The Office: An American Workplace

Season 5 - The Office: An American Workplace

• Season 5 Episode 3: Baby Shower (2008) Next on: Thursday 16th October 6:00pm PDT - KXAS (NBC) Michael has Dwight go over possible birthing scenarios to prepare for the birth of Jan's baby; Michael tells Holly he will pretend to not like her for Jan's benefit.
• Season 5 Episode 2: Business Ethics (2008) A business ethics seminar gets out of control when Michael lets everyone talk about their unethical behavior at work; Jim makes Dwight observe the company's 'time theft' policy.
• Season 5 Episode 1: Weight Loss (2008) Staffers in the Scranton branch of Dunder Mifflin become obsessed with their weight in the wake of corporate weight-loss initiatives; Michael pursues a friendship with Holly (Amy Ryan); Jim misses Pam, who is away at art school.

Season 4 - The Office: An American Workplace

• Season 4 Episode 7b: Money Part Two - Easy Come, Easy Go Part two of two. Pam and Jim spend the night at Dwight's family farm, which has been converted into a bed and breakfast
• Season 4 Episode 7a: Money Part One - Easy Come, Easy Go Part one of two. Jan renovates the condo, and Michael tries every way he can think of to confront his increasing debt - including trying to borrow money from his employees
• Season 4 Episode 3b: Launch Party Part Two - The Worldwide Web The Dunder Mifflin Infinity website is launches and Michael is excited about the big launch party in New York whilst Angela plans a party for the Scranton branch
• Season 4 Episode 3a: Launch Party Part One - The Worldwide Web The Dunder Mifflin Infinity website team plan a launch party in New York and Michael looks forward to attending in person
• Season 4 Episode 14: Goodbye, Toby (2008) Michael demands Toby's goodbye party at Dunder Mifflin be a huge celebration; Dwight and Meredith haze Holly (Amy Ryan), the new human resources person.
• Season 4 Episode 13: Job Fair (2008) Jim hits the golf course with Andy and Kevin in hope of landing a huge client; Michael sets up a booth at a job fair at Pam's alma mater to hire a summer intern.
• Season 4 Episode 12: Did I Stutter? (2008) Michael tries to give Stanley an attitude adjustment after Stanley snaps at him; Dwight decides to buy Andy's car; after spending the night at Jim's, Pam deals with an unexpected inconvenience.
• Season 4 Episode 11: Night Out (2008) Michael and Dwight decide to surprise Ryan in New York; Scranton staffers must work on a Saturday for Ryan's Web site project.
• Season 4 Episode 10: The Chairmodel (2008) A model in an office-supply catalog makes Michael feel things he has not felt in a while; in a bid to win back Dunder-Mifflin's stolen parking spaces, Kevin and Andy face off against the bosses of five businesses.
• Season 4 Episode 9: Dinner Party (2008) Pam and Jim run out of excuses and must go to Jan and Michael's house for dinner; when Dwight learns that Angela and Andy are also invited to dinner, his jealousy gets the best of him.
• Season 4 Episode 8: The Deposition (2007) Jan sues Dunder Mifflin, and Michael is deposed as a witness; Kelly trash-talks Pam after Darryl beats Jim at pingpong.
• Season 4 Episode 7: Survivor Man (2007) When Ryan excludes him from a wilderness retreat, Michael goes into the woods for his own survival adventure; Jim tries to revolutionize the office birthday party.
• Season 4 Episode 6: Branch Wars (2007) Michael fights back when Karen tries to woo Stanley away from Scranton; a Finer Things Club further disturbs Dunder Mifflin's calm.
• Season 4 Episode 5: Local Ad (2007) Michael seizes the opportunity to exhibit his creativity when the Scranton branch must participate in a company ad; Dwight explores an online world.
• Season 4 Episode 4: Money (2007) Michael tries to combat his growing debt by asking employees for loans; Jim and Pam spend a night at Dwight's family farm.
• Season 4 Episode 3: Launch Party (2007) Michael anticipates going to New York for the company's Web site launch party; Dwight tries to sell more paper in one day than the Web site does.
• Season 4 Episode 2: Dunder-Mifflin Infinity (2007) Part one of two. Ryan's return to the Scranton branch of Dunder Mifflin divides the staff - especially as he is tasked with dragging the company into the digital age
• Season 4 Episode 1: Fun Run (2007) New series. Part one of two. Michael organises a fun run in aid of the Scranton Business Park, but after a freak accident he become convinced the office is cursed

Season 3 - The Office: An American Workplace

• Season 3 Episode 10b: A Benihana Christmas: Part Two Part two of two. Michael deals with the aftermath of sending out inappropriate Christmas cards, and the two party planning committees compete to have the most successful seasonal shindig. US remake of the sitcom set in a paper supply company, starring Steve Carell
• Season 3 Episode 10a: A Benihana Christmas: Part One (2006) Michael lands himself in trouble after sending out an inappropriate Christmas card, while tensions mount between Angela and Karen at the party planning committee meeting. US remake of the sitcom set in a paper supply company, starring Steve Carell
• Season 3 Episode 23: The Job (2007) Michael, Jim and Karen go to New York to be interviewed for a job opening at a higher level; in Scranton, the new regime institutes sweeping reforms; Jan comes in with exciting news.
• Season 3 Episode 22: Beach Games (2007) Michael is considered for a new job in the Corporate division, and is asked to recommend someone to replaceme him. As a result, he treats the staff to a day out at Lake Scranton - where he has arranged a series of elaborate challenges to decide his successor
• Season 3 Episode 21: Women's Appreciation (2007) After Phyllis falls victim to a flasher, Michael takes the female staff on a special outing and makes some important personal decisions
• Season 3 Episode 20: Product Recall (2007) A printing error threatens the company when it is discovered a batch of paper has been sent out bearing an obscene watermark, so Michael calls a press conference to defuse the situation. Comedy, starring Steve Carell
• Season 3 Episode 19: Safety Training (2007) The staff take part in a safety training day, and Michael and Dwight join forces to highlight the potential hazards present in the workplace. After weeks of anger management therapy, Andy returns to the office hoping to make a fresh start with his colleagues. Comedy, with Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson and David Wallace
• Season 3 Episode 18: The Negotiation (2007) Michael and Darryl send Dunder Mifflin HQ a deputation demanding an increase in salary. Pam's confession to Roy creates a problem for Jim. US remake of the sitcom set in a paper supply company, starring Steve Carell
• Season 3 Episode 17: Cocktails (2007) Michael and Jan reveal their secret romance at the office party as everyone lets their hair down for happy hour, and Jim meets Karen's ex. US remake of the sitcom set in a paper supply company, starring Steve Carell
• Season 3 Episode 16: Business School (2007) Ryan invites Michael to be a guest speaker at his business school; Dwight battles a bat that is loose in the office; Pam invites co-workers to her first art show.
• Season 3 Episode 15: Phyllis' Wedding (2007) Phyllis regrets giving Michael an important job at her wedding; Dwight is determined to catch wedding crashers.
• Season 3 Episode 14: Ben Franklin (2007) Michael brings two adult performers - a stripper and a Ben Franklin impersonator - to the office in order to celebrate Phyllis's impending wedding. Meanwhile, Karen confronts Pam about her history with Jim. US remake of the sitcom set in a paper supply company, starring Steve Carell
• Season 3 Episode 13: The Return (2007) Oscar returns from holiday and ponders his future with the company. Andy jockeys for position and advantage, determined to wangle a job as Michael's second-in-command. US remake of the sitcom, starring Steve Carell
• Season 3 Episode 12: Travelling Salesman (2007) Following a suggestion from Andy, Michael has the staff work together on sales calls, and discovers out a few things about his employees in the process
• Season 3 Episode 11: Back from Vacation (2007) Michael returns from his holiday in Jamaica with an interesting photograph that is soon circling the office. Pam gets caught in the middle of an argument between Jim and Karen. US remake of the Ricky Gervais comedy, starring Steve Carell
• Season 3 Episode 9: The Convict (2006) Michael tries to be supportive when he finds out that one of the office employees has a criminal record. US remake of the sitcom set in a paper supply company, starring Steve Carell
• Season 3 Episode 8: The Merger (2006) The Scranton and Stamford branches are merged, reuniting Jim and Pam after several months apart
• Season 3 Episode 7: Branch Closing (2006) Jan tells Michael that the office may be closing and when the staff find out and start to worry, he resolves to keep their spirits up. US remake of the sitcom set in a paper supply company, starring Steve Carell
• Season 3 Episode 6: Diwali (2006) Michael tries to promote ethnic diversity and asks the team to attend a local Diwali festival. During the celebration, Ryan meets Kelly's family. US remake of the sitcom set in a paper supply company, starring Steve Carell
• Season 3 Episode 5: Initiation (2006) Dwight takes Ryan out on his first sales call and pays a visit to his family's farm on the way. Jim struggles to adapt to life at his new branch and Michael is ordered to log his activities. US remake of the sitcom set in a paper supply company, starring Steve Carell
• Season 3 Episode 4: Grief Counseling (2006) Michael attempts to give all the staff grief counselling after learning about the death of his old boss - as well as trying to think of something that would honour the man. US remake of the sitcom set in a paper supply company, starring Steve Carell
• Season 3 Episode 3: The Coup (2006) Michael lands himself in trouble when he declares it's Movie Monday - leaving Jan unimpressed, and Angela forces Dwight to make a move on Michael's job. Meanwhile, Pam and Jim find new ways to waste time
• Season 3 Episode 2: The Convention (2006) Michael and Dwight meet Jan at an office supplies convention in Philadelphia. Back in Stanton, Ryan sets off on a double date with Kelly. US remake of the sitcom, starring Steve Carell, Jenna Fischer and David Denman
• Season 3 Episode 1: Gay Witch Hunt (2006) New series. Four months after Casino Night, Michael inadvertently lets slip that one of his colleagues is gay, Jim adjusts to his new office, promotion and life without Pam

Season 2 - The Office: An American Workplace

• Season 2 Episode 22: Casino Night (2006) Dunder-Mifflin hosts a charity Casino Night in the warehouse and Michael tries to juggle two dates. Jim worries about the consequences of his impending transfer
• Season 2 Episode 21: Conflict Resolution (2006) Chaos ensues at the Dunder Mifflin office when Michael decides to take over conflict resolution duties, normally handled by the human resources department
• Season 2 Episode 20: Drug Testing (2006) When Dwight discovers a half joint of marijuana in the Dunder-Mifflin car park, he dons his volunteer sheriff's uniform and resolves to find the culprit. However, his grilling of his co-workers causes tension and resentment, especially with Michael. Starring Steve Carell and Rainn Wilson
• Season 2 Episode 19: Michael's Birthday (2006) Michael decides to celebrate his birthday by taking the staff ice skating, while Kevin awaits the results of a medical exam. Comedy, with Steve Carell
• Season 2 Episode 18: Take Your Daughter to Work Day (2006) Michael is surprised when he strikes up a peculiar new friendship with a young girl. Comedy, with Steve Carell
• Season 2 Episode 17: Dwight's Speech (2006) When Dwight is named as Dunder-Mifflin's salesman of the year, he discovers he must face his fear of public speaking and give a speech at a company convention. To overcome his nerves, he seeks Michael's guidance in preparing for the occasion
• Season 2 Episode 16: Valentine's Day (2006) While Michael heads to New York for a corporate conference, the office staff plan kindergarten-style festivities to celebrate Valentine's Day. Comedy, with Steve Carell
• Season 2 Episode 15: Boys and Girls (2006) When Jan holds a 'Women in the Workplace' seminar for Dunder-Mifflin's female employees, Michael decides to host his own meeting for his male colleagues
• Season 2 Episode 14: The Carpet (2006) When someone soils the carpet in Michael's office, he switches workspaces with Jim and begins to reminisce about his pre-management days when he and Todd Packer would play pranks on the staff. Meanwhile, Pam tries to get through a day without anyone there to make her laugh
• Season 2 Episode 13: The Secret (2006) Jim starts to regret telling Michael about his crush on Pam, and tries bonding with him over lunch at a Hooters restaurant in an effort to keep his feelings a secret - but his efforts are doomed to failure. Meanwhile, Dwight conducts an investigation into Oscar's absence from work
• Season 2 Episode 12: The Injury (2006) When Michael burns his foot he expects the staff to work around him, but they don't show the sympathy he hoped for. He arranges for a man in a wheelchair to pay a visit to the office so he can show the others what disabled people go through. Meanwhile, Dwight is acting rather strangely
• Season 2 Episode 11: Booze Cruise (2006) Michael takes the office staff on a motivational cruise, but finds his planned presentation becoming sidelined by numerous distractions including a dance contest and limbo. Meanwhile, Jim is upset to learn that Roy and Pam have set a wedding date, and puts his own relationship with Katy at risk
• Season 2 Episode 10: Christmas Party (2005) After Michael suggests a game of 'Yankee Swap' with the Secret Santa gifts, everyone fights over Michael's gift to Ryan, bringing morale to an all-time low.
• Season 2 Episode 9: Email Surveillance (2005) Michael upsets the employees when he begins to monitor the e-mails being sent out at the office, and Pam begins to suspect Dwight and Angela of having a secret relationship
• Season 2 Episode 8: Performance Review (2005) Michael gives the office staff a performance evaluation as a cover for gaining feedback on his relationship with Jan, but ends up embarrassing himself in front of her. Meanwhile, Jim and Pam try to maintain Dwight's incorrect belief that it is Friday rather than Thursday
• Season 2 Episode 7: The Client (2005) Michael and Jan find themselves growing closer as they take a potential new client out to Chili's. Meanwhile, Jim discovers a semi-autobiographical script written by someone in the office - and soon all of the workers are having fun acting it out
• Season 2 Episode 6: The Fight (2005) Michael is embarrassed when Dwight punches him in the stomach at work, so Jim organises a rematch at the Dojo to help settle the score
• Season 2 Episode 5: Halloween (2005) Hallowe'en arrives, and everyone gets into the spirit of the event, except for Michael - who has been ordered to fire one employee. US remake of the sitcom set in a paper supply company, starring Steve Carell
• Season 2 Episode 4: The Fire (2005) Next on: Tuesday 21st October 7:30pm PDT - Turner Broadcasting System A kitchen fire forces the employees out of the office and into the car park for the day - but as the afternoon wears on, a game causes embarrassment for some of the staff
• Season 2 Episode 3: Office Olympics (2005) Next on: Tuesday 21st October 7:00pm PDT - Turner Broadcasting System Jim and Pam take advantage of Michael and Dwight's absence and arrange an 'Office Olympics' - involving a series of strange, invented games for their colleagues to play
• Season 2 Episode 2: Sexual Harassment (2005) Next on: Today at 7:30pm PDT - Turner Broadcasting System The team are told to attend a seminar on sexual harassment in the workplace -causing Michael and obnoxious sales rep Todd Packer to try and prove they don't need the training
• Season 2 Episode 1: The Dundies (2005) Next on: Today at 7:00pm PDT - Turner Broadcasting System New series. The American version of the British sitcom embarks on its second season. The staff have to endure the excruciating performance of their inept boss handing out gongs at Dunder Mifflin's annual awards banquet. Comedy, starring Steve Carell

Season 1 - The Office: An American Workplace

• Season 1 Episode 6: Hot Girl (2005) A beautiful woman selling purses attracts the attention of the male staff. While Dwight's clumsy advances are immediately rejected, Michael thinks he can easily charm her - but doesn't realise one of his co-workers has beaten him to it. Last in series of the comedy, starring Steve Carell and Rainn Wilson
• Season 1 Episode 5: Basketball (2005) Michael arranges a basketball match between his staff and the warehouse workers but gets carried away and makes a foolhardy bet - the losing team has to work on Saturday. Comedy, starring Steve Carell
• Season 1 Episode 4: The Alliance (2005) Michael makes a ludicrous attempt to raise team morale in the office, by arranging a birthday party for Meredith a month in advance, and trying to think up a witty message to write in her card. Meanwhile, Dwight and Jim grow scared of being ousted amid rumours of employee cutbacks, and agree to look out for one another
• Season 1 Episode 3: Health Care (2005) Michael has to come up with a cheaper company health plan, so decides to pass the job onto Dwight. Delighted with his new-found responsibility, he commandeers the conference room as his 'office' and proceeds to offend all his co-workers by asking them to divulge their medical histories
• Season 1 Episode 2: Diversity Day (2005) A special consultant visits the company to run a seminar on racial tolerance, and Michael is keen to pass it off as his idea - when in reality, it's complaints about his insensitivity that have led to the course being held. Dissatisfied with the expert's efforts, the overbearing manager decides to hold a workshop of his own
• Season 1 Episode 1: Pilot (2005) Comedy series about an overbearing paper-supply manager who welcomes a documentary crew into his workplace. However, his efforts to demonstrate his popularity with the workforce fall flat and his superiors choose the same day to tell him they're downsizing the company. Starring Steve Carell

Episodes - The Office: An American Workplace

• Crime Aid (2008) Next on: Thursday 23rd October 6:00pm PDT - KXAS (NBC) Michael helps Pam get a part-time job so she can afford art school; Michael and Holly get an early start at the office on their date night; after the office is robbed, Michael decides to raise money for all the lost items.