2024-09-20
Putting what he perceives as two and two together, Brian concludes that Fay is a wanted murderer. Carl: Andrew Bilgore. Brian: Steven Weber. Fay: Rebecca Schull. Joe: Timothy Daly. Helen: Crystal Bernard. (Repeat).
Helen lands a job with a symphony, over a former student (Olivia Burnette), who purposely blows the audition. Foreign Woman: Ivonne Coll. Foreign Man: Adam Gregor. Fay: Rebecca Schull. (Repeat).
For safety-training day at Dunder-Mifflin, Michael and Dwight attempt to expose all workplace dangers to the staff. Meanwhile, Andy (Ed Helms) returns to the office ranks after his anger-management training, intent on starting anew with his coworkers. (Repeat).
An office crisis ensues when a shipment of paper is distributed with an obscene watermark. Worse, a school has delivered prom invitations on the tainted batch. It's up to Michael to hold an off-the-cuff press conference to manage the media. (Repeat).
When Michael is considered for a corporate position, he squires his staffers to Lake Scranton, where he puts them through challenges on the beach à la "Survivor" to name his replacement at Dunder-Mifflin. Pam doesn't enter the competitions, but must bear witness to Jim and Karen enjoying the games together. (Repeat).
Part 1 of 2. The desk jockeys reflect on a day of beach competitions. Meanwhile, a corporate-job opening sparks competition at Dunder-Mifflin as Michael, Jim and Karen journey to New York for interviews. Back in Scranton, Dwight's reign of power results in extensive reforms. (Repeat).
Adam and Ders try to get rich by becoming inventors; Blake joins an artist collective for teens. (Repeat).
The guys meet Adam's grandfather during a visit to a rest home. (Repeat).
When Ray and Debra (Patricia Heaton) realize they are more polite to strangers than they are to each other, they decide to be nicer to one another. For starters, Ray agrees to give Debra "unassisted compliments" and she agrees to stop calling him an idiot. Lori: Mary Jo Keenen. (Repeat).
Ray suggests that Debra go swing dancing with lonely Robert (Brad Garrett), but then he becomes jealous when Debra has a good time. Gianni: Jon Manfrelotti. Kristen: Jill Zimmerman. Debra: Patricia Heaton. (Repeat).
When Frasier and Niles hire a plumber to fix the toilet, Niles recognizes him as a bully from his junior-high days. Danny: John C. McGinley. Billy: Mike Starr. Frasier: Kelsey Grammer. Martin: John Mahoney. Roz: Peri Gilpin. (Repeat).
Bulldog wants Roz to produce his show, but Frasier's convinced that the old dog just wants Roz, period. Roz: Peri Gilpin. Bulldog: Dan Butler. Frasier: Kelsey Grammer. Bruce: Garett Maggart. Ed: Ed Gallick. (Repeat).
Johnny and Moira meet with a key demographic on the campaign trail; Alexis encounters problems with her new job; and David offers uncomfortable emotional support to the boss' 14-year-old daughter. (Repeat).
Johnny and Moira deal with a surprise motel guest, while Alexis and David hunt for an apartment. (Repeat).
Diefenbaker is ordered to be exterminated after he bites a dog catcher but Fraser is determined to find out why his gentle wolf bit a human. (Repeat).
After participating in the teacher auction, Gerry finds himself in a compromising situation. Also: Emma enlists Dwyer to fix the drip and draft in her library and Trudy is paid a surprise visit from her old bandmates. (Repeat).
Gerry learns the meaning of "Work-to-Rule" and is immediately in awe of this new and exciting concept. Meanwhile, Lisa attempts to set some much-needed boundaries between herself and her hormonally charged stepson, and Nisha inadvertently reveals a little too much to her students. (Repeat).
Johnny and Moira meet with a key demographic on the campaign trail; Alexis encounters problems with her new job; and David offers uncomfortable emotional support to the boss' 14-year-old daughter. (Repeat).
Johnny and Moira deal with a surprise motel guest, while Alexis and David hunt for an apartment. (Repeat).
Diefenbaker is ordered to be exterminated after he bites a dog catcher but Fraser is determined to find out why his gentle wolf bit a human. (Repeat).
After participating in the teacher auction, Gerry finds himself in a compromising situation. Also: Emma enlists Dwyer to fix the drip and draft in her library and Trudy is paid a surprise visit from her old bandmates. (Repeat).
Gerry learns the meaning of "Work-to-Rule" and is immediately in awe of this new and exciting concept. Meanwhile, Lisa attempts to set some much-needed boundaries between herself and her hormonally charged stepson, and Nisha inadvertently reveals a little too much to her students. (Repeat).
Johnny and Moira meet with a key demographic on the campaign trail; Alexis encounters problems with her new job; and David offers uncomfortable emotional support to the boss' 14-year-old daughter. (Repeat).
Johnny and Moira deal with a surprise motel guest, while Alexis and David hunt for an apartment. (Repeat).
Carrie leaves the garage door open and Doug's big screen TV is stolen. (Repeat).
Arthur's inclusion at an outing to a Mets game creates problems for Doug. (Repeat).
Robert is embarrassed when he discovers several of his neighbors watched him have sex with his date (Monica Horan) in his curtainless apartment---so he moves in with Ray and Debra. Robert: Brad Garrett. (Repeat).
When Ray and Debra disagree over who should take credit---or blame---for bringing the two of them together, they recall the first time they met, when Ray was an "assistant futon guy" and he made a delivery to Debra's apartment. Gianni: Jon Manfrellotti. Ally: Madylin Sweeten. Debra: Patricia Heaton. Ray: Ray Romano. (Repeat).
On a dare, Sam and Diane set each other up with the perfect date. While Diane shows up with her attractive friend, Sam arrives alone and must pay a bar customer (Derek McGrath)---a real ladykiller---to be Diane's escort. Gretchen: Gretchen Corbett. Walter: Douglas Sheehan. (Repeat).
Speaker of the House Tip O'Neill drops by---but luckily is gone when Sam tells Diane she's entered in the Miss Boston Barmaid contest. However, the Speaker does get an earful from an out-of-work Norm, who rails about a "do-nothing" Congress, saying, "this bozo" (referring to O'Neill) could probably be a better congressman. (Repeat).
A judge sentences John to attend an anger-management class after he insults two police officers. Meanwhile, Linda invites Bob to move in with her---much to everyone else's dismay. Weiner: Daryl Keith Roach. Myers: Frank Novak. Richard: John Astin. Lenny: Raymond O'Connor. Clovis: Cheryl Francis Harrington. Ned: Sam Dobbins. Jeff: Henry Holden. Bob: Saverio Guerra. (New).
John buys a motorcycle in a vain attempt to recapture his youth, after some people make comments suggesting that he's getting old. Rosie: Miriam Shor. Debbie: Kara Zediker. Alexi: Elya Baskin. John: Ted Danson. Reggie: Terry Farrell. Margaret: Hattie Winston. (New).
Carrie leaves the garage door open and Doug's big screen TV is stolen. (Repeat).
Arthur's inclusion at an outing to a Mets game creates problems for Doug. (Repeat).
Helen returns from New York after a disastrous 10 months---and prospects don't improve when Joe reveals how he's spent the time. Gail: Gretchen German. Joe: Timothy Daly. Helen: Crystal Bernard. Brian: Steven Weber. (New).
Helen (Crystal Bernard) refuses to pay for damaging Joe's office, so he takes her to court. Judge: Phyllis Applegate. Antonio: Tony Shalhoub. Joe: Timothy Daly. Fay: Rebecca Schull. Brian: Steven Weber. (New).
On a dare, Sam and Diane set each other up with the perfect date. While Diane shows up with her attractive friend, Sam arrives alone and must pay a bar customer (Derek McGrath)---a real ladykiller---to be Diane's escort. Gretchen: Gretchen Corbett. Walter: Douglas Sheehan. (Repeat).
Speaker of the House Tip O'Neill drops by---but luckily is gone when Sam tells Diane she's entered in the Miss Boston Barmaid contest. However, the Speaker does get an earful from an out-of-work Norm, who rails about a "do-nothing" Congress, saying, "this bozo" (referring to O'Neill) could probably be a better congressman. (Repeat).
Conclusion. A corporate-job opening continues to spark competition at Dunder-Mifflin. Meanwhile, tight Dwight is a fright: His dictatorial dynasty results in sprawling reforms. (Repeat).
Part 1 of 2. The party-planning committee feuds, resulting in two rival Christmas bashes; Michael gets dumped by his girlfriend for the holidays. Harold Ramis directed. (Repeat).
Conclusion. Party-planning tensions continue to spike, resulting in two rival Christmas bashes. Meanwhile, Michael's romantic problems escalate; and Michael goes out drinking with Jim and the equally power-hungry Dwight. Harold Ramis directed the holiday episode. (Repeat).
Michael captains his handpicked basketball squad against a team from the warehouse, where Pam's boyfriend Roy works. Darryl: Craig Robinson. Lonny: Patrice O'Neal. Roy: David Denman. Jerry: Matt Decaro. Jim: John Krasinski. Pam: Jenna Fischer. Dwight: Rainn Wilson. (Repeat).
The guys take a road trip late at night in search of a legendary breakfast burrito. (Repeat).
The guys are anxious to acquire a new video game, but each wants his own copy. (Repeat).
A judge sentences John to attend an anger-management class after he insults two police officers. Meanwhile, Linda invites Bob to move in with her---much to everyone else's dismay. Weiner: Daryl Keith Roach. Myers: Frank Novak. Richard: John Astin. Lenny: Raymond O'Connor. Clovis: Cheryl Francis Harrington. Ned: Sam Dobbins. Jeff: Henry Holden. Bob: Saverio Guerra. (Repeat).
John buys a motorcycle in a vain attempt to recapture his youth, after some people make comments suggesting that he's getting old. Rosie: Miriam Shor. Debbie: Kara Zediker. Alexi: Elya Baskin. John: Ted Danson. Reggie: Terry Farrell. Margaret: Hattie Winston. (Repeat).