The office celebrates HR representative Toby Flenderson’s (Paul Lieberstein) last day in the season four finale. Why it’s essential: Two worlds collide, allowing Andy to become part of the Scranton team and reuniting Pam and Jim, who, at this point, is dating Karen.Jim returns to Scranton after transferring to Dunder Mifflin’s Stamford office when the two branches are combined, bringing with him his new co-workers, including sales representatives Andy Bernard (Ed Helms) and Karen Filippelli (Rashida Jones). Why it’s essential: This episode helps set in motion Jim and Pam’s romantic relationship, which is an integral part of the series.Afterward, salesman Jim Halpert (John Krasinski) confesses his love for receptionist Pam Beesly (Jenna Fischer). Season two ends with an office casino night, where Michael must navigate an awkward situation when both of the girls he invited show up. Why it’s essential: This is an introduction to the main characters of the show and the dynamic between Michael and the other employees.In the first episode of the series, the documentary crew meets the Dunder Mifflin paper company employees in Scranton, Pennsylvania, as obnoxious regional manager Michael Scott (Steve Carell) finds out the branch could be downsized. Rainn Wilson as Dwight Schrute in “The Office.” Steve Carell, center, as Michael Scott in “The Office.” Steve Carell as Michael Scott in “The Office.”

John Krasinski as Jim Halpert, left, and Jenna Fischer as Pam Beesly in “The Office.” From left: John Krasinski as Jim Halpert, Jenna Fischer as Pam Beesly and Rainn Wilson as Dwight Schrute in “The Office.”įrom left: Mindy Kaling as Kelly Kapoor, Jenna Fischer as Pam Halpert, John Krasinski as Jim Halpert and Steve Carell as Michael Scott in “The Office.”

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