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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#8 - 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.
#9 - 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.
#10 - 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.
#11 - 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.
#12 - 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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#17 - 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.
#18 - 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.
#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
#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.
#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.
#22 - 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.
#23 - 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.