Michael. The new manager, Deangelo Vickers (Will Ferrell), has everyone hoping to make good first impressions: Andy finds himself awkwardly typecast while Jim and Pam worry that they've come on too strong. Only Dwight is apathetic about the new leader. | ||||
Michael's Last Dundies | 21 | 7021 | April 21, 2011 | |
Directed by Mindy Kaling, written by Mindy Kaling
Michael trains his office replacement, Deangelo (Will Ferrell), for hosting the Dundie Awards. Meanwhile, Erin deals with her dislike of her boyfriend, Gabe. | ||||
Goodbye, Michael † | 22 | 7022 | April 28, 2011 | |
Directed by Paul Feig, written by Greg Daniels.
Michael prepares to leave for Colorado with Holly, and spends his last day in the office saying goodbye to everyone individually, wanting no drama to ensue. Meanwhile, new manager Deangelo and Andy try to keep Michael's biggest clients. | ||||
The Inner Circle | 23 | 7023 | May 5, 2011 | |
Directed by Matt Sohn, written by Charlie Grandy
New office manager Deangelo picks favorites among the staff, revealing his true management style. | ||||
Dwight K. Schrute, (Acting) Manager | 24 | 7024 | May 12, 2011 | |
Directed by Troy Miller, written by Justin Spitzer
Dwight becomes the interim regional manager, after Jim refused, instituting a typically heavy-handed management style. Meanwhile, Gabe tries to win back Erin. | ||||
Search Committee ‡ | 25/26 | 7025/7026 | May 19, 2011 | |
Directed by Jeffrey Blitz, written by Paul Lieberstein
Deangelo's new replacement is sought out through a search committee process led by Jim. |
The Podcast[]
Picture | Webisode Title | Webisode Number | Original Airdate |
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Gabe's Podcast | 1 | Jan 20, 2011 | |
Gabe is jealous over the attention towards Oscar's blog. | |||
The First Entry | 2 | Jan 20, 2011 | |
Gabe's coworkers agree to be in his podcast. | |||
The Debut | 3 | Jan 20, 2011 | |
Gabe and his coworkers attempt at creating his first podcast. |
The Girl Next Door[]
Picture | Webisode Title | Webisode Number | Original Airdate |
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The Story of Subtle Sexuality | 1 | May 4, 2011 | |
Kelly Kapoor and Erin Hannon reveal the details behind the making of their music video, "The Girl Next Door". | |||
The Girl Next Door | 2 | May 4, 2011 | |
Music video that tells the story of a high school jock that wonders if he made the wrong choice in choosing the popular girl over the nerdy girl. |
Season 8 (2011-12)[]
Picture | Episode Title | Season Episode Number | Production Code | Original Airdate |
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The List | 1 | 8002 | September 22, 2011 | |
Directed and written by B.J. Novak.
New Dunder Mifflin CEO Robert California leaves a piece of paper with a line down the middle that has names of the Scranton staff on either side of it, leading everyone to try and figure out what it means. | ||||
The Incentive | 2 | 8001 | September 29, 2011 | |
Directed by Charles McDougall, written by Paul Lieberstein.
Under pressure from Robert to increase branch sales, Andy offers an incentive program to the sales staff, which backfires on him when he offers a very personal grand prize. | ||||
Lotto | 3 | 8005 | October 6, 2011 | |
Directed and written by John Krasinski, written by B.J. Novak.
After the entire warehouse staff wins the lottery and quits their job, Darryl becomes depressed and demands to be fired. Meanwhile, the office staff is forced to load the truck for their orders themselves. | ||||
Garden Party | 4 | 8004 | October 13, 2011 | |
Directed by David Rogers, written by Justin Spitzer.
Andy claims to be throwing a garden party at Dwight's farm to impress Robert California, but he's really doing it to win the approval of his parents, who appear to favor his younger brother. | ||||
Spooked | 5 | 8006 | October 27, 2011 | |
Directed by Randall Einhorn, written by Carrie Kemper.
Erin is worried that she is about to get fired after she organizes a disastrous office Halloween party for Robert and his son. Meanwhile, Robert probes the minds of the employees to come up with the perfect spooky story. | ||||
Doomsday | 6 | 8003 | November 3, 2011 | |
Directed by Troy Miller, written by Daniel Chun.
Dwight installs a "Doomsday Device" on the office computers that could get everyone fired if they make too many mistakes, while Gabe tries to hit on one of Darryl's warehouse employees. | ||||
Pam's Replacement | 7 | 8007 | November 10, 2011 | |
Directed by Matt Sohn, written by Allison Silverman
A pregnant and insecure Pam tries to prove that Jim is attracted to her temporary replacement. Meanwhile, Robert and his musician friends take over a jam session with Andy, Kevin and Darryl. | ||||
Gettysburg | 8 | 8008 | November 17, 2011 | |
Directed by Jeffrey Blitz, written by Robert Padnick.
Andy decides to motivate and inspire everyone by taking them on a field trip to Gettysburg. Some people in the office stay behind and Robert California asks them to come up with Dunder Mifflin/Sabre's next big idea. | ||||
Mrs. California | 9 | 8009 | November 17, 2011 | |
Directed by Charlie Grandy, written by Dan Greaney.
Robert brings his wife to the office so that she can find a job, but he gives Andy conflicting messages about whether to hire her. Meanwhile, Dwight opens a gym in the building and tries to persuade Darryl to join. | ||||
Christmas Wishes | 10 | 8010 | December 8, 2011 | |
Directed by Ed Helms, written by Mindy Kaling.
Andy tries to make this year's Christmas the best ever by granting each person's holiday wishes. Meanwhile, Robert California tries to drown his sorrows at the office party. | ||||
Trivia | 11 | 8011 | January 12, 2012 | |
Directed by B.J. Novak, written by Steve Hely.
Oscar joins a trivia contest, Andy gets the whole office involved. Meanwhile, Dwight explores job opportunities at Sabre. | ||||
Pool Party | 12 | 8012 | January 19, 2012 | |
Directed by Charles McDougall, written by Owen Ellickson.
Robert throws a pool party at his house, and Erin tries to make Andy jealous by flirting with Dwight. | ||||
Jury Duty | 13 | 8013 | February 2, 2012 | |
Directed by Eric Appel, written by Aaron Shure.
Jim is found to be skipping while he said he was at jury duty. Meanwhile, Angela gives birth to her baby. | ||||
Special Project | 14 | 8014 | February 9, 2012 | |
Directed by David Rogers, written by Amelie Gillette.
Dwight and Andy must select a group of workers for a special project in Tallahassee. | ||||
Tallahassee | 15 | 8015 | February 16, 2012 | |
Directed by Matt Sohn, written by Daniel Chun
Dwight brings his team to Tallahassee and meets Nellie Bertram. Meanwhile, Andy fills in for Erin. | ||||
After Hours | 16 | 8016 | February 23, 2012 | |
Directed by Brian Baumgartner, written by Halsted Sullivan & Warren Lieberstein
Dwight and Todd Packer compete for a job. Meanwhile, Andy has the Scranton employees cover for their co-workers. | ||||
Test the Store | 17 | 8017 | March 1, 2012 | |
Directed by Brent Forrester, written by Mindy Kaling
Dwight tries to impress Nellie at the Sabre store opening. Andy is embarrassed by an injury he received. | ||||
Last Day in Florida | 18 | 8018 | March 8, 2012 | |
Directed by Matt Sohn and written by Robert Padnick.
Jim tries to keep Dwight from getting fired. Andy finds out the Erin is staying in Florida. | ||||
Get the Girl | 19 | 8019 | March 15, 2012 | |
Directed by Rainn Wilson, written by Charlie Grandy
Andy goes to Tallahassee to win back Erin. Nellie comes to Scranton for the manager position. | ||||
Welcome Party | 20 | 8020 | April 12, 2012 | |
Directed by Ed Helms, written by Steve Hely
Robert tells the Scranton branch to throw a welcome party for Nellie, while the employees want to sabotage it. Erin helps Andy break up with Jessica. | ||||
Angry Andy | 21 | 8021 | April 19, 2012 | |
Directed and written by Mindy Kaling
Andy finds out Nellie stole his job. Meanwhile, Kelly chooses between Ryan or a new guy named Ravi. | ||||
Fundraiser | 22 | 8022 | April 26, 2012 | |
Directed by David Rogers, written by Owen Ellickson
Andy goes to a fundraiser held by Angela's husband. Nellie tries to befriend Darryl. | ||||
Turf War | 23 | 8023 | May 3, 2012 | |
Directed by Daniel Chun, written by Warren Lieberstein & Halsted Sullivan
Robert shuts down Dunder Mifflin's Binghamton branch, meanwhile Jim and Dwight try to defeat a rival salesman. | ||||
Free Family Portrait Studio | 24 | 8024 | May 10, 2012 | |
Directed and written by B.J. Novak
Dwight offers free family portraits, Andy tries to win his job back. |
Season 9 (2012-13)[]
Picture | Episode Title | Season Episode Number | Production Code | Original Airdate |
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New Guys | 1 | 9001 | September 20, 2012 | |
Andy returns after a "manager retreat" intended to increase his confidence as a manger. An old friend of Jim's starts a business and asks Jim to join him as partner. Two new young employees, nicknamed Plop and Dwight Junior, are hired by the Scranton branch and cause trouble for Jim and Dwight. Angela asks everyone to adopt her cat, Oscar considers seeing as he is with Angela's husband. Kelly leaves for Ohio with Ravi and Ryan follows after her. Andy attempts revenge on Nellie. | ||||
Roy's Wedding | 2 | 9002 | September 27, 2012 | |
Pam creates a chore wheel, but everyone wants it to be more fun. Jim and Pam attend Roy's (Pam's ex-fiancé) wedding. Nellie launches her charity. Dwight decides to donate his money to the Taliban. Nellie makes him live under their rules. Clark and Pete try to woo Erin by making her do a fake interview. Pam and Jim realize they know everything about each other (...or do they?). | ||||
Andy's Ancestry | 3 | 9003 | October 4, 2012 | |
Darryl has a hard time in his new role as assistant regional manager when Andy flaunts his bloodlines. Dwight teaches Erin the Dothraki language to impress her boyfriend's educated family. Nellie tries to convince Pam that Jim is having an affair, and Jim reveals his secret in the warehouse. | ||||
Work Bus | 4 | 9004 | October 18, 2012 | |
Jim convinces Dwight that the building is unsafe; Dwight rents a bus and sets up the office inside. Nellie asks for Andy's help in adopting a baby. Meanwhile, Jim tries to make Pam happy with some pie. | ||||
Here Comes Treble | 5 | 9006 | October 25, 2012 | |
It's Halloween in the office and Andy invites his college a cappella group to perform, which leads to a confrontation with his frenemy Broccoli Rob. Meanwhile, Dwight finds evidence that a madman is loose in the office and tries to track him down, and the first meeting of Jim's new job causes a fight with Pam. | ||||
The Boat | 6 | 9007 | November 8, 2012 | |
Andy must man up when his Dad blows all the family money. When Dwight is interviewed on local radio, Jim and The Office torture him with bizarre call-ins. Meanwhile, Kevin discovers a secret about Oscar. He struggles to keep it and Oscar's fate hangs in the balance. | ||||
The Whale | 7 | 9008 | November 15, 2012 | |
Dwight must sell to a woman at the lucrative Scranton White Pages, causing Pam and the ladies to teach him how to interact with female clients. Angela suspects the Senator is cheating on her; she and Oscar spy on him at his yoga class. Meanwhile, Andy skypes in from his boat, and Toby convinces several guys in the office to grow mustaches in honor of "Movember" | ||||
The Target | 8 | 9009 | November 29, 2012 | |
Angela discovers her husband's affair with Oscar and goes to Dwight for help. Jim needs a favor from Stanley and Phyllis who milk it for all it's worth. Pam begins painting her mural in the warehouse but gets distracted by Pete who is building a tower of complaint cards. | ||||
Dwight Christmas | 9 | 9010 | December 6, 2012 | |
When the party planning committee drops the ball on the annual Christmas party, Dwight gets everyone to celebrate with a traditional Schrute German Christmas. Darryl fears Jim has forgotten his promise to take him along to the new job in Philadelphia. Meanwhile, Pete teaches Erin about his favorite movieDie Hard. | ||||
Lice | 10 | 9011 | January 10, 2013 | |
Pam accidentally brings lice into the office and lets Meredith take the fall, while Dwight vows to destroy the parasites. Jim has a fantastic day in Philly wooing a potential business associate. Meanwhile, Phyllis, Nellie and Kevin meddle in Darryl's love life. | ||||
Suit Warehouse | 11 | 9012 | January 17, 2013 | |
Clark returns from his sex jaunt with Jan and gifts the office with a new espresso maker, which everyone abuses. Dwight takes him to sell a father - son suit warehouse. Meanwhile, Darryl interviews at Jim's company and Pam comes for a surprise visit. | ||||
Customer Loyalty | 12 | 9013 | January 24, 2013 | |
Dwight tries to prevent Darryl's move to Athlead. Jim is forced to miss Cece's first recital when a big investor exits his new company, to Pam's intense disappointment. Nellie exposes Pete and Erin. And we start to see behind the scenes of the documentary. | ||||
Junior Salesman | 13 | 9014 | January 31, 2013 | |
David Wallace tasks Dwight with finding a new part-time salesman to fill in for Jim. Dwight assembles a super-team of his cronies, starting with Mose. Pam tries to figure out who will be her new desk mate. Erin tries to find her birth parents with Pete's help. | ||||
Vandalism | 14 | 9015 | January 31, 2013 | |
When Pam asks the office to help her track down the vandal who defaced her mural, Dwight and Nellie spring to action. Darryl has difficulty dealing with the cleanliness habits of Jim in their shared Philly apartment. Meanwhile, Angela grudgingly allows Oscar and Kevin to attend her son's first birthday party. | ||||
Couples Discount | 15 | 9016 | February 7, 2013 | |
The Office pairs off into pretend couples to take advantage of a Valentine's Day discount at a local mini-mall. Erin assures Pete she will break up with Andy when he returns, but he has good reason to doubt her. Jim and Pam share a meal with Brian, the documentary's sound man. | ||||
Moving On ‡ | 16 | 9017 | February 14, 2013 | |
Pam interviews for a job in Philadelphia with a manager who gives her deja-vu. Dwight brings Angela with him on a mission to clean his elderly Aunt Shirley. Andy learns that Pete and Erin are dating. | ||||
The Farm | 17 | 9005 | March 14, 2013 | |
Dwight travels home for a customary Schrute funeral. He and his siblings receive a surprise inheritance that's not entirely welcome. Back at Dunder Mifflin, Todd Packer tries to make amends for a lifetime of bad behavior. | ||||
Promos | 18 | 9018 | April 4, 2013 | |
Everyone in the office is excited when promos start running on TV for the documentary, but some private things are shown to the internet, including Angela cheating on the senator with Dwight. Dwight makes Angela jealous when he starts dating a brussels sprout farmer. Meanwhile, Jim has a big meeting with Major League baseball player, Ryan Howard. | ||||
Stairmageddon | 19 | 9019 | April 11, 2013 | |
"Stairmaggedon" strikes the office when the elevator goes out and everyone is forced to take the stairs. Dwight forces Stanley to do an important sales call. Pam and Jim find comfort in talking with Nellie and Toby about marital troubles. Meanwhile, Angela stands by her man. | ||||
Paper Airplane | 20 | 9020 | April 25, 2013 | |
Dwight and Angela compete in an office-wide paper airplane contest with a cash prize. Local talent agent Carla Fern helps Andy with his first acting role in an industrial film. Jim and Pam try to use new skills they have learned in couples counseling. | ||||
Livin' the Dream ‡ | 21 | 9021 | May 2, 2013 | |
Andy attempts to get enough strength to quit his job and pursue his dream as an actor. Dwight receives his black belt in karate from his new sensei. Jim returns to Scranton and spends time with Pam. | ||||
A.A.R.M. ‡ | 22/23 | 9022/9023 | May 9, 2013 | |
As the office readies for the premiere of the documentary that night, Jim convinces Dwight, who is planning to propose to Esther, that he needs an Assistant to the Assistant Regional Manager, and holds tryouts to find the best candidate. Angela brings her baby to work after her daycare turns her away. Meanwhile, Andy attends auditions for "The Next Great A Cappella Sensation." | ||||
Finale * | 24/25 | 9024/9025 | May 16, 2013 | |
One year after the airing of the documentary, the workers of Dunder Mifflin, past and present, gather for a wedding and a final round of interviews. Mysteries are solved, hatchets are buried and pranks are prunked. |
- † denotes a "super-sized" 40-minute episode (with advertisements; actual runtime around 28 minutes)
- ‡ denotes an hour-long episode (with advertisements; actual runtime around 42 minutes)
- * denotes an extended 75-minute episode (with advertisements; actual runtime around 52 minutes)
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