Season Guide
The Office — Season 3
Season 3 Review
Season 3 punches in with Jim Halpert’s unexpected transfer to the Stamford office but will it punch out the closing of the Scranton branch?
Season Review
Season 3 is the peak run: Pam’s engagement, Jim at Stamford, the merger, and the build to The Job, where Jim’s dinner-date promise pays off two years of restraint. Meanwhile Michael’s Jan arc goes gloriously off the rails.
Episodes
1
SummaryMichael finds out that Oscar is gay after Oscar files a complaint when Michael uses a homosexual slur.Our TakeEverything The Office does well, done at full power. Genuinely great television.
2
SummaryMichael and Dwight go to a convention that Jim is also attending; Pam goes on her first date after her engagement.Our TakeConfident and engaging. The plot moves, the stakes feel…
3
SummaryAfter Jan discovers Michael has been having "movie Monday's", Angela encourages Dwight to make a move for Michael's job.Our TakeA well-built episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.
4
SummaryMichael organizes grief counseling sessions following the death of his old boss, Ed Truck.Our TakeSolid, satisfying television. The season's engine keeps turning and the character work pays.
5
SummaryDwight initiates Ryan into his new job as a salesmen at Dunder Mifflin; Pam is tasked with keeping track of everything Michael does during the day by Jan.Our TakeConfident and…
6
SummaryKelly invites the office staff to a Diwali celebration.Our TakeConfident and engaging. The plot moves, the stakes feel real, and the hour flies by.
7
SummaryJan gives Michael the news that the Scranton branch is closing.Our TakeConfident and engaging. The plot moves, the stakes feel real, and the hour flies by.
8
SummaryJim and other members of the Stamford branch have their first day at Scranton.Our TakeSolid, satisfying television. The season's engine keeps turning and the character work pays.
9
SummaryThe office discovers than one of the new Stamford people is a former convict.Our TakeSolid, satisfying television. The season's engine keeps turning and the character work pays.
10
SummaryMichael gets dumped by Carol; Pam and Karen start a rival party planning committee.Our TakeA strong episode with a couple of wobbles, but The Office keeps its grip throughout.
11
SummaryMichael gets dumped by Carol; Karen and Pam start a rival party planning committee.Our TakeA standout hour — the kind of episode that justifies the whole series. The Office at…
12
SummaryMichael returns from his vacation and accidentally sends a picture of Jan sunbathing to everyone in the office.Our TakeEverything The Office does well, done at full power. Genuinely great television.
13
SummaryDwight does a favor for Angela that puts him in hot water with Michael; The sales team heads out on partner sales calls.Our TakeSolid, satisfying television. The season's engine keeps…
14
SummaryOscar returns to work; Dwight gets a job at Staples.Our TakeSolid, satisfying television. The season's engine keeps turning and the character work pays.
15
SummaryThe ladies of the office throw a bridal shower for Phyllis; Michael tries to throw a rival bachelor party for Bob.Our TakeA well-built episode with more hits than misses. Worth…
16
SummaryMichael tries to expand his role at Phyllis' wedding; Pam realizes that Phyllis stole all of her ideas from her canceled wedding to Roy.Our TakeConfident and engaging. The plot moves,…
17
SummaryMichael is a guest speaker at Ryan's business school class; A bat gets lose in the office; Pam has an art show that she invites the entire office too.Our TakeA…
18
SummaryDavid Wallace hosts a party at his host which Michael, Jan, Dwight, Jim and Karen attend; The rest of the office staff go out for Happy Hour.Our TakeA masterclass episode…
19
SummaryDwight saves Jim when Roy shows up at the office planning to hit him for kissing Pam; Darryl asks Michael for a raise which leads to Michael asking for a…
20
SummaryThe office staff undergoes safety training; Andy returns from anger management training.Our TakeA strong episode with a couple of wobbles, but The Office keeps its grip throughout.
21
SummaryThe office staff deal with a breach in quality control when an obscene water mark ends up their paper.Our TakeConfident and engaging. The plot moves, the stakes feel real, and…
22
SummaryAfter Phyllis is flashed in the parking lot, Michael arranges a women's appreciation day.Our TakeThis one earns its reputation: tight writing, real stakes, and a payoff that lands. Peak The…
23
SummaryThe office attends beach day which Michael uses to try and determine who would replace him if he gets a job at corporate.Our TakeEverything The Office does well, done at…
24
SummaryMichael, Jim and Karen interview for a job at corporate; Michael appoints Dwight as regional manager.Our TakeA masterclass episode — confident, surprising, and completely earned.
25
SummaryMichael, Jim and Karen interview for a job at corporate; Michael appoints Dwight as regional manager.Our TakeA masterclass episode — confident, surprising, and completely earned.