Season Guide
The Office Season 3
Season 3 Review
⚠ Spoiler alert Season notes below reveal how the story develops.
Season 3 punches in with Jim Halpert’s unexpected transfer to the Stamford office but will it punch out the closing of the Scranton branch?
Season Review
Season 3 is the peak run: Pam’s engagement, Jim at Stamford, the merger, and the build to The Job, where Jim’s dinner date promise pays off two years of restraint. Meanwhile Michael’s Jan arc goes gloriously off the rails.
Episodes
1
Summary Michael finds out that Oscar is gay after Oscar files a complaint when Michael uses a homosexual slur. Our Take A rough premise that the show somehow lands. Michael's…
2
Summary Michael and Dwight go to a convention that Jim is also attending; Pam goes on her first date after her engagement. Our Take A funnier and more confident hour…
3
SummaryAfter Jan discovers Michael has been having "movie Monday's", Angela encourages Dwight to make a move for Michael's job.Our TakeA carefully constructed episode with more hits than misses. Worth your…
4
SummaryMichael organizes grief counseling sessions following the death of his old boss, Ed Truck.Our TakeSolid, satisfying television. The season's engine keeps turning and the character work pays.
5
Summary Dwight initiates Ryan into his new job as a salesmen at Dunder Mifflin; Pam is tasked with keeping track of everything Michael does during the day by Jan. Our…
6
Summary Kelly invites the office staff to a Diwali celebration. Our Take A rare episode where the office leaves the office and actually gets funnier. Michael's cringe-worthy pursuit of Carol…
7
Summary Jan gives Michael the news that the Scranton branch is closing. Our Take A rare episode where the stakes feel genuinely heavy, and the comedy gets sharper because of…
8
SummaryJim and other members of the Stamford branch have their first day at Scranton.Our TakeSolid, satisfying television. The season's engine keeps turning and the character work pays.
9
SummaryThe office discovers than one of the new Stamford people is a former convict.Our TakeSolid, satisfying television. The season's engine keeps turning and the character work pays.
10
Summary Michael gets dumped by Carol; Pam and Karen start a rival party planning committee. Our Take A strong holiday half-hour that splits its energy nicely between Michael's post-breakup spiral…
11
Summary Michael gets dumped by Carol; Karen and Pam start a rival party planning committee. Our Take A messy, funny hour that leans into Michael's heartbreak without getting too gloomy…
12
Summary Michael returns from his vacation and accidentally sends a picture of Jan sunbathing to everyone in the office. Our Take This is peak cringe comedy done right, with Michael's…
13
SummaryDwight does a favor for Angela that puts him in hot water with Michael; The sales team heads out on partner sales calls.Our TakeSolid, satisfying television. The season's engine keeps…
14
SummaryOscar returns to work; Dwight gets a job at Staples.Our TakeSolid, satisfying television. The season's engine keeps turning and the character work pays.
15
SummaryThe ladies of the office throw a bridal shower for Phyllis; Michael tries to throw a rival bachelor party for Bob.Our TakeA carefully constructed episode with more hits than misses.…
16
Summary Michael tries to expand his role at Phyllis’ wedding; Pam realizes that Phyllis stole all of her ideas from her canceled wedding to Roy. Our Take A painfully funny…
17
Summary Michael is a guest speaker at Ryan’s business school class; A bat gets lose in the office; Pam has an art show that she invites the entire office too.…
18
Summary David Wallace hosts a party at his host which Michael, Jan, Dwight, Jim and Karen attend; The rest of the office staff go out for Happy Hour. Our Take…
19
SummaryDwight saves Jim when Roy shows up at the office planning to hit him for kissing Pam; Darryl asks Michael for a raise which leads to Michael asking for a…
20
Summary The office staff undergoes safety training; Andy returns from anger management training. Our Take A solid mid-season episode that leans on Andy's return for its biggest laughs, and Ed…
21
Summary The office staff deal with a breach in quality control when an obscene water mark ends up their paper. Our Take One of season three's tighter outings, mostly because…
22
SummaryAfter Phyllis is flashed in the parking lot, Michael arranges a women's appreciation day.Our TakeThis one earns its reputation: tight writing, real stakes, and a payoff that lands. Peak The…
23
Summary The office attends beach day which Michael uses to try and determine who would replace him if he gets a job at corporate. Our Take A rare episode where…
24
Summary Michael, Jim and Karen interview for a job at corporate; Michael appoints Dwight as regional manager. Our Take A tight setup episode that gets a lot of mileage out…
25
Summary Michael, Jim and Karen interview for a job at corporate; Michael appoints Dwight as regional manager. Our Take A strong finale that pays off a whole season of waiting,…