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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 3 Episode 23 - The Job
    9.0/10(44 votes)

    #1 - The Job

    S3:E23

    After Pam's outburst at Beach Day, she and Jim had a talk and realized how much they both missed their friendship. Pam never regretted her speech she gave to Jim in front of the rest of the staff; in fact, she was happy that it only took her three years to summon the courage to say what was on her mind.

    Director:Ken Kwapis
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 2 Episode 22 - Casino Night
    8.9/10(53 votes)

    #2 - Casino Night

    S2:E22

    In the season finale, Dunder-Mifflin holds a Casino Night in the warehouse to benefit charity. While Michael faces the task of juggling two dates, Jim is forced to ponder the reality of transferring to the Stamford branch and what that means for his relationship with Pam.

    Director:Ken Kwapis
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 9 Episode 23 - Finale
    8.9/10(56 votes)

    #3 - Finale

    S9:E23

    One year later, Dunder Mifflin employees past and present reunite for a panel discussion about the documentary and to attend Dwight and Angela's wedding.

    Director:Ken Kwapis
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 5 Episode 26 - Company Picnic
    8.5/10(40 votes)

    #4 - Company Picnic

    S5:E26

    At the company picnic, Michael and Holly are reunited for the first time since their split. The rest of the staff competes in games, such as the volleyball tournament.

    Director:Ken Kwapis
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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Tests and Breasts
    8.5/10(10 votes)

    #5 - Tests and Breasts

    S1:E4

    Lindsay offers to help Daniel study for an algebra test, but ends up accused by the teacher of cheating. Daniel lends sexually naive Sam a porn film.

    Director:Ken Kwapis
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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Looks and Books
    8.5/10(10 votes)

    #6 - Looks and Books

    S1:E10

    A car accident results in Lindsay deciding to stop hanging out with her “freak” friends. She decides to rejoin the mathletes and start hanging out with Millie again. Sam adopts a new modern hair style in the hopes of impressing Cindy. When this fails, he seeks out a new wardrobe.

    Director:Ken Kwapis
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - Gay Witch Hunt
    8.4/10(50 votes)

    #7 - Gay Witch Hunt

    S3:E1

    When Michael unintentionally outs a gay employee, he stumbles through a sensitivity mine-field. Also, we find out what happened with Jim and Pam.

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 11 - Booze Cruise
    8.4/10(47 votes)

    #8 - Booze Cruise

    S2:E11

    Michael takes the entire Dunder-Mifflin staff on a motivational cruise aboard a party boat on Lake Wallenpaupack, but his planned presentation is bogged down by numerous distractions, including a dance contest, limbo, snorkel shots, and the pushy Captain Jack. Also, Jim and Katy's relationship hits the rocks as Roy and Pam finally set a wedding date, which does more than disappoint Jim, and by the end of the night, Michael's motivational cruise doesn't go completely to waste when he shares a heart-to-heart with one of the workers.

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  9. undefined Season 4 Episode 3 - Family Reunion
    8.4/10(14 votes)

    #9 - Family Reunion

    S4:E3

    Christopher Lloyd adds to his gallery of eccentric characters, playing Hal's quirky, cranky and very wealthy father, Walter, in this rollicking episode. The occasion is a birthday celebration for the old man, but the snooty female in-laws seem more interested in offending Lois. Their shabby behavior initially goes unnoticed by Hal, who's desperately trying to bond with his self-centered dad; and by Dewey and Reese, who seek some of Grampa's dough by currying favor with him. But when Lois is reduced to tears after being excluded from a group photo, the family rallies to her side with an all-out counterattack that turns the party into pandemonium.

    Director:Ken Kwapis
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  10. undefined Season 4 Episode 10 - If Boys Were Girls
    8.3/10(15 votes)

    #10 - If Boys Were Girls

    S4:E10

    After being rattled by a battle among the boys, a pregnant Lois ponders the consequences of raising another brawling kid. So she fantasizes that her unruly sons have morphed into well-behaved young daughters. Malcolm becomes Mallory, Reese is transformed into Renee and Dewey turns into Daisy.

    Director:Ken Kwapis
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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - Rollerskates
    8.2/10(17 votes)

    #11 - Rollerskates

    S1:E13

    Roller-skating lessons from Hal bug Malcolm, who rebels against dad's discipline while mom agonizes in bed from a backache she blames on Reese. Francis avoids his squad's survival weekend.

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  12. undefined Season 6 Episode 4 - Sins of the Fathers
    8.1/10(7 votes)

    #12 - Sins of the Fathers

    S6:E4

    Hathaway befriends an out-of-work waitress, Meg. Seven-months pregnant, Meg cannot afford prenatal care. Hathaway invites her to the hospital, performs free tests and helps her interview for a job in the cafeteria.

    Director:Ken Kwapis
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  13. undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - The Fire
    8.1/10(51 votes)

    #13 - The Fire

    S2:E4

    The Office is forced into the parking lot for the day when a fire starts in the kitchen. To ease everyone's boredom, Jim suggests a game of "Desert Island" and "Who Would You Do?", where certain staff members reveal a little too much information about themselves. Throughout the day, Michael talks business with Ryan, leaving Dwight feeling left out.

    Director:Ken Kwapis
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  14. undefined Season 5 Episode 14 - Lecture Circuit (1)
    8.1/10(39 votes)

    #14 - Lecture Circuit (1)

    S5:E14

    Michael goes on a speaking tour of the other branches to explain Scranton's relative success, accompanied by his driver, Pam. Back at the office, Dwight and Jim - now heads of the party planning committee - forget a birthday, with severe consequences. Meanwhile, Andy falls for someone he should not.

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  15. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - Sexual Harassment
    8.0/10(52 votes)

    #15 - Sexual Harassment

    S2:E2

    Just as corporate tells Toby, one of the workers at the Scranton branch, to give a seminar on sexual harassment issues, Michael receives a visit from his obnoxious sales-rep friend Todd Packer. The two chauvinistic friends try to prove that the office is not in need of harassment counseling, but only wind up making the situation worse, causing yet another zany day at the office.

    Director:Ken Kwapis
    Writer:N/A

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  16. undefined Season 5 Episode 15 - Lecture Circuit (2)
    8.0/10(40 votes)

    #16 - Lecture Circuit (2)

    S5:E15

    Michael and Pam continue their tour of the branches with Michael taking a lesson from their visit to Utica. Dwight and Jim struggle to fulfill their new party planning duties with a grumpy staff. Angela's new cat causes a stir.

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  17. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - The Fight
    7.8/10(47 votes)

    #17 - The Fight

    S2:E6

    When Dwight embarrasses Michael by punching him in the stomach at work, Jim organizes a lunchtime rematch at Dwight's Dojo. Meanwhile, Pam becomes annoyed at Jim when he gets too physical with her, Ryan updates the emergency contact information on a secret mission, and Michael tantalizes Ryan when the boss gets a hold of Ryan's cell phone number.

    Director:Ken Kwapis
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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 16 - Water Park (1)
    7.8/10(14 votes)

    #18 - Water Park (1)

    S1:E16

    When the family goes to a water park for a day, Dewey is left home with an elderly, stern babysitter. Francis is hustled at pocket billiards by his military-school commandant.

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  19. undefined Season 6 Episode 15 - Be Patient
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #19 - Be Patient

    S6:E15

    Kovac witnesses an accident and saves the young victim's life. Carter slowly recovers from his brutal attack and undergoes excruciating physical therapy. Hathaway helps two sexually active 14-year-old girls.

    Director:Ken Kwapis
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  20. undefined Season 4 Episode 19 - Future Malcolm
    7.7/10(12 votes)

    #20 - Future Malcolm

    S4:E19

    Leonard, a cynical, genius chess player with no friends or job, makes Malcolm think he could grow into a similar adulthood. Determined to prevent this undesirable fate, Malcolm tries to help Leonard change his life by lining him up for a job interview with the obnoxious Craig. Meanwhile, Francis finds employ as a nude model and begins to delight in the exposure.

    Director:Ken Kwapis
    Writer:N/A

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  21. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - Lois's Birthday
    7.7/10(14 votes)

    #21 - Lois's Birthday

    S2:E3

    Crummy gifts rile birthday gal Lois, who suddenly splits from home, leaving confusion, anxiety and desperation in her wake.

    Director:Ken Kwapis
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  22. undefined Season 2 Episode 16 - Galentine's Day
    7.7/10(26 votes)

    #22 - Galentine's Day

    S2:E16

    When Leslie hears her mom’s story about an old flame, she and her boyfriend Justin track him down and reunite them on Valentine’s Day. Meanwhile, Andy and his band are nervous about playing a gig at the Senior Center.

    Director:Ken Kwapis
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  23. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Diversity Day
    7.6/10(78 votes)

    #23 - Diversity Day

    S1:E2

    A consultant arrives to teach the staff about tolerance and diversity but Michael insists on imparting his own knowledge. Meanwhile, Jim struggles to keep hold of a lucrative contract extension.

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  24. undefined Season 2 Episode 14 - Hal Quits
    7.5/10(15 votes)

    #24 - Hal Quits

    S2:E14

    Hal feels like his job is a piece of c* after going to Dewey's class for parent job day. So he decides to take a "kidney failure" weeks off. While Francis is forced to work at the lucky aid over spring break.

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  25. undefined Season 2 Episode 19 - Tutoring Reese
    7.5/10(15 votes)

    #25 - Tutoring Reese

    S2:E19

    Malcolm and the Krelboynes tutor Reese, and uncover the real reason behind his failing grades.

    Director:Ken Kwapis
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Ken Kwapis Ratings Summary

"The Job" is the best rated episode directed by Ken Kwapis. It scored 9/10 based on 44 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 5/17/2007 and is rated 0.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "Casino Night".