Archive: The Office Season 3
3.07: Branch Closing
Thursday, November 9th, 2006 | 319 comments
Written by: Michael Schur
Summary (NBC): When Jan tells Michael that the Scranton Branch will be shutting down, Michael strives to keep his staff’s spirits up. Meanwhile, everyone privately begins to envision how their lives will change in the aftermath.
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3.06: Diwali
Thursday, November 2nd, 2006 | 269 comments
Written by: Mindy Kaling
Summary (NBC): Michael encourages the Scranton branch to attend a local celebration of Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights. As Ryan nervously faces Kelly’s family at the event, Michael, new girlfriend Carol, and the staff sample a range of Indian culture and cuisine. Meanwhile, Andy convinces Jim to turn a late night of work into a drinking game.
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3.05: Initiation
Thursday, October 19th, 2006 | 252 comments
Written by: B.J. Novak
Summary (NBC): Ryan goes out on his first sales call, but is taken aback by the odd series of challenges that Dwight puts before him along the way, including a sidetrip to the Schrute family beet farm. Back at the office, Pam keeps a log of Michael’s activities, while trying to help him be productive. Meanwhile, Jim begins to settle into the Stamford branch.
3.04: Grief Counseling
Thursday, October 12th, 2006 | 233 comments
Written by: Jennifer Celotta
Summary (NBC): After learning that the former regional manager has tragically died, Michael attempts to compel an appropriate show of grief from the Dunder Mifflin staff as he searches for the right way to honor a company man. Roy helps Pam duck out of the session. And in the Stamford office, Jim and Karen go on a hunt for snacks.
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3.03: The Coup
Thursday, October 5th, 2006 | 226 comments
Written by: Paul Lieberstein
Summary (NBC): After Jan busts Michael for declaring it’s “movie Monday,” an upset Angela pushes Dwight into making a play for Michael’s job. Meanwhile, Pam internet shops and has a fashion show at lunch and Jim plays video games and gets killed again and again in virtual reality.
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3.02: The Convention
Thursday, September 28th, 2006 | 183 comments
Written by: Gene Stupnitsky and Lee Eisenberg
Summary (NBC): After meeting Jan in Philadelphia for the annual Northeastern Mid-Market Office Supply Convention, Michael enlists Dwight’s help in organizing a party in his room for fellow conventioneers. Meanwhile, Ryan and Kelly join friends out on a double date.
3.01: Gay Witch Hunt
Thursday, September 21st, 2006 | 273 comments
Written by: Greg Daniels
Summary: When Michael unintentionally outs a gay employee, he stumbles through a sensitivity mine-field. Also, we find out what happened with Jim and Pam.
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