Based on the popular British series of the same name, this faster-paced American version follows the daily interactions of a group of idiosyncratic office employees at paper company Dunder Mifflin's Scranton branch via a documentary film crew's cameras.
Regional manager Michael (Steve Carell) thinks he's the coolest, funniest, best boss ever - which, of course, makes him the uncoolest, most obnoxious and annoying boss as far as his staff are concerned. Salesman Jim Halpert (John Krasinski) has always loved receptionist Pam Beesly (Jenna Fischer) and loves sabotaging his cube-mate, the know-it-all Dwight Schrute (Rainn Wilson). Ryan Howard (B.J. Novak) started as a young, smart, self-possessed temp, but quickly figured out the real office politics despite Michael's attempts to instill the official point-of-view, and gets himself a job at corporate HQ in New York.
The staff is rounded out by quiet Phyllis Lapin Vance (Phyllis Smith), beaten down by the working life Stanley Hudson (Leslie David Baker), office alcoholic Meredith Palmer (Kate Flannery), up-tight Angela Martin (Angela Kinsey), formerly closeted homosexual Oscar Martinez (Oscar Nunez), stocky and uncouth Kevin Malone (Brian Baumgartner), ambivalent kleptomaniac Creed Bratton (Creed Bratton), Sad Sack HR rep Toby Flenderson (Paul Lieberstein), persistently love-struck Kelly Kapoor (Mindy Kaling), icy corporate manager turned Michael's girlfriend Jan Levinson (Melora Hardin), former Stamford branch denizen and Cornell graduate Andy Bernard (Ed Helms), warehouse foreman Darryl Philbin (Craig Robinson), and Pam's ex-fiancé Roy Anderson (David Denman).
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.
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 And...
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.
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
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
Andy hopes to inspire and motivate the group by taking them on a field trip to . Some staffers remain at the office, and Robert California tasks them to hatch the company's next big idea
Pam prepares for her maternity leave by training her temporary replacement (Lindsey Broad), but she frets that Jim finds the attractive new temp tempting. Meanwhile, Robert California asks to join Andy, Darryl and Kevin'...
Pam prepares for her maternity leave by training her temporary replacement (Lindsey Broad), but she frets that Jim finds the attractive new temp tempting. Meanwhile, Robert California asks to join Andy, Darryl and Kevin'...
Dwight launches a draconian "doomsday" system to reduce employee mistakes and improve office efficiency.
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 Dw...
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...
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.
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 pregna...
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 ...
Jim heads a search committee that interviews candidates, including Andy and Darryl.
Jim takes the lead on a committee interviewing potential candidates for manager in the Season 7 finale. The hopefuls include Andy, Darryl and Dwight.
Dwight uses his position as acting manager to employ harsh policies in the office; Gabe tries to get Erin back.
Deangelo (Will Ferrell) slowly but surely begins to display his true managerial manner when he plays favorites to create an inner circle
Michael bids adieu to each staffer during his very last day at the office. Meanwhile, Deangelo (Will Ferrell) and Andy frantically scurry to retain Michael's most important clients. Steve Carell's final episode
Michael charges his successor (Will Ferrell) with his very first assignment---to emcee the Dundies, the branch's annual awards soiree. Meanwhile, Erin tries to come to terms with her ballooning dislike of her boyfriend, ...
Everyone hopes to make good first impressions with the new manager, Deangelo Vickers (Will Ferrell).
Michael decides to ask Holly to marry him; the office has a garage sale.
Dunder Mifflin traveling salesman comes to the office looking for a desk job; Andy fights Pam for a new computer.
After 11 years of preparation, Michael is ready to debut his action movie.
Public displays of affection between Holly and Michael make everyone uncomfortable; Jim and Pam experience the aftermath of a bottomless champagne lunch; Andy tags along on Erin's romantic treasure hunt.
Jim is forced to abandon Michael at a gas station after receiving an emergency phone call; Erin, Dwight and Holly (Amy Ryan) search for Michael; Pam's art inspires a captioning contest that appears to offend Gabe.
Holly and Michael turn Andy's business seminar into an improv challenge; Erin and Gabe compete in a board game battle.
Michael readies himself for the news about Holly's relationship; Pam puts up a board for everyone to post their New Year's resolutions.
Michael is happy when Toby takes a leave of absence and corporate sends Holly Flax to fill in; Pam must plan a second Christmas party when Michael wants the party to be on the day of Holly's return to Scranton.
Michael decides he must stop China before it takes over the United States; Pam threatens to move the company to a new building.
Michael helps convince people to invest in Ryan's Internet company; trying to capitalize on Thanksgiving, Dwight creates a hay festival in the parking lot; a new policy prevents Jim from earning commission.
Erin and Gabe host a ``Glee'' viewing party; Michael is upset when people refer to Gabe as his boss; Andy becomes increasingly jealous.
Michael invites the entire office to celebrate the christening of Pam and Jim's baby.
Michael freaks out when Darryl goes over his head and takes an idea to corporate; a Halloween costume contest puts the office in a competitive mood.
Summary: When the press learns that Sabre's printers catch on fire, Jo (Kathy Bates) tries to find out who the whistle-blower is.
Summary: Michael is surprisingly cheerful after learning bad news about Donna; new parents Pam and Jim have a hard time staying awake at the office; Dwight refuses to honor a contract.
Summary: Michael thinks his girlfriend is cheating on him and asks Dwight to investigate; Andy becomes frustrated when no one takes his customer's complaint seriously.
Summary: Pam and Jim work on their first joint sales pitch; Michael misreads body language; Dwight encourages Kelly to try out for the minority training program.
Summary: Andy tries to make Secretary's Day memorable for Erin; Oscar circulates a viral video comparing Kevin's voice to Cookie Monster's.
Summary: Michael tries to impress one of Pam and Jim's friends; Erin and Andy try to keep their relationship a secret; Dwight reconsiders his contract with Angela.
Summary: Members of the sales staff let Sabre's new Sales Is King policy go to their heads.
Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell) thinks he impressed Jo (guest star Kathy Bates) only to discover someone else in the office caught her eye. Meanwhile, Dwight (Rainn Wilson) makes trouble on Jim's (John Krasins...
Summary: Pam and Jim find themselves making an embarrassing blunder after the birth of their baby. Michael sets up Erin and Kevin for a breakroom lunch date, making Andy jealous.
Summary: The office is eager to welcome Sabre CEO Jo Bennett (guest star Kathy Bates) to Scranton, and are dazzled by her Southern ways.
Summary: When a prospective buyer for Dunder Mifflin visits, everyone looks to impress and Michael gets nostalgic.
Summary: There aren't many ho-ho-hos at Dunder Mifflin when Phyllis and Michael square off for the honor of playing Santa at the office holiday party. Meanwhile, Jim and Dwight try to spread holiday cheer---despite the ...
Summary: The kids won't be all right. Michael must inform a group of children that he can't fulfill a promise he made to them 10 years earlier. Elsewhere, Jim steps up to maximize office morale by launching an employee-...
Summary: Michael brings Dwight, Andy, and Oscar to NYC when he's to be honored at the Dunder Mifflin shareholder meeting. Jim tries to get Ryan to work.
Summary: Michael's reaction to some unsettling Dunder Mifflin rumors has the staff questioning his sanity. Andy realizes he's his own worst enemy in his attempts to woo Erin.
Newlyweds Jim (John Krasinski) and Pam (Jenna Fischer) have been trying to avoid Michael (Steve Carell) and Helene (Linda Purl), but they've run out of excuses and are forced to go on a double date with them. This entire...
Summary: The office plans a haunted house for children in the community; Michael falls into a koi pond at an important business meeting.
Summary: Michael shocks Pam and Jim when he reveals the identity of his new girlfriend; Dwight offers Jim a strange peace offering.
Summary: Dwight and Andy have Michael believing an insurance saleman is a Mafioso. Pam has a painting accidentally destroyed by Erin.
Summary: The Dunder Mifflin staff are in Niagara Falls for Jim and Pam's wedding, with the understanding that her pregnancy is a forbidden discussion topic. Michael, Dwight, and Andy all hope to find romance of their o...
Summary: The Dunder Mifflin staff head to Niagara Falls for Jim and Pam's wedding, with the understanding that her pregnancy is a forbidden discussion topic. Michael, Dwight, and Andy all hope to find romance of their o...
Summary: Corporate honcho David Wallace (Andy Buckley) floors the staffers with news that not all will receive raises for the year. Elsewhere, Jim pushes Dwight too far, so Dwight sets out to form office alliances. And ...
Summary: Michael gets worried after a request from Jim, and Pam's busy with wedding planning. Darryl's worker's compensation claim makes Dwight suspicious.
Summary: A few interns who stayed at Dunder-Mifflin over the summer end their internship.
