Summary Michael is upset when Jim allows Phyllis to be the office Santa for Christmas. Our Take Serviceable television — it advances the story without ever surprising you.

Summary Michael is in hot water when it comes time to pay up for promising a bunch of kids he would pay for their college tuition; Dwight tries to set Jim up. Our Take Everything The Office does well, done at full power. Genuinely great television.

Summary Michael is invited to be honored at a shareholder’s meeting; Jim tries to get the rest of the office to understand he is one of the “real” bosses. Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning and the character work pays.

Summary Michael attempts to distract the office when rumors of Dunder Mifflin’s bankruptcy surface. Our Take A well-built episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.

Summary Michael breaks up with Pam’s mom on her birthday; Dwight tries to get the rest of the staff to owe him in order to get Jim fired. Our Take A well-built episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.

Summary Michael ends up becoming the butt of everyone’s jokes when he falls into a koi pond while on a sales call; Pam and Andy are mistaken for a couple when they go on sales calls together. Our Take A well-built episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.

Summary Pam finds out that Michael is dating her mother. Our Take Confident and engaging. The plot moves, the stakes feel real, and the hour flies by.

Summary With Jim and Pam on their honeymoon, Michael ends up signing up for insurance thinking the guy selling is in the mafia. Our Take Confident and engaging. The plot moves, the stakes feel real, and the hour flies by.

Summary The office staff travels to Jim and Pam’s wedding. Our Take An all-timer. If you sample one episode of The Office, make it this one.

Summary The office staff head to Niagara Falls for Jim and Pam’s wedding. Our Take An all-timer. If you sample one episode of The Office, make it this one.