Season Guide
The Office Season 4
Season 4 Review
⚠ Spoiler alert Season notes below reveal how the story develops.
It’s Season 4 and there are lots of changes at the office. Former temp Ryan is now everyone’s boss and is pushing a new website initiative that threatens to upset the Scranton branch’s comfortable world. Former boss Jan is trying her hand at domesticity by living with Michael in his condo. Jim and Pam’s relationship is at a new level, but Dwight and Angela run into major problems.
Season Review
Season 4 is the strike shortened season: 14 episodes including Dinner Party (the single funniest half hour of the series), Money, and Local Ad. Holly’s arrival sets up everything that follows.
Episodes
1
SummaryMichael accidentally runs over Meredith in the parking lot which results in Michael arranging a 5K fun run for her.Our TakeA carefully constructed episode with more hits than misses. Worth…
2
SummaryMichael accidentally runs over Meredith in the parking lot which results in Michael arranging a 5K fun run for herOur TakeVery good, not the series' peak, but an hour that…
3
Summary Michael is resistant to the new ideas the Ryan brings to the company; Jim and Pam’s relationship is exposed to the entire office. Our Take A solid season opener…
4
SummaryMichael sets out to win clients back the old fashion way.Our TakeA solidly built episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.
5
SummaryThe Dunder Mifflin website launches; Dwight gets into a paper selling war with the new website.Our TakeA well made episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.
6
Summary Michael is upset when he realizes he wasn’t invited to attend the actual launch party in New York; Andy pursues Angela. Our Take The second half of the launch…
7
SummaryMichael takes a second job as supporting Jan is draining his finances; Jim and Pam stay at Dwight's farm.Our TakeA tightly put together episode with more hits than misses. Worth…
8
Summary Oscar helps Michael with his finances; Andy continues to pursue Angela. Our Take The second half of the money storyline mostly works because Michael's denial about being broke is…
9
SummaryMichael believes he can make a better TV ad than the professionals Dunder Mifflin sent.Our TakeSolid, satisfying television. The season's engine keeps turning and the character work pays.
10
Summary Michael and Dwight set out to pull a prank on Utica when they find out that Karen is trying to steal Stanley. Our Take A silly, low-stakes half hour…
11
Summary Michael sets out to survivor in the wilderness after Ryan doesn’t invite him on a retreat; Jim is put in charge of the office while Michael is going and…
12
SummaryMichael tries to play both sides when he has to give a deposition for Jan's lawsuit against Dunder Mifflin.Our TakeVery good, not the series' peak, but an hour that reminds…
13
SummaryMichael traps Pam and Jim, Angela and Andy into a dinner party with him and Jan.Our TakeThis one earns its reputation: tight writing, real stakes, and a payoff that lands.…
14
SummaryMichael becomes obsessed with a model in a chair catalog; Kevin and Andy set out to reclaim the office's parking spaces.Our TakeVery good, not the series' peak, but an hour…
15
SummaryMichael and Dwight head to New York to party with Ryan; Jim gets the office to work late to avoid coming in on Saturday and they get locked in the…
16
Summary Michael has to deal with Stanley’s open insubordination at a meeting. Our Take A rare episode where Michael actually faces a real consequence, and the Stanley confrontation gives it…
17
SummaryMichael, Pam, Darryl and Oscar attend a job fair; Jim, Kevin and Andy play a round of golf with a perspective client.Our TakeSolid, satisfying television. The season's engine keeps turning…
18
SummaryMichael becomes infatuated with the woman replacing Toby; Jim plan to propose to Pam is upstaged by Andy; Michael gets a surprise from Jan.Our TakeVery good, not the series' peak,…
19
Summary Michael becomes infatuated with the woman replacing Toby; Jim plan to propose to Pam is upstaged by Andy; Michael gets a surprise from Jan. Our Take A packed season…