The Office is an American television sitcom, originally aired on NBC, that follows the lives of employees at Dunder Mifflin Paper Company in Scranton, Pennsylvania. It was first aired on March 24, 2005 and the show has since gone on to have 10 seasons. The show has been widely praised for its witty writing and hilarious characters, receiving a multitude of awards and nominations.
Despite the show's success, there is no doubt that it has had its fair share of bad episodes. Here we will take a look at the worst and least liked episodes as ranked by fans, critics, and viewers.
So let's dive right in and explore the worst episodes of The Office, and see why they didn't live up to the show's usual high standards.
Written by Sophie and last updated on Nov 22, 2024.
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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.
The episode was rated 7,42 from 1374 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7,48 from 1320 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7,48 from 1327 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7,48 from 1361 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7,55 from 1326 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7,56 from 1380 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7,57 from 1324 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7,65 from 1439 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7,69 from 1488 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7,70 from 1466 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7,71 from 1353 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7,79 from 1365 votes.
In the episode "Livin' the Dream" of The Office, Dwight Schrute finally achieves his lifelong goal of becoming the regional manager of Dunder Mifflin. This is made possible when Andy quits his job and Dwight is given the opportunity to take over. Jim Halpert, seeing his marriage slowly falling apart, works harder than ever in his job to make things right with his wife. Angela Martin has to deal with the changes that come with her break up with The Senator.
This episode was truly a treat for the fans of The Office. Dwight's long-awaited promotion was met with resounding cheers and joyous tears. Jim's efforts to save his marriage and Angela's struggles to move on from her ex-boyfriend were both very emotional. The ending montage with the song was a perfect way to cap off the episode. Fans of the show were left feeling inspired and hopeful for all the characters.
The episode was rated 8,14 from 1512 votes.
In the episode "A.A.R.M.", Jim convinces Dwight that he needs to choose someone to act as an Assistant to the Assistant Regional Manager. The two then hold tryouts for the position. Meanwhile, Angela is forced to bring her child to work after her daycare turns her away. Andy auditions for a singing competition.
This episode evoked a lot of emotions from viewers. One comment said "not proud of it but I haven't cried like that in a while". Another comment said that they were "all choked up and cried" and that they would "miss this show". The combination of the characters and the story of the episode really tugged on the heartstrings of viewers.
The episode was rated 8,49 from 1621 votes.
The Office Finale is an emotional roller coaster as the documentary crew and all the Dunder Mifflin employees reunite one year later to attend Dwight and Angela's wedding. The entire episode is filled with nostalgia as the show wraps up and we say goodbye to all the characters that have been in our lives for the past 9 years.
The finale is particularly emotional when Andy, who is now a successful singer, reflects on how he wishes he knew that he was in the good old days before he left them. This sentiment resonates with everyone watching the show as we too feel a sense of nostalgia for the show that has been in our hearts for so long. As we say goodbye to the show, it's difficult not to shed a tear for all the memories weโve made with the cast and the show's characters.
The episode was rated 9,10 from 1938 votes.
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