The first set of webisodes, titled The Accountants, consisted of ten episodes and ran between the second and third seasons. Kevin's Loan consisted of four episodes and ran between the fourth and fifth seasons. The Outburst aired in the middle of the fifth season and consisted of four episodes. Blackmail aired during the end of the fifth season and consisted of four episodes. Subtle Sexuality aired during the beginning of the sixth season and consisted of three episodes. The Mentor aired near the end of the sixth season and consisted of four episodes. The 3rd Floor aired during the beginning of the seventh season and consisted of three episodes. The Podcast aired near the middle of the seventh season (was previously available on the season 6 DVD) and consisted of three episodes. The latest webisode series, The Girl Next Door aired at the end of the seventh season and had two episodes.
All nine seasons are available on DVD in regions 1, 2, and 4. Starting with season five, the series is available on Blu-ray. This list is ordered by the episodes' original air dates and not by the production code numbers provided by NBC's official episode guide, which show the order in which episodes were filmed.[3]
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After the acquisition of the series by the streaming service Peacock, extended format episodes designated "Superfan Episodes" were released beginning in 2021 exclusive to Peacock, including deleted scenes and additional footage.[4]
Season one aired between March 24 and April 26, 2005. It originally debuted as a midseason replacement for Committed.[14] It carried over general plot ideas from the earlier British series created by Stephen Merchant and Ricky Gervais, and particularly the threat of wholesale downsizing. However, only the pilot was a direct adaptation of one of the UK version's episodes.[15]
This season introduced the main characters, and established the general plot as a documentary crew is recording the lives of the employees of the fictitious Dunder Mifflin Paper Company. In a mockumentary format, it shows Michael Scott (Steve Carell), regional manager of the Scranton branch office, as he tries to convince the filmmakers of the documentary that he presides over a happy, well-running office. Meanwhile, sales rep Jim Halpert (John Krasinski) finds methods to undermine his cube-mate, Dwight Schrute (Rainn Wilson); receptionist Pam Beesly (Jenna Fischer) is trying to deal with Michael's insensitivities and flubs; and the temporary employee Ryan Howard (B. J. Novak) is acting mostly as an observer of the insanity around him.[15]
Season two of The Office premiered on September 20, 2005, and ended on May 11, 2006.[22][23] NBC initially ordered only six episodes for the season, and in September, ordered seven more.[24] On November 3, 2005, NBC ordered an additional three,[25] and in the end it had ordered a full season of 22 episodes.[26]
Season three premiered on September 21, 2006, and ended on May 17, 2007.[49][50] It featured 25 episodes, including two hour-long episodes, six "super-sized" episodes, and guest directors such as J. J. Abrams, Joss Whedon and Harold Ramis.[50][51]
Season four marked the departure of Karen Filippelli as a regular character, although she appeared for a few seconds in the first episode, "Fun Run"; and was featured as the regional manager of the Utica branch in the sixth episode, "Branch Wars". Relationships emerged as the main theme of the season, with Jim and Pam's and Michael and Jan's rising, as well as Dwight and Angela's declining.[75] Technology was another theme as the office staff struggled with initiatives introduced by Ryan to modernize the company.[76]
This season highlighted Michael's roller coaster relationship with corporate, as he is first praised and rewarded for impressive numbers despite the economic downturn. However, when a new boss is hired Michael feels slighted by his controlling manner. The theme of the beginning and middle of the season was mostly personal relationships with Dwight, Angela, Andy, Jim, Pam, Michael, Jan, and Holly. However, the theme transformed into career growth, as Ryan, Pam, and Michael set up the Michael Scott Paper Company, Pam and Michael go on a lecture circuit, Charles takes Jan's and Ryan's job, and Jim has trouble getting on with Charles. The last few episodes of the season focused on relationships once again, with major events taking place in Jim and Pam's relationship, and also with Holly and Michael.
On January 15, 2009, it was announced that NBC renewed the series for a sixth season, consisting of 26 half-hour episodes,[118] four of which were paired as two hour-long episodes. The season premiered on September 17, 2009.[119]
On March 5, 2010, NBC officially announced that it had renewed The Office for a seventh season, consisting of 26 half-hour episodes, four of which were paired as two hour-long episodes.[144][145] Steve Carell confirmed the season would be his last on the series.[146] The season premiered on September 23, 2010.[147]
The seventh season of The Office largely revolves around the character development and departure of Michael from the series. After Toby is called for jury duty, Holly returns, causing Michael to once again pursue her, despite her being in a relationship. After eventually proving himself to her, the two get engaged, but Michael decides to move to Boulder, Colorado to help Holly take care of her elderly parents. After Michael leaves, the office is forced to choose a new manager.
On March 17, 2011, NBC renewed The Office for an eighth season,[172] consisting of 24 episodes. This season focuses on Andy Bernard becoming manager of the Scranton branch, before being replaced as manager by Nellie Bertram (Catherine Tate) midway through the season. James Spader also became a regular cast member, playing the role of Robert California, the new CEO of Sabre. Also, Jim and Pam welcome their second child.
The ninth season largely focuses on the relationship between Jim and Pam Halpert. After Jim decides to follow his dream and start a sports marketing company in Philadelphia, Pam begins to worry about moving, and the couple's relationship experiences stress. Meanwhile, Andy abandons the office for a three-month boating trip, and eventually quits his job to pursue his dream of becoming a star. Dwight is then promoted to regional manager.
NBC ordered a new set of webisodes for the winter of 2008. The webisode series began its run on November 20, 2008. The webisodes feature all of The Office characters except for Michael, Pam, Jim, Dwight and Ryan. Oscar has an outburst in the middle of the office and his coworkers start an investigation.[229]
Gabe attempts to record a podcast in the office about the Sabre website, hoping to impress corporate. The webisodes were made available on January 20, 2011, on NBC.com, but were previously included on the season 6 DVD release.[231]
So with that information under your belt, know that you can revisit every hysterically festive moment of the past. We've listed every can't miss Xmas episode below. And the best part? You can easily watch all of The Office Christmas episodes on Peacock now.
The series' first-ever Christmas episode is one that we'll never forget, with Michael Scott (Steve Carell) foiling the office's planned Secret Santa exchange for a Yankee Swap instead. The episode also included one of the most important moments in Jim (John Krasinski) and Pam's (Jenna Fischer) romance, with the reveal of a teapot Jim bought for Pam that initially contained a note from Jim that he ended up taking back before she could see it. The whereabouts of the note became a huge mystery for fans until Season 9 when Jim finally gave it to Pam and revealed he'd kept it for years.
With the holiday party in Phyllis' (Phyllis Smith) hands for the year, the drama was at an all time high. As Dwight was selling black market Princess Unicorn dolls from his desk, Michael staged an intervention for Meredith (Kate Flannery), whose hair caught on fire when she got a little too drunk during the festivities. He even ended up literally dragging her to rehab. And as if that wasn't enough, at the end of the episode Phyllis told the entire office that Dwight (Rainn Wilson) and Angela were having an affair behind Andy's (aka her fiancé) back. Can someone say mess?
The office's second attempt at a Secret Santa extravaganza goes just as well as the first. A disgruntled Michael is not happy that Phyllis was tasked with dressing up as Santa instead of him. So of course he attempts to upstage her throughout the day. Meanwhile in an attempt to impress Erin (Ellie Kemper), Andy gifts her the "12 Days of Christmas," but the various flocks of live birds (a partridge in a pear tree, two turtle doves, three french hens, etc.) ruin her day.
In the series' final Christmas episode, Dwight takes over and introduces the office to a traditional Schrute Pennsylvania Dutch Christmas. Hijinks ensue when he dresses up as an unsavory Santa-esque figured named Belsnickel, whose off-putting persona delights Jim and Pam but bemuses the rest of the staff.
Several years back a friend suggested that I "rank some episodes" of The Office. You know, since I write for a living. So I decided on a whim, fuck it, let's go for the whole damn series. 185 episodes, which aired from 2005 through 2013. I re-watched Every. Single. Episode. Some I re-watched twice. (I'd already, of course, watched the series in its entirety at least four times before this.)
Each category is worth a possible ten points and my scoring goes out two decimal places because it's ridiculous. A (theoretically) perfect episode would get a 40, although none did. Yes, 40 points is an arbitrary measure, but I thought it was important to show what an episode did well, or not so well, in comparison with others. Also: I'll admit, my rankings skewed toward rewarding episodes that had big, emotional moments because I LIKE THOSE and why do you not like to feel? 2ff7e9595c
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