Jan Levinson is a fictional character portrayed by Melora Hardin in the TV series The Office.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Pilot (season 1), they were 37 years old.
They appear in 43 episodes out of a total of 188 aired and have accumulated 17487 positive votes.
The character of Jan Levinson is mainly associated with Michael Scott, Pam Beesly and Dwight Schrute.
Episodes43
Pilot
episode S1.E1 march 2005The premiere episode introduces the boss and staff of the Dunder-Mifflin Paper Company in Scranton, Pennsylvania in a documentary about the workplace.
Health Care
episode S1.E3 april 2005Michael leaves Dwight in charge of picking the new healthcare plan for the staff, with disastrous results ahead.
Hot Girl
episode S1.E6 april 2005Michael is just one of the many male staff who start vying for the attention of an attractive saleswoman in the office.
The Dundies
episode S2.E1 september 2005Very much unlike his staff, an overeager Michael can't wait for this year's annual Dundies awards.
Sexual Harassment
episode S2.E2 september 2005The office reviews its sexual harassment policy in light of explicit e-mails.
The Client
episode S2.E7 november 2005With Michael and Jan Levinson-Gould away from the office to land a new client, the staff discovers an unproduced screenplay in Michael's office.
Performance Review
episode S2.E8 november 2005Instead of talking to his employees about their work, Michael uses their annual review time to gather feedback on his "relationship" with Jan.
Boys and Girls
episode S2.E15 february 2006Jan comes into the Scranton Branch to give all the female employees a group seminar on women in the workplace. Upset that he is not allowed in on the proceedings, Michael takes all the men of Dunder Mifflin down into the warehouse for some "guy time" with the warehouse workers. Pam is offered a chance to pursue her dreams of drawing and Roy confronts Jim about his feelings for Pam.
Valentine's Day
episode S2.E16 february 2006When Michael visits Dunder Mifflin corporate headquarters in New York on Valentine's Day, he and Jan are both in for a surprise. Meanwhile, back in Scranton, the office staff celebrates Valentine's Day grade school style.
Michael's Birthday
episode S2.E19 march 2006In celebration of his birthday, Michael makes a mandatory invite of the staff during the workday to go ice skating.
Conflict Resolution
episode S2.E21 may 2006When Michael takes over conflict resolution duties from HR, chaos ensues at Dunder Mifflin.
Casino Night
episode S2.E22 may 2006The Dunder Mifflin crew holds a casino party at the warehouse and Michael has two dates.
Gay Witch Hunt
episode S3.E1 september 2006Michael apologizes to Oscar, after he finds out he's gay, for calling him a homosexual slur--but his apology outs Oscar to the entire office. And Jim decides to take a promotion at the Stamford office.
The Convention
episode S3.E2 september 2006Michael and Dwight go to a convention in Philadelphia and run into Jim, and Michael becomes jealous of Jim's relationship with his new boss. Meanwhile, Pam gets ready for her first date since her engagement.
The Coup
episode S3.E3 october 2006Michael is in trouble once again as Jan busts him for declaring it's "Movie Monday" where everyone watches a movie and neglects work. Angela pushes Dwight to make a move on Michael's job while Pam and Jim find creative ways to waste time.
Grief Counseling
episode S3.E4 october 2006Michael takes on the role of office grief counselor when he learns that his old boss has died.
Initiation
episode S3.E5 october 2006Dwight takes former temp Ryan to his beet farm to initiate Ryan to his new job at Dunder Mifflin.
Branch Closing
episode S3.E7 november 2006When 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
episode S3.E8 november 2006Jan informs Michael that the Scanton branch of Dunder Mifflin will be merging with the Stamford Branch. Jim and Pam are reunited while the other employees of both branches must adjust to their new co-workers.
The Convict
episode S3.E9 november 2006Michael learns that one of the new employees at Dunder Mifflin Scranton has a criminal record. Meanwhile, Jim helps Andy make a move on Pam.
Back from Vacation
episode S3.E11 january 2007Michael isn't supposed to let anyone know that he and Jan went on vacation together in Jamaica, but he accidentally circulates a compromising photo of them to the office via e-mail.
Traveling Salesmen
episode S3.E12 january 2007Dwight does a favor for Angela to keep her from getting in trouble. Andy finds out and uses it against him to get in tighter with Michael. Now Dwight must fess up, which will reveal his relationship with Angela, or risk getting fired.
Ben Franklin
episode S3.E14 february 2007Michael asks Jim to get a male stripper for Phyllis's office bachelorette party, but he gets a Ben Franklin impersonator instead. Meanwhile, the men's bachelor party goes as planned until Michael becomes uncomfortable with the stripper.
Cocktails
episode S3.E17 february 2007While Michael and Jan go to their first Dunder Mifflin outing as an official couple, the office workers left behind go out for happy hour. During happy hour, Roy finds out that Jim and Pam kissed on Casino Night.
The Negotiation
episode S3.E18 april 2007Dwight saves Jim from an attack by Roy, but Dwight won't allow Jim to thank him for it. Meanwhile, Darryl asks Michael for a pay raise, and Michael discovers that he is woefully underpaid--so Michael goes to headquarters to ask for one himself.
Women's Appreciation
episode S3.E21 may 2007Phyllis gets flashed in the parking lot, and Dwight goes all out to secure the premises. Michael ostensibly takes the women in the office to the mall to comfort them, but he's really doing it to get advice about breaking up with Jan.
The Job
episode S3.E23 may 2007Michael appoints Dwight as regional manager, anticipating that he will receive the job at corporate. Jim and Karen also interview for the same position. And Michael gets back together with Jan after she gets a boob job.
Fun Run
episode S4.E1 september 2007Michael accidentally runs over Meridith in the parking lot, and his guilt causes him to organize a 5-K run for her. Dwight and Angela have a falling-out after he kills her cat, and Jim and Pam's relationship is discovered.
Dunder Mifflin Infinity
episode S4.E2 october 2007Michael feels threatened when Ryan returns to the Scranton office to share his ideas about the future of Dunder Mifflin. Jim and Pam's relationship is shared with the entire office, while Angela and Dwight's relationship is on the rocks.
Launch Party
episode S4.E3 october 2007The 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
episode S4.E4 october 2007As Jan renovates the condo, Michael confronts his growing debt every way he can, which includes getting a second job. Pam and Jim spend a night out on Dwight's family beet farm, now a bed and breakfast.
The Deposition
episode S4.E8 november 2007Michael is put in an awkward position when Jan sues Dunder Mifflin for wrongful termination and he is deposed as a witness. Kelly begins smack-talking Pam after Darryl beats Jim at ping-pong.
Dinner Party
episode S4.E9 april 2008Michael invites Jim and Pam and Andy and Angela to a couples-only dinner party, which makes Dwight very jealous. However, the only thing he's missing is a ringside seat to witness Michael and Jan's extremely dysfunctional home life.
Chair Model
episode S4.E10 april 2008Kevin and Andy team up to reclaim the stolen Dunder Mifflin parking spaces, which forces them into a showdown with the other four bosses of the office park. Meanwhile, Michael becomes fascinated by a woman modeling chairs in a catalog.
Goodbye, Toby
episode S4.E14 may 2008Michael throws an extravagant going-away party for Toby, and falls in love with the woman who is replacing him. Jim plans to propose to Pam at the party, but gets out-staged. Back at corporate, Ryan is arrested for fraud.
Weight Loss
episode S5.E1 september 2008Michael tries to motivate the Scranton branch to lose weight as part of an interoffice competition. Jim is lost after Pam leaves for art school in New York, and Angela continues to see Dwight even though she is now engaged to Andy.
Baby Shower
episode S5.E3 october 2008After planning an office baby shower for Jan, Michael is upset when he finds out that she had the baby without him--even though he's already been told that he's not the baby's father.
Stress Relief
episode S5.E13 february 2009Dwight's too-realistic fire alarm gives Stanley a heart attack. When he returns, Michael learns that he is the cause of Stanley's stress. To remedy the situation, he forces the office to throw a roast for him.
The Banker
episode S6.E14 january 2010A banker representing a potential buyer comes to the Scranton branch to interview the H.R. department before the sale goes through.
Sex Ed
episode S7.E4 october 2010A herpes scare causes Michael to get back in touch with his ex-girlfriends, where he decides to reevaluate those relationships. Meanwhile, Andy tries to teach safe sex to his officemates, but he has a clear ulterior motive.
Threat Level Midnight
episode S7.E16 february 2011Michael finally finishes his movie "Threat Level Midnight" and screens it for his employees at Dunder Mifflin, but Holly is less than enthusiastic for his finished product.
The Whale
episode S9.E7 november 2012The office trains Dwight to sell to a female client without being offensive, only to discover that the client is Jan Levinson. Angela and Oscar both think the senator is cheating on them, and Jim has trouble on an important conference call.
Couples Discount
episode S9.E15 february 2013Andy returns after three months to an angry office and an even angrier girlfriend, and Jim's Valentines Day with Pam does not go as planned.
- Pilot
- Health Care
- Hot Girl
- The Dundies
- Sexual Harassment
- The Client
- Performance Review
- Boys and Girls
- Valentine's Day
- Michael's Birthday
- Conflict Resolution
- Casino Night
- Gay Witch Hunt
- The Convention
- The Coup
- Grief Counseling
- Initiation
- Branch Closing
- The Merger
- The Convict
- Back from Vacation
- Traveling Salesmen
- Ben Franklin
- Cocktails
- The Negotiation
- Women's Appreciation
- The Job
- Fun Run
- Dunder Mifflin Infinity
- Launch Party
- Money
- The Deposition
- Dinner Party
- Chair Model
- Goodbye, Toby
- Weight Loss
- Baby Shower
- Stress Relief
- The Banker
- Sex Ed
- Threat Level Midnight
- The Whale
- Couples Discount
Best moments10
- Michael isn't supposed to let anyone know that he and Jan went on vacation together in Jamaica, but he accidentally circulates a compromising photo of them to the office via e-mail.
- While Michael and Jan go to their first Dunder Mifflin outing as an official couple, the office workers left behind go out for happy hour. During happy hour, Roy finds out that Jim and Pam kissed on Casino Night.
- With Michael and Jan Levinson-Gould away from the office to land a new client, the staff discovers an unproduced screenplay in Michael's office.
- Instead of talking to his employees about their work, Michael uses their annual review time to gather feedback on his "relationship" with Jan.
- When Michael visits Dunder Mifflin corporate headquarters in New York on Valentine's Day, he and Jan are both in for a surprise. Meanwhile, back in Scranton, the office staff celebrates Valentine's Day grade school style.
- Michael appoints Dwight as regional manager, anticipating that he will receive the job at corporate. Jim and Karen also interview for the same position. And Michael gets back together with Jan after she gets a boob job.
- The office trains Dwight to sell to a female client without being offensive, only to discover that the client is Jan Levinson. Angela and Oscar both think the senator is cheating on them, and Jim has trouble on an important conference call.
- Jan comes into the Scranton Branch to give all the female employees a group seminar on women in the workplace. Upset that he is not allowed in on the proceedings, Michael takes all the men of Dunder Mifflin down into the warehouse for some "guy time" with the warehouse workers. Pam is offered a chance to pursue her dreams of drawing and Roy confronts Jim about his feelings for Pam.
- Michael is put in an awkward position when Jan sues Dunder Mifflin for wrongful termination and he is deposed as a witness. Kelly begins smack-talking Pam after Darryl beats Jim at ping-pong.
- A herpes scare causes Michael to get back in touch with his ex-girlfriends, where he decides to reevaluate those relationships. Meanwhile, Andy tries to teach safe sex to his officemates, but he has a clear ulterior motive.
- Back from Vacation
- Cocktails
- The Client
- Performance Review
- Valentine's Day
- The Job
- The Whale
- Boys and Girls
- The Deposition
- Sex Ed