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Seen it: Yes
30 mins
9/21/2006
1.
Gay Witch Hunt
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On the heels of Casino Night, Michael inadvertently outs a gay employee; Jim adjusts to his promotion, new office, and life without Pam.
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Seen it: Yes
30 mins
9/28/2006
2.
The Convention
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Michael and Dwight head off to Philadelphia to meet Jan for the Northeastern Mid-Market Office Supply Convention. Michael, with the help of Dwight, sets up a party for fellow conventioneers while Ryan goes on a double date with Kelly back in Scranton
Director:
Ken Whittingham
Writer:
Gene Stupnitsky
/ Lee Eisenberg
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Guest starring:
Roscoe Myrick, Matt Price, Robert Bagnell, Steve Little, Jerome Bettis
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Seen it: Yes
30 mins
10/5/2006
3.
The Coup
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Michael is in trouble once again as Jan busts him for declaring it's "Movie Monday" where everyone watches a movie and neglects work. Angela pushes Dwight to make a move on Michael's job while Pam and Jim find creative ways to waste time.
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Seen it: Yes
30 mins
10/12/2006
4.
Grief Counseling
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After learning that his old boss, the former regional manager, has died, Michael attempts to guide the Dunder Mifflin staff through their grief as he searches for the right way to honor a company man.
Director:
Roger Nygard
Writer:
Jennifer Celotta
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Seen it: Yes
30 mins
10/19/2006
5.
Initiation
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It's initiation time for the full timer Ryan as Dwight takes him out on his first sales call with a side trip to the Schrute family beet farm. Michael is ordered by corporate to log his work activity; and Jim tries to adapt to life at the Stamford branch.
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Seen it: Yes
30 mins
11/2/2006
6.
Diwali
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It's Diwali, The Hindu Festival of Lights, Michael encourages the entire Scranton branch to support Kelly and attend a local celebration of Diwali. Meanwhile Ryan faces Kelly's family at the event.
Director:
Miguel Arteta
Writer:
Mindy Kaling
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Guest starring:
Nancy Walls, Mike Bruner, Avu Chokalingam, Swati Chokalingam, Jaysha Patel, Tanveer Atwal, Gagandeep Bedi
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Seen it: Yes
30 mins
11/9/2006
7.
Branch Closing
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Jan delivers the bad news to Michael that the Scranton Branch is closing. This leads Michael on a quest to keep up the staff's spirits. Meanwhile, everyone imagines what their lives will be like in the wake of the closure.
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Seen it: Yes
30 mins
11/16/2006
8.
The Merger
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Old friends Jim and Pam are back together after months apart as the Scranton branch and Stamford branch are finally merged. Michael, Dwight and the other employees are faced with a variety of changes.
Director:
Ken Whittingham
Writer:
Brent Forrester
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Guest starring:
Mike Bruner, Wayne Wilderson
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Seen it: Yes
30 mins
11/30/2006
9.
The Convict
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Michael tries to be supportive when he finds out one of his new employees -- presumably someone from the Stamford branch -- has a prison record.
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Seen it: Yes
30 mins
12/14/2006
10.
A Benihana Christmas
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In a special one hour Christmas episode, Michael sends out an inappropriate photo Christmas Card which lands him in hot water with his girlfriend Carol (guest star Nancy Walls). Andy (guest star Ed Helms) takes Michael out drinking, with Dwight (Rainn Wilson) and Jim (John Krasinski). Tensions on the party planning committee between Angela (Angela Kinsey), Pam (Jenna Fischer) and Karen (Rashida Jones) results in two rival parties being thrown.
Director:
Harold Ramis
Writer:
Jennifer Celotta
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Guest starring:
Stephen Saux, Brittany Ishibashi,
Ed Helms, Nancy Walls
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Seen it: Yes
30 mins
1/4/2007
11.
Back from Vacation
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A refreshed and rejuvenated Michael returns from his Jamaican vacation with an interesting photograph which circulates around the office. Meanwhile an awkward moment arises when Pam is caught in the middle of an argument between Jim and Karen.
Director:
Julian Farino
Writer:
Justin Spitzer
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Seen it: Yes
30 mins
1/11/2007
12.
Traveling Salesmen
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It's time for Michael to revisit his roots with the company as he hits the road for sales call duty. Meanwhile, Dwight attempts to cover up a crucial deadline missed by Angela while Karen is in for some surprising news.
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Seen it: Yes
30 mins
1/18/2007
13.
The Return
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Oscar returns from his vacation and ponders his future with the company, while Andy takes advantage of the current state of the office to make a move towards becoming Michael's number two.
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Seen it: Yes
30 mins
2/1/2007
14.
Ben Franklin
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Michael celebrates Phyllis' wedding shower by bringing two adult performers into the office, a stripper and Ben Franklin. Meanwhile, Karen confronts Pam about her past history with Jim.
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Seen it: Yes
30 mins
2/8/2007
15.
Phyllis' Wedding
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While the office gets ready for Phyllis big day, an important task appointed to Michael goes embarrassingly wrong. Meanwhile Pam wonders what could have been with her called off wedding and Dwight searches for wedding crashers.
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Seen it: Yes
30 mins
2/15/2007
16.
Business School
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Michael accepts an invitation from Ryan to be a guest speaker at his business school. Meanwhile Dwight battles wits with a bat that gets loose in the office while Pam is entered in her first art show.
Director:
Joss Whedon
Writer:
Brent Forrester
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Guest starring:
Tom W. Chick
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Seen it: Yes
30 mins
2/22/2007
17.
Cocktails
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Michael and Jan reveal their hushed romance while attending the Dunder Mifflin CFO party. During the party, Jim finally meets Karen's ex. Meanwhile, the rest of the office staff booze it up during happy hour.
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Seen it: Yes
30 mins
4/5/2007
18.
The Negotiation
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Michael and Darryl head to Dunder Mifflen headquarters to lobby for a pay increase. Meanwhile, Jim must deal with the consequences of Pam's confession to Roy.
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Seen it: Yes
30 mins
4/12/2007
19.
Safety Training
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Andy returns to the office after several weeks of anger management training, determined to make a fresh start with all the Dunder Mifflin employees. Meanwhile, it's safety training day in the office, and Michael and Dwight are on a mission to illuminate the true dangers of the workplace. Staff amuse themselves with a series of office-related bets.
Director:
Harold Ramis
Writer:
B.J. Novak
/ B. J. Novak
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Guest starring:
Patrice ONeal, Karly Rothenberg
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Seen it: Yes
30 mins
4/26/2007
20.
Product Recall
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It's crisis time at Dunder-Mifflin paper after a large quantity of paper is accidentally shipped out with an obscene watermark. Michael attempts to explain the situation to the media while Jim and Andy try to calm down the high school principal who has sent out prom invites on the affected stationary.
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Seen it: Yes
30 mins
5/3/2007
21.
Women's Appreciation
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When Phyllis gets an unexpected eyeful from a flasher. Michael decides to take the women of the office on a special outing. Meanwhile, Dwight and Andy work to track down the flasher.
Director:
Tucker Gates
Writer:
Lee Eisenberg & Gene Stupnitsky
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Seen it: Yes
30 mins
5/10/2007
22.
Beach Games
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Michael is being considered for a position in corporate, but also plans a day of "Survivor" like competitions while the office workers visit Lake Scranton. Pam is not asked to join in on any of the competitions and is forced to sit and watch Jim and Karen have fun.
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Seen it: Yes
30 mins
5/17/2007
23.
The Job
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A job opening at Dunder Mifflin's corporate offices has Michael, Jim, and Karen in New York City competing against one another, leaving Dwight in charge of the Scranton branch.
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