Summary The office staff goes to extremes when they participate in a weight loss contest run by corporate. Our Take A strong episode with a couple of wobbles, but The Office keeps its grip throughout.

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 Everything The Office does well, done at full power. Genuinely great television.

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 Very good — not the series’ peak, but an hour that reminds you why The Office works.

Summary Michael, Pam, Darryl and Oscar attend a job fair; Jim, Kevin and Andy play a round of golf with a perspective client. Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning and the character work pays.

Summary Michael has to deal with Stanley’s open insubordination at a meeting. Our Take Confident and engaging. The plot moves, the stakes feel real, and the hour flies by.

Summary Michael 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 parking lot. Our Take A well-built episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.

Summary Michael becomes obsessed with a model in a chair catalog; Kevin and Andy set out to reclaim the office’s parking spaces. Our Take Very good — not the series’ peak, but an hour that reminds you why The Office works.

Summary Michael traps Pam and Jim, Angela and Andy into a dinner party with him and Jan. Our Take This one earns its reputation: tight writing, real stakes, and a payoff that lands. Peak The Office.

Summary Michael tries to play both sides when he has to give a deposition for Jan’s lawsuit against Dunder Mifflin. Our Take Very good — not the series’ peak, but an hour that reminds you why The Office works.

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 he attempts to change the birthday party policy. Our Take Confident and engaging. The plot moves, the stakes feel real, and the hour flies by.