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The Best Episodes of The Office Season 9

Every episode of The Office Season 9 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Office Season 9!

The everyday lives of office employees in the Scranton, Pennsylvania branch of the fictional Dunder Mifflin Paper Company.
Genre:Comedy
Network:NBC

Season 9 Ratings Summary

"New Guys" is the best rated episode of "The Office" season 9. It scored 7.3/10 based on 4771 votes. Directed by Greg Daniels and written by Greg Daniels, it aired on 9/20/2012. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Roy's Wedding".

  • New Guys
    7.3/104,771 votes

    #1 - New Guys

    Season 9 Episode 1 - Aired 9/20/2012

    Two new, young employees throw Dwight and Jim off balance; Andy returns from leadership training with a desire for revenge.

    Director: Greg Daniels

    Writer: Greg Daniels

  • Roy's Wedding
    6.9/104,587 votes

    #2 - Roy's Wedding

    Season 9 Episode 2 - Aired 9/27/2012

    A toast at Roy's wedding leads to Pam and Jim searching their relationships for buried secrets; Dwight reacts to Nellie's mandatory charity initiative.

    Director: Matt Sohn

    Writer: Allison Silverman

  • Andy's Ancestry
    7.1/104,541 votes

    #3 - Andy's Ancestry

    Season 9 Episode 3 - Aired 10/4/2012

    Andy flaunts his genealogy when he discovers he's related to Michelle Obama. Meanwhile, Darryl struggles in his new post, Dwight teaches Erin a new language to wow her boyfriend's family, and Nellie tries to persuade Pam that Jim's having an affair.

    Director: David Rogers

    Writer: Jonathan Green

  • Work Bus
    7.6/104,818 votes

    #4 - Work Bus

    Season 9 Episode 4 - Aired 10/18/2012

    The staffers hit the road in a rented bus when the building is deemed unsafe. Meanwhile, Nellie reaches out to Andy for help in adopting a baby, and Jim uses pie to spread cheer to Pam.

    Director: Bryan Cranston

    Writer: Brent Forrester

  • Here Comes Treble
    6.7/104,662 votes

    #5 - Here Comes Treble

    Season 9 Episode 5 - Aired 10/25/2012

    It's Halloween in the office and Andy invites his college a cappella group to perform, which leads to a confrontation with his frenemy Broccoli Rob. Meanwhile, Dwight finds evidence that a madman is loose in the office and tries to track him down, and the first meeting of Jim's new job causes a fight with Pam.

    Director: Claire Scanlon

    Writer: Owen Ellickson

  • The Boat
    7.5/104,633 votes

    #6 - The Boat

    Season 9 Episode 6 - Aired 11/8/2012

    Money problems plague Andy's family. Meanwhile, Dwight guests on a local radio show, so the staffers harass him with outrageous phone calls, and Kevin unearths a big secret about Oscar.

    Director: John Krasinski

    Writer: Dan Sterling

  • The Whale
    7.4/104,426 votes

    #7 - The Whale

    Season 9 Episode 7 - Aired 11/15/2012

    The women of the office try to teach Dwight how to interact with female clients; Angela suspects the senator of cheating; Toby convinces some of the guys to grow mustaches.

    Director: Rodman Flender

    Writer: Carrie Kemper

  • The Target
    7.7/104,626 votes

    #8 - The Target

    Season 9 Episode 8 - Aired 11/29/2012

    Angela goes to Dwight for help when she learns that her husband is having an affair. Stanley and Phyllis take advantage of Jim when he needs a favor, and Pete distracts Pam as she begins painting her mural.

    Director: Brent Forrester

    Writer: Graham Wagner

  • Dwight Christmas
    8.2/105,117 votes

    #9 - Dwight Christmas

    Season 9 Episode 9 - Aired 12/6/2012

    When the party planning committee drops the ball on the annual Christmas party, Dwight gets everyone to celebrate with a traditional Schrute German Christmas. Darryl fears that Jim has forgotten to include him in the new job in Philadelphia. Pete teaches Erin about his favorite movie, Die Hard.

    Director: Charles McDougall

    Writer: Robert Padnick

  • Lice
    7.4/104,577 votes

    #10 - Lice

    Season 9 Episode 10 - Aired 1/10/2013

    Pam accidentally brings lice into the office and lets Meredith take the fall, while Dwight vows to destroy the parasites. Meanwhile, Jim has a fantastic day in Philly wooing a potential business associate. Meanwhile, Phyllis, Nellie and Kevin meddle in Darryl's love life.

    Director: Rodman Flender

    Writer: Niki Schwartz-Wright

  • Suit Warehouse
    7.5/104,505 votes

    #11 - Suit Warehouse

    Season 9 Episode 11 - Aired 1/17/2013

    Clark brings an espresso maker to the office. Dwight and Clark pretend to be a father-and-son to land a sale. Darryl goes on an interview at Jim's company, where Pam drops by unexpectedly.

    Director: Matt Sohn

    Writer: Dan Greaney

  • Customer Loyalty
    7.6/104,599 votes

    #12 - Customer Loyalty

    Season 9 Episode 12 - Aired 1/24/2013

    Dwight tries to stop Darryl from moving to Jim's start-up company. Jim misses his daughter's first recital, to Pam's dismay. Nellie spills the beans about Pete and Erin.

    Director: Kelly Cantley-Kashima

    Writer: Jonathan Green, Gabe Miller

  • Junior Salesman
    7.3/104,367 votes

    #13 - Junior Salesman

    Season 9 Episode 13 - Aired 1/31/2013

    Dwight is tasked with hiring a part-time salesman to be Jim's substitute, so he rounds up a supergroup of his cronies, including his oddball beet-farmer cousin, Mose. Pam is left wondering who her new deskmate will be. Erin seeks her birth parents with help from Pete.

    Director: David Rogers

    Writer: Carrie Kemper

  • Vandalism
    7.1/104,416 votes

    #14 - Vandalism

    Season 9 Episode 14 - Aired 1/31/2013

    Pam’s warehouse mural is defaced. Darryl has difficulty dealing with the Jim's cleanliness habits in their apartment. Angela grudgingly allows Oscar and Kevin to attend her son’s first birthday party.

    Director: Lee Kirk

    Writer: Owen Ellickson

  • Couples Discount
    6.9/104,487 votes

    #15 - Couples Discount

    Season 9 Episode 15 - Aired 2/7/2013

    The staffers pair up as faux couples to score a Valentine's Day discount at a mall. Erin tells Pete that she'll break up with Andy when he returns, but Pete has his doubts. Jim and Pam socialize with the documentary's soundman.

    Director: Troy Miller

    Writer: Allison Silverman

  • Moving On
    7.7/104,798 votes

    #16 - Moving On

    Season 9 Episode 16 - Aired 2/14/2013

    Pam interviews for a job in Philadelphia, but her potential manager reminds her of her former boss, Michael Scott. Dwight acquires the help of Angela in order to give his elderly Aunt Shirley a bath. Meanwhile, Andy attempts to make Pete and Erin feel uncomfortable.

    Director: Jon Favreau

    Writer: Graham Wagner

  • The Farm
    7.3/105,020 votes

    #17 - The Farm

    Season 9 Episode 17 - Aired 3/14/2013

    The adventures of Dwight at his family beet farm and bed-and-breakfast come to light. Here, he and his siblings receive a surprise inheritance. Back at the office, Todd Packer tries to atone for a lifetime of boorish behavior.

    Director: Paul Lieberstein

    Writer: Paul Lieberstein

  • Promos
    7.7/104,479 votes

    #18 - Promos

    Season 9 Episode 18 - Aired 4/4/2013

    Everyone in the office is excited when promos start running on TV for the documentary. Dwight makes Angela jealous when he starts dating a brussel sprout farmer. Meanwhile Jim has a big meeting with Major League baseball player, Ryan Howard.

    Director: Jennifer Celotta

    Writer: Tim McAuliffe

  • Stairmageddon
    7.8/104,652 votes

    #19 - Stairmageddon

    Season 9 Episode 19 - Aired 4/11/2013

    The elevator goes out at the office, forcing everyone to use the stairs. Dwight forces Stanley to make a sales call. Pam and Jim talk to Nellie and Toby about relationship problems. Angela supports her man.

    Director: Matt Sohn

    Writer: Dan Sterling

  • Paper Airplane
    7.8/104,735 votes

    #20 - Paper Airplane

    Season 9 Episode 20 - Aired 4/25/2013

    Dwight and Angela participate in a paper airplane contest and compete against each other. Meanwhile, Andy prepares for a potential acting job, and Jim and Pam utilize new skills.

    Director: Jesse Peretz

    Writer: Warren Lieberstein, Halsted Sullivan

  • Livin' the Dream
    9.0/106,902 votes

    #21 - Livin' the Dream

    Season 9 Episode 21 - Aired 5/2/2013

    Dwight becomes regional manager after Andy quits his job, Jim dedicates more time to his Dunder Mifflin job to save his marriage, and Angela has problems with her new living arrangements after her breakup with The Senator.

    Director: Jeffrey Blitz

    Writer: Niki Schwartz-Wright

  • A.A.R.M.
    9.4/108,951 votes

    #22 - A.A.R.M.

    Season 9 Episode 22 - Aired 5/9/2013

    Jim convinces Dwight that he needs to choose someone to act as an Assistant to the Assistant Regional Manager; the two subsequently hold tryouts for the position. After her daycare turns away her child, Angela is forced to bring her kid to work. Andy auditions for "The Next Great A Cappella Sensation".

    Director: David Rogers

    Writer: Brent Forrester

  • Finale
    9.8/1022,655 votes

    #23 - Finale

    Season 9 Episode 23 - Aired 5/16/2013

    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