The WORST episodes of The Office (US)

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

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

Last Updated: 11/16/2024Network: NBCStatus: Ended
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The Banker
star
7.11
2775 votes

#1 - The Banker

Season 6 - Episode 14 - Aired 1/21/2010

A banker representing a potential buyer comes to the Scranton branch to interview the H.R. department before the sale goes through.

Directors: Jeffrey Blitz
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Get the Girl
star
7.18
2866 votes

#2 - Get the Girl

Season 8 - Episode 19 - Aired 3/15/2012

Andy makes a game-changing decision and takes a road-trip odyssey in the name of romance. Elsewhere, Nellie arrives at the Scranton branch and sets out to seize the manager position.

Directors: Rainn Wilson
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Here Comes Treble
star
7.28
2548 votes

#3 - Here Comes Treble

Season 9 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/25/2012

It's Halloween in the office and Andy invites his college a cappella group to perform, which leads to a confrontation with his frenemy Broccoli Rob. Meanwhile, Dwight finds evidence that a madman is loose in the office and tries to track him down, and the first meeting of Jim's new job causes a fight with Pam.

Directors: Claire Scanlon
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Pilot
star
7.30
5970 votes

#4 - Pilot

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/24/2005

A documentary crew arrives at the offices of Dunder Mifflin to observe the employees and learn about modern management. Manager Michael Scott tries to paint a happy picture, while sales rep Jim fights with his nemesis Dwight and flirts with receptionist Pam.

Directors: Ken Kwapis
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Roy's Wedding
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7.35
2720 votes

#5 - Roy's Wedding

Season 9 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/27/2012

A toast at Roy's wedding leads to Pam and Jim searching their relationships for buried secrets. Dwight reacts to Nellie's mandatory charity initiative.

Directors: Matt Sohn
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Christening
star
7.36
3164 votes

#6 - Christening

Season 7 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/4/2010

Pam and Jim prepare for Cece's baptism. When Cece goes missing, Jim fears Angela has taken her.

Directors: Alex Hardcastle
Writer: Peter Ocko
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Secret Santa
star
7.37
2888 votes

#7 - Secret Santa

Season 6 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/10/2009

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.

Directors: Randall Einhorn
Writer: Mindy Kaling
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Jury Duty
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7.38
2864 votes

#8 - Jury Duty

Season 8 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/2/2012

Jim returns from jury duty, only to have to deal with Dwight's pesky questions about the details of the case. Elsewhere, Angela and her senator beau welcome their baby.

Directors: Eric Appel
Writer: Aaron Shure
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Gettysburg
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7.38
2998 votes

#9 - Gettysburg

Season 8 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/17/2011

Andy decides to motivate and inspire everyone by taking them on a field trip to Gettysburg. Some people in the office stay behind and Robert California asks them to come up with Dunder Mifflin/Sabre's next big idea.

Directors: Jeffrey Blitz
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Lotto
star
7.38
3000 votes

#10 - Lotto

Season 8 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/6/2011

The entire warehouse staff quits after winning the lotto, leaving Andy and Darryl to scramble for replacements while several of the office workers get a taste of the warehouse life.

Directors: John Krasinski
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Ultimatum
star
7.39
3285 votes

#11 - Ultimatum

Season 7 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/20/2011

Michael prepares himself for the good or bad news about Holly and her boyfriend. In an effort to be an "awesome" office manager, Pam decides to put up a resolution board for everyone to post their New Year's resolutions.

Directors: David Rogers
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Viewing Party
star
7.40
3236 votes

#12 - Viewing Party

Season 7 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/11/2010

An ostracized Michael does all he can to sabotage Gabe's party while Angela requests sex from Dwight.

Directors: Ken Whittingham
Writer: Jon Vitti
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The Chump
star
7.40
1562 votes

#13 - The Chump

Season 6 - Episode 25 - Aired 5/13/2010

Michael is surprisingly cheerful after learning some bad news about Donna. The new parents, Pam and Jim, have trouble staying awake in the office. Meanwhile, Angela takes matters into her own hands when Dwight refuses to honor their contract.

Directors: Randall Einhorn
Writer: Aaron Shure
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Diversity Day
star
7.42
4667 votes

#14 - Diversity Day

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/29/2005

A consultant arrives to teach the staff about tolerance and diversity but Michael insists on imparting his own knowledge. Meanwhile, Jim struggles to keep hold of a lucrative contract extension.

Directors: Ken Kwapis
Writer: B.J. Novak
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Fundraiser
star
7.43
2649 votes

#15 - Fundraiser

Season 8 - Episode 22 - Aired 4/26/2012

Unemployed Andy crashes a fundraiser for the Senator and winds up adopting twelve disabled dogs. Dwight discovers that winning an auction means losing money, and Darryl teaches Nellie how to eat a taco.

Directors: David Rogers
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The Sting
star
7.44
3273 votes

#16 - The Sting

Season 7 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/21/2010

When a competing sales associate steals a Dunder Mifflin client, Michael, Jim and Dwight decide to set up a sting to find out his sales secrets. Andy decides to start a band after finding out a friend from college has a successful music career.

Directors: Randall Einhorn
Writer: Mindy Kaling
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Sabre
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7.44
2825 votes

#17 - Sabre

Season 6 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/4/2010

Michael hates the changes that Dunder Mifflin's new owner is implementing, so he turns to David Wallace for advice. Jim and Pam find the perfect day care center, but Jim's mistake threatens to ruin the interview.

Directors: John Krasinski
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Couples Discount
star
7.45
2414 votes

#18 - Couples Discount

Season 9 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/7/2013

The staffers pair up as faux couples to score a Valentine's Day discount at a mall. Erin tells Pete that she'll break up with Andy when he returns, but Pete has his doubts. Jim and Pam socialize with the documentary's soundman.

Directors: Troy Miller
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Test the Store
star
7.46
2929 votes

#19 - Test the Store

Season 8 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/1/2012

The Florida contingent puts the final touches on the new Sabre store, with Dwight preparing a theatrical presentation in his continuing bid to impress Nellie. Back in Scranton, a red-faced Andy arrives at work with a humiliating injury.

Directors: Brent Forrester
Writer: Mindy Kaling
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Health Care
star
7.47
4211 votes

#20 - Health Care

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/5/2005

Michael doesn't want to upset the staff so he gets Dwight to pass on news about the company's reduced health provisions. Fed up with his nosiness, Jim and Pam pretend they are suffering from a variety of conditions including Ebola, Mad Cow Disease, spontaneous dentohydroplosion, hotdog fingers, nano-robot infection, inverted penis and anal fissures.

Directors: Ken Whittingham
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Doomsday
star
7.48
3027 votes

#21 - Doomsday

Season 8 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/3/2011

Dwight installs a Doomsday device that will fire employees if they make too many mistakes in order to help efficiency.

Directors: Troy Miller
Writer: Daniel Chun
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The Carpet
star
7.48
2973 votes

#22 - The Carpet

Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 1/26/2006

When someone soils the carpet in Michael's office, Michael sees it as a form of hatred towards him and realizes for the first time that not everyone may like him. Due to the odor of his office, Michael temporarily switches workspaces with Jim, and while there, Michael reminisces of his pre-management days, reliving pranks with Dwight that he and Todd Packer played on the staff. Meanwhile, Jim realizes why Kelly sits alone in the back of the office as he plays messenger for a childish flirtation between Kelly and Ryan, and Pam tries to cope with the day without Jim to make her laugh.

Directors: Victor Nelli Jr.
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Sex Ed
star
7.48
3251 votes

#23 - Sex Ed

Season 7 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/14/2010

Michael, believing he has herpes, contacts all his ex-girlfriends, including Jan and Holly. Andy tries to play on Erin’s compassionate side by holding a sex education meeting for the office.

Directors: Paul Lieberstein
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Moving On
star
7.48
2447 votes

#24 - Moving On

Season 9 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/14/2013

Pam interviews for a job in Philadelphia, but her potential manager reminds her of her former boss, Michael Scott. Dwight acquires the help of Angela in order to give his elderly Aunt Shirley a bath. Meanwhile, Andy attempts to make Pete and Erin feel uncomfortable.

Directors: Jon Favreau
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The Seminar
star
7.48
3397 votes

#25 - The Seminar

Season 7 - Episode 14 - Aired 1/27/2011

Holly and Michael turn Andy's business seminar into an improv challenge. Erin and Gabe compete in a board game battle.

Directors: B.J. Novak
Writer: Steve Hely
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