The Best Episodes Written By Greg Daniels

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   9.3/10(55 votes)

   #1 - Goodbye, Michael

   S7:E214/28/2011

   Michael wants to have a drama-free day at work on his last day before moving to Colorado. Meanwhile, Deangelo Vickers and Andy Bernard scramble to retain Michael's biggest clients.

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   8.9/10(56 votes)

   #2 - Finale

   S9:E235/16/2013

   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.

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   8.8/10(41 votes)

   #3 - Beach Games

   S3:E225/10/2007

   Michael was shocked when he received a call from Corporate wanting him to interview for a position. Michael was happy, but he also had other things on his mind. Beach Day was coming up and he was taking the crew out for some fun in the sun. Not before reminding Toby he couldn't go because somebody had to stay in the office.

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   8.7/10(32 votes)

   #4 - Niagara

   S6:E410/8/2009

   The Dunder Mifflin staff head to Niagara Falls for Jim and Pam's wedding, with the understanding that her pregnancy is a forbidden discussion topic, but Jim's slip of the tongue prods Michael to attempt damage control.

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   8.4/10(50 votes)

   #5 - Gay Witch Hunt

   S3:E19/21/2006

   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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   8.4/10(47 votes)

   #6 - Booze Cruise

   S2:E111/5/2006

   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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   8.4/10(45 votes)

   #7 - Conflict Resolution

   S2:E215/4/2006

   When Michael takes over conflict resolution duties from HR, chaos ensues at Dunder Mifflin.

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   8.3/10(51 votes)

   #8 - Fun Run

   S4:E19/27/2007

   Michael comes to believe the office might be cursed in the wake of a freak accident. After scrutinizing each of his staffers' religious beliefs, he organizes a charity 5K "fun run."

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   8.3/10(39 votes)

   #9 - Homer Badman

   S6:E911/27/1994

   When Homer gropes for a gummy candy stuck to the babysitter's pants, she mistakes his intentions and turns the town against him.

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    8.1/10(38 votes)

    #10 - Treehouse of Horror V

    S6:E610/30/1994

    Lack of beer and cable TV make Homer a crazed killer; the present is altered by a time-traveling Homer; and Principal Skinner turns detention students into food.

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    8.1/10(42 votes)

    #11 - Bart Sells His Soul

    S7:E410/8/1995

    Bart sells his soul to Milhouse for five dollars, but soon regrets his decision. Meanwhile, Moe turns the Tavern into a family-friendly restaurant.

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    8.0/10(43 votes)

    #12 - Treehouse of Horror IV

    S5:E510/28/1993

    Homer sells his soul; Vampire Burns invites the Simpsons for dinner; Bart sees a gremlin damaging his school bus.

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13. 

    7.9/10(34 votes)

    #13 - 22 Short Films About Springfield

    S7:E214/14/1996

    Bart and Milhouse wonder if anything interesting happens to the citizens of Springfield, which leads to a series of interconnected vignettes.

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    7.9/10(65 votes)

    #14 - Basketball

    S1:E54/19/2005

    The office staff play a basketball game against the warehouse workers in which Jim shows off to impress Pam and upstage her fiancee who is on the opposing team.

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    7.8/10(49 votes)

    #15 - Halloween

    S2:E510/18/2005

    While everyone else in the office enjoys the spooky Halloween festivities and talks about the staff's costumes, Michael ponders who he should fire when the threat of downsizing becomes a reality and his boss orders him to fire one of his staff. Meanwhile, Jim and Pam put Dwight's resume on job-searching websites, which may make Michael's job a little easier, and Pam encourages Jim to set his goals higher by applying for a better job, which makes Jim consider his friendship with Pam.

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    7.8/10(31 votes)

    #16 - The Parking Space

    S3:E224/22/1992

    George argues with a stranger over a "dream" parking space in front of Jerry's apartment.

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    7.7/10(35 votes)

    #17 - Lisa's Wedding

    S6:E193/19/1995

    A fortuneteller predicts Lisa's engagement and wedding to a fellow student from an upper-crust British family.

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    7.7/10(41 votes)

    #18 - Update Eve

    S1:E94/30/2020

    The Uploads are looking forward to the improvements in the new Lakeview Operating System. Nathan and Nora stay up late to recover Nathan’s missing memories.

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    7.7/10(41 votes)

    #19 - Freeyond

    S1:E104/30/2020

    Nathan’s restored memories and shifting emotional allegiances put Nora in physical danger.

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    7.5/10(35 votes)

    #20 - Homer and Apu

    S5:E132/10/1994

    Homer accompanies Apu to the Kwik-E-Mart home office--in India--after Apu is fired.

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    7.5/10(32 votes)

    #21 - Secrets of a Successful Marriage

    S5:E225/19/1994

    Homer teaches a class on marriage, but sharing secrets about his own union gets him kicked out of the house.

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    7.5/10(44 votes)

    #22 - Five Stars

    S1:E24/30/2020

    Nora tries to get her ratings up, so her boss will approve her dad’s upload loan. Nathan acclimates to his new world with the help of a Lakeview therapist.

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    7.4/10(54 votes)

    #23 - Welcome to Upload

    S1:E14/30/2020

    After a self-driving car crash, Nathan is uploaded to Lakeview, his girlfriend’s family’s digital after-life, where he meets his customer service rep, Nora.

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    7.4/10(96 votes)

    #24 - Pilot

    S1:E13/24/2005

    A documentary crew arrives at the offices of Dunder Mifflin to observe the employees and learn about modern management. Manager Michael Scott tries to paint a happy picture, while sales rep Jim fights with his nemesis Dwight and flirts with receptionist Pam.

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    7.2/10(34 votes)

    #25 - New Guys

    S9:E19/20/2012

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

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