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The Office (US) Episode Guide

1 :01x01 - Pilot

First aired: Mar/24/2005
Director: Ken Kwapis
Guest star: Melora Hardin (Jan Levinson-Gould), David Denman (Roy Anderson), Phyllis Smith (Phyllis Lapin), Mike McCaul (Male Employee), Henriette Mantel (Female Employee), Leslie David Baker (Stanley Hudson), Brian Baumgartner (Kevin Malone), Oscar Nuñez (Oscar Martinez), Angela Kinsey (Angela Martin)

When manager Michael Scott learns his branch may be downsized, he tries unsuccessfully to hide this information from his staff. Meanwhile, sales representative Jim flirts with Pam, the pretty receptionist, and deals with Dwight, the annoying and arrogant worker who sits next to him. It's all captured by the documentary film crew who observes the office in their daily routines.



2 :01x02 - Diversity Day

First aired: Mar/29/2005
Writer: B. J. Novak
Director: Ken Kwapis
Guest star: Larry Wilmore (Mr. Brown), Leslie David Baker (Stanley Hudson), Mindy Kaling (Kelly Kapoor), Brian Baumgartner (Kevin Malone), Angela Kinsey (Angela Martin), Oscar Nuñez (Oscar Martinez), Kate Flannery (Meredith Palmer), Phyllis Smith (Phyllis Lapin), Paul Lieberstein (Toby Flenderson)

Due to Michael’s inappropriate workplace comments, the office staff must sit through a seminar on diversity and racial tolerance. Offended at having to give up control, Michael leads his own workshop on the topic and manages to offend everyone even further. Meanwhile, Jim tries to make his biggest sale of the year.



3 :01x03 - Health Care

First aired: Apr/05/2005
Writer: Paul Lieberstein
Director: Ken Whittingham
Guest star: Melora Hardin (Jan Levinson-Gould), Charlie Hartsock (Travel Agent), Leslie David Baker (Stanley Hudson), Brian Baumgartner (Kevin Malone), Angela Kinsey (Angela Martin), Oscar Nuñez (Oscar Martinez), Kate Flannery (Meredith Palmer), Mindy Kaling (Kelly Kapoor), Paul Lieberstein (Toby Flenderson), Phyllis Smith (Phyllis Lapin)

Michael, who doesn’t want to risk being unpopular with the staff, delegates the job of choosing a cheaper health care plan to Dwight. When Dwight begins to ask the staff personal medical questions, Jim and Pam fight back.



4 :01x04 - The Alliance

First aired: Apr/12/2005
Writer: Michael Schur
Director: Bryan Gordon
Guest star: Craig Robinson (Darryl Philbin), David Denman (Roy Anderson), Oscar Nuñez (Oscar Martinez), Brian Baumgartner (Kevin Malone), Leslie David Baker (Stanley Hudson), Kate Flannery (Meredith Palmer), Angela Kinsey (Angela Martin), Paul Lieberstein (Toby Flenderson), Phyllis Smith (Phyllis Lapin)

When the staff hears rumors that the Scranton branch will be downsized, Michael tries to distract everyone by throwing a birthday party even though the nearest birthday is a month away. Dwight, trying to protect himself from the downsizing, tries to forge an alliance with Jim. Meanwhile, Michael surprises everyone by pledging a very generous amount to a charity event.



5 :01x05 - Basketball

First aired: Apr/19/2005
Writer: Greg Daniels
Director: Greg Daniels
Guest star: Craig Robinson (Darryl Philbin), Patrice O'Neal (Lonny), David Denman (Roy Anderson), Karly Rothenberg (Madge), Matt DeCaro (Phillip), Leslie David Baker (Stanley Hudson), Brian Baumgartner (Kevin Malone), Angela Kinsey (Angela Martin), Oscar Nuñez (Oscar Martinez), Phyllis Smith (Phyllis Lapin), Kate Flannery (Meredith Palmer)

Michael organizes a basketball competition - the office workers against the warehouse staff, with the losing team having to work on Saturday. Jim is eager to show off his athletic skills to Pam, even though she is cheering for her fiancé, Roy.



6 :01x06 - Hot Girl

First aired: Apr/26/2005
Writer: Mindy Kaling
Director: Amy Heckerling
Guest star: Amy Adams (Katy Luke), Melora Hardin (Jan Levinson-Gould), David Denman (Roy Anderson), Phyllis Smith (Phyllis Lapin), Brian Baumgartner (Kevin Malone), Oscar Nuñez (Oscar Martinez), Paul Lieberstein (Toby Flenderson), Leslie David Baker (Stanley Hudson), Kate Flannery (Meredith Palmer), Angela Kinsey (Angela Martin)

A pretty woman comes to the office to sell purses, and every man in the office is distracted by her beauty. Each attempts to win her affections with a favor or a smooth line, but only one lucky man can get a date with the purse girl.



7 :02x01 - The Dundies

First aired: Sep/20/2005
Writer: Mindy Kaling
Director: Greg Daniels
Guest star: Phyllis Smith (Phyllis Lapin), Leslie David Baker (Stanley Hudson), David Denman (Roy Anderson), Kate Flannery (Meredith Palmer), Angela Kinsey (Angela Martin), Brian Baumgartner (Kevin Malone), Oscar Nuñez (Oscar Martinez), Paul Lieberstein (Toby Flenderson), Mindy Kaling (Kelly Kapoor), Karly Rothenberg (Madge), Devon Abner (Devon)

The staff heads out to Chili's for their annual awards ceremony, called "The Dundies." Michael hosts the evening's event, where rude award categories and intoxicated co-workers make for a less-than-festive atmosphere.



8 :02x02 - Sexual Harassment

First aired: Sep/27/2005
Writer: B. J. Novak
Director: Ken Kwapis
Guest star: Craig Robinson (Darryl Philbin), Paul Lieberstein (Toby Flenderson), Mindy Kaling (Kelly Kapoor), Oscar Nuñez (Oscar Martinez), Leslie David Baker (Stanley Hudson), Kate Flannery (Meredith Palmer), Melora Hardin (Jan Levinson-Gould), David Denman (Roy Anderson), Shannon Cochran (Mrs. Beesly), David Koechner (Todd Packer), Phyllis Smith (Phyllis Lapin), Brian Baumgartner (Kevin Malone), Angela Kinsey (Angela Martin), Keith Valcourt (Ted), Karly Rothenberg (Madge), Dennis Garber (James P. Albini), Andrew Donnelly (Mike), Melinda Chilton (The Natural Redhead), R. F. Daley (Mr. O'Malley)

Michael's crude joker of a friend, Todd Packer, drops by the office and shares a tidbit of corporate gossip, annoying everyone. The staff must sit through a video on sexual harassment in the workplace, and Jan and a corporate lawyer stop in to speak with Michael.



9 :02x03 - Office Olympics

First aired: Oct/04/2005
Writer: Michael Schur
Director: Paul Feig
Guest star: Leslie David Baker (Stanley Hudson), Nancy Walls (Carol Stills), Brian Baumgartner (Kevin Malone), Oscar Nuñez (Oscar Martinez), Angela Kinsey (Angela Martin), Phyllis Smith (Phyllis Lapin), Kate Flannery (Meredith Palmer), John Harrington Bland (Bill), Mindy Kaling (Kelly Kapoor), Paul Lieberstein (Toby Flenderson), Creed Bratton (Creed Bratton)

Michael spends the day out of the office to close the deal on his new condo, but he gets a case of cold feet. With Michael and Dwight away, Jim and Pam encourage the rest of the staff to play a series of silly games that transform into an "Office Olympics."



10 :02x04 - The Fire

First aired: Oct/11/2005
Writer: B. J. Novak
Director: Ken Kwapis
Guest star: Amy Adams (Katy Luke), Leslie David Baker (Stanley Hudson), Kate Flannery (Meredith Palmer), David Denman (Roy Anderson), Paul Lieberstein (Toby Flenderson), Phyllis Smith (Phyllis Lapin), Brian Baumgartner (Kevin Malone), Mindy Kaling (Kelly Kapoor), Oscar Nuñez (Oscar Martinez), Angela Kinsey (Angela Martin), Devon Abner (Devon)

When a fire unexpectedly causes the Dunder Mifflin staff to evacuate into the parking lot, they play games to pass the time. Dwight becomes jealous when Michael lavishes his attention on Ryan the temp worker, and proves he would sacrifice himself to make Michael happy.



11 :02x05 - Halloween

First aired: Oct/18/2005
Writer: Greg Daniels
Director: Paul Feig
Guest star: Kate Flannery (Meredith Palmer), Paul Lieberstein (Toby Flenderson), Leslie David Baker (Stanley Hudson), Angela Kinsey (Angela Martin), Brian Baumgartner (Kevin Malone), Oscar Nuñez (Oscar Martinez), Mindy Kaling (Kelly Kapoor), Phyllis Smith (Phyllis Lapin), Alec Zbornak (Bumble Bee), Ava Nisbet (Sherry), George Gaus (Lion), Annabelle Kopack (Fairy Princess), Hugh Dane (Hank Tate), Creed Bratton (Creed Bratton), Devon Abner (Devon)

While the Office staff is distracted by their Halloween costumes and festivities, Michael must decide which office member he will lay off to meet the company's downsizing goals. As a joke, Jim and Pam upload Dwight's resume on several job-search websites, and Pam suggests perhaps Jim could get a higher-paying job somewhere else, too.



12 :02x06 - The Fight

First aired: Nov/01/2005
Writer: Lee Eisenberg, Gene Stupnitsky
Director: Ken Kwapis
Guest star: Kate Flannery (Meredith Palmer), Leslie David Baker (Stanley Hudson), Angela Kinsey (Angela Martin), Lance Krall (Sensei), Phyllis Smith (Phyllis Lapin), Oscar Nuñez (Oscar Martinez), Brian Baumgartner (Kevin Malone), Creed Bratton (Creed Bratton), Paul Lieberstein (Toby Flenderson), Mindy Kaling (Kelly Kapoor)

After Dwight karate punches Michael, Jim organizes a lunchtime rematch at Dwight's dojo where Pam becomes annoyed when Jim gets too friendly.



13 :02x07 - The Client

First aired: Nov/08/2005
Writer: Paul Lieberstein
Director: Greg Daniels
Guest star: Melora Hardin (Jan Levinson), Leslie David Baker (Stanley Hudson), Tim Meadows (Christian), Angela Kinsey (Angela Martin), David Denman (Roy Anderson), Kate Flannery (Meredith Palmer), Oscar Nuñez (Oscar Martinez), Brian Baumgartner (Kevin Malone), Phyllis Smith (Phyllis Lapin), Mindy Kaling (Kelly Kapoor), Creed Bratton (Creed Bratton)

Michael and Jan try to woo a new, important client over a meal at Chili's, and Jan is surprised at Michael's salesmanship. Meanwhile, back at the office, Jim discovers an original screenplay that Michael wrote, and the staff has a good time acting it out.



14 :02x08 - Performance Review

First aired: Nov/15/2005
Writer: Larry Wilmore
Director: Paul Feig
Guest star: Phyllis Smith (Phyllis Lapin), Angela Kinsey (Angela Martin), Brian Baumgartner (Kevin Malone), Oscar Nuñez (Oscar Martinez), Leslie David Baker (Stanley Hudson), Melora Hardin (Jan Levinson), Paul Lieberstein (Toby Flenderson), Mindy Kaling (Kelly Kapoor), Creed Bratton (Creed Bratton)

It's performance review day, and the staff at the Scranton branch must discuss their work performances with Michael; however, Michael is distracted because he knows Jan will be reviewing his own work performance as well. In the meantime, he prepares for his review by going through the employee suggestion box.



15 :02x09 - E-Mail Surveillance

First aired: Nov/22/2005
Writer: Jennifer Celotta
Director: Paul Feig
Guest star: Phyllis Smith (Phyllis Lapin), Michael Naughton (Chris), Brian Baumgartner (Kevin Malone), Oscar Nuñez (Oscar Martinez), Angela Kinsey (Angela Martin), Kate Flannery (Meredith Palmer), Leslie David Baker (Stanley Hudson), Paul Lieberstein (Toby Flenderson), Colleen Smith (Stephanie), Dee Ryan (Improv Actor), Anderson Reid (Improv Actor), Jeffrey Muller (Mark), Nikki McCauley (Improv Actress), Ken Jeong (Bill), Trish Gates (Stacy), Jonathan Browning (Steve), Omi Vaidya (Sadiq), Mindy Kaling (Kelly Kapoor)

Michael begins to spy on his employees by reading their e-mails, which angers the entire staff. He learns that he wasn't invited to Jim's barbecue, but goes anyway, uninvited. Meanwhile, Pam suspects there may be something going on between Dwight and Angela.



16 :02x10 - Christmas Party

First aired: Dec/06/2005
Writer: Michael Schur
Director: Charles McDougall
Guest star: Craig Robinson (Darryl Philbin), David Koechner (Todd Packer), David Denman (Roy Anderson), Phyllis Smith (Phyllis Lapin), Robert R. Shafer (Bob Vance), Oscar Nuñez (Oscar Martinez), Brian Baumgartner (Kevin Malone), Leslie David Baker (Stanley Hudson), Angela Kinsey (Angela Martin), Kate Flannery (Meredith Palmer), Creed Bratton (Creed Bratton), Mindy Kaling (Kelly Kapoor), Paul Lieberstein (Toby Flenderson)

Michael tries to liven up the office Christmas party by suggesting a game of "Yankee Swap," but he wants to use the Secret Santa gifts the staff already purchased for each other. While most of the staff wants the iPod that Michael brought (and exceeded the gift price limit to purchase), Dwight has his eye on the very personal gift that Jim brought for Pam.



17 :02x11 - Booze Cruise

First aired: Jan/05/2006
Writer: Greg Daniels
Director: Ken Kwapis
Guest star: Brenda Withers (Brenda Matlowe), Craig Robinson (Darryl Philbin), Rob Riggle (Captain Jack), Phyllis Smith (Phyllis Lapin), Oscar Nuñez (Oscar Martinez), Angela Kinsey (Angela Martin), Kate Flannery (Meredith Palmer), Leslie David Baker (Stanley Hudson), Amy Adams (Katy Luke), David Denman (Roy Anderson), Brian Baumgartner (Kevin Malone), R. C. Ormond (Panicked Man), Paul Lieberstein (Toby Flenderson), Mindy Kaling (Kelly Kapoor), Roger Huse (Passenger), Eliza Coleman (Passenger), Joanne Carlsen (Passenger), Creed Bratton (Creed Bratton)

Michael surprises the staff by taking them on a "motivational" lake cruise, but he doesn't want to submit to the ship captain's authority. Meanwhile, Pam and Roy set a date for their wedding, and Jim makes a decision regarding Katy.



18 :02x12 - The Injury

First aired: Jan/12/2006
Writer: Mindy Kaling
Director: Bryan Gordon
Guest star: Marcus A. York (Billy Merchant), Phyllis Smith (Phyllis Lapin), Oscar Nuñez (Oscar Martinez), Angela Kinsey (Angela Martin), Kate Flannery (Meredith Palmer), Brian Baumgartner (Kevin Malone), Leslie David Baker (Stanley Hudson), Julia Prud'homme (Nurse), Mindy Kaling (Kelly Kapoor), David Doty (Doctor), Paul Lieberstein (Toby Flenderson), Creed Bratton (Creed Bratton)

When Michael has an accident with his George Foreman grill, he acts like a petulant child and even declares that he's disabled. Dwight, in an attempt to help him, has an accident of his own and undergoes a few personality changes.



19 :02x13 - The Secret

First aired: Jan/19/2006
Writer: Lee Eisenberg, Gene Stupnitsky
Director: Dennie Gordon
Guest star: Lindsey Stoddart (Dana), Paul Lieberstein (Toby Flenderson), Mindy Kaling (Kelly Kapoor), Creed Bratton (Creed Bratton), Tom W. Chick (Gill)

Jim pals around with Michael so that he can be sure his crush on Pam won't be revealed to everyone else in the office. Unfortunately for Jim, this means a trip to Hooters. Meanwhile, Dwight suspects Oscar is faking illness to skip work, and his investigation turns up some interesting information about Oscar's personal life.



20 :02x14 - The Carpet

First aired: Jan/26/2006
Writer: Paul Lieberstein
Director: Victor Nelli, Jr.
Guest star: Craig Robinson (Darryl Philbin), Phyllis Smith (Phyllis Lapin), Oscar Nuñez (Oscar Martinez), Angela Kinsey (Angela Martin), Kate Flannery (Meredith Palmer), Brian Baumgartner (Kevin Malone), Leslie David Baker (Stanley Hudson), David Denman (Roy Anderson), Ken Howard (Ed Truck), David Koechner (Todd Packer), Creed Bratton (Creed Bratton), Paul Lieberstein (Toby Flenderson), Mindy Kaling (Kelly Kapoor)

Someone leaves a nasty mess on the carpet in Michael's office, which shakes his illusion of being loved by the staff. To try to re-gain his popularity and seem like a regular guy, he takes back his old desk among the sales team (where Jim sits) and initiates a sales contest to rally the troops. Jim is displaced from his seat and has to sit in the back next to chatty Kelly, and away from Pam.



21 :02x15 - Boys & Girls

First aired: Feb/02/2006
Writer: B. J. Novak
Director: Dennie Gordon
Guest star: Patrice O'Neal (Lonny), Craig Robinson (Darryl Philbin), Karly Rothenberg (Madge), Paul Lieberstein (Toby Flenderson), Creed Bratton (Creed Bratton), Mindy Kaling (Kelly Kapoor)

Jan arrives at the Scranton branch to lead a "women in the workplace" seminar for the ladies of Dunder Mifflin. Michael, upset that he is excluded from this event, leads his own male bonding workshop down in the warehouse.



22 :02x16 - Valentine's Day

First aired: Feb/09/2006
Writer: Michael Schur
Director: Greg Daniels
Guest star: Charles Esten (Josh Porter), Craig Anton (Craig), Andy Buckley (David Wallace), Gene Stupnitsky (Delivery Man #4), Jeremy Radin (Delivery Man #3), Jason Kessler (Delivery Man #2), Lee Eisenberg (Delivery Man #1), Dan Cole (Danny Gore), Mindy Kaling (Kelly Kapoor), Creed Bratton (Creed Bratton), Conan O'Brien (Himself)

Michael heads up to a meeting at the Dunder Mifflin corporate offices, and of course since it's Valentine's Day, he embarrasses himself and Jan. Back at the Scranton branch, it's like a typical grade-school Valentine's Day, complete with gifts and hurt feelings and disappointment.



23 :02x17 - Dwight's Speech

First aired: Mar/02/2006
Writer: Paul Lieberstein
Director: Charles McDougall
Guest star: Paul Lieberstein (Toby Flenderson), John Kelly (Salesman), Benjamin S. Carroll (Announcer), Mindy Kaling (Kelly Kapoor), Creed Bratton (Creed Bratton)

When Dwight must give a speech as the Dunder Mifflin Salesman of the Year, he turns to Michael and Jim for advice on how to overcome his fear of public speaking. The staff battles for control of the office thermostat, and as Pam plans her wedding, Jim plans a vacation away from Scranton.



24 :02x18 - Take Your Daughter to Work Day

First aired: Mar/16/2006
Writer: Mindy Kaling
Director: Victor Nelli, Jr.
Guest star: Spencer Daniels (Jake Palmer), Jazz Raycole (Melissa Hudson), Craig Robinson (Darryl Philbin), Alec Zbornak (Blonde Kid), Damani Roberts (Chet Montgomery), Sue Nelson (Ms. Trudy), Delaney Ruth Farrell (Sasha Flenderson), Jake Kalender (Michael Scott (Young)), Haley Daniels (Abby), Kevin Carlson (Edward R. Meow), Paul Lieberstein (Toby Flenderson), Mindy Kaling (Kelly Kapoor), Creed Bratton (Creed Bratton)

It's a crazy day at Dunder Mifflin when several employees bring their children in for "Take Your Daughter to Work Day." Meredith's son pushes Dwight's buttons, Michael forms an unlikely friendship with Toby's daughter, and Pam tries to get just one kid to like her.



25 :02x19 - Michael's Birthday

First aired: Mar/30/2006
Writer: Lee Eisenberg, Gene Stupnitsky
Director: Ken Whittingham
Guest star: Eric La Barr (The Cashier), Nancy Walls (Carol Stills), Paul Lieberstein (Toby Flenderson), Mindy Kaling (Kelly Kapoor), Creed Bratton (Creed Bratton), Justin Meloni (Delivery Man), Sara Van Horn (Clerk), Susan Foley (Delivery Woman)

Michael's birthday arrives, but everyone ignores his special day because they're more concerned about poor Kevin, who's anxiously awaiting his medical test results. Pam and Jim sneak out to the store to purchase some party supplies, and the staff takes a trip to the local ice skating rink.



26 :02x20 - Drug Testing

First aired: Apr/27/2006
Writer: Jennifer Celotta
Director: Greg Daniels
Guest star: Marilyn Brett (Linda), Hugh Dane (Hank Tate), Paul Lieberstein (Toby Flenderson), Mindy Kaling (Kelly Kapoor), Creed Bratton (Creed Bratton)

Dwight finds half of a joint in the parking lot, and since he's a volunteer sheriff, he takes it upon himself to seek out the pot-smoking culprit. As he investigates, a situation arises that forces Michael to borrow something very personal from Dwight. Meanwhile, Pam puts a jinx on Jim, and he cannot speak.



27 :02x21 - Conflict Resolution

First aired: May/04/2006
Writer: Greg Daniels
Director: Charles McDougall
Guest star: Vivianne Collins (Stamford Receptionist), Scott Adsit (Photographer), Paul Lieberstein (Toby Flenderson), Mindy Kaling (Kelly Kapoor), Creed Bratton (Creed Bratton)

Michael takes on the job of office mediator, and he creates more conflicts than he resolves. Everyone's secret, hidden feelings get aired out in public.



28 :02x22 - Casino Night

First aired: May/11/2006
Writer: Steve Carell
Director: Ken Kwapis
Guest star: Paul Lieberstein (Toby Flenderson), Mike Kruzel (Texas Holdem Dealer), Mindy Kaling (Kelly Kapoor), Bob Harrell (Poker Dealer), Creed Bratton (Creed Bratton), Marcus A. York (Billy Merchant), Craig Robinson (Darryl Philbin), Nancy Walls (Carol Stills), Amanda Warren (Mrs. Merchant), Bryan Spinell (Texas Holdem Dealer), Britain Spellings (Craps Dealer), Robert R. Shafer (Bob Vance)

Dunder Mifflin hosts a Casino Night in their warehouse for charity. The gambling and alcohol create a festive atmosphere for the staff, while Michael invites two women to be his date, and Jim makes a bold move to express his feelings to Pam.



29 :03x01 - Gay Witch Hunt

First aired: Sep/21/2006
Writer: Greg Daniels
Director: Ken Kwapis
Guest star: Rashida Jones (Karen Filippelli), Ed Helms (Andy Bernard), Charles Esten (Josh Porter), Creed Bratton (Creed Bratton), Ursula Burton (Hannah Smoterich-Barr), Tom W. Chick (Gill), Larry Wilmore (Mr. Brown)

The Dunder Mifflin Scranton branch goes on without Jim, while he adjusts to his new life and job in the Stamford branch. Michael unintentionally outs a gay employee much to the dismay of the company, which fears a lawsuit.



30 :03x02 - The Convention

First aired: Sep/28/2006
Writer: Gene Stupnitsky, Lee Eisenberg
Director: Ken Whittingham
Guest star: Matt Price (Evan), Robert Bagnell (Alan), Charles Esten (Josh Porter), Creed Bratton (Creed Bratton), Jerome Bettis (Himself), Douglas Sarine (Guy In Hallway), Roscoe Myrick (Waiter), Steve Little (Arnie)

Michael and Dwight attend a conference in Philadelphia where they reunite with former officemate Jim. Michael attempts to host a party in his hotel room, and feels sorry for himself when no one but Dwight seems to want his friendship. Back in Scranton, Kelly sets Pam up on a double date with Ryan and herself.



31 :03x03 - The Coup

First aired: Oct/05/2006
Writer: Paul Lieberstein
Director: Greg Daniels
Guest star: Creed Bratton (Creed Bratton), Charles Esten (Josh Porter), Ed Helms (Andy Bernard), Rashida Jones (Karen Filippelli), Ursula Burton (Hannah Smoterich-Barr)

When Jan busts Michael for forcing the staff to participate in "Movie Monday," Angela encourages Dwight to try to steal Michael's job. Pam buys some pretty new clothes and Kelly talks her into trying them on at work. Meanwhile, at the Stamford branch, the staff does team-building through video games, but Jim's lack of skills holds them back.



32 :03x04 - Grief Counseling

First aired: Oct/12/2006
Writer: Jennifer Celotta
Director: Roger Nygard
Guest star: Ed Helms (Andy Bernard), Charles Esten (Josh Porter), Creed Bratton (Creed Bratton), Rashida Jones (Karen Filippelli), Ursula Burton (Hannah Smoterich-Barr)

When the former regional manager passes away, Michael is upset that the staff is not reacting with his level of grief, so he forces them to sit and discuss it. Over at the Stamford branch, Jim and Karen go on a quest to find her favorite brand of potato chips.



33 :03x05 - Initiation

First aired: Oct/19/2006
Writer: B. J. Novak
Director: Randall Einhorn
Guest star: Ed Helms (Andy Bernard), Rashida Jones (Karen Filippelli), Robert R. Shafer (Bob Vance), Creed Bratton (Creed Bratton), Thomas F. Evans (Pretzel Vendor), Michael Schur (Mose Schrute), Charles Esten (Josh Porter), Marcus A. York (Billy Merchant)

Dwight takes Ryan under his wing and puts him through a strange set of challenges designed to increase his sales skills. One of these tests involves a stop at the Schrute family's beet farm. Meanwhile, Jan instructs Pam to keeps a log of Michael's activities for the day, and Jim begins to fit in at Stamford.



34 :03x06 - Diwali

First aired: Nov/02/2006
Writer: Mindy Kaling
Director: Miguel Arteta
Guest star: Nancy Walls (Carol Stills), Ed Helms (Andy Bernard), Charles Esten (Josh Porter), Rashida Jones (Karen Filippelli), Creed Bratton (Creed Bratton), Nakul Dev Mahajan (Dancer), Jaysha Patel (Tipany Kapoor), Sangita Sanyal (Dancer), Karishma Sawhney (Dancer), Rita Schmi (Guest #3), Kunal Sharma (Chef), Rohan Vora (Dancer), Ananya Kepper (Nipa Kapoor), Anita Kapila (Dancer), Siddharth Jain (Guest #2), Tanveer Atwal (Rupa Kapoor), Gagandeep Bedi (Wali), Mike Bruner (Anthony Gardner), Vali Chandrasekaran (Guest #4), Avu Chokalingam (Mr. Kapoor), Swati Chokalingam (Mrs. Kapoor), Varan Gurunath (Guest #1)

Kelly invites everyone to a Diwali celebration so they can have a night out and learn about Indian culture and the Hindu Festival of Lights. At the event, the gang samples Indian cuisine, Ryan has to meet Kelly's parents, and Michael asks Carol an important question. Over at the Stamford branch, Andy, Karen and Jim work a late night and indulge in a little drinking at the office.



35 :03x07 - Branch Closing

First aired: Nov/09/2006
Writer: Michael Schur
Director: Tucker Gates
Guest star: Creed Bratton (Creed Bratton), Rashida Jones (Karen Filippelli), Ed Helms (Andy Bernard), Charles Esten (Josh Porter), Craig Robinson (Darryl Philbin)

Michael tries to ease his employees' fears when Jan informs him that the Scranton branch will have to shut down. Everyone on the staff considers how this will change their lives, for better or worse.



36 :03x08 - The Merger

First aired: Nov/16/2006
Writer: Brent Forrester
Director: Ken Whittingham
Guest star: Wayne Wilderson (Martin Nash), Ed Helms (Andy Bernard), Creed Bratton (Creed Bratton), Rashida Jones (Karen Filippelli), Ursula Burton (Hannah Smoterich-Barr), Mike Bruner (Anthony Gardner)

The day finally arrives when the Scranton branch and the Stamford branch merge, and Michael makes sure the new folks get a typical Michael Scott welcome. Jim has to readjust to being back in the old office and seeing the people he left behind when he transferred.



37 :03x09 - The Convict

First aired: Nov/30/2006
Writer: Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais
Director: Jeffrey Blitz
Guest star: Ed Helms (Andy Bernard), Rashida Jones (Karen Filippelli), Wayne Wilderson (Martin Nash), Creed Bratton (Creed Bratton), Josh Hodell (Himself), Ursula Burton (Hannah Smoterich-Barr)

Michael lectures everyone on racism when he learns that one of the new employees is a former convict. The staff makes comparisons between the office and a prison, prompting Michael to form a new alter-ego, "Prison Mike." Meanwhile, Andy has his eye on all the pretty ladies in the office, and Jim gives him a little advice on how to score.



38 :03x10 - A Benihana Christmas (Part 1)

First aired: Dec/14/2006
Writer: Jennifer Celotta
Director: Harold Ramis
Guest star: Craig Robinson (Darryl Philbin), Brittany Ishibashi (Cindy), Nancy Walls (Carol Stills), Creed Bratton (Creed Bratton), Rashida Jones (Karen Filippelli), Ed Helms (Andy Bernard), Stephen Saux (Fletcher), Chatree Yodvisitsak (Benihana Chef), Kulap Vilaysack (Nikki), Annie Sertich (Catherine), Tom W. Chick (Gill), Ursula Burton (Hannah Smoterich-Barr), Kathrien Ahn (Amy)

Carol dumps Michael, and Andy tries to cheer him up with a trip to a Benihana restaurant, where they drink sake and hit on the waitresses. Meanwhile, back at the office, Karen challenges Angela by forming a second party committee, and planning a second Christmas party with Pam's help.



39 :03x11 - A Benihana Christmas (Part 2)

First aired: Dec/14/2006
Writer: Jennifer Celotta
Director: Harold Ramis



40 :03x12 - Back from Vacation

First aired: Jan/04/2007
Writer: Justin Spitzer
Director: Julian Farino
Guest star: David Koechner (Todd Packer), Rashida Jones (Karen Filippelli), Craig Robinson (Darryl Philbin), Ed Helms (Andy Bernard), Creed Bratton (Creed Bratton)

Michael returns home from his Jamaican vacation, and tries to bring the spirit of the island to the office. Gossip flares up when a racy photo of Michael and Jan is forwarded throughout the Dunder Mifflin offices. Meanwhile, Jim and Karen are having their first fight as a couple, and Pam offers her two cents.



41 :03x13 - Traveling Salesmen

First aired: Jan/11/2007
Writer: Gene Stupnitsky, Lee Eisenberg, Michael Schur
Director: Greg Daniels
Guest star: Ed Helms (Andy Bernard), Rashida Jones (Karen Filippelli), Mark Tomesek (Kenny), Warren Sweeney (Richard Corey), Leon Simmons, Jr. (Clarance), Landon H. Lewis Jr. (Julius), Gil Glasgow (Harvey)

Everyone on the sales staff learns something when they team up into pairs to make sales calls. Angela misses an important deadline, and her secret relationship with Dwight is in danger of being discovered when he covers for her.



42 :03x14 - The Return

First aired: Jan/18/2007
Writer: Michael Schur, Lee Eisenberg, Gene Stupnitsky
Director: Greg Daniels
Guest star: Creed Bratton (Creed Bratton), Charlotte Stewart (Older Woman), Yvette Nicole Brown (Paris), Rashida Jones (Karen Filippelli), Ed Helms (Andy Bernard), Kevin Reilly (Dwight's First Interviewer), Susie Geiser (Marcy), Eric Christie (Al)

When Oscar returns from his three-month vacation, Michael insists on throwing him a "welcome back" party. Dwight has taken a job at Staples since Michael questioned his loyalty, and the staff finds they actually miss him. Karen feels insecure now that she knows that Jim once had romantic feelings for Pam.



43 :03x15 - Ben Franklin

First aired: Feb/01/2007
Writer: Mindy Kaling
Director: Randall Einhorn
Guest star: Robert R. Shafer (Bob Vance), Craig Robinson (Darryl Philbin), Andrew Daly (Ben Franklin Impersonator), Rashida Jones (Karen Filippelli), David Koechner (Todd Packer), Jackie Debatin (Elizabeth), Creed Bratton (Creed Bratton)

Todd Packer convinces Michael to liven up the wedding showers for Bob Vance and Phyllis by hiring a stripper, and Ben Franklin. Karen confronts Pam about her history with Jim.



44 :03x16 - Phyllis' Wedding

First aired: Feb/08/2007
Writer: Caroline Williams
Director: Ken Whittingham
Guest star: Creed Bratton (Creed Bratton), Rashida Jones (Karen Filippelli), Robert R. Shafer (Bob Vance), John F. Schaffer (Randy), Rick Scarry (The Minister), Hansford Rowe (Elbert Lapin), Jake Kalender (Michael Scott (Young)), George Ives (Uncle Al), Brian Douglas Hatton (Groomsman), Trish Gates (Bride's Maid), Maile Flanagan (Phyllis' Sister), Joanne Carlsen (Toby's Date)

Michael is asked to perform a prestigious task at Phyllis' wedding, but is upset when his help is suddenly no longer needed, and acts like a child when the attention of the guests isn't focused on him. Meanwhile, Dwight takes it upon himself to bust any wedding crashers, and Pam experiences a strange sense of deja-vu when she notices the details of the wedding.



45 :03x17 - Business School

First aired: Feb/15/2007
Writer: Brent Forrester
Director: Joss Whedon
Guest star: Creed Bratton (Creed Bratton), Rashida Jones (Karen Filippelli), Michael Patrick McGill (Kenny Anderson), Mike Park (Art Student), Jeremy Shouldis (Business School Student), Annie Weirich (Older Woman), Elizabeth Moore (Business School Student), Jonathan Hughes (Business School Student), Charlie Hirsch (College Teacher), Matthew Brent (Business School Student), Nathan Blank (Business School Student), Tom W. Chick (Gill)

Ryan asks Michael to come and speak to his business class for extra credit, with embarrassing results. Meanwhile, back at the office, the crew must get rid of a bat that flies inside, Jim and Karen play a prank on Dwight, and Pam invites everyone to her very first art show.



46 :03x18 - Cocktails

First aired: Feb/22/2007
Writer: Paul Lieberstein
Director: J. J. Abrams
Guest star: Michael Patrick McGill (Kenny Anderson), Andy Buckley (David Wallace), Creed Bratton (Creed Bratton), Rashida Jones (Karen Filippelli), Jean Villepique (Rachel Wallace), Matt Prokop (Underaged Kid), Stephen Mitchell (Underaged Kid), Michael David Kaiser (Drake), Owen Daniels (David Wallace's Son), Dan Cole (Danny Gore), Hannah Baker (Underaged Kid)

Michael and Jan make their relationship public at a cocktail party hosted by the Dunder Mifflin CFO. Jim and Karen also attend, where she plays a Halpert-style joke on him. Back in Scranton, the gang goes out for Happy Hour, and Pam tells Roy something that makes him incredibly angry.



47 :03x19 - The Negotiation

First aired: Apr/05/2007
Writer: Michael Schur
Director: Jeffrey Blitz
Guest star: Craig Robinson (Darryl Philbin), Rashida Jones (Karen Filippelli), Creed Bratton (Creed Bratton), Nick D'Agosto (Hunter), Liz Ross (Woman in Waiting Room)

Darryl wants a pay raise, and meets with Michael to discuss it, who in turn visits Jan to negotiate his own pay increase. Meanwhile, Roy acts out on his anger towards Jim, and Dwight saves the day.



48 :03x20 - Safety Training

First aired: Apr/12/2007
Writer: B. J. Novak
Director: Harold Ramis
Guest star: Rashida Jones (Karen Filippelli), Creed Bratton (Creed Bratton), Patrice O'Neal (Lonny), Craig Robinson (Darryl Philbin), Karly Rothenberg (Madge)

Andy returns from his anger management training courses with a brand new attitude and outlook on life in the office. The Dunder Mifflin employees are also subjected to Safety Training, though not everyone agrees on exactly what the true dangers of the workplace are.



49 :03x21 - Product Recall

First aired: Apr/26/2007
Writer: Brent Forrester, Justin Spitzer
Director: Randall Einhorn
Guest star: Anthony Russell (Chad Lite), Creed Bratton (Creed Bratton), Lisa Darr (Barbara Allen), Jim Jansen (Principal), Rashida Jones (Karen Filippelli), Shira Scott Astrof (Jamie)

A shipment of Dunder Mifflin paper with an obscene watermark slips through quality control, and the office flies into a panic. Michael thinks it's best to call in the media and tackle the issue head on, while everyone else helps deliver personal apologies to clients.



50 :03x22 - Women's Appreciation

First aired: May/03/2007
Writer: Lee Eisenberg, Gene Stupnitsky
Director: Tucker Gates
Guest star: Creed Bratton (Creed Bratton), Rashida Jones (Karen Filippelli), Nick D'Agosto (Hunter), Robert R. Shafer (Bob Vance (Deleted Scenes))

When a flasher surprises Phyllis in the Dunder Mifflin parking lot, Dwight does all he can to hunt down the offender and protect the ladies. Michael takes the ladies to the mall for some "girl time," while the guys, back at the office, explore the women's restroom.



51 :03x23 - Beach Games

First aired: May/10/2007
Writer: Greg Daniels, Jennifer Celotta
Director: Harold Ramis
Guest star: Rashida Jones (Karen Filippelli), Creed Bratton (Creed Bratton), Andy Buckley (David Wallace)

Everyone is excited to get a day at the beach, but then discovers what Michael really has planned is a Survivor-like contest to choose his replacement. Pam finds the courage to speak up about some things on her mind, and Karen and Jim make plans to go on a job interview.



52 :03x24 - The Job (Part 1)

First aired: May/17/2007
Writer: Paul Lieberstein, Michael Schur
Director: Ken Kwapis
Guest star: Andy Buckley (David Wallace), Rashida Jones (Karen Filippelli), Creed Bratton (Creed Bratton), Nick D'Agosto (Hunter), Vivianne Collins (Grace)

In the aftermath of the beach trip, Pam is teased about her emotional speech to Jim, while Michael, Jim and Karen head up to New York for their corporate interviews. Karen and Jim discuss what it would mean to their relationship if one of them were to get the job, and Jan does her best to win back Michael's affections. Meanwhile, Dwight prepares to become the next manager of the Scranton office.



53 :03x25 - The Job (Part 2)

First aired: May/17/2007
Writer: Paul Lieberstein, Michael Schur
Director: Ken Kwapis



54 :04x01 - Fun Run (Part 1)

First aired: Sep/27/2007
Writer: Greg Daniels
Director: Greg Daniels
Guest star: Jackie Debatin (Elizabeth), Rashida Jones (Karen Filippelli), Marcus A. York (Billy Merchant), Robert R. Shafer (Bob Vance), Omi Vaidya (Sadiq), Justin Spitzer (Hospital Intern), Silvia McClure (Nurse), Takayo Fischer (Nurse)

When Michael accidentally hits an employee with his car, he distracts everyone by organizing a charity "fun run" to benefit rabies victims. Meanwhile, though Pam and Jim's relationship appears to have moved to a new level, Angela is afraid that Dwight has betrayed her trust.



55 :04x02 - Fun Run (Part 2)

First aired: Sep/27/2007
Writer: Greg Daniels
Director: Greg Daniels



56 :04x03 - Dunder Mifflin Infinity (Part 1)

First aired: Oct/04/2007
Writer: Michael Schur
Director: Craig Zisk
Guest star: John Ingle (Robert Dunder), Kevin Dorff (Aaron Grandy), Edward James Gage (Larry Meyers)

Ryan returns to the Scranton branch and encounters resistance when he tries to introduce new technology to the crew. Michael wants to prove that a personal touch will win back his ex-clients and succeed where technology fails. Angela makes a decision about her relationship with Dwight.



57 :04x04 - Dunder Mifflin Infinity (Part 2)

First aired: Oct/04/2007
Writer: Michael Schur
Director: Craig Zisk



58 :04x05 - Launch Party (Part 1)

First aired: Oct/11/2007
Writer: Jennifer Celotta
Director: Ken Whittingham
Guest star: Kevin McHale (Pizza Delivery Kid), Dan Cole (Danny Gore), Brad Graiff (Waiter), Scott Damian (Thomas Dean), Nick Armstrong (A.V. Tech)

The day the new Dunder Mifflin Infinity website debuts, Michael is excited to attend the VIP launch party in New York. Angela, still angry at Dwight and mourning her dead cat, plans a satellite party for the Scranton crew. Meanwhile Dwight sets out to prove he can sell more paper in one day than the website can.



59 :04x06 - Launch Party (Part 2)

First aired: Oct/11/2007
Writer: Jennifer Celotta
Director: Ken Whittingham



60 :04x07 - Money (Part 1)

First aired: Oct/18/2007
Writer: Paul Lieberstein
Director: Paul Lieberstein
Guest star: Ranjit Chowdhry (Vikram), Allan Wasserman (Nick Figaro), Michael Schur (Mose Schrute), Miki Ann Maddox (Female Caller #2), Daniel Lindsay (Male Caller #2), Nick Lashaway (Male Caller #1), Mary Kathleen Gordon (Female Caller #1)

Michael discovers that Jan's taste for luxury is putting him in debt, and he must sacrifice his pride and take on another job. Meanwhile, Pam and Jim visit a bed and breakfast that also happens to be the Schrute family farm.



61 :04x08 - Money (Part 2)

First aired: Oct/18/2007
Writer: Paul Lieberstein
Director: Paul Lieberstein



62 :04x09 - Local Ad

First aired: Oct/25/2007
Writer: B. J. Novak
Director: Jason Reitman
Guest star: Tim Kang (Advertising Consultant), Kyle Bornheimer (Advertising Consultant), Andy Buckley (David Wallace), Virginia Newcomb (Ryan's Secretary), Drew Powell (Poor Rohard's Waiter), Jeff Witzke (Commercial Actor)

The Dunder Mifflin is making a local advertisement for the paper company, and Michael dismisses the hired pros, and instead encourages his crew to be creative. Meanwhile, Dwight deals with the pain of losing Angela by retreating into Second Life.



63 :04x10 - Branch Wars

First aired: Nov/01/2007
Writer: Mindy Kaling
Director: Joss Whedon
Guest star: Rashida Jones (Karen Filippelli), Lester Lewis (Ben Nugent), Adam Jamal Craig (Rolando)

When Karen tells Michael that she's luring Stanley to the Utica branch, Michael isn't going to let Stanley go without a fight. Unable to offer him the same salary that Karen can, Michael and Dwight instead declare war on Utica, dragging Jim along for the ride. Back at the office, the exclusive "Finer Things Club" stirs up some friction.



64 :04x11 - Survivor Man

First aired: Nov/08/2007
Writer: Steve Carell
Director: Paul Feig

When Michael learns he was excluded from Ryan's wilderness retreat, he goes off alone into the woods to prove to himself that he can survive. Back at the office, Jim is in charge and upsets the staff when he tries to combine several individual birthday parties into one large one.



65 :04x12 - The Deposition

First aired: Nov/15/2007
Writer: Lester Lewis
Director: Julian Farino
Guest star: Andy Buckley (David Wallace), Holly Maples (Diane Kelly), Patrick O'Connor (Unknown), Michael Schur (Mose Schrute), Valeri Ross (Court Stenographer), Michael Potter (Unknown)

Jan sues Dunder Mifflin for wrongful termination, so Michael must find a way to please both his girlfriend and the company he loves. Back at the office, Kelly smack-talks Pam when Darryl beats Jim at ping-pong. Tired of her insults, Pam finds a way for Jim to improve his skills.



66 :04x13 - Dinner Party

First aired: Apr/10/2008
Writer: Gene Stupnitsky, Lee Eisenberg
Director: Paul Feig
Guest star: Beth Grant (Dwight's former babysitter), Steve Seagren (Cop #1), Gary Weeks (Cop #2)

Jim and Pam are tricked into attending a dinner party hosted by Michael and Jan. Dwight becomes increasingly jealous when he learns that Andy and Angela were invited to Michael's as a couple, and that he was not invited at all.



67 :04x14 - Chair Model

First aired: Apr/17/2008
Writer: B. J. Novak
Director: Jeffrey Blitz
Guest star: Brooke Dillman (Margaret), Robert R. Shafer (Bob Vance), Sean Bury (Barista), Paul Faust (Paul "Cool Guy Paul" Faust), Barry Sigismondi (W.B. Jones), Terrence Beasor (Bill Cress)

Michael becomes enamored with an office supply catalog model, which convinces him that he's ready to start dating again. Meanwhile, Andy and Kevin fight to earn back the Dunder Mifflin parking spaces that were taken by other businesses in their building, and Jim and Pam discuss the future of their relationship.



68 :04x15 - Night Out

First aired: Apr/24/2008
Writer: Mindy Kaling
Director: Ken Whittingham
Guest star: Hugh Dane (Hank Tate), Kim Stodel (Unknown), Noel Petok (Troy), Cassie Fliegel (Basketball Player), Kelsea Button (Unknown), Jennifer Peo (Unknown), Taji Coleman (Basketball Player), Ashely Walsh (Unknown)

Michael and Dwight drive up to the big city to hang out with Ryan and get a taste of the New York nightlife. Meanwhile, Jim's brilliant plan to get everyone's extra Saturday work done on Friday night backfires.



69 :04x16 - Did I Stutter?

First aired: May/01/2008
Writer: Brent Forrester, Justin Spitzer
Director: Randall Einhorn

Michael gets tired of Stanley's sass, and tries to "adjust his attitude" a little. Meanwhile, Dwight capitalizes on a mistake of Andy's, and after Pam spends a night at Jim's place, she forgets her contact solution and has to wear her glasses to the office.



70 :04x17 - Job Fair

First aired: May/08/2008
Writer: Gene Stupnitsky, Lee Eisenberg
Director: Tucker Gates
Guest star: Phil Reeves (Phil Maguire), Emerson Brooks (Unknown), Trevor Einhorn (Justin), Lori Murphy Saux (Unknown), Nelson Franklin (Unknown), Charlie McDermott (Student)

Michael, Pam, Darryl and Oscar man a booth at a job fair to recruit a summer intern. Back at the office, Dwight finds himself in a strange situation when everyone leaves except for Angela and himself. Meanwhile, Jim does everything he can to make a sale while out on the golf course.



71 :04x18 - Goodbye, Toby (Part 1)

First aired: May/15/2008
Writer: Paul Lieberstein, Jennifer Celotta
Director: Paul Feig
Guest star: Amy Ryan (Holly Flax), Hugh Dane (Hank Tate), Robert R. Shafer (Bob Vance), Lee Eisenberg (Unknown), Michael Schur (Mose Schrute), Gene Stupnitsky (Unknown)

Toby is leaving for Costa Rica, and of course Michael wants to throw a goodbye party to express his happiness. The task of party-planning falls to Phyllis when Angela tires of Michael's ridiculous demands. Dwight and Meredith haze Holly, the new HR representative, while Michael tries to woo her.



72 :04x19 - Goodbye, Toby (Part 2)

First aired: May/15/2008
Writer: Jennifer Celotta, Paul Lieberstein
Director: Paul Feig



73 :05x01 - Weight Loss (Part 1)

First aired: Sep/25/2008
Writer: Gene Stupnitsky, Lee Eisenberg
Director: Paul Feig
Guest star: Amy Ryan (Holly Flax), Dale Raoul (Ronni), Rich Sommer (Alex), Sandra Tsing Loh (Unknown), Jim Petersmith (Unknown)

The staff spends their summer competing in a weight loss challenge, and they become obsessed with diet and exercise. Michael and the new H.R. representative, Holly, build their new friendship while Jim finds himself missing Pam, who's busy pursuing her education in New York City. Andy and Angela deal with the repercussions from their recent engagement.



74 :05x02 - Weight Loss (Part 2)

First aired: Sep/25/2008
Writer: Gene Stupnitsky, Lee Eisenberg
Director: Paul Feig



75 :05x03 - Business Ethics

First aired: Oct/09/2008
Writer: Ryan Koh
Director: Jeffrey Blitz
Guest star: Amy Ryan (Holly Flax)

Holly leads a business ethics seminar as a result of Ryan's scandal, and when Michael encourages everyone to share their own unethical work behaviors, Meredith reveals something shocking. Meanwhile, Jim observes Dwight to see if he wastes company time.



76 :05x04 - Baby Shower

First aired: Oct/16/2008
Writer: Aaron Shure
Director: Greg Daniels
Guest star: Amy Ryan (Holly Flax), Vanessa Ragland (Unknown), Calvin Tenner (Unknown)

Michael informs Holly that he will have to treat her badly while Jan is around, so that Jan doesn't get jealous while she's pregnant and fat. However, when Jan arrives, she has a surprise for everyone. Meanwhile, Dwight tests out Jan's stroller to see if it's worth twelve hundred dollars.



77 :05x05 - Crime Aid

First aired: Oct/23/2008
Writer: Charles Grandy
Director: Jennifer Celotta
Guest star: Robert R. Shafer (Bob Vance), Hugh Dane (Hank Tate), Andy Buckley (David Wallace), David Denman (Roy Anderson), Amy Ryan (Holly Flax), Jennifer Burton (Receptionist), Stephen Saux (Fletcher)

The Scranton branch is robbed, and Michael organizes an auction to raise money to replace all the stolen items. Michael and Holly take their relationship to the next level, while Dwight decides he needs to know exactly where he stands with Angela, and takes some advice from Phyllis. Meanwhile, Jim runs into Roy, who suggests that maybe Pam's new friendships at school aren't so innocent.



78 :05x06 - Employee Transfer

First aired: Oct/30/2008
Writer: Anthony Q. Farrell
Director: Dave Rogers
Guest star: Amy Ryan (Holly Flax), Tug Coker (Pete Halpert), Blake Robbins (Tom Halpert)

Holly is being transferred back to her old branch in Nashua, New Hampshire because of her romantic involvement with Michael, so Michael and Darryl help her move. Pam meets with Jim's brothers and they decide to play a prank on Jim. Back in the office, Dwight finds ways to annoy Andy.



79 :05x07 - Customer Survey

First aired: Nov/06/2008
Writer: Lester Lewis
Director: Stephen Merchant
Guest star: Rich Sommer (Alex), Jennifer Burton (Receptionist), June Squibb (Michael's mom)

Dwight and Jim receive poor customer service reports, and while Jim is merely disappointed, Dwight immediately suspects sabotage. Pam buys small Bluetooth phones for herself and Jim so they can talk all day at work without getting caught. Meanwhile, Andy and Angela finally agree on a wedding location.



80 :05x08 - Business Trip

First aired: Nov/13/2008
Writer: Brent Forrester
Director: Randall Einhorn
Guest star: Andy Buckley (David Wallace), Wendi McLendon-Covey (Concierge Marie), Tony Pasqualini (Unknown), Deb Hiett (Unknown), Frank Maharajh (Unknown), Dan Di Julio (Unknown), Paul Sass (Unknown)

Michael is thrilled when he learns that David Wallace is sending him to Canada for a business trip. Oscar and Andy also attend the trip, and form an unlikely friendship. Jim misses Pam and he can't wait until she returns from art school.



81 :05x09 - Frame Toby

First aired: Nov/20/2008
Writer: Mindy Kaling
Director: Jason Reitman
Guest star: Andy Buckley (David Wallace), Lee Eisenberg (Unknown), Patrick Faucette (Policeman #1), Mick Harrity (Policeman #2), Gene Stupnitsky (Unknown)

Toby's back from Costa Rica, and Michael is so unhappy that he does anything he can to get Toby fired. Pam is upset when someone leaves a disgusting mess in the microwave at work. Meanwhile, Jim has a big surprise for Pam, though he doesn't know if she will like it or not.



82 :05x10 - The Surplus

First aired: Dec/04/2008
Writer: Lee Eisenberg, Gene Stupnitsky
Director: Paul Feig
Guest star: Andy Buckley (David Wallace), Hugh Dane (Hank Tate), Potsch Boyd (Mennonite Priest), Michael Schur (Mose Schrute)

When Oscar discovers a surplus in the yearly budget, the staff argues over how Michael should spend the cash. One group, led by Oscar, wants to purchase a new copier, and the other, led by Pam, wants new chairs. Everyone tries to get Michael on their side, but he just can't seem to make a decision. Meanwhile, out at Schrute Farms, Dwight pulls a very deceptive maneuver to win Angela back.



83 :05x11 - Moroccan Christmas

First aired: Dec/11/2008
Writer: Justin Spitzer
Director: Paul Feig
Guest star: Matthew Craig (Unknown), Kelly Cantley (Unknown)

Phyllis plans a Moroccan-themed holiday party and it goes well until Michael confronts Meredith about her drinking, and Phyllis and Angela's long-standing power struggle comes to a head. Meanwhile, Dwight makes a tidy profit during the Christmas season by hoarding a rare but popular doll.



84 :05x12 - The Duel

First aired: Jan/15/2009
Writer: Jennifer Celotta
Director: Dean Holland
Guest star: Andy Buckley (David Wallace)

The entire office is uncomfortable around Andy because he is still unaware of Angela's infidelity. After Michael brings it out into the open, Dwight and Andy settle the matter their own way. In the meantime, Michael has a meeting at corporate with David Wallace to discuss his leadership in these financially trying times.



85 :05x13 - Prince Family Paper

First aired: Jan/22/2009
Writer: B. J. Novak
Director: Asaad Kelada
Guest star: Andy Buckley (David Wallace), Dan Bakkedahl (Roger Prince's son), Dan Desmond (Roger Prince), Emily Rae Argenti (Rebecca Prince), Sharon Blackwood (Linda Prince)

David Wallace sends Michael and Dwight to a rival paper company to gather information they can use to put their family-run competitor out of business. Meanwhile, back at the office, the staff spends the entire work day trying to determine if Hilary Swank is hot or not.



86 :05x14 - Stress Relief (Part 1)

First aired: Feb/01/2009
Writer: Paul Lieberstein
Director: Jeffrey Blitz
Guest star: John Hartmann (Unknown), Rick Overton (Pam's Dad), Robert R. Shafer (Bob Vance), Jessica Alba (Herself), Cloris Leachman (Herself), Andy Buckley (David Wallace), Jack Black (Himself), Robin Lynch (Rose), Nate Federman (Unknown), Lamont Ferrell (Michael), James O. Kerry (Unknown)

Dwight's office safety drill goes horribly wrong leading to an office tragedy. Michael tries to repair the damage by offering stress relief activities at work. Meanwhile, Pam worries about her parents' failing relationship, and a roast of Micheal is set in motion where he gets more than he bargained for.



87 :05x15 - Stress Relief (Part 2)

First aired: Feb/01/2009
Writer: Paul Lieberstein
Director: Jeffrey Blitz



88 :05x16 - Lecture Circuit (Part 1)

First aired: Feb/05/2009
Writer: Mindy Kaling
Director: Ken Kwapis
Guest star: Rashida Jones (Karen Filippelli), Adam Jamal Craig (Rolando), Erica Tazel (Julia), Brian Patrick Mulligan (Mark)

David Wallace sends Michael out to share his secrets of success with the other Dunder Mifflin branches, and Pam goes along as his driver and assistant. Their first stop is Karen's branch, where they discover Karen has some new things to be excited about in her life. Meanwhile, back at the office, Andy is smitten by one of Stanley's clients, and Kelly is upset when the party planning committee forgets her birthday.



89 :05x17 - Lecture Circuit (Part 2)

First aired: Feb/12/2009
Writer: Mindy Kaling
Director: Ken Kwapis
Guest star: Rob Huebel (A.J.), Katie Flynn (Receptionist), Michael McCartney (Unknown), Mary Wall (Unknown)

Michael wants to reconnect with Holly, so he and Pam take a side trip to the Nashua branch while on the speaking tour. Jim and Dwight must work together to throw a satisfying birthday party for Kelly, while Angela monitors her new cat from work, over the internet. This episode is the second of two parts.



90 :05x18 - Blood Drive

First aired: Mar/05/2009
Writer: Brent Forrester
Director: Randall Einhorn
Guest star: Katie Aselton (Unknown), Lisa K. Wyatt (Lynn), Hugh Dane (Hank Tate), Robert R. Shafer (Bob Vance), Tate Hanyok (Unknown), Jason Rogel (Eric), Julie Remala (Phlebotomist), Dorian Frankel (Unknown)

On Valentine's Day, Michael donates blood next to a charming woman, but she disappears before he can get her name. Trying to reconnect with her, Michael throws a "Lonely Hearts Party" in hopes she will come. Meanwhile, Pam and Jim have a disturbing lunch with Phyllis and Bob.



91 :05x19 - Golden Ticket

First aired: Mar/12/2009
Writer: Mindy Kaling
Director: Randall Einhorn
Guest star: Andy Buckley (David Wallace), Lisa K. Wyatt (Lynn)

Michael's new "golden ticket" promotion is a huge failure, so he attempts to persuade Dwight to take the fall. Meanwhile, Kevin wants to get closer to Lynn, and gets confused by the conflicting advice offered by Jim, Pam and Andy.



92 :05x20 - New Boss

First aired: Mar/19/2009
Writer: Gene Stupnitsky, Lee Eisenberg
Director: Paul Feig
Guest star: Andy Buckley (David Wallace), Idris Elba (Charles Miner)

Michael is upset when his plans for his 15th anniversary party are thwarted by his new, strict boss. Meanwhile, Jim plays a new prank on Dwight, but it causes the new boss to see him in an unfavorable light.



93 :05x21 - Two Weeks

First aired: Mar/26/2009
Writer: Aaron Shure
Director: Paul Lieberstein
Guest star: Idris Elba (Charles Miner), Hugh Dane (Hank Tate), David Grant Wright (Unknown)

Knowing he won't be at Dunder Mifflin much longer, Michael wastes as much time at work as possible. Meanwhile, Pam battles the new photocopier and Kelly seems to have a crush on the new boss.



94 :05x22 - Dream Team

First aired: Apr/09/2009
Writer: B. J. Novak
Director: Paul Feig
Guest star: Marcus A. York (Billy Merchant), Connie Sawyer (Unknown), Ranjit Chowdhry (Vikram), Idris Elba (Charles Miner), Jack McGee (Unknown), Eve Sigall (Unknown)

Not only is Jim having trouble impressing his new boss with his work skills, but he finds himself competing against Charles in a soccer game. Concerned about his new job changes, Michael doesn't want to leave his home and go to work.



95 :05x23 - The Michael Scott Paper Company

First aired: Apr/09/2009
Writer: Justin Spitzer
Director: Gene Stupnitsky
Guest star: Idris Elba (Charles Miner), Ellie Kemper (Kelly Erin Hammond), Patrick LoSasso (Unknown), Cindy Drummond (Unknown)

Michael hosts a pancake lunch to try to gain new clients for his business. Pam and Ryan find it difficult to work in the same small space. Meanwhile, at Dunder Mifflin, Dwight and Andy become unlikely friends and Jim tries to figure out what a "rundown" is after Charles asks him to do one.



96 :05x24 - Heavy Competition

First aired: Apr/16/2009
Writer: Ryan Koh
Director: Ken Whittingham
Guest star: Idris Elba (Charles Miner), Ellie Kemper (Kelly Erin Hammond), Bob Gebert (Mr. Schofield), Karly Rothenberg (Madge), Angela Campolla-sanders (Unknown)

Dwight's loyalty begins to shift from Michael to Charles. Meanwhile, Andy offers to provide emotional support for Jim.



97 :05x25 - Broke

First aired: Apr/23/2009
Writer: Charles Grandy
Director: Steve Carell
Guest star: Idris Elba (Charles Miner), Andy Buckley (David Wallace)

When Michael discovers his new company can't survive financially for much longer, he panics. Dunder Mifflin Scranton branch is tired of losing clients, and makes a move to solve the problem.



98 :05x26 - Casual Friday

First aired: Apr/30/2009
Writer: Anthony Q. Farrell
Director: Brent Forrester
Guest star: Ellie Kemper (Kelly Erin Hammond)

Michael is caught in the middle when the sales team wants their old clients back from Pam and Ryan. Meanwhile, "Casual Friday" becomes a problem when certain members of the office staff dress inappropriately.



99 :05x27 - Cafe Disco

First aired: May/07/2009
Writer: Halsted Sullivan, Warren Lieberstein
Director: Randall Einhorn
Guest star: Ellie Kemper (Kelly Erin Hammond)

Michael turns the old Michael Scott Paper Company office into a coffee bar and disco, and wants everyone to ignore their work to relax there. Pam and Jim make secret plans to go to the courthouse.



100 :05x28 - Company Picnic

First aired: May/14/2009
Writer: Jennifer Celotta, Paul Lieberstein
Director: Ken Kwapis
Guest star: Andy Buckley (David Wallace), Idris Elba (Charles Miner), Ellie Kemper (Kelly Erin Hammond), Amy Ryan (Holly Flax)

Michael and Holly reunite to create a skit on the history of Dunder Mifflin at the company picnic, bringing back old romantic feelings. Dwight is determined that the Scranton branch will be triumphant on the volleyball court and beat the corporate team. Pam shows off her unexpected volleyball skills, and she and Jim discover a major surprise.



101 :06x01 - Gossip

First aired: Sep/17/2009
Writer: Paul Lieberstein
Director: Paul Lieberstein

As the staffers at Dunder-Mifflin share in the gossip about the summer interns, Michael feels left out and decides to search for the next big rumor to spread. Meanwhile, Andy struggles with issues of the opposite sex.



102 :06x02 - The Meeting

First aired: Sep/24/2009
Writer: Aaron Shure
Director: Randall Einhorn

Michael feels insecure and defensive over Jim's request. Meanwhile, Pam works on the wedding guest list, and Toby is talked into investigating Darryl's worker's comp. claim by Dwight.



103 :06x03 - The Promotion

First aired: Oct/01/2009
Writer: Jennifer Celotta
Director: Jennifer Celotta

David Wallace comes baring the news that not all the staffers will receive a raise this year. Jim pushes Dwight to the limit and causes him to form office alliances. And Pam decides she wants only cash as a wedding gift.



104 :06x04 - Niagara (Part 1)

First aired: Oct/08/2009
Writer: Greg Daniels, Mindy Kaling
Director: Paul Feig

It's off to Pam and Jim's wedding celebration in Niagara Falls for the office mates. Meanwhile, Michael, Dwight and Andy are looking to hook up with the wedding guests, and a pair of them just happen to be twins in which Michael and Dwight have both met.



105 :06x05 - Niagara (Part 2)

First aired: Oct/08/2009
Writer: Mindy Kaling, Greg Daniels
Director: Paul Feig



106 :06x06 - Mafia

First aired: Oct/15/2009
Writer: Brent Forrester
Director: Dave Rogers

Dwight and Andy make Michael believe that the insurance agent who visits the office, belongs to the Mafia. Elsewhere, Pam's painting is accidentally ruined by Erin.



107 :06x07 - The Lover

First aired: Oct/22/2009
Writer: Lee Eisenberg, Gene Stupnitsky
Director: Lee Eisenberg

Pam and Jim are shocked when Michael reveals who his new girlfriend is. Dwight offers Jim a peace offering which is... strange.



108 :06x08 - Koi Pond

First aired: Oct/29/2009
Writer: Halsted Sullivan, Warren Lieberstein
Director: Reginald Hudlin

The workers at Dunder Mifflin want to create a haunted house for the children in the community for Halloween. Elsewhere, while on his way to an important business meeting, Michael falls into a koi pond.



109 :06x09 - Double Date

First aired: Nov/05/2009
Writer: Charles Grandy
Director: Seth Gordon
Guest star: Linda Purl (Helene)

Jim and Pam are forced to go on an uncomfortable double date with Michael and Pam's mother.



110 :06x10 - Murder

First aired: Nov/12/2009
Writer: Daniel Chun
Director: Greg Daniels
Guest star: Linda Purl (Helene)

Michael's world is rocked by troubling rumors about Dunder Mifflin; Andy attempts to court Erin.



111 :06x11 - Shareholder Meeting

First aired: Nov/19/2009
Writer: Justin Spitzer
Director: Charles McDougall

Michael discovers he's going to be honored by David Wallace in New York and brings Dwight, Andy, and Oscar along for the ride.



112 :06x12 - Scott's Tots

First aired: Dec/03/2009
Writer: Gene Stupnitsky, Lee Eisenberg
Director: B. J. Novak

Michael is forced to face the music after he realizes he can't keep a promise he made to a group of kids 10 years ago. Meanwhile, Jim starts an employee of the month program to increase employee morale.



113 :06x13 - Secret Santa

First aired: Dec/10/2009
Writer: Mindy Kaling
Director: Randall Einhorn
Guest star: Ellie Kemper (Kelly Erin Hannon)

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.



114 :06x14 - The Banker

First aired: Jan/21/2010
Writer: Jason Kessler
Director: Jeffrey Blitz

When a potential buyer comes to Dunder Mifflin, Michael , Dwight, Andy and Pam pull out all the stops in hopes of impressing him with their high profile contacts. Michael reminisces about all the great times they have had in the office



115 :06x15 - Sabre

First aired: Feb/04/2010
Writer: Jennifer Celotta
Director: John Krasinski



116 :06x16 - The Manager and the Salesman

First aired: Feb/11/2010
Writer: Mindy Kaling
Director: Marc Webb

The office prepares for their first visit from Sabre CEO Jo Bennett.



117 :06x17 - The Delivery (Part 1)

First aired: Mar/04/2010
Writer: Daniel Chun
Director: Seth Gordon
Guest star: Anna Vocino (Operator VO)

Pam's contractions begin but she and Jim are determined to wait it out as long as possible so they can have more time at the hospital. Meanwhile the rest of the office tries to distract Pam from the pain with food and entertainment. In the second half hour, Michael anxiously waits for Pam and Jim's baby to be born. Back at the office, Erin makes Andy jealous when she has lunch with Kevin



118 :06x18 - The Delivery (Part 2)

First aired: Mar/04/2010
Writer: Charles Grandy
Director: Harold Ramis



119 :06x19 - St. Patrick's Day

First aired: Mar/11/2010
Writer: Jonathan Hughes
Director: Randall Einhorn

Michael does his best to impress his new boss on St. Patrick's Day.



120 :06x20 - New Leads

First aired: Mar/18/2010
Writer: Brent Forrester
Director: Brent Forrester

When the sales staff lets Sabre's new "sales is king" policy get to their heads, Michael hides their new, prized leads.



121 :06x21 - Happy Hour

First aired: Mar/25/2010
Writer: B. J. Novak
Director: Matt Sohn

Michael gets kicked out of the bar when he whips out all the stops to impress a friend of Jim and Pams. Meanwhile, Andy and Erin do their best to keep their relationships under wraps. Dwight rethinks his pre-natal contract with Angela.



122 :06x22 - Secretary's Day

First aired: Apr/22/2010
Writer: Mindy Kaling
Director: Steve Carell

Andy pulls out all the stops to make sure Erin's Secretary's Day is one she'll never forget.



123 :06x23 - Body Language

First aired: Apr/29/2010
Writer: Justin Spitzer
Director: Mindy Kaling

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.



124 :06x24 - The Cover-Up

First aired: May/06/2010
Writer: Lee Eisenberg, Gene Stupnitsky
Director: Rainn Wilson

Michael suspects Donna is cheating on him and puts P.I. Dwight Schrute on the case. Meanwhile, Andy is frustrated when no one takes his customer's complaint seriously.



125 :06x25 - The Chump

First aired: May/13/2010
Writer: Aaron Shure
Director: Randall Einhorn

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.



126 :06x26 - Whistleblower

First aired: May/20/2010
Writer: Halsted Sullivan, Warren Lieberstein
Director: Paul Lieberstein

Jo flies up from Florida to find out who leaked the story of Sabre's faulty printers.



127 :07x01 - Nepotism

First aired: Sep/23/2010
Writer: Daniel Chun
Director: Jeffrey Blitz

Michael hires a new office assistant and causes outrage in the office. Andy plays it cool after Erin shows interest in another man. Meanwhile, Pam tries to impress Jim by pulling an office prank of her own.



128 :07x02 - Counseling

First aired: Sep/30/2010
Writer: B. J. Novak
Director: Jeffrey Blitz

After an incident with his nephew, Michael has to accept counseling from Toby.



129 :07x03 - Andy's Play

First aired: Oct/07/2010
Writer: Charles Grandy
Director: John Scott



130 :07x04 - Sex Ed

First aired: Oct/14/2010
Writer: Paul Lieberstein
Director: Paul Lieberstein
Guest star: Melora Hardin (Jan), Amy Ryan (Holly)

Michael, believing he has herpes, contacts all his ex-girlfriends, including Jan and Holly. Andy tries to play on Erin's compassionate side by holding a sex education meeting for the office.



131 :07x05 - The Sting

First aired: Oct/21/2010
Writer: Mindy Kaling
Director: Randall Einhorn
Guest star: Timothy Olyphant (sales associate)

When a competing sales associate steals a Dunder Mifflin client, Michael, Jim and Dwight decide to set up a sting to find out his sales secrets. Andy decides to start a band after finding out a friend from college has a successful music career.



132 :07x06 - Costume Contest

First aired: Oct/28/2010
Writer: Justin Spitzer
Director: Dean Holland
Guest star: Timothy Olyphant (Danny)

When Darryl takes an idea to corporate over his head, Michael freaks out. Everyone in the office is in a competitive mood as the Halloween costume contest gets underway. Meanwhile, Pam tries to get the truth out of Danny about their dating history.



133 :07x07 - Christening

First aired: Nov/04/2010
Writer: Peter Ocko
Director: Alex Hardcastle

Pam and Jim's baby, Cece, gets Christened and Michael invites the entire office to celebrate



134 :07x08 - Viewing Party

First aired: Nov/11/2010
Writer: Jon Vitti
Director: Ken Whittingham

Erin and Gabe invite the office over for a "Glee" viewing party. Michael deals poorly with hearing people call Gabe his boss. Meanwhile, Andy grows more and more jealous of Gabe's relationship with Erin.



135 :07x09 - WUPHF.com

First aired: Nov/18/2010
Writer: Aaron Shure
Director: Danny Leiner

More than money is at stake as Michael helps charm people into investing in Ryan's internet company. Dwight capitalizes on both the Thanksgiving holiday and his childhood memories by creating a hay festival in the parking lot, while Jim discovers that a new Dunder Mifflin policy prevents him from earning commission.



136 :07x10 - China

First aired: Dec/02/2010
Writer: Warren Lieberstein, Halsted Sullivan
Director: Charles McDougall

After reading an article about China growing as a global power, Michael decides China must be stopped before they take over the US. Everyone in the office complains about Dwight's building standards and Pam threatens to move Dunder Mifflin to a new building.



137 :07x11 - Classy Christmas (Part 1)

First aired: Dec/09/2010
Writer: Mindy Kaling
Director: Rainn Wilson
Guest star: Amy Ryan (Holly Flax)

Michael could not be happier when Toby has to take a leave of absence and corporate sends Holly Flax to cover for him. Pam is forced to do a second Christmas party after Michael wants the party to be on the day Holly returns to Scranton. Meanwhile, Jim regrets agreeing to a snowball fight with Dwight.



138 :07x12 - Classy Christmas (Part 2)

First aired: Dec/09/2010
Writer: Mindy Kaling
Director: Rainn Wilson



139 :07x13 - Ultimatum

First aired: Jan/20/2011
Writer: Carrie Kemper
Director: Dave Rogers
Guest star: Amy Ryan (Holly)

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.



140 :07x14 - The Seminar

First aired: Jan/27/2011
Writer: Steve Hely
Director: B. J. Novak
Guest star: Ricky Gervais (David Brent)

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.



141 :07x15 - The Search

First aired: Feb/03/2011
Writer: Brent Forrester
Director: Michael Spiller
Guest star: Linda Purl (Helene), Amy Ryan (Holly)

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.



142 :07x16 - PDA

First aired: Feb/10/2011
Writer: Robert Padnick
Director: Greg Daniels
Guest star: Amy Ryan (Holly)

It's Valentine's Day in the Office and the public displays of affection between Michael and Holly are making everyone uncomfortable. The aftermath of a bottomless champagne lunch causes complications for Jim and Pam. After Gabe designs a romantic treasure hunt for Erin.



143 :07x17 - Threat Level Midnight

First aired: Feb/17/2011
Writer: B. J. Novak
Director: Tucker Gates

After eleven years of writing, shooting, re-shooting and editing, Michael is finally ready to present his long-awaited action movie, "Threat Level Midnight," to his coworkers and love interest Holly. But is he ready for their reactions?



144 :07x18 - Todd Packer

First aired: Feb/24/2011
Writer: Amelie Gillette
Director: Randall Einhorn
Guest star: David Koechner (Todd Packer), Amy Ryan (Holly)

After many years and motel rooms, Dunder Mifflin traveling salesman Todd Packer is ready to leave the road behind and take a desk job in the office. However, it remains to be seen if Jim, Dwight, Holly and the rest of the office are ready for Todd. Elsewhere, after his computer freezes for the millionth time, Andy battles office administrator Pam for a new computer.



145 :07x19 - Garage Sale

First aired: Mar/24/2011
Writer: Jon Vitti
Director: Steve Carell

The gang hosts a garage sale and Michael decides it's time to pop the question to Holly.



146 :07x20 - Training Day

First aired: Apr/14/2011
Writer: Daniel Chun
Director: Paul Lieberstein
Guest star: Will Ferrell (DeAngelo Vickers)



147 :07x21 - Michael's Last Dundies

First aired: Apr/21/2011
Writer: Mindy Kaling
Director: Mindy Kaling
Guest star: Will Ferrell (DeAngelo Vickers)

Michael trains Deangeleo (guest star Will Ferrell) for the Dundee Awards. Meanwhile, Erin deals with her dislike of her boyfriend, Gabe.



148 :07x22 - Goodbye, Michael

First aired: Apr/28/2011
Writer: Greg Daniels
Director: Paul Feig

Michael, about to leave for Colorado, wants a day without drama to say his goodbyes to each co-worker. Deangelo and Andy scramble to keep Michael's biggest clients.



149 :07x23 - The Inner Circle

First aired: May/05/2011
Writer: Charles Grandy
Director: Matt Sohn



150 :07x24 - Dwight K. Schrute, (Acting) Manager

First aired: May/12/2011
Writer: Justin Spitzer
Director: Troy Miller



151 :07x25 - Search Committee (Part 1)

First aired: May/19/2011
Writer: Paul Lieberstein
Director: Jeffrey Blitz



152 :07x26 - Search Committee (Part 2)

First aired: May/19/2011
Writer: Paul Lieberstein
Director: Jeffrey Blitz



153 :08x01 - The List

First aired: Sep/22/2011

In the Season 8 opener, the staffers discover their names on a mysterious list authored by new Sabre CEO Robert California (James Spader). Paranoia sweeps through the office as the employees anxiously speculate what the list means.



154 :08x02 - The Incentive

First aired: Sep/29/2011

The staffers are motivated to sell when Robert delivers an exhilarating speech challenging them to double their sales and offers them an off-the-charts reward. Meanwhile, Pam bonds with an unlikely person over her pregnancy.



155 :08x03 - Lotto

First aired: Oct/06/2011

The warehouse employees all win the lottery and quit, causing the desk jockeys to dream about living the luxury life of a lottery winner and spinning into motion the search for a new warehouse staff.



156 :08x04 - Garden Party

First aired: Oct/13/2011

Andy plants the seeds of trying to impress Robert California by throwing a garden party at Schrute Farms. Andy's parents (Stephen Collins and Dee Wallace) and brother (Josh Groban) also attend the event, only to make him feel awkward.



157 :08x05 - Spooked

First aired: Oct/27/2011

Halloween is tricky for Erin when she tries to organize the Halloween office bash but can't seem to meet her bosses' party demands. The scare fare continues when Jim and Pam argue about the authenticity of ghosts, and Dwight connects with Robert's son.



157 :08x06 - Doomsday

First aired: Nov/03/2011

Halloween is tricky for Erin when she tries to organize the Halloween office bash but can't seem to meet her bosses' party demands. The scare fare continues when Jim and Pam argue about the authenticity of ghosts, and Dwight connects with Robert's son.



158 :08x07 - Pam's Replacement

First aired: Nov/10/2011

Dwight launches a draconian "doomsday" system to reduce employee mistakes and improve office efficiency.



159 :08x08 - Gettysburg

First aired: Nov/17/2011

Andy hopes to inspire and motivate the group by taking them on a field trip to Gettysburg. Some staffers remain at the office, and Robert California tasks them to hatch the company's next big idea.



160 :08x09 - Mrs. California

First aired: Dec/01/2011

Robert California ushers his wife (Maura Tierney) into the office in a bid to find her a job. Elsewhere, Dwight pumps up the proceedings by opening a gym in the building.



161 :08x10 - Christmas Wishes

First aired: Dec/08/2011

Andy jingles all the way by trying to grant everyone's holiday wishes. Meanwhile, drama spills over at the office party when Robert California tries to drown his sorrows.



162 :08x11 - Trivia

First aired: Jan/12/2012

Oscar enters a trivia contest and Andy tries to get the whole office gang involved. Elsewhere, Dwight journeys to Sabre headquarters in a quest to land a different job.



163 :08x12 - Pool Party

First aired: Jan/19/2012

Robert considers selling his expansive and expensive home in the wake of his divorce. Meanwhile, Kevin puts forward the idea that Robert should throw an office pool party; and Erin flirts with Dwight in a bid to make Andy jealous.



164 :08x13 - Jury Duty

First aired: Feb/02/2012

Jim returns from jury duty, only to have to deal with Dwight's pesky questions about the details of the case. Elsewhere, Angela and her senator beau welcome their baby.



165 :08x14 - Special Project

First aired: Feb/09/2012

Dwight scores a special assignment at Sabre's Florida headquarters. As a result, he and Andy must decide which Scranton staffers will join him. Elsewhere, Pam returns from maternity leave.



166 :08x15 - Tallahassee

First aired: Feb/16/2012

Dwight arrives in Tallahassee with his team and sets out to win over Sabre's special-projects bigwig. Back in Scranton, some desk jockeys push for raises, but Andy avoids his managerial duty to address the issue.



167 :08x16 - After Hours

First aired: Feb/23/2012

A power play unfolds in Tallahassee when Dwight and Todd Packer compete to become Nellie's vice president. Meanwhile, Jim receives an unwanted visitor; and Andy forces the Scranton staffers to work late.



168 :08x17 - Test The Store

First aired: Mar/01/2012

The Florida contingent puts the final touches on the new Sabre store, with Dwight preparing a theatrical presentation in his continuing bid to impress Nellie. Back in Scranton, a red-faced Andy arrives at work with a humiliating injury.



169 :08x18 - Last Day In Florida

First aired: Mar/08/2012

When Robert California discloses that he despises Nellie's business plan, Jim sets out to save Dwight's job. Meanwhile, Andy discovers that Erin has decided not to return to Scranton.



170 :08x19 - Get The Girl

First aired: Mar/15/2012

Andy makes a game-changing decision and takes a road-trip odyssey in the name of romance. Elsewhere, Nellie arrives at the Scranton branch and sets out to seize the manager position.



171 :08x20 - Welcome Party

First aired: Apr/12/2012

Robert presses the staffers to throw a welcome party for Nellie, but the party planners try to sabotage the bash. Meanwhile, Andy and Erin rehearse how Andy will break up with Jessica.



172 :08x21 - Angry Andy

First aired: Apr/19/2012

Andy returns from his long and winding romantic journey, only to have his manhood threatened. As the staffers give him unsolicited romantic advice, he battles Nellie for the manager's position. Meanwhile, Kelly struggles to choose between two men.



173 :08x22 - Fundraiser

First aired: Apr/26/2012

Andy attends a local fund-raiser for Sen. Lipton and ultimately adopts 12 disabled dogs. Elsewhere, Dwight learns a truism about auctions, and Darryl tutors Nellie in the fine art of eating a taco.



174 :08x23 - Turf War

First aired: May/03/2012

Andy gears up for his comeback at Dunder Mifflin. Meanwhile, a boozy Robert California closes a nearby branch, creating a turf war when Jim and Dwight are pitted against another salesman.



175 :08x24 - Free Family Portrait Studio

First aired: May/10/2012

Dwight offers free family portraits for the staffers. Elsewhere, a pilfered diaper results in a high-speed car chase; Andy poses as a janitor and stages a covert coup; and Robert considers taking on a new business endeavor.