The season marked the move of main character Jim Halpert from Scranton to Stamford, and also introduced Rashida Jones as Karen Filippelli, and Ed Helms as Andy Bernard—both members of Dunder Mifflin Stamford—as recurring characters. Helms would later be promoted to series regular. The main plot for the early episodes of the season deals with a recurring problem in seasons one and two—the problem of company downsizing—while in the last half of the season, inter-office relationships also became a major plot point.
On the heels of Casino Night, Michael inadvertently outs a gay employee; Jim adjusts to his… |
Michael and Dwight head off to Philadelphia to meet Jan for the Northeastern Mid-Market Office… |
Michael is in trouble once again as Jan busts him for declaring it's "Movie Monday" where everyone… |
After learning that his old boss, the former regional manager, has died, Michael attempts to guide… |
It's initiation time for the full timer Ryan as Dwight takes him out on his first sales call with a… |
It's Diwali, The Hindu Festival of Lights, Michael encourages the entire Scranton branch to support… |
Jan delivers the bad news to Michael that the Scranton Branch is closing. This leads Michael on a… |
Old friends Jim and Pam are back together after months apart as the Scranton branch and Stamford… |
Michael tries to be supportive when he finds out one of his new employees -- presumably someone… |
Michael sends out an inappropriate photo Christmas Card which lands him in hot water with his… |
A refreshed and rejuvenated Michael returns from his Jamaican vacation with an interesting… |
It's time for Michael to revisit his roots with the company as he hits the road for sales call… |
Oscar returns from his vacation and ponders his future with the company, while Andy takes advantage… |
Michael celebrates Phyllis' wedding shower by bringing two adult performers into the office, a… |
While the office gets ready for Phyllis big day, an important task appointed to Michael goes… |
Michael accepts an invitation from Ryan to be a guest speaker at his business school. Meanwhile… |
Michael and Jan reveal their hushed romance while attending the Dunder Mifflin CFO party. During… |
Michael and Darryl head to Dunder Mifflen headquarters to lobby for a pay increase. Meanwhile, Jim… |
Andy returns to the office after several weeks of anger management training, determined to make a… |
It's crisis time at Dunder-Mifflin paper after a large quantity of paper is accidentally shipped… |
When Phyllis gets an unexpected eyeful from a flasher. Michael decides to take the women of the… |
Michael is being considered for a position in corporate, but also plans a day of "Survivor" like… |
A job opening at Dunder Mifflin's corporate offices has Michael, Jim, and Karen in New York City… |