Season Guide
The Office — Season 2
Season 2 Review
Season 2 of this critically acclaimed comedy continues the day-to-day of Dunder Mifflin Regional Manager Michael Scott and his ambivalent staffers.
Season Review
Season 2 is one of the greatest single-season transformations in TV history: Michael finds his humanity, and the finale — Casino Night, Jim’s confession, Pam’s “I can’t” — is the moment the show became itself. From copy to classic in one season.
Episodes
1
SummaryMichael hosts the annual Dundies awards.Our TakeConfident and engaging. The plot moves, the stakes feel real, and the hour flies by.
2
SummaryMichael's continual sending of explicit e-mail forwards forces Dunder Mifflin to review it's sexual harassment policy; Pam's mom makes a visit to the office.Our TakeSolid, satisfying television. The season's engine…
3
SummaryWith Michael and Dwight out of the house, Jim organizes an office Olympics.Our TakeA well-built episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.
4
SummaryA fire starts in the office kitchen.Our TakeConfident and engaging. The plot moves, the stakes feel real, and the hour flies by.
5
SummaryMichael has to fire someone on Halloween.Our TakeSolid, satisfying television. The season's engine keeps turning and the character work pays.
6
SummaryMichael challenges Dwight to a fight at his martial arts studio.Our TakeA strong episode with a couple of wobbles, but The Office keeps its grip throughout.
7
SummaryJan helps Michael with an important pitch for a client; The staff discovers a screenplay in Michael's office.Our TakeAn all-timer. If you sample one episode of The Office, make it…
8
SummaryMichael uses each employee's performance review to discuss his relationship with Jan.Our TakeA well-built episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.
9
SummaryThe office staff finds out that Michael has set up e-mail surveillance.Our TakeA masterclass episode — confident, surprising, and completely earned.
10
SummaryAt the office Christmas party, Michael changes secret santa into a gift exchange.Our TakeAn all-timer. If you sample one episode of The Office, make it this one.
11
SummaryMichael takes the staff on a booze cruise.Our TakeA strong episode with a couple of wobbles, but The Office keeps its grip throughout.
12
SummaryMichael accidentally burns his foot on his George Foreman Grill, but insists on coming to work anyway. When none of his employees, except for Dwight , help him, Michael feels…
13
SummaryJim is forced into spending time with Michael so that he will not reveal Jim's feelings for Pam. Meanwhile, Oscar takes a "sick day" and Dwight investigates whether he is…
14
SummaryA disgusting "thing" – implied to be human feces – is left in Michael's office, and he tries to discover who did it. While his carpet is being replaced, he…
15
SummaryWhen Jan comes to the office for a women in the office session, Michael stages a men's only session.Our TakeThis one earns its reputation: tight writing, real stakes, and a…
16
SummaryMichael has a big meeting in New York with Jan and the companies new CEO; Pam deals with all the Valentine's Day deliveries hoping Roy will remember to send her…
17
SummaryDwight has to make a big speech when he is named Salesmen of the Year.Our TakeA strong episode with a couple of wobbles, but The Office keeps its grip throughout.
18
SummaryStaff members bring their children to work.Our TakeA strong episode with a couple of wobbles, but The Office keeps its grip throughout.
19
SummaryMichael's birthday coincides with Kevin awaiting the news to see if he has skin cancer.Our TakeSolid, satisfying television. The season's engine keeps turning and the character work pays.
20
SummaryAfter Dwight finds a joint in the office park, he goes overboard with an investigation.Our TakeConfident and engaging. The plot moves, the stakes feel real, and the hour flies by.
21
SummaryMichael's attempt to resolve conflict resolution in the office just leads to more conflict.Our TakeA well-built episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.
22
SummaryThe office holds a casino night for charity in the warehouse.Our TakeA standout hour — the kind of episode that justifies the whole series. The Office at the top of…