The Office

10 Best Episodes of The Office - Season 6

The Office, which aired on NBC from 2005-2013, is one of the most beloved sitcoms of all time. With a total of 10 seasons, The Office has plenty of great episodes to choose from. But which ones are the best? In this article, we'll rank the best episodes of The Office, according to fans and experts.

The Office follows the everyday lives of office employees in the Scranton, Pennsylvania branch of the fictional Dunder Mifflin Paper Company. The show was created by Greg Daniels and stars Steve Carell, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, and Rainn Wilson. Throughout its 10 seasons, The Office has won several awards, including Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series, and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series.

From classic episodes like "The Dundies" to fan favorites like "The Dinner Party," there's no shortage of great episodes in The Office's 10-season run. So, let's jump right in and rank the best episodes of The Office.

Written by Sophie and last updated on dec 22, 2024.

PS: The following content contains spoilers!

PPS: I will admit that parts of this page was written with the help of AI - it makes my work so much easier to not start from a blank page!

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The Office - S6E22

#15 - The Cover-Up (Season 6 - Episode 22)

Michael suspects Donna is cheating on him and puts P.I. Dwight Schrute on the case. Meanwhile, Andy is frustrated when no one takes his customer's complaint seriously.

The episode was rated 7.63 from 1369 votes.

The Office - S6E8

#14 - Double Date (Season 6 - Episode 8)

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Jim and Pam finally go on a double date with Michael and Pam's mother Helene on Helene's birthday, which takes a dark turn when Michael discovers just how old Helene is turning, and breaks up with her. Meanwhile, Dwight offers to do nice things for all the members of the office so that they will owe him a specific favor, but Andy ruins his plans.

The episode was rated 7.64 from 1461 votes.

The Office - S6E7

#13 - Koi Pond (Season 6 - Episode 7)

Michael and Jim head off to a meeting and Michael comes back soaked after having fallen in a koi pond. Meanwhile, Pam and Andy, as the two worst salesmen in the branch, have to go cold calling for sales.

The episode was rated 7.65 from 1477 votes.

The Office - S6E11

#12 - Scott's Tots (Season 6 - Episode 11)

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Michael and Erin meet "Scott's Tots", a group of local teenagers whose college tuition was promised in one of Michael's grand delusions ten years prior. Meanwhile, in Michael's absence, Dwight convinces Jim to start an employee-of-the-month program with the intention of sabotaging Jim.

The episode was rated 7.67 from 1449 votes.

The Office - S6E2

#11 - The Meeting (Season 6 - Episode 2)

Michael gets worried after a request from Jim, and Pam's busy with wedding planning. Darryl's worker's compensation claim makes Dwight suspicious.

The episode was rated 7.68 from 1588 votes.

The Office - S6E12

#10 - Secret Santa (Season 6 - Episode 12)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.73 from 1442 votes.

The Office - S6E10

#9 - Shareholder Meeting (Season 6 - Episode 10)

Michael speaks out of line at the Dunder Mifflin shareholders meeting and creates a big problem for management, while Jim discovers that nobody in the office thinks he's the "real" boss.

The episode was rated 7.73 from 1453 votes.

The Office - S6E18

#8 - The Delivery (2) (Season 6 - Episode 18)

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While Jim and Pam struggle with their newborn child, back at the office Michael decides to set Erin up on a date with Kevin.

The episode was rated 7.74 from 836 votes.

The Office - S6E19

#7 - Happy Hour (Season 6 - Episode 19)

Michael gets kicked out of the bar when he pulls out all the stops to impress a friend of Jim and Pam's. Meanwhile, Andy and Erin do their best to keep their relationship under wraps. Dwight rethinks his pre-natal contract with Angela.

The episode was rated 7.74 from 1355 votes.

The Office - S6E16

#6 - The Delivery (Season 6 - Episode 16)

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Pam’s contractions begin but she and Jim are determined to wait it out as long as possible so they can have more time at the hospital. Meanwhile the rest of the office tries to distract Pam from the pain with food and entertainment.

The episode was rated 7.75 from 2414 votes.

The Office - S6E6

#5 - The Lover (Season 6 - Episode 6)

Jim and Pam return from their honeymoon and discover that Michael is dating Pam's mother, which infuriates her. Meanwhile, Dwight tries to install a recording device in Jim's office, by giving him a wooden mallard as an apology for their long rivalry.

The episode was rated 7.80 from 1485 votes.

The Office - S6E1

#4 - Gossip (Season 6 - Episode 1)

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A few interns who stayed at Dunder-Mifflin over the summer end their internship. Michael announces some potentially damaging gossip about an employee to the rest of the office, then starts to spread false rumours about others to cover up what he has unwittingly revealed.

The episode was rated 7.80 from 1663 votes.

The Office - S6E9

#3 - Murder (Season 6 - Episode 9)

Rumors spread that Dunder Mifflin is in financial trouble, so Michael tries to distract the office by having everyone play a murder mystery game called Belles, Bourbon, and Bullets. Meanwhile, Andy uses the game as a way to ask out Erin, but fears he may have asked out Erin's character, instead of Erin herself.

The episode was rated 7.82 from 1522 votes.

The Office - S6E4

#2 - Niagara (Season 6 - Episode 4)

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The Office episode Niagara follows the Dunder Mifflin staff as they attend Jim and Pam's wedding in Niagara Falls. Although the pregnancy of Pam is a forbidden topic, Jim's slip of the tongue causes Michael to do damage control.

This episode has been watched multiple times and still elicits a strong emotional response from viewers. Many feel that the actors gave a realistic and heartfelt performance, and viewers are taken on an emotional journey with them. One YouTube video reference in the episode has particularly resonated with viewers and made it an especially memorable part of the episode.

Although the wedding scene between Jim and Pam is a high point, Michael's decision to sleep with Pam's mother has been a controversial plot point. Although it has been met with mixed reactions, it adds an interesting element to the show and is a plot point that viewers can't help but remember.

The episode was rated 8.23 from 2828 votes.

The Office - S6E5

#1 - Niagara (2) (Season 6 - Episode 5)

The Office episode Niagara (2) follows Andy as he experiences an unfortunate accident. Meanwhile, Pam and Jim are having pre-wedding jitters as the big day approaches.

The episode follows Andy as he suffers an accident that leaves him embarrassed, yet still determined to go through with his wedding. Meanwhile, it is clear that Pam and Jim are both anxious about the big day as they both have different ideas about what the wedding should look like. Jim wants a more traditional, small wedding, while Pam wants a bit more of a spectacle. Ultimately, the episode is a humorous and heartfelt look at the pre-wedding jitters of two people in love. The Office is known for its dry humor and cleverly written characters, and this episode is no different. It is a classic example of why the show is so beloved by fans. Somehow, it always leaves viewers wanting to rewatch The Sopranos after this episode.

The episode was rated 8.31 from 934 votes.

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