Summary Michael and Jim have to decide who is getting a raise and who is not. Our Take A mixed bag: some good moves, some filler. The Office running at cruising speed.

Summary Michael attempts to sabotage Jim’s efforts at a promotion. Our Take Confident and engaging. The plot moves, the stakes feel real, and the hour flies by.

Summary Michael accidentally reveals that Stanley is having an affair so he makes up a bunch of other rumors to divert people’s attention. Our Take Confident and engaging. The plot moves, the stakes feel real, and the hour flies by.

Summary The staff attend the Dunder Mifflin company picnic. Our Take A masterclass episode — confident, surprising, and completely earned.

Summary Michael tries to create a disco in his old Michael Scott Paper Company office. Our Take A standout hour — the kind of episode that justifies the whole series. The Office at the top of its game.

Summary Michael, Pam and Ryan return to Dunder Mifflin; Some staff takes casual Friday too far; The other sales people are upset that they are not getting their clients back. Our Take A well-built episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.

Summary The Michael Scott Paper Company runs into financial trouble but Dunder Mifflin is worried about the clients they are losing. Our Take Everything The Office does well, done at full power. Genuinely great television.

Summary Michael and Dwight wag war over clients; Jim pretends to confide in Andy. Our Take Confident and engaging. The plot moves, the stakes feel real, and the hour flies by.

Summary Tensions run high between Michael, Pam and Ryan as they try to get the new company off the ground; Charles asks Jim to complete a task. Our Take This one earns its reputation: tight writing, real stakes, and a payoff that lands. Peak The Office.

Summary Michael and Pam set out to build their new company. Our Take A strong episode with a couple of wobbles, but The Office keeps its grip throughout.