‘The Office’ 10 Episodes That Made Us Laugh, Cry and Cringe (Perfect Prep for ‘The Paper’)
Peacock’s next exciting project is bringing strong The Office vibes, so here’s a list of the show’s most beloved episodes that you can give a rewatch to while waiting for The Paper’s season 1.
Just a few days are left before The Office’s long-awaited spinoff series The Paper will land on streaming, this time exploring the inner life of a local newspaper that a new editor-in-chief will try to save from the complete collapse.
As many now expect the upcoming show to be just as similar to The Office as possible, it might be the best time to remember what everyone loves the original series so much for — here are the episodes that IMDb ranks as The Office’s most definite best and iconic.
10. Season 6 Episode 4 — Niagara: Part 1
- 9.2/10 on IMDb
In this episode, the entire office heads to Niagara Falls to celebrate Pam and Jim’s wedding, but things do get wrong because of Michael and Dwight at some point.
As guests are struggling to not mention Pam’s pregnancy, Andy gets an embarrassing injury trying to impress the others.
9. Season 7 Episode 18 — Garage Sale
- 9.3/10 on IMDb
This episode follows the office hosting a warehouse garage sales that witnesses lots of hilarious trades between the employees.
In the meantime, Michael prepares to propose to Holly not long before quitting his job for good.
8. Season 2 Episode 22 — Casino Night
- 9.3/10 on IMDb
While the Scranton branch decides to host a casino fundraiser in the office’s warehouse, Jim and Pam reach a crucial point in their relationships when they both confess their feelings for each other.
7. Season 7 Episode 16 — Threat Level Midnight
- 9.3/10 on IMDb
In the episode, the office gets excited as Michael’s first feature movie titled Threat Level Midnight is finally ready for everyone to check out.
However, the film’s absurdist plot twists don’t really serve for its characters in the best way, leading to the employees realising how desperate Michael is for someone’s validation.
6. Season 6 Episode 5 — Niagara: Part 2
- 9.4/10 on IMDb
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Picking up the entire disaster from the first part, this episode continues with even more embarrassing moments at Pam and Jim’s wedding, eventually leading to the two escaping on a private boat and making sure that the big day is now their own.
5. Season 9 Episode 22 — A.A.R.M.
- 9.4/10 on IMDb
In this episode, Dwight names Jim his Assistant to the Assistant Regional Manager, which leads to the office employees witnessing lots of hilarious pranks.
Meanwhile, Dwight is about to change his life forever with a marriage proposal.
4. Season 4 Episode 9 — Dinner Party
- 9.4/10 on IMDb
One of the most infamously hilarious episodes, this one follows Michael and Jan who decide to host a dinner party for Jim, Pam, Andy and Angela.
As a result, the party turns into a passive-aggressive exchange of arguments and cringey breakdowns.
3. Season 5 Episode 13 — Stress Relief
- 9.7/10 on IMDb
In this episode, Dwight sets a fake fire alarm that eventually sends Stanley to a hospital with a heart attack.
When Stanley is back, he faces an even bigger threat from Michael who figures out that he’s the reason for Stanley’s continuous stress.
2. Season 7 Episode 21 — Goodbye, Michael
- 9.8/10 on IMDb
Marking Steve Carell’s departure from the show, this episode witnesses Michael preparing personal goodbyes to each of his employees as he gets ready to leave a day earlier than he initially planned.
In the meantime, Andy is trying to find courage to visit one of Michael’s old clients.
1. Season 9 Episode 23 — Finale
- 9.8/10 on IMDb
The show’s final episode sees all Dunder Mifflin employees getting together a year after the documentary aired for Dwight and Angela’s wedding.
The Office’s finale gives closure to each character’s storyline and even brings back Steve Carell’s Michael Scott in a cameo role.
