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Ryan Howard is a fictional character portrayed by B.J. Novak in the TV series The Office.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Pilot (season 1), they were 25 years old.
They appear in 166 episodes out of a total of 188 aired and have accumulated 27824 positive votes.
The character of Ryan Howard is mainly associated with Dwight Schrute, Michael Scott and Pam Beesly.
Ryan Howard is also portrayed by Ryan Howard.

Ryan Howard

by B.J. Novak

character

Episodes166

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    Pilot

    episode S1.E1 march 2005
    The premiere episode introduces the boss and staff of the Dunder-Mifflin Paper Company in Scranton, Pennsylvania in a documentary about the workplace.
  • 8.1
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    Diversity Day

    episode S1.E2 march 2005
    Michael's off color remark puts a sensitivity trainer in the office for a presentation, which prompts Michael to create his own.
  • 7.6
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    Health Care

    episode S1.E3 april 2005
    Michael leaves Dwight in charge of picking the new healthcare plan for the staff, with disastrous results ahead.
  • 7.8
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    The Alliance

    episode S1.E4 april 2005
    Just for a laugh, Jim agrees to an alliance with Dwight regarding the downsizing rumors.
  • 8.2
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    Basketball

    episode S1.E5 april 2005
    Michael and his staff challenge the warehouse workers to a basketball game with a bet looming over both parties.
  • 7.5
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    Hot Girl

    episode S1.E6 april 2005
    Michael is just one of the many male staff who start vying for the attention of an attractive saleswoman in the office.
  • 8.6
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    The Dundies

    episode S2.E1 september 2005
    Very much unlike his staff, an overeager Michael can't wait for this year's annual Dundies awards.
  • 8.1
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    Sexual Harassment

    episode S2.E2 september 2005
    The office reviews its sexual harassment policy in light of explicit e-mails.
  • 8.2
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    Office Olympics

    episode S2.E3 october 2005
    Ready to finalize his deal for a new condo, Michael is away with Dwight while Jim rallies the staff together for office games.
  • 8.1
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    The Fire

    episode S2.E4 october 2005
    A fire in the kitchen relegates the staff to the parking lot as help is on its way.
  • 7.9
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    Halloween

    episode S2.E5 october 2005
    Michael is pressured by corporate to fire someone, which puts a damper on the office Halloween party.
  • 7.9
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    The Fight

    episode S2.E6 november 2005
    Jim rallies the staff together to witness a showdown between Michael and Dwight at Dwight's martial arts school.
  • 8.5
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    The Client

    episode S2.E7 november 2005
    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.
  • 8
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    Performance Review

    episode S2.E8 november 2005
    Instead of talking to his employees about their work, Michael uses their annual review time to gather feedback on his "relationship" with Jan.
  • 8.2
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    E-Mail Surveillance

    episode S2.E9 november 2005
    Michael decides to set up e-mail surveillance for all company e-mail, and discovers that Jim has invited everyone over for a barbeque except him.
  • 8.7
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    Christmas Party

    episode S2.E10 december 2005
    Seeing the party is headed for disastrous boredom, Michael breaks corporate policy to buy alcohol for the staff.
  • 8.5
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    Booze Cruise

    episode S2.E11 january 2006
    The Dunder Mifflin staff go on a mandatory "booze cruise" to hear Michael give a motivational talk.
  • 9
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    The Injury

    episode S2.E12 january 2006
    Michael's "injury" from a George Foreman Grill distracts the staff from Dwight, the one with the real injury.
  • 8.1
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    The Secret

    episode S2.E13 january 2006
    Jim fears the secret he told to Michael, in confidence, will be revealed to the staff.
  • 7.6
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    The Carpet

    episode S2.E14 january 2006
    Michael's office becomes the victim of an odorous prank which subjects the office to his punishment.
  • 8
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    Boys and Girls

    episode S2.E15 february 2006
    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.
  • 8.1
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    Valentine's Day

    episode S2.E16 february 2006
    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.
  • 8.3
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    Dwight's Speech

    episode S2.E17 march 2006
    Michael coaches pompous Dwight on the finer art of public speaking after being named as Salesman of the Year.
  • 8.2
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    Take Your Daughter to Work Day

    episode S2.E18 march 2006
    A routine office day is changed when children come to Dunder Mifflin for "Take Your Daughter to Work Day." Michael is surprised when he strikes up a friendship with the five-year old daughter of his sworn enemy, Toby. Pam is desperate to befriend her colleagues' offspring and a misunderstanding puts Ryan under Stanley's thumb.
  • 8
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    Michael's Birthday

    episode S2.E19 march 2006
    In celebration of his birthday, Michael makes a mandatory invite of the staff during the workday to go ice skating.
  • 8.2
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    Drug Testing

    episode S2.E20 april 2006
    Dwight plays the role of Volunteer Sheriff after finding half a joint in the Dunder Mifflin parking lot leading to an investigation. Pam gives Jim a play challenge which he tries to complete.
  • 8.6
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    Conflict Resolution

    episode S2.E21 may 2006
    When Michael takes over conflict resolution duties from HR, chaos ensues at Dunder Mifflin.
  • 9.3
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    Casino Night

    episode S2.E22 may 2006
    The Dunder Mifflin crew holds a casino party at the warehouse and Michael has two dates.
  • 8.9
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    Gay Witch Hunt

    episode S3.E1 september 2006
    Michael 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.
  • 8
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    The Convention

    episode S3.E2 september 2006
    Michael 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.
  • 8.4
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    The Coup

    episode S3.E3 october 2006
    Michael 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.
  • 7.8
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    Grief Counseling

    episode S3.E4 october 2006
    Michael takes on the role of office grief counselor when he learns that his old boss has died.
  • 7.9
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    Initiation

    episode S3.E5 october 2006
    Dwight takes former temp Ryan to his beet farm to initiate Ryan to his new job at Dunder Mifflin.
  • 7.7
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    Diwali

    episode S3.E6 november 2006
    Michael encourages the entire Scranton branch to support Kelly and attend a local celebration of Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights. Meanwhile, Andy convinces Jim to turn a late night of work into a drinking game.
  • 8.5
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    Branch Closing

    episode S3.E7 november 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.
  • 8.6
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    The Merger

    episode S3.E8 november 2006
    Jan 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.
  • 8.2
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    The Convict

    episode S3.E9 november 2006
    Michael learns that one of the new employees at Dunder Mifflin Scranton has a criminal record. Meanwhile, Jim helps Andy make a move on Pam.
  • 8.6
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    A Benihana Christmas

    episode S3.E10 december 2006
    Trouble among the members of the party planning committee results with Pam and Karen hosting a rival Christmas party, but Michael isn't interested in celebrating after being dumped by Carol.
  • 8.5
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    Back from Vacation

    episode S3.E11 january 2007
    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.
  • 8.5
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    Traveling Salesmen

    episode S3.E12 january 2007
    Dwight 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.
  • 8.7
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    The Return

    episode S3.E13 january 2007
    Andy does the impossible--he makes everyone in the office miss Dwight, who is forced to take a job at Staples. Meanwhile, Oscar comes back to the office and Michael predictably throws a stereotypical Mexican party to celebrate.
  • 7.8
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    Ben Franklin

    episode S3.E14 february 2007
    Michael 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.
  • 8
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    Phyllis' Wedding

    episode S3.E15 february 2007
    Michael exaggerates the importance of his small role in Phyllis's wedding and makes an ass out of himself, and Pam notices that Phyllis stole all of her wedding ideas from her original wedding plans.
  • 8.8
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    Business School

    episode S3.E16 february 2007
    Michael is a guest speaker for Ryan's business class, but they have a falling out after Michael finds out that Ryan spoke negatively about Dunder Mifflin. Back at the office, Dwight tries to kill a bat that he found in the ceiling.
  • 8.3
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    Cocktails

    episode S3.E17 february 2007
    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.
  • 8.9
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    The Negotiation

    episode S3.E18 april 2007
    Dwight 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.
  • 8.6
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    Safety Training

    episode S3.E19 april 2007
    Andy returns to the office after 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 dangers of the workplace.
  • 8.5
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    Product Recall

    episode S3.E20 april 2007
    Michael tries to be proactive during a watermark crisis, but only makes the situation worse. Meanwhile, Angela has trouble being apologetic with customers, and Andy discovers a secret about his new girlfriend.
  • 8.6
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    Women's Appreciation

    episode S3.E21 may 2007
    Phyllis 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.
  • 9
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    Beach Games

    episode S3.E22 may 2007
    Michael uses "beach day" at Dunder-Mifflin to find out which employee would be his most capable replacement, just in case he receives the promotion to the New York office that he's applied for.
  • 9.2
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    The Job

    episode S3.E23 may 2007
    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.
  • 8.7
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    Fun Run

    episode S4.E1 september 2007
    Michael 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.
  • 8.1
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    Dunder Mifflin Infinity

    episode S4.E2 october 2007
    Michael 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.
  • 8.2
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    Launch Party

    episode S4.E3 october 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.
  • 8.5
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    Money

    episode S4.E4 october 2007
    As 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.
  • 8.6
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    Local Ad

    episode S4.E5 october 2007
    Michael tries to make a local Dunder Mifflin commercial that is better than the one the professional ad agency made for them. Meanwhile, Andy tries to confide in Dwight about his new relationship with Angela.
  • 8.6
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    The Deposition

    episode S4.E8 november 2007
    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.
  • 9.4
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    Dinner Party

    episode S4.E9 april 2008
    Michael 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.
  • 8.5
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    Night Out

    episode S4.E11 april 2008
    Michael and Dwight go to New York to party with Ryan, who is having lots of personal and professional problems. The rest of the office employees work late, and wind up getting locked in the business park.
  • 8.1
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    Did I Stutter?

    episode S4.E12 may 2008
    Michael tries to figure out how to respond to Stanley's insubordination during a meeting, and Dwight buys Andy's vehicle and immediately flips it for more money.
  • 9.2
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    Goodbye, Toby

    episode S4.E14 may 2008
    Michael 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.
  • 8.7
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    Weight Loss

    episode S5.E1 september 2008
    Michael 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.
  • 8.1
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    Business Ethics

    episode S5.E2 october 2008
    A confession at an H.R. business ethics seminar leads to a dispute between Michael and Holly over whether Meredith should be fired. Dwight tries to prove to Jim how long he can go without taking a personal break.
  • 7.8
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    Baby Shower

    episode S5.E3 october 2008
    After 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.
  • 7.9
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    Crime Aid

    episode S5.E4 october 2008
    Michael and Holly have sex for the first time, and Michael holds a fundraiser for the office after it is burglarized. Dwight confides in Phyllis after Andy and Angela set a wedding date, and Jim runs into Pam's ex-fiancé, Roy.
  • 7.9
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    Employee Transfer

    episode S5.E5 october 2008
    Holly is transferred back to New Hampshire after corporate discovers that she and Michael are dating. Dwight tries to apply to Cornell to get under Andy's skin. Jim's brothers and Pam decide to play a trick on Jim when they meet for lunch.
  • 8.4
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    Customer Survey

    episode S5.E6 november 2008
    Dwight and Jim believe that something is suspicious about their low customer performance ratings. After consulting with Angela, Andy finds the perfect site for their wedding--Dwight's beet farm.
  • 8
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    Business Trip

    episode S5.E7 november 2008
    David Wallace sends Michael on a business trip to Winnipeg to help him forget about Holly's transfer to Nashua, and Pam tells Jim that she failed a class and has to stay in New York City.
  • 8.5
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    Frame Toby

    episode S5.E8 november 2008
    When Michael discovers that corporate has brought back Toby to replace Holly, he tries to frame him with drugs and to get him fired. Meanwhile, Pam has issues with the disgusting microwave. Finally, Jim surprises Pam by buying his parents' house.
  • 8.6
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    The Surplus

    episode S5.E9 december 2008
    Michael has to spend the office surplus by they end of the day, but he can't decide between a copier or new chairs. Dwight plays a dirty trick on Angela as they prepare for Andy and Angela's wedding on the beet farm.
  • 8.2
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    Moroccan Christmas

    episode S5.E10 december 2008
    Phyllis blackmails Angela into doing the work for the Christmas party, which Michael turns into an intervention after Meredith gets drunk and sets her hair on fire. Meanwhile, Dwight corners the market on a popular Christmas gift.
  • 8.6
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    The Duel

    episode S5.E11 january 2009
    Moments before he leaves for New York for a meeting with David Wallace, Michael tells Andy that Angela and Dwight are seeing each other. Andy and Dwight then decide to have it out in the parking lot.
  • 7.8
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    Prince Family Paper

    episode S5.E12 january 2009
    Michael's conscience gets the best of him after he and Dwight go undercover to scout a family-run competitor. Back at the office, everyone else spends the day debating whether Hilary Swank is hot.
  • 9.7
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    Stress Relief

    episode S5.E13 february 2009
    Dwight'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.
  • 8
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    Lecture Circuit: Part 1

    episode S5.E14 february 2009
    While on lecture tour to other Dunder Mifflin branches, Michael and Pam discover that Jim's ex-girlfriend Karen is pregnant. At the office, Andy falls for a prospective client, and Jim and Dwight try to set up Kelly's birthday party.
  • 8
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    Lecture Circuit: Part 2

    episode S5.E15 february 2009
    Michael and Pam go to Nashua and discover that Holly has a new boyfriend. At the office, Jim and Dwight try to come up with a theme for Kelly's birthday party, and Angela gets a new cat.
  • 7.8
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    Blood Drive

    episode S5.E16 march 2009
    Michael holds a lonely hearts party on Valentine's Day at the office, hoping that he will run into a woman he met earlier that day at a blood drive. Meanwhile, Jim and Pam have an awkward lunch with Phillis and Bob Vance.
  • 8.5
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    Golden Ticket

    episode S5.E17 march 2009
    Michael asks Dwight to be the scapegoat for one of his business ideas that backfired badly on him. But when that idea has an unexpected positive upside, Dwight still takes credit and Michael becomes furious.
  • 8.1
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    New Boss

    episode S5.E18 march 2009
    Michael gets upset when he gets a new boss to act as a buffer between him and David Wallace, and he gets even more upset when he disbands the Party Planning Committee and cancels Michael's fifteenth anniversary party.
  • 8.2
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    Two Weeks

    episode S5.E19 march 2009
    As Michael prepares to leave Dunder Mifflin, he announces that he will form his own paper company. Will anybody join him?
  • 8.1
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    Dream Team

    episode S5.E20 april 2009
    Michael and Pam begin their first day as the Michael Scott Paper Company putting together the rest of the staff and trying to raise money.
  • 8.5
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    Michael Scott Paper Company

    episode S5.E21 april 2009
    Tension and disillusionment begin to emerge as Michael, Pam, and Ryan move the Michael Scott Paper Company into a cramped "workspace" at the business park.
  • 8.5
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    Heavy Competition

    episode S5.E22 april 2009
    Dwight chooses loyalty to Dunder Mifflin over loyalty to Michael, which leads to a bitter battle between Michael and Dwight over Dwight's accounts. Back at Dunder Mifflin, Jim pretends to confide in Andy.
  • 9.2
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    Broke

    episode S5.E23 april 2009
    The Michael Scott Paper Company is gaining clients by offering lower prices than Dunder Mifflin, but is going broke in the process. However, Dunder Mifflin is losing clients to Michael, and is desperate to buy him out.
  • 8.1
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    Casual Friday

    episode S5.E24 april 2009
    Michael returns to Dunder Mifflin and brings Ryan and Pam in as salespeople, but the existing salespeople demand that Michael return the clients they stole back to them. Meanwhile, some employees take the idea of Casual Friday too far.
  • 8.7
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    Cafe Disco

    episode S5.E25 may 2009
    Michael tries to create a place to escape from work in the storage room that used to house the Michael Scott Paper Company, while Jim and Pam consider taking off and getting married that day.
  • 8.9
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    Company Picnic

    episode S5.E26 may 2009
    Michael runs into Holly at the company picnic, and the two of them accidentally reveal that the Buffalo branch is closing during a comedy skit before corporate has made the announcement.
  • 8.7
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    Gossip

    episode S6.E1 september 2009
    Michael regrets revealing that Stanley is having an affair, so he spreads a bunch of lies about everyone else to cover his tracks--except that one of the lies that he spread actually turns out to be true.
  • 7.9
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    The Meeting

    episode S6.E2 september 2009
    Michael sabotages--then promotes--Jim's efforts at getting a promotion, while Dwight and Toby try to prove that Darryl has submitted a fraudulent medical claim.
  • 7.8
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    The Promotion

    episode S6.E3 october 2009
    Jim discovers just how hard being the boss can be when David Wallace forces Michael and him to determine which employees will be getting a raise.
  • 9.2
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    Niagara: Part 1

    episode S6.E4 october 2009
    The Office travels to Niagara Falls to celebrate Jim and Pam's wedding under strict orders not to mention Pam's pregnancy. Michael, Dwight, and Andy all want to hook up with guests at the wedding and Michael and Dwight meet twins.
  • 9.4
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    Niagara: Part 2

    episode S6.E5 october 2009
    Pam is forced to deal with an embarrassing injury for Andy the night before her wedding, while Kevin deals with the loss of his dress shoes on the morning of the ceremony.
  • 7.5
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    Mafia

    episode S6.E6 october 2009
    Michael meets with an insurance salesman that visits the office and is later convinced by Dwight and Andy that he is part of the mafia.
  • 8.5
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    The Lover

    episode S6.E7 october 2009
    Jim and Pam return from their honeymoon and learn, to their horror, that Michael is dating Pam's mom. Meanwhile, Dwight gives Jim a "gift"--which actually has a listening device attached to it.
  • 8
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    Koi Pond

    episode S6.E8 october 2009
    Michael is upset when he becomes the butt of all the office jokes after he falls in a koi pond. Andy and Pam go out together on some cold calls, and everybody mistakes them as a married couple.
  • 7.9
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    Double Date

    episode S6.E9 november 2009
    Michael sparks more anger from Pam when he breaks up with her mom on her birthday after he finds out she's 58, and Dwight unsuccessfully tries to get everyone in the office to owe him a favor.
  • 8.6
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    Murder

    episode S6.E10 november 2009
    The entire office is preoccupied about rumors of Dunder Mifflin's bankruptcy. Michael tries to create a distraction by engaging everyone in murder-mystery game, but Jim wonders if that is a good idea.
  • 8
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    Shareholder Meeting

    episode S6.E11 november 2009
    Michael speaks out of line at the Dunder Mifflin shareholders meeting and creates a big problem for management, while Jim discovers that nobody in the office thinks he's the real boss.
  • 8.1
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    Scott's Tots

    episode S6.E12 december 2009
    Ten years ago, Michael promised a group of third graders he would pay for their college tuition if they graduated. Now comes time to pay, and he can't do it. At the office, Dwight's employee of the month idea gets Jim in big trouble.
  • 8.4
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    Secret Santa

    episode S6.E13 december 2009
    Michael gets upset when Jim promises Phyllis that she can be the office Santa, but the office Christmas party may be overshadowed by some bad news from David Wallace.
  • 6.7
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    The Banker

    episode S6.E14 january 2010
    A banker representing a potential buyer comes to the Scranton branch to interview the H.R. department before the sale goes through.
  • 7.5
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    Sabre

    episode S6.E15 february 2010
    Michael hates the changes that Dunder Mifflin's new owner is implementing, so he turns to David Wallace for advice. Jim and Pam find the perfect day care center, but Jim's mistake threatens to ruin the interview.
  • 7.9
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    Manager and Salesman

    episode S6.E16 february 2010
    Sabre's CEO wants the Scranton branch to have one manager, and Michael voluntarily steps down and lets Jim become the boss when he finds out that salespeople make more money. However, he soon comes to regret the decision.
  • 8.3
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    The Delivery: Part 1

    episode S6.E17 march 2010
    Pam goes into labor and Jim is ready to take her to the hospital, but she refuses to go. Meanwhile, inspired by Pam and Jim's baby, Dwight and Angela try to reach a "business agreement" to have a baby of their own.
  • 8.4
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    The Delivery: Part 2

    episode S6.E18 march 2010
    After the baby is born, Pam has trouble getting the baby to breastfeed. At the office, Michael takes credit for hooking Jim and Pam up, and tries to do the same thing for Kevin and Erin, making Andy jealous.
  • 7.5
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    St. Patrick's Day

    episode S6.E19 march 2010
    It's St. Patrick's Day, and the CEO forces the office to work late because she won't leave. In addition, Michael unsuccessfully tries to suck up to his new boss, and Andy and Erin's first date is delayed because Erin is sick.
  • 7.6
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    New Leads

    episode S6.E20 march 2010
    When the sales staff begins trying to boss around everyone in the office, Michael tries to teach them a lesson by withholding a valuable set of sales leads.
  • 8.4
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    Happy Hour

    episode S6.E21 march 2010
    Oscar gets everybody in the office to go to Happy Hour so that he can hit on a coworker in shipping. Pam tries to set up Michael with a friend at the bar, but Michael's alter ego, "Date Mike," threatens to spoil the entire evening.
  • 7.6
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    Secretary's Day

    episode S6.E22 april 2010
    Michael creates problems for Andy on Secretary's Day when he tells Erin that Andy was engaged to Angela, and Kevin is upset after Oscar makes a video comparing Kevin to Cookie Monster.
  • 7.7
    /10

    Body Language

    episode S6.E23 april 2010
    Michael is hopeful that a potential client is interested in him, but everyone in the office except Pam thinks he's wasting his time. Meanwhile, Dwight recruits Kelly to apply for the Sabre minority management training program.
  • 8
    /10

    The Cover-Up

    episode S6.E24 may 2010
    Michael becomes convinced that Donna is having an affair and puts Dwight on the case, but Pam soon discovers that the suspicions may be true. Meanwhile, Darryl gets revenge on Andy for an earlier incident.
  • 7.6
    /10

    The Chump

    episode S6.E25 may 2010
    Michael continues to see Donna even after learning she's married and meeting her husband, Dwight and Angela take their baby contract to an arbitrator, and Jim and Pam struggle to stay awake at the office.
  • 7.8
    /10

    Whistleblower

    episode S6.E26 may 2010
    Jo comes to the Scranton branch to find the whistle-blower. However, three different people have confessed to Michael, Michael is protecting them, and the person most people think is the culprit is keeping his mouth shut.
  • 8.2
    /10

    Nepotism

    episode S7.E1 september 2010
    Everybody demands that Michael fire the new office assistant, but he won't because he's his nephew. Meanwhile, Pam tries to play a prank on Dwight, who has bought the office building, to make up for ruining Jim's prank.
  • 8
    /10

    Counseling

    episode S7.E2 september 2010
    Michael is forced to go through counseling with Toby, Dwight seeks revenge on a local mall that refused his business, and Pam tries to fake her way to a promotion.
  • 8.1
    /10

    Andy's Play

    episode S7.E3 october 2010
    Andy invites the entire office to watch him in the community theater production of "Sweeney Todd," but Erin decides to babysit for Jim and Pam instead, and Michael is upset because he auditioned for the lead and didn't get it.
  • 7.7
    /10

    Sex Ed

    episode S7.E4 october 2010
    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.
  • 7.6
    /10

    The Sting

    episode S7.E5 october 2010
    Michael organizes a sting operation to find out the secrets of a rival paper company's salesman who is stealing Dunder Mifflin's clients, and Andy gets Darryl's help to form a band.
  • 8
    /10

    Costume Contest

    episode S7.E6 october 2010
    It's Halloween at Dunder Mifflin, and Michael is upset that Darryl went over his head with an idea, and Jim and Pam are obsessed with finding out why Danny didn't call Pam back when they were dating four years ago.
  • 7.2
    /10

    Christening

    episode S7.E7 november 2010
    During Jim and Pam's daughter's christening, Michael becomes upset over the lack of family-like unity between himself and his employees. So he responds by impulsively joining a teenage church mission to Mexico.
  • 7.7
    /10

    Viewing Party

    episode S7.E8 november 2010
    Michael sabotages Erin's "Glee" viewing party because of his contempt for Gabe, Jim and Pam discover that Dwight can keep their daughter from crying, and Andy has a bad reaction to a mixture of wine and a Japanese stimulant.
  • 7.5
    /10

    WUPHF.com

    episode S7.E9 november 2010
    Some co-workers who invested in Ryan's Internet venture want him to sell, but Michael refuses to go along. Meanwhile, Jim loses his motivation to work when he reaches his commission cap, and Dwight creates a hay festival in the parking lot.
  • 8
    /10

    China

    episode S7.E10 december 2010
    Pam stands up to Dwight when he makes cutbacks to save money in the building, but will Dwight have the last laugh? Meanwhile, the office is surprised and energized when Michael outsmarts Oscar in a debate about China.
  • 8.8
    /10

    Classy Christmas

    episode S7.E11 december 2010
    Michael throws an elaborate Christmas party to celebrate Holly's temporary return to the Scranton branch, but is disappointed when he learns that she still has a boyfriend.
  • 8.1
    /10

    Ultimatum

    episode S7.E12 january 2011
    Michael gets upset when Holly returns from the holidays without an engagement ring, but still together with her boyfriend. Meanwhile, Pam tries to help her co-workers keep with their New Year's resolutions.
  • 7.5
    /10

    The Seminar

    episode S7.E13 january 2011
    Andy tries to host a small business seminar at the office. Michael agrees to help by posing as a Greek entrepreneur, and tries to get Holly to play along.
  • 8.4
    /10

    The Search

    episode S7.E14 february 2011
    When Jim gets an emergency phone call from Helene, he is forced to leave Michael in the bathroom of a gas station. Meanwhile, Holly, Erin, and Dwight set out on a journey to find Michael. Back at the office, Pam's artwork starts a captioning contest that seems to offend Gabe.
  • 8.2
    /10

    PDA

    episode S7.E15 february 2011
    It's Valentine's Day, and the office is fed up with Michael and Holly's PDA, Andy helps Erin solve Gabe's riddles to find her gift, and Jim and Pam get drunk and try to find a place in the office to have sex.
  • 9.3
    /10

    Threat Level Midnight

    episode S7.E16 february 2011
    Michael 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.
  • 7.3
    /10

    Todd Packer

    episode S7.E17 february 2011
    Everyone is up in arms after Michael convinces Holly to give Todd Packer an office job, and Andy gets upset after Pam gets a new computer for reception but not for him.
  • 9.3
    /10

    Garage Sale

    episode S7.E18 march 2011
    Michael plans to propose to Holly the day of the Dunder Mifflin garage sale, but Holly may have to take an extended leave of absence to Colorado because her father is sick.
  • 7.5
    /10

    Training Day

    episode S7.E19 april 2011
    Michael makes fast friends with the man coming in to replace him at Dunder Mifflin, but later begins to have second thoughts after seeing him in action.
  • 8.9
    /10

    Michael's Last Dundies

    episode S7.E20 april 2011
    Michael hosts his final "Dundies" as the boss at the Scranton branch, but tension is in the air, and Deangelo Vickers, the new boss, is having trouble with his co-hosting duties.
  • 9.8
    /10

    Goodbye, Michael

    episode S7.E21 april 2011
    As the office gets ready for Michael's final day at Dunder Mifflin, Michael doesn't tell anyone that he's leaving a day early. Meanwhile, Deangelo accompanies a nervous Andy on a visit to one of Michael's old clients.
  • 7.4
    /10

    The Inner Circle

    episode S7.E22 may 2011
    Tensions rise and feelings are hurt when Deangelo creates an "inner circle" at the office--which is only composed of men.
  • 8.5
    /10

    Dwight K. Schrute, (Acting) Manager

    episode S7.E23 may 2011
    When Jim rejects Jo's offer, Dwight becomes acting manager at the Scranton branch, but an accident could cause his tenure to be short-lived.
  • 8.5
    /10

    Search Committee

    episode S7.E24 may 2011
    The Scranton branch puts together a search committee to find the next boss, but the pool of interviewees proves to be less than impressive, and Dwight demands an interview in spite of his gun accident.
  • 7.9
    /10

    The List

    episode S8.E1 september 2011
    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.
  • 8
    /10

    The Incentive

    episode S8.E2 september 2011
    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.
  • 7.1
    /10

    Lotto

    episode S8.E3 october 2011
    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.
  • 8
    /10

    Garden Party

    episode S8.E4 october 2011
    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.
  • 7.3
    /10

    Spooked

    episode S8.E5 october 2011
    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.
  • 7.4
    /10

    Doomsday

    episode S8.E6 november 2011
    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.
  • 7.5
    /10

    Pam's Replacement

    episode S8.E7 november 2011
    A pregnant and insecure Pam tries to prove that Jim is attracted to her temp replacement, and Robert and his musician friends take over a jam session with Andy, Kevin, and Darryl.
  • 6.6
    /10

    Gettysburg

    episode S8.E8 november 2011
    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.
  • 7.5
    /10

    Mrs. California

    episode S8.E9 december 2011
    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.
  • 7.7
    /10

    Christmas Wishes

    episode S8.E10 december 2011
    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.
  • 7.7
    /10

    Trivia

    episode S8.E11 january 2012
    Andy hopes to make up for a sales deficiency by entering and winning a bar trivia competition, while Dwight flies to corporate headquarters in Florida to demand a management interview with Robert.
  • 7.9
    /10

    Pool Party

    episode S8.E12 january 2012
    Robert throws a party for the Dunder Mifflin staff at his house before he sells it because of his divorce. At the party, Erin and Dwight agree to flirt with each other to make Andy jealous, and Jim tries in vain to duck out early.
  • 7.3
    /10

    Jury Duty

    episode S8.E13 february 2012
    Jim gets caught in a lie about his week of "jury duty," and new questions emerge when Angela gives birth to a "premature" baby.
  • 7.5
    /10

    Special Project

    episode S8.E14 february 2012
    Andy puts Dwight in charge of a special project in Tallahassee, but Dwight doesn't like the team Andy's assembled for him. Meanwhile, Darryl tries to figure out the meaning of Val's Valentine's gift.
  • 7.6
    /10

    Tallahassee

    episode S8.E15 february 2012
    Dwight refuses to let appendicitis get in the way of leading his new team in Tallahassee, while Andy decides to step in for Erin as secretary in the office.
  • 7.9
    /10

    After Hours

    episode S8.E16 february 2012
    In Tallahassee, Dwight and Todd Packer try to romance Nellie to get the VP position, while Jim wonders if Kathy is trying to hit on him. Back in Scranton, Val's boyfriend shows up with a message for Darryl.
  • 7.6
    /10

    Test the Store

    episode S8.E17 march 2012
    Dwight and his team get ready for the grand opening of the Sabre Store, while Andy makes Toby teach self-defense to the Scranton branch employees after he is beat up in the parking lot by a girl.
  • 7.6
    /10

    Last Day in Florida

    episode S8.E18 march 2012
    Jim tries to warn Dwight that he's going to be fired after Robert rejects the Sabre Store idea, but he refuses to listen. Meanwhile, Darryl and Toby try to sell cookies to Kevin, and Erin tells Andy she's not coming back from Florida.
  • 6.4
    /10

    Get the Girl

    episode S8.E19 march 2012
    Andy goes to Tallahassee to tell Erin that he loves her and needs her to return to Scranton. Meanwhile, Nellie shows up in Scranton and tries to claim Andy's manager position by offering everyone raises.
  • 6.8
    /10

    Welcome Party

    episode S8.E20 april 2012
    Andy tries to break up with his girlfriend after going to Florida to declare his love for Erin, and the office employees are forced against their will to throw a party for the hated Nellie.
  • 6.7
    /10

    Angry Andy

    episode S8.E21 april 2012
    Andy and Erin return to Dunder Mifflin, only to discover that Nellie has taken his job and office and refuses to give them up. Meanwhile, Ryan becomes jealous after Pam tries to play matchmaker for Kelly.
  • 6.8
    /10

    Fundraiser

    episode S8.E22 april 2012
    Andy confronts Robert for the first time after losing the manager position and quitting his job at a fund raiser sponsored by Angela's husband.
  • 7.4
    /10

    Turf War

    episode S8.E23 may 2012
    Dwight and Jim fight with the Syracuse over a client after Robert shuts down the Binghamton branch, and Andy sees an opportunity for revenge. Meanwhile Robert tries to figure out the contents of a drunken voicemail to Nellie.
  • 7.5
    /10

    Free Family Portrait Studio

    episode S8.E24 may 2012
    With former CEO David Wallace's help, Andy launches a plan to get revenge on the Scranton branch. Meanwhile, Dwight launches his own plan to find out if he's the father of Angela's baby.
  • 7.3
    /10

    New Guys

    episode S9.E1 september 2012
    Dwight and Jim are intimidated by the office's newest additions, who are considered younger versions of themselves. Meanwhile, Andy tries to make Nellie's life miserable, and Angela tries to get rid of one of her cats.
  • 7.7
    /10

    Promos

    episode S9.E18 april 2013
    The release of the documentary promos creates tension for the Dunder Mifflin employees, Dwight considers a business venture with his girlfriend's family, and Jim and Darryl have an awkward business meeting with baseball player Ryan Howard.
  • 7.8
    /10

    Paper Airplane

    episode S9.E20 april 2013
    The employees hold a paper airplane competition, Andy gets an acting role in a workplace safety video, and Jim and Pam's marriage tensions continue to build.
  • 9.4
    /10

    A.A.R.M.

    episode S9.E22 may 2013
    Dwight prepares for a marriage proposal and hires an assistant for his assistant, Andy auditions for a singing program, Darryl tries to leave his job without a fuss, and Pam has second thoughts about Jim staying in Scranton.
  • 9.8
    /10

    Finale

    episode S9.E23 may 2013
    One year later, Dunder Mifflin employees past and present reunite for a panel discussion about the documentary and to attend Dwight and Angela's wedding.

Best moments10

  • 7.9
    /10
    32% of the votes

    Initiation

    episode S3.E5 october 2006
    Dwight takes former temp Ryan to his beet farm to initiate Ryan to his new job at Dunder Mifflin.
  • 8.1
    /10
    12% of the votes

    The Fire

    episode S2.E4 october 2005
    A fire in the kitchen relegates the staff to the parking lot as help is on its way.
  • 7.5
    /10
    7% of the votes

    WUPHF.com

    episode S7.E9 november 2010
    Some co-workers who invested in Ryan's Internet venture want him to sell, but Michael refuses to go along. Meanwhile, Jim loses his motivation to work when he reaches his commission cap, and Dwight creates a hay festival in the parking lot.
  • 8.2
    /10
    6% of the votes

    Launch Party

    episode S4.E3 october 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.
  • 9.2
    /10
    5% of the votes

    The Job

    episode S3.E23 may 2007
    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.
  • 6.7
    /10
    4% of the votes

    Angry Andy

    episode S8.E21 april 2012
    Andy and Erin return to Dunder Mifflin, only to discover that Nellie has taken his job and office and refuses to give them up. Meanwhile, Ryan becomes jealous after Pam tries to play matchmaker for Kelly.
  • 9
    /10
    3% of the votes

    The Injury

    episode S2.E12 january 2006
    Michael's "injury" from a George Foreman Grill distracts the staff from Dwight, the one with the real injury.
  • 8.1
    /10
    3% of the votes

    Dream Team

    episode S5.E20 april 2009
    Michael and Pam begin their first day as the Michael Scott Paper Company putting together the rest of the staff and trying to raise money.
  • 7.6
    /10
    3% of the votes

    The Carpet

    episode S2.E14 january 2006
    Michael's office becomes the victim of an odorous prank which subjects the office to his punishment.
  • 7.9
    /10
    2% of the votes

    The Fight

    episode S2.E6 november 2005
    Jim rallies the staff together to witness a showdown between Michael and Dwight at Dwight's martial arts school.

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