The essential episodes of The Office
Watch these 15 in order and you've got The Office — each pick states its reason.
- 01
A documentary crew arrives at Dundler Mifflin to observe the workplace. Michael Scott tries to paint a happy picture while facing potential downsizing.
- 02
Michael challenges the warehouse staff to a basketball game versus the office staff.
- 03
The office holds a casino night for charity in the warehouse.
- 04
Michael, Jim and Karen interview for a job at corporate; Michael appoints Dwight as regional manager.
- 05
Michael, Jim and Karen interview for a job at corporate; Michael appoints Dwight as regional manager.
- 06
Michael becomes infatuated with the woman replacing Toby; Jim plan to propose to Pam is upstaged by Andy; Michael gets a surprise from Jan.
- 07
The staff attend the Dunder Mifflin company picnic.
- 08
The office staff head to Niagara Falls for Jim and Pam's wedding.
- 09
The office staff travels to Jim and Pam's wedding.
- 10
Michael doesn't tell the staff that he is leaving a day early; Deangelo helps Andy with a big client.
- 11
- 12
The team in Florida launch the test store; Andy and Pam are attacked by a group of kids in the parking lot.
- 13
Andy auditions for a singing competition; Dwight hires an assistant to his assistant to the regional manager...himself; Kevin is jealous of Phillip
- 14
The office staff reunites for a panel discussion and Dwight and Angela's wedding.
- 15
The office staff reunites for a panel discussion and Dwight and Angela's wedding.
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