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The Office S6E6 — The Lover
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The Office•Season 6•Episode 6

The Lover

7.5/10 · 6,726 votesOct 22, 200923 min

Ranked #20 of 24 in Season 6•−0.6 vs season avg

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Jim and Pam return from their honeymoon and discover that Michael is dating Pam's mother, which infuriates her. Meanwhile, Dwight tries to install a recording device in Jim's office, by giving him a wooden mallard as an apology for their long rivalry.

Directed byGene Stupnitsky, Lee Eisenberg
Written byGene Stupnitsky, Lee Eisenberg
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Cast6

Steve Carell

Steve Carell

Michael Scott

Rainn Wilson

Rainn Wilson

Dwight Schrute

John Krasinski

John Krasinski

Jim Halpert

Jenna Fischer

Jenna Fischer

Pam Beesly

B.J. Novak

B.J. Novak

Ryan Howard

Ed Helms

Ed Helms

Andy Bernard

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Gene Stupnitsky

Gene Stupnitsky

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Lee Eisenberg

Lee Eisenberg

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Gene Stupnitsky

Gene Stupnitsky

Director

Lee Eisenberg

Lee Eisenberg

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Halsted Sullivan

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Warren Lieberstein

Warren Lieberstein

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Matt Sohn

Director of Photography

G

Gary Levy

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Episode Summary

"The Lover" is episode 6 of The Office season 6. It scored 7.5/10 from 6,726 votes, ranking #20 of 24 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Gene Stupnitsky, Lee Eisenberg and written by Gene Stupnitsky, Lee Eisenberg, it aired on October 22, 2009.

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