The Best Episodes Directed By Ken Kwapis

Larry and Francine quarrel over her commitment to their renewed relationship.

Director: Ken Kwapis

Writer: N/A

In an effort to freshen up the guest list, Larry agrees to have a controversial performance on, then chickens out when he sees the guy's routine.

Director: Ken Kwapis

Writer: John Riggi

Larry tries to decide about warning an elated Hank about his new bride when the ""Hey now!"" guy announces he's going to marry a younger woman he has just recently met.

Director: Ken Kwapis

Writer: Judd Apatow

Artie has a terrible day backstage with an Entertainment Weekly writer prowling around, John Ritter and Gene Siskel nearly coming to blows, and a stray dog nipping at everyone.

Director: Ken Kwapis

Writer: Peter Tolan

Marshall gets a TV script in the mail, and finds himself a series actor.

Director: Ken Kwapis

Writer: Vance DeGeneres

Larry battles his reluctance when real live spiders are scheduled for the show, and tries to find a sketch to do with guest Carol Burnett.

Director: Ken Kwapis

Writer: Garry Shandling

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: Michael Schur

Jeannie becomes very jealous and accuses Larry of flirting with a playful Mimi Rogers on the show.

Director: Ken Kwapis

Writer: Garry Shandling

Larry feels out of touch when he's the last to know that his headwriter is having a torrid office affair.

Director: Ken Kwapis

Writer: Marjorie Gross

Larry makes the tabloids when a woman claims he knocked her into a magazine rack and neglected to apologize.

Director: Ken Kwapis

Writer: Peter Tolan

Hank falls asleep during the show, which is just the last straw for a fed-up Larry.

Director: Ken Kwapis

Writer: Garry Shandling

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

Writer: Alex Reid

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: Greg Daniels

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: Steve Carell

It's contract negotiation time for Hank and he's going for a raise ... and a golf cart.

Director: Ken Kwapis

Writer: Paul Simms

Worried about his ratings, Larry hires a focus group to help him tighten up the show.

Director: Ken Kwapis

Writer: Paul Simms

Tired of Black dads never getting praise, Kenya strives to be a more involved father by volunteering to coach a team and organizing a family night.

Director: Ken Kwapis

Writer: N/A

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

Writer: Paul Lieberstein

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

Writer: Bob Nickman

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: Paul Feig

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.

Director: Ken Kwapis

Writer: Greg Daniels

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

Writer: Alexandra Kaczenski

Larry is annoyed that David Spade is booked on another show and Hank's fan club visits.

Director: Ken Kwapis

Writer: Joe Toplyn

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

Director: Ken Kwapis

Writer: Greg Daniels

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.

Director: Ken Kwapis

Writer: Alan J. Higgins