The Best Episodes Written By Mindy Kaling

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.7/10(33 votes)

   #1 - 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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   8.6/10(8 votes)

   #2 - Game Seven

   S1:E102/27/2025

   The team has its best playoff chances in years, while Isla's personal life couldn't be worse. Can the Gordon family come through in the clutch?

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   8.5/10(44 votes)

   #3 - Frame Toby

   S5:E811/20/2008

   A mysterious person in the office has made a huge mess in the microwave and will not clean it up. Meanwhile, Michael has to come to terms with the fact that there have been certain personnel changes in his staff without his knowing.

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   8.5/10(37 votes)

   #4 - Michael's Last Dundies

   S7:E204/21/2011

   Michael trains Deangelo to take over his job of hosting the Dundie Awards, while Erin struggles with her dislike for her boyfriend, Gabe.

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   8.5/10(6 votes)

   #5 - Danny and Mindy

   S2:E225/6/2014

   When Mindy reads a description of an encounter a man had with her in New York, she thinks she has found her dream guy - which leads to a surprising reveal.

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   8.4/10(50 votes)

   #6 - The Injury

   S2:E121/12/2006

   When Michael burns his foot with his George Foreman mini-grill, he requires the entire office staff to work around his new injury. When the workers aren't so keen on obliging, Michael gets angry and calls in a man in a wheelchair to put out the message that disabled people are people too. Meanwhile, Dwight acts stranger than usual, acting really nice and helpful towards Pam. It isn't until the end of the day when everyone realizes that the car accident Dwight was in earlier that day gave him a concussion (but was overshadowed by Michael's dramatization of his own burn), and Jim and Michael immediately take him to the hospital. Needless to say, Michael doesn't appreciate the extra attention that the doctors and nurses pay Dwight.

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   8.4/10(44 votes)

   #7 - Golden Ticket

   S5:E173/12/2009

   Michael's idea to use "Golden Tickets" for prizes for clients causes a problem in the office. Kevin seeks advice from Andy, Jim, and Pam about dating.

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   8.3/10(222 votes)

   #8 - Pilot

   S1:E14/27/2020

   After recent trauma, Devi starts her first day as a high school sophomore determined to shake off old labels and finally become cool.

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   8.3/10(69 votes)

   #9 - The Dundies

   S2:E19/20/2005

   It's time for the "Dundies", Dunder Mifflin's annual awards banquet (held at the neighborhood Chili's), and the staff must endure the excruciating performance of their inept emcee, boss Michael Scott.

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    8.3/10(41 votes)

    #10 - Night Out

    S4:E114/24/2008

    Ryan returns to Scranton but not to a warm welcome. He is making everyone in the branch come in on a Saturday to re-enter data into the new website. Michael makes it clear that Ryan is the reason they have to come in on the weekend. The rest of the staff aren't happy knowing a computer will be getting credit for all of their sales.

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    8.2/10(46 votes)

    #11 - Take Your Daughter to Work Day

    S2:E183/16/2006

    A routine office day is changed when children come to Dunder Mifflin for "Take Your Daughter to Work Day". Michael is surprised when he strikes up a friendship with the five-year old daughter of his sworn enemy, Toby. Pam is desperate to befriend her colleagues' offspring and a misunderstanding puts Ryan under Stanley's thumb.

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12. 

    8.2/10(4 votes)

    #12 - Hooking Up is Hard

    S1:E121/22/2013

    Mindy wants a one-night stand with Brendan, the midwife who once stole her patients, but things go wrong when Brendan's brother, Duncan, and Morgan show up. Meanwhile, Eye Patch and Danny go out on a date.

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13. 

    8.1/10(33 votes)

    #13 - Secret Santa

    S6:E1212/10/2009

    Michael gets upset when Jim promises Phyllis that she can be the office Santa, but the office Christmas party may be overshadowed by some bad news from David Wallace.

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    8.1/10(41 votes)

    #14 - Lecture Circuit (1)

    S5:E142/5/2009

    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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    8.1/10(9 votes)

    #15 - Joe Pesci

    S1:E22/27/2025

    With her brothers considering a coup, Isla must act fast to salvage a lost sponsorship. But an even bigger surprise awaits the entire Gordon family.

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    8.0/10(35 votes)

    #16 - The Manager and the Salesman

    S6:E152/11/2010

    Sabre's CEO wants the Scranton branch to have one manager, and Michael voluntarily steps down and lets Jim become the boss when he finds out that salespeople make more money. However, he soon comes to regret the decision.

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    8.0/10(42 votes)

    #17 - Lecture Circuit (2)

    S5:E152/12/2009

    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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    8.0/10(37 votes)

    #18 - Classy Christmas

    S7:E1112/9/2010

    Michael could not be happier when Toby has to take a leave of absence and corporate sends Holly Flax to cover for him. Pam is forced to do a second Christmas party after Michael wants the party to be on the day Holly returns to Scranton. Meanwhile, Jim regrets agreeing to a snowball fight with Dwight.

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    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #19 - The One That Got Away

    S1:E162/26/2013

    Mindy reunites with her "first kiss," Sam. The two reminisce about their time at Jewish summer camp, and soon rekindle the sparks of their teen romance.

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    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #20 - We're a Couple Now, Haters!

    S3:E19/16/2014

    It is the beginning of 'firsts' for Mindy and Danny, as they try to set new relationship boundaries for each other in the office. Meanwhile, things get a little complicated when Jeremy tries to organize a charity event with Peter's girlfriend, Lauren.

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    8.0/10(9 votes)

    #21 - Pilot

    S1:E12/27/2025

    Newly installed as the Waves' president, Isla faces her first dilemma: whether to trade a foul-mouthed player who's not living up to his potential.

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    7.9/10(53 votes)

    #22 - ...lost my virginity

    S4:E16/8/2023

    An awkward end to an intimate moment has Devi fuming all summer. As senior year begins, the crew has college — and complicated feelings — on the brain.

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    7.9/10(41 votes)

    #23 - Ben Franklin

    S3:E142/1/2007

    Michael celebrates Phyllis' wedding shower by bringing two adult performers into the office, a stripper and Ben Franklin. Meanwhile, Karen confronts Pam about her past history with Jim.

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    7.8/10(34 votes)

    #24 - Secretary's Day

    S6:E204/22/2010

    Andy pulls out all the stops to give Erin a memorable Secretary's Day. Michael reluctantly takes Erin out to lunch and lets slip about Andy's relationship with Angela. Meanwhile, Oscar circulates a video he created that compares Kevin's voice to Sesame Street's Cookie Monster.

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    7.8/10(31 votes)

    #25 - Test the Store

    S8:E173/1/2012

    The Florida contingent puts the final touches on the new Sabre store, with Dwight preparing a theatrical presentation in his continuing bid to impress Nellie. Back in Scranton, a red-faced Andy arrives at work with a humiliating injury.

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