The Office: We've Picked Our 25 Favorite Dunder Mifflin Moments — What Are Yours?
The recent announcement that The Office will close up shop next year had us clutching our Dwight bobbleheads close and reminiscing about the NBC sitcom’s last eight seasons.
The paper company’s misfit employees have gotten themselves into so many romances, jams, zipline accidents and bat attacks over the years, it’d be nearly impossible to pick the best scenes.
But we did it anyway.
Here, in no particular order, are our 25 favorite moments from the The Office’s first eight years. No, every character isn’t represented. Yes, there’s a whole lot of Jim and Pam. Yes, we interpreted “moment” rather loosely. And yes, we fully expect you to have your own suggestions for the list – that’s why we love you like Meredith loves happy hour.
So once you’ve clicked through the photos below, hit the comments hard and often. (That’s what she said.)
Stanley Did Not Stutter
Season 4, "Did I Stutter"
It takes a lot to make us side with Michael, but Stanley manages to make it happen.
Jim's Jell-O Prank
Season 1, "Pilot"
How does Jim get Dwight's stapler to suspend itself perfectly in the center of the gelatin? You've got to admire dedication to the craft.
Jim as Dwight
Season 3, "Product Recall"
"Bears. Beets. Battlestar Galactica." Stop laughing; as Dwight reminds us, "Identity theft is not a joke!"
Jim and Pam Kiss
Season 2, "Casino Night
Just as Jim's bare-all confession of love to Pam (and the tears that follow) lays us low, their unexpected (incredibly hot) kiss a few minutes later has us soaring.
Jim Proposes
Season 5, "Weight Loss"
We knew he had the ring. She knew it was coming. So when Jim takes a knee at an interstate gas station in the rain, why does it take our breath away?
Pam's Pregnant!
Season 5, "Company Picnic"
Who needs to hear the actual words when we can see Pam and Jim's faces upon hearing the unexpected news - as well as his happy and shaky voice when he tells Dwight to "send in the subs"?
"Forever" Wedding dance
Season 6, "Niagara"
We never want to hear Chris Brown's "Forever" ever again... unless we're watching the procession that puts a perfect cap on Pam and Jim's calamity-filled wedding weekend.
Goodbye, Michael
Season 7, "Goodbye, Michael"
We can't pick one individual adieu from all of Michael's parting shots, so let's call this whole episode one big moment - and a fitting farewell to the World's Best Boss.
Dwight's Concussion
Season 2, "The Injury"
Dwight was nice. And it was weird.
Diversity Day
Season 1, "Diversity Day"
Kelly is smarter, Michael is meaner... and it's still funny (and completely un-PC).
Michael Fuels for the 5K
Season 4, "Fun Run"
Michael's "carbo-loading" choice of fettuccine alfredo comes back to haunt him - but we'll spare you the photo of the actual moment.
The Stamford and Scranton Branches Merge
Season 3, "The Merger"
Dunder Mifflin's Stamford employees - including Tony, who's totally humiliated by Michael's team-building activity - start dropping like flies. Scranton: Only the strong survive.
Michael and Oscar Kiss
Season 3, "Gay Witch Hunt"
Michael goes out of his way to prove he's cool with Oscar's sexuality. (Spoiler alert: He's not.)
Threat Level Midnight
Season 7, "Threat Level Midnight"
In Pam's words: "We thought it was a comedy. Everything pointed to it being a comedy." Eleven years in the making, Michael's masterpiece was everything we hoped it would be.
Pass the Bottle at Sweeney Todd
Season 7, "Andy's Play"
Though the cellphone bit was funny, our favorite moment came when the Dunder Mifflin gang's shared wine bottle wound up noisily rolling around the community theater's floor.
Michael Cooks His Foot
Season 2, "The Injury"
We'll never look at our George Foreman Grill the same way again.
Holly Misunderstands Kevin
Season 5, "Weight Loss"
Newbie Holly draws a conclusion about Kevin many of us came to long ago.
Michael Declares Bankruptcy
Season 4, "Money"
With relationship woes and financial difficulty weighing on him, Michael takes Creed's advice literally. (Thank goodness Oscar was there to set him straight.)
The Dundies
Season 2, "The Dundies"
From Michael's song parodies to a drunken Pam falling off her stool and getting banned from Chili's for life, the Dunder Mifflin awards ceremony deserves a trophy of its own.
Office Olympics
Season 2, "Office Olympics"
Lochte/Phelps pales in comparison to Kevin/Phyllis, at least when it comes to Flonkerton.
The Local Ad Jingle
Season 4, "Local Ad"
"The people person's paper people..."
Michael proposes to Holly
Season 7, "Garage Sale"
Michael's proposal to his true love was just like the man himself: sweet, almost a failure and liable to do harm to innocent bystanders.
A Night in New York
Season 4, "Night Out"
Because any night's a good night that ends with Dwight, Michael and Ryan in bed together.
Nellie Eats a Taco
Season 8, "Fundraiser"
We'll save you the trouble, Nellie: There's no dainty way to eat a taco. But we love you for trying.
David Returns, Robert Leaves for "Charity" Work
Season 8, "Free Family Portrait Studio"
David, we've missed you! Robert, we'll... see you later!
Stanley Did Not Stutter
Season 4, "Did I Stutter"
It takes a lot to make us side with Michael, but Stanley manages to make it happen.
Jim's Jell-O Prank
Season 1, "Pilot"
How does Jim get Dwight's stapler to suspend itself perfectly in the center of the gelatin? You've got to admire dedication to the craft.
Jim as Dwight
Season 3, "Product Recall"
"Bears. Beets. Battlestar Galactica." Stop laughing; as Dwight reminds us, "Identity theft is not a joke!"
Jim and Pam Kiss
Season 2, "Casino Night
Just as Jim's bare-all confession of love to Pam (and the tears that follow) lays us low, their unexpected (incredibly hot) kiss a few minutes later has us soaring.
Jim Proposes
Season 5, "Weight Loss"
We knew he had the ring. She knew it was coming. So when Jim takes a knee at an interstate gas station in the rain, why does it take our breath away?
Pam's Pregnant!
Season 5, "Company Picnic"
Who needs to hear the actual words when we can see Pam and Jim's faces upon hearing the unexpected news - as well as his happy and shaky voice when he tells Dwight to "send in the subs"?
"Forever" Wedding dance
Season 6, "Niagara"
We never want to hear Chris Brown's "Forever" ever again... unless we're watching the procession that puts a perfect cap on Pam and Jim's calamity-filled wedding weekend.
Goodbye, Michael
Season 7, "Goodbye, Michael"
We can't pick one individual adieu from all of Michael's parting shots, so let's call this whole episode one big moment - and a fitting farewell to the World's Best Boss.
Dwight's Concussion
Season 2, "The Injury"
Dwight was nice. And it was weird.
Diversity Day
Season 1, "Diversity Day"
Kelly is smarter, Michael is meaner... and it's still funny (and completely un-PC).
Michael Fuels for the 5K
Season 4, "Fun Run"
Michael's "carbo-loading" choice of fettuccine alfredo comes back to haunt him - but we'll spare you the photo of the actual moment.
The Stamford and Scranton Branches Merge
Season 3, "The Merger"
Dunder Mifflin's Stamford employees - including Tony, who's totally humiliated by Michael's team-building activity - start dropping like flies. Scranton: Only the strong survive.
Michael and Oscar Kiss
Season 3, "Gay Witch Hunt"
Michael goes out of his way to prove he's cool with Oscar's sexuality. (Spoiler alert: He's not.)
Threat Level Midnight
Season 7, "Threat Level Midnight"
In Pam's words: "We thought it was a comedy. Everything pointed to it being a comedy." Eleven years in the making, Michael's masterpiece was everything we hoped it would be.
Pass the Bottle at Sweeney Todd
Season 7, "Andy's Play"
Though the cellphone bit was funny, our favorite moment came when the Dunder Mifflin gang's shared wine bottle wound up noisily rolling around the community theater's floor.
Michael Cooks His Foot
Season 2, "The Injury"
We'll never look at our George Foreman Grill the same way again.
Holly Misunderstands Kevin
Season 5, "Weight Loss"
Newbie Holly draws a conclusion about Kevin many of us came to long ago.
Michael Declares Bankruptcy
Season 4, "Money"
With relationship woes and financial difficulty weighing on him, Michael takes Creed's advice literally. (Thank goodness Oscar was there to set him straight.)
The Dundies
Season 2, "The Dundies"
From Michael's song parodies to a drunken Pam falling off her stool and getting banned from Chili's for life, the Dunder Mifflin awards ceremony deserves a trophy of its own.
Office Olympics
Season 2, "Office Olympics"
Lochte/Phelps pales in comparison to Kevin/Phyllis, at least when it comes to Flonkerton.
The Local Ad Jingle
Season 4, "Local Ad"
"The people person's paper people..."
Michael proposes to Holly
Season 7, "Garage Sale"
Michael's proposal to his true love was just like the man himself: sweet, almost a failure and liable to do harm to innocent bystanders.
A Night in New York
Season 4, "Night Out"
Because any night's a good night that ends with Dwight, Michael and Ryan in bed together.
Nellie Eats a Taco
Season 8, "Fundraiser"
We'll save you the trouble, Nellie: There's no dainty way to eat a taco. But we love you for trying.
David Returns, Robert Leaves for "Charity" Work
Season 8, "Free Family Portrait Studio"
David, we've missed you! Robert, we'll... see you later!
Stanley Did Not Stutter
Season 4, "Did I Stutter"
It takes a lot to make us side with Michael, but Stanley manages to make it happen.
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