The BEST episodes of The Office (US) season 3

Every episode of The Office (US) season 3, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Office (US) season 3!

A mockumentary on a group of typical office workers, where the workday consists of ego clashes, inappropriate behavior, and tedium.

Last Updated: 4/25/2024Network: NBCStatus: Ended
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The Job
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8.23
2775 votes

#1 - The Job

Season 3 - Episode 23 - Aired 5/17/2007

A job opening at Dunder Mifflin's corporate offices has Michael, Jim, and Karen in New York City competing against one another, leaving Dwight in charge of the Scranton branch.

Directors: Ken Kwapis
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Beach Games
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8.11
2683 votes

#2 - Beach Games

Season 3 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/10/2007

Michael is being considered for a position in corporate, but also plans a day of "Survivor" like competitions while the office workers visit Lake Scranton. Pam is not asked to join in on any of the competitions and is forced to sit and watch Jim and Karen have fun.

Directors: Harold Ramis
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Gay Witch Hunt
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8.09
3409 votes

#3 - Gay Witch Hunt

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/21/2006

On the heels of Casino Night, Michael inadvertently outs a gay employee; Jim adjusts to his promotion, new office, and life without Pam.

Directors: Ken Kwapis
Writer: Greg Daniels
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The Negotiation
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8.00
2891 votes

#4 - The Negotiation

Season 3 - Episode 18 - Aired 4/5/2007

Michael and Darryl head to Dunder Mifflen headquarters to lobby for a pay increase. Meanwhile, Jim must deal with the consequences of Pam's confession to Roy.

Directors: Jeffrey Blitz
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Product Recall
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7.99
2832 votes

#5 - Product Recall

Season 3 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/26/2007

It's crisis time at Dunder-Mifflin paper after a large quantity of paper is accidentally shipped out with an obscene watermark. Michael attempts to explain the situation to the media while Jim and Andy try to calm down the high school principal who has sent out prom invites on the affected stationary.

Directors: Randall Einhorn
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A Benihana Christmas
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7.96
3160 votes

#6 - A Benihana Christmas

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/14/2006

Michael sends out an inappropriate photo Christmas Card which lands him in hot water with his girlfriend Carol. Andy takes Michael out drinking, with Dwight and Jim. Tensions on the party planning committee between Angela, Pam and Karen results in two rival parties being thrown.

Directors: Harold Ramis
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The Merger
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7.92
2996 votes

#7 - The Merger

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/16/2006

Old friends Jim and Pam are back together after months apart as the Scranton branch and Stamford branch are finally merged. Michael, Dwight and the other employees are faced with a variety of changes.

Directors: Ken Whittingham
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The Coup
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7.89
3174 votes

#8 - The Coup

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/5/2006

Michael is in trouble once again as Jan busts him for declaring it's "Movie Monday" where everyone watches a movie and neglects work. Angela pushes Dwight to make a move on Michael's job while Pam and Jim find creative ways to waste time.

Directors: Greg Daniels
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The Return
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7.89
2782 votes

#9 - The Return

Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/18/2007

Oscar returns from his vacation and ponders his future with the company, while Andy takes advantage of the current state of the office to make a move towards becoming Michael's number two.

Directors: Greg Daniels
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Business School
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7.88
2929 votes

#10 - Business School

Season 3 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/15/2007

Michael accepts an invitation from Ryan to be a guest speaker at his business school. Meanwhile Dwight battles wits with a bat that gets loose in the office while Pam is entered in her first art show.

Directors: Joss Whedon
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Women's Appreciation
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7.88
2678 votes

#11 - Women's Appreciation

Season 3 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/3/2007

When Phyllis gets an unexpected eyeful from a flasher. Michael decides to take the women of the office on a special outing. Meanwhile, Dwight and Andy work to track down the flasher.

Directors: Tucker Gates
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Safety Training
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7.87
2812 votes

#12 - Safety Training

Season 3 - Episode 19 - Aired 4/12/2007

Andy returns to the office after several weeks of anger management training, determined to make a fresh start with all the Dunder Mifflin employees. Meanwhile, it's safety training day in the office, and Michael and Dwight are on a mission to illuminate the true dangers of the workplace. Staff amuse themselves with a series of office-related bets.

Directors: Harold Ramis
Writer: B.J. Novak
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Back from Vacation
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7.85
2591 votes

#13 - Back from Vacation

Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/4/2007

A refreshed and rejuvenated Michael returns from his Jamaican vacation with an interesting photograph which circulates around the office. Meanwhile an awkward moment arises when Pam is caught in the middle of an argument between Jim and Karen.

Directors: Julian Farino
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Traveling Salesmen
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7.83
2891 votes

#14 - Traveling Salesmen

Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/11/2007

It's time for Michael to revisit his roots with the company as he hits the road for sales call duty. Meanwhile, Dwight attempts to cover up a crucial deadline missed by Angela while Karen is in for some surprising news.

Directors: Greg Daniels
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Branch Closing
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7.81
3170 votes

#15 - Branch Closing

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/9/2006

Jan delivers the bad news to Michael that the Scranton Branch is closing. This leads Michael on a quest to keep up the staff's spirits. Meanwhile, everyone imagines what their lives will be like in the wake of the closure.

Directors: Tucker Gates
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Cocktails
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7.79
2831 votes

#16 - Cocktails

Season 3 - Episode 17 - Aired 2/22/2007

Michael and Jan reveal their hushed romance while attending the Dunder Mifflin CFO party. During the party, Jim finally meets Karen's ex. Meanwhile, the rest of the office staff booze it up during happy hour.

Directors: J.J. Abrams
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Ben Franklin
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7.76
2661 votes

#17 - Ben Franklin

Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/1/2007

Michael celebrates Phyllis' wedding shower by bringing two adult performers into the office, a stripper and Ben Franklin. Meanwhile, Karen confronts Pam about her past history with Jim.

Directors: Randall Einhorn
Writer: Mindy Kaling
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The Convict
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7.74
2980 votes

#18 - The Convict

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/30/2006

Michael tries to be supportive when he finds out one of his new employees -- presumably someone from the Stamford branch -- has a prison record.

Directors: Jeffrey Blitz
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The Convention
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7.69
2916 votes

#19 - The Convention

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/28/2006

Michael and Dwight head off to Philadelphia to meet Jan for the Northeastern Mid-Market Office Supply Convention. Michael, with the help of Dwight, sets up a party for fellow conventioneers while Ryan goes on a double date with Kelly back in Scranton

Directors: Ken Whittingham
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Initiation
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7.67
3057 votes

#20 - Initiation

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/19/2006

It's initiation time for the full timer Ryan as Dwight takes him out on his first sales call with a side trip to the Schrute family beet farm. Michael is ordered by corporate to log his work activity; and Jim tries to adapt to life at the Stamford branch.

Directors: Randall Einhorn
Writer: B.J. Novak
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Phyllis' Wedding
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7.63
2874 votes

#21 - Phyllis' Wedding

Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/8/2007

While the office gets ready for Phyllis big day, an important task appointed to Michael goes embarrassingly wrong. Meanwhile Pam wonders what could have been with her called off wedding and Dwight searches for wedding crashers.

Directors: Ken Whittingham
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Diwali
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7.54
2965 votes

#22 - Diwali

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/2/2006

It's Diwali, The Hindu Festival of Lights, Michael encourages the entire Scranton branch to support Kelly and attend a local celebration of Diwali. Meanwhile Ryan faces Kelly's family at the event.

Directors: Miguel Arteta
Writer: Mindy Kaling
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Grief Counseling
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7.52
3032 votes

#23 - Grief Counseling

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/12/2006

After learning that his old boss, the former regional manager, has died, Michael attempts to guide the Dunder Mifflin staff through their grief as he searches for the right way to honor a company man.

Directors: Roger Nygard
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