The 20 Best The Office Episodes, Ranked by Rewatchability
In honor of The Office US’s 20th anniversary, here are Johnny Spoiler’s best episodes ranked by how often he rewatched them thus providing a gauge to measure the best episodes ever.
20) Season 1, Episode 3: “Health Care”
Michael tasks Dwight with selecting a new health care plan for the office, leading to chaos when Dwight chooses the cheapest option and demands employees disclose their ailments.
19) Season 1, Episode 5: “Basketball”
Michael pits the office staff against the warehouse crew in a basketball game, showcasing his delusional athletic abilities and causing tension with the warehouse team.
18) Season 2, Episode 20: “Drug Testing”
Dwight takes his volunteer sheriff duties seriously when he finds a joint in the parking lot, sparking a workplace investigation. Jim seizes the opportunity to play pranks.
17) Season 2, Episode 17: “Dwight’s Speech”
Dwight wins Salesman of the Year and delivers a memorable, Mussolini-inspired speech after Jim coaches him with terrible advice.
16) Season 3, Episode 14: “The Return”
Andy’s aggressive attempts to gain Michael’s approval irritate everyone, while Dwight makes a triumphant comeback to Dunder Mifflin after being fired.
15) Season 5, Episode 13: “Prince Family Paper”
Michael and Dwight conduct corporate espionage on a small family-owned paper company, only for Michael to wrestle with his conscience over ruining their business.
14) Season 6, Episode 20: “New Leads”
The sales team’s sense of entitlement gets out of hand, forcing Michael to hide their leads and teach them a lesson about humility and teamwork.
13) Season 7, Episode 23: “The Inner Circle”
After Deangelo Vickers replaces Michael, he creates a boys’ club in the office, leaving many employees, especially the women, feeling excluded.
12) Season 8, Episode 3: “Lotto”
The warehouse crew quits after winning the lottery, leaving Darryl disheartened and forcing the office staff to take over warehouse duties with disastrous results.
11) Season 7, Episode 24: “Dwight K. Schrute, Acting Manager”
Dwight temporarily takes over as manager, instilling an authoritarian rule that leads to chaos and hilarity, including an accidental injury to Andy.
10) Season 7, Episode 8: “Viewing Party”
The office gathers at Gabe’s apartment to watch Glee, but the real drama unfolds as Michael feels overshadowed by Gabe’s hosting skills.
9) Season 8, Episode 11: “Trivia”
The office heads to a trivia night to raise money for the company, with Andy strategically splitting the group into teams based on perceived intelligence.
8) Season 8, Episode 14: “Special Project”
Dwight assembles a team for a special project in Tallahassee, causing excitement and tension among the chosen and rejected employees.
7) Season 9, Episode 11: “Suit Warehouse”
Dwight and Clark pose as father and son to make a sale at a suit warehouse, while Darryl adjusts to his new job at Athlead.
6) Season 8, Episode 17: “Test The Store”
The Florida team stages a dramatic grand opening for the Sabre store, with Dwight leading the way and Andy feeling left out back at the office.
5) Season 4, Episode 11: “Survivor Man”
Michael attempts to prove his survival skills after not being invited to a wilderness retreat, while Jim struggles to manage the office in his absence.
4) Season 8, Episode 5: “Spooked”
Erin tries to impress Andy with an over-the-top Halloween party, but Robert California’s eerie storytelling steals the spotlight.
3) Season 5, Episode 19: “Golden Ticket”
Michael’s idea for a promotional golden ticket goes awry when it costs the company money, but Dwight unexpectedly takes the blame.
2) Season 5, Episode 20: “New Boss”
Charles Miner arrives as the new boss, shaking up the office dynamics and clashing with Michael, who struggles to adjust to the change.
1) Season 5, Episode 24: “Heavy Competition”
Michael’s new paper company goes head-to-head with Dunder Mifflin, leading to a personal and professional showdown with Dwight.
Top 3 Seasons Based On Rewatchability:
Season 5: Ranked five episodes from this season in top 20, including #1 pick, “Heavy Competition,” and other high-ranking episodes like “Golden Ticket” (#3) and “New Boss” (#2).
Season 8: Included six episodes from this season, with several making the top 10, like “Trivia” (#9), “Special Project” (#8), and “Test the Store” (#6).
Season 7: Ranked three episodes from this season, including notable ones like “Dwight K. Schrute, Acting Manager” (#11) and “Viewing Party” (#10).
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Top 3 The Office Cold Opens:
Michael Has Ryan Get Him a Breakfast Sandwich (Season 5, Episode 1: "Weight Loss") Michael’s poor time management is on full display as he sends Ryan out for a breakfast sandwich during the office-wide weight loss challenge. This cold open sets the tone for the hilarious dynamic between Michael and Ryan throughout the season.
Jim Pretends to Be Dwight (Season 3, Episode 20: "Product Recall") Jim pulls off one of his most iconic pranks by dressing as Dwight, complete with glasses, a mustard-colored shirt, and a spot-on impression. The line “Bears. Beets. Battlestar Galactica.” has since become legendary among fans.
Dwight Gets Stuck in a Pumpkin (Season 9, Episode 5: "Here Comes Treble") Dwight’s overzealous Halloween enthusiasm backfires when he wears a giant pumpkin on his head and accidentally gets stuck. His subsequent struggle to remove it while keeping his dignity intact is peak The Office humor.
