The Office: Season 3

2006
23 episodes

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. 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.

Season 3 of The Office premiered on September 21, 2006 and has 23 episodes, from "Gay Witch Hunt" to "The Job". The last episode aired on May 17, 2007.

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Episodes

Episode 1Gay Witch HuntAired September 21, 2006
When Michael unintentionally outs a gay employee, he stumbles through a sensitivity mine-field. Also, we find out what happened with Jim and Pam.
- 22m
- Directed by Ken Kwapis
- Written by Greg Daniels
Guest stars
- Ed Helms Andy Bernard
- Rashida Jones Karen Filippelli
- David Denman Roy Anderson
- Melora Hardin Jan Levinson
- Creed Bratton Creed Bratton
- Mindy Kaling Kelly Kapoor
- Kate Flannery Meredith Palmer
- Leslie David Baker Stanley Hudson
Episode 2The ConventionAired September 28, 2006
Kelly set Pam up on her first date since breaking up with Roy. She was very nervous. Michael tried giving her dating tips and told her she should freak her date out by wearing her wedding dress.
- 22m
- Directed by Ken Whittingham
- Written by Gene Stupnitsky and Lee Eisenberg
Guest stars
- Melora Hardin Jan Levinson
- Creed Bratton Creed Bratton
- Mindy Kaling Kelly Kapoor
- Kate Flannery Meredith Palmer
- Leslie David Baker Stanley Hudson
- Brian Baumgartner Kevin Malone
- Phyllis Smith Phyllis Lapin
- Angela Kinsey Angela Martin
Episode 3The CoupAired October 5, 2006
Michael had made it a point to have Movie Monday every week. He called the office into the conference room to watch a 30-minute installment of Varsity Blues, but Jan made an unexpected visit and did not like what she saw.
- 22m
- Directed by Greg Daniels
- Written by Paul Lieberstein
Guest stars
- Ed Helms Andy Bernard
- Rashida Jones Karen Filippelli
- David Denman Roy Anderson
- Melora Hardin Jan Levinson
- Creed Bratton Creed Bratton
- Mindy Kaling Kelly Kapoor
- Kate Flannery Meredith Palmer
- Leslie David Baker Stanley Hudson
Episode 4Grief CounselingAired October 12, 2006
Jim felt awkward at the morning meeting when his boss put him charge of managing Karen and her responsibilities. The other co-workers looked at Jim as a kiss ass. Later on, he flirted with Karen in the break room and told her she shouldn't work until she found her favorite snack chips.
- 22m
- Directed by Roger Nygard
- Written by Jennifer Celotta
Guest stars
- Ed Helms Andy Bernard
- Rashida Jones Karen Filippelli
- David Denman Roy Anderson
- Melora Hardin Jan Levinson
- Creed Bratton Creed Bratton
- Mindy Kaling Kelly Kapoor
- Kate Flannery Meredith Palmer
- Leslie David Baker Stanley Hudson
Episode 5InitiationAired October 19, 2006
Dwight was very excited because he got to take Ryan on his first sales call. He couldn't wait to show Ryan how the sales are really done. Before that, the men took a little side trip to the Schrute family beet farm. Dwight thought it would be funny to leave Ryan on the farm.
- 22m
- Directed by Randall Einhorn
- Written by B.J. Novak
Guest stars
- Ed Helms Andy Bernard
- Rashida Jones Karen Filippelli
- Melora Hardin Jan Levinson
- Creed Bratton Creed Bratton
- Mindy Kaling Kelly Kapoor
- Kate Flannery Meredith Palmer
- Leslie David Baker Stanley Hudson
- Brian Baumgartner Kevin Malone
Episode 6DiwaliAired November 2, 2006
Michael was educating the entire staff about Diwali, the Hindu holiday that Kelly celebrated. Kelly had invited everybody from work to the celebration. Pam was unsure if she was going to make it, she later confided in Angela that she was saddened because she had nobody to attend the celebration with.
- 22m
- Directed by Miguel Arteta
- Written by Mindy Kaling
Guest stars
- Ed Helms Andy Bernard
- Rashida Jones Karen Filippelli
- David Denman Roy Anderson
- Creed Bratton Creed Bratton
- Mindy Kaling Kelly Kapoor
- Kate Flannery Meredith Palmer
- Leslie David Baker Stanley Hudson
- Brian Baumgartner Kevin Malone
Episode 7Branch ClosingAired November 9, 2006
Jan told Michael that the board had voted to close the Scranton branch. There would be a select group of employees that would get a severance package; the others would be going to work at the Stamford branch. She informed Michael that he would be one who would get a severance package.
- 31m
- Directed by Tucker Gates
- Written by Michael Schur
Guest stars
- Ed Helms Andy Bernard
- Rashida Jones Karen Filippelli
- David Denman Roy Anderson
- Melora Hardin Jan Levinson
- Creed Bratton Creed Bratton
- Mindy Kaling Kelly Kapoor
- Kate Flannery Meredith Palmer
- Leslie David Baker Stanley Hudson
Episode 8The MergerAired November 16, 2006
The Scranton branch was getting ready for their new employees to arrive in from the defunct Stamford branch. Pam was especially excited to be reunited with Jim. While, Michael was most concerned with impressing his new staff.
- 31m
- Directed by Ken Whittingham
- Written by Brent Forrester
Guest stars
- Ed Helms Andy Bernard
- Rashida Jones Karen Filippelli
- Melora Hardin Jan Levinson
- Creed Bratton Creed Bratton
- Mindy Kaling Kelly Kapoor
- Kate Flannery Meredith Palmer
- Leslie David Baker Stanley Hudson
- Brian Baumgartner Kevin Malone
Episode 9The ConvictAired November 30, 2006
Angela and Kevin were trying to figure out where extra money in the budget came from. Jan let them know it was money Dunder-Mifflin received for hiring an ex-convict. Michael swore he never hired an ex-convict. Jan informed him that the person must have come from the merger.
- 22m
- Directed by Jeffrey Blitz
- Written by Stephen Merchant and Ricky Gervais
Guest stars
- Ed Helms Andy Bernard
- Rashida Jones Karen Filippelli
- David Denman Roy Anderson
- Melora Hardin Jan Levinson
- Creed Bratton Creed Bratton
- Mindy Kaling Kelly Kapoor
- Kate Flannery Meredith Palmer
- Leslie David Baker Stanley Hudson
Episode 10A Benihana ChristmasAired December 14, 2006
Michael was in the holiday spirit and couldn't wait to share in it with his girlfriend, Carol. He had bought two tickets to paradise, hoping to whisk her away on a romantic vacation to Jamaica. Carol came by the office early to have a talk with Michael and it didn't go well.
- 42m
- Directed by Harold Ramis
- Written by Jennifer Celotta
Guest stars
- Ed Helms Andy Bernard
- Rashida Jones Karen Filippelli
- David Denman Roy Anderson
- Creed Bratton Creed Bratton
- Mindy Kaling Kelly Kapoor
- Kate Flannery Meredith Palmer
- Leslie David Baker Stanley Hudson
- Brian Baumgartner Kevin Malone
Episode 11Back from VacationAired January 4, 2007
Karen and Jim had their first big fight in the relationship. Karen had been living in a hotel since taking her job in Scranton. When she decided to live next door to Jim, he took it as the next step to living together and that was too fast. She was not pleased with his response.
- 22m
- Directed by Julian Farino
- Written by Justin Spitzer
Guest stars
- Ed Helms Andy Bernard
- Rashida Jones Karen Filippelli
- David Denman Roy Anderson
- Melora Hardin Jan Levinson
- Creed Bratton Creed Bratton
- Mindy Kaling Kelly Kapoor
- Kate Flannery Meredith Palmer
- Leslie David Baker Stanley Hudson
Episode 12Traveling SalesmenAired January 11, 2007
Michael decided to send his employees out into the field for sales calls. He paired himself up with Andy. He let the veterans choose who they wanted their partners to be. Phyllis chose Karen, Stanley chose Ryan and that left Jim and Dwight paired together. This wasn't the first time Dwight and Jim had done sales calls together.
- 22m
- Directed by Greg Daniels
- Written by Gene Stupnitsky, Michael Schur and Lee Eisenberg
Guest stars
- Ed Helms Andy Bernard
- Rashida Jones Karen Filippelli
- Melora Hardin Jan Levinson
- Creed Bratton Creed Bratton
- Mindy Kaling Kelly Kapoor
- Kate Flannery Meredith Palmer
- Leslie David Baker Stanley Hudson
- Brian Baumgartner Kevin Malone
Episode 13The ReturnAired January 18, 2007
Since Dwight's departure, Andy had been clinging to Michael. Andy's antics had been wearing very thin on his co-workers. In fact, Andy left Jim actually wishing Dwight would come back.
- 29m
- Directed by Greg Daniels
- Written by Gene Stupnitsky, Michael Schur and Lee Eisenberg
Guest stars
- Ed Helms Andy Bernard
- Rashida Jones Karen Filippelli
- Creed Bratton Creed Bratton
- Mindy Kaling Kelly Kapoor
- Kate Flannery Meredith Palmer
- Leslie David Baker Stanley Hudson
- Brian Baumgartner Kevin Malone
- Phyllis Smith Phyllis Lapin
Episode 14Ben FranklinAired February 1, 2007
Michael celebrates Phyllis' wedding shower by bringing two adult performers into the office, a stripper and Ben Franklin. Meanwhile, Karen confronts Pam about her past history with Jim.
- 22m
- Directed by Randall Einhorn
- Written by Mindy Kaling
Guest stars
- Rashida Jones Karen Filippelli
- David Denman Roy Anderson
- Melora Hardin Jan Levinson
- Creed Bratton Creed Bratton
- Mindy Kaling Kelly Kapoor
- Kate Flannery Meredith Palmer
- Leslie David Baker Stanley Hudson
- Brian Baumgartner Kevin Malone
Episode 15Phyllis' WeddingAired February 8, 2007
It was the day of Phyllis and Bob's wedding. Pam was upset because she noticed Phyllis had basically stolen Pam's ideas for her and Roy's would-be wedding. Meanwhile, Michael was very excited to be in charge of pushing Phyllis's father's wheelchair down the aisle.
- 22m
- Directed by Ken Whittingham
- Written by Caroline Goddard
Guest stars
- Rashida Jones Karen Filippelli
- David Denman Roy Anderson
- Creed Bratton Creed Bratton
- Mindy Kaling Kelly Kapoor
- Kate Flannery Meredith Palmer
- Leslie David Baker Stanley Hudson
- Brian Baumgartner Kevin Malone
- Phyllis Smith Phyllis Lapin
Episode 16Business SchoolAired February 15, 2007
Roy stopped by Pam's desk to let her know how excited he was to see her art show. She reminded him that it was just a small show being put on by her art class. Pam later admitted she was very happy she was back together with Roy because it showed maturity. Jim feigns indifference to the reconciliation.
- 22m
- Directed by Joss Whedon
- Written by Brent Forrester
Guest stars
- Rashida Jones Karen Filippelli
- David Denman Roy Anderson
- Creed Bratton Creed Bratton
- Mindy Kaling Kelly Kapoor
- Kate Flannery Meredith Palmer
- Leslie David Baker Stanley Hudson
- Brian Baumgartner Kevin Malone
- Oscar Nuñez Oscar Martinez
Episode 17CocktailsAired February 22, 2007
Michael was excited to be attending a party at his CFO's house. He carpooled with Dwight and was also looking forward to meeting Jan at the party. Jan wanted to spend a night alone with Michael, but he thought it was important to come out as a couple to all of their co-workers.
- 22m
- Directed by J.J. Abrams
- Written by Paul Lieberstein
Guest stars
- Rashida Jones Karen Filippelli
- David Denman Roy Anderson
- Melora Hardin Jan Levinson
- Creed Bratton Creed Bratton
- Mindy Kaling Kelly Kapoor
- Kate Flannery Meredith Palmer
- Leslie David Baker Stanley Hudson
- Brian Baumgartner Kevin Malone
Episode 18The NegotiationAired April 5, 2007
Roy paced in the parking lot outside Dunder-Mifflin and then charged the building looking for Jim. When he spots Jim and rushed him, only to get pepper sprayed in the eyes by Dwight, who managed to spray everybody around him, as well.
- 22m
- Directed by Jeffrey Blitz
- Written by Michael Schur
Guest stars
- Ed Helms Andy Bernard
- Rashida Jones Karen Filippelli
- David Denman Roy Anderson
- Melora Hardin Jan Levinson
- Creed Bratton Creed Bratton
- Mindy Kaling Kelly Kapoor
- Kate Flannery Meredith Palmer
- Leslie David Baker Stanley Hudson
Episode 19Safety TrainingAired April 12, 2007
Andy was back to work, fresh from anger management training. He insisted on being called Drew, even though Jim continued to call him Andy just to toy with him. Meanwhile, Dwight had decided to shun Andy for the next three years.
- 22m
- Directed by Harold Ramis
- Written by B.J. Novak
Guest stars
- Ed Helms Andy Bernard
- Rashida Jones Karen Filippelli
- Creed Bratton Creed Bratton
- Mindy Kaling Kelly Kapoor
- Kate Flannery Meredith Palmer
- Leslie David Baker Stanley Hudson
- Brian Baumgartner Kevin Malone
- Craig Robinson Darryl Philbin
Episode 20Product RecallAired April 26, 2007
Michael was in crisis mode at Dunder-Mifflin when a disgruntled employee at the paper mill put an obscene watermark on one of their most popular orders of paper. Michael called the staff into a meeting and pointed the blame on Creed, who was responsible for quality assurance at the paper mill and blew it off.
- 22m
- Directed by Randall Einhorn
- Written by Brent Forrester and Justin Spitzer
Guest stars
- Ed Helms Andy Bernard
- Rashida Jones Karen Filippelli
- Creed Bratton Creed Bratton
- Mindy Kaling Kelly Kapoor
- Kate Flannery Meredith Palmer
- Leslie David Baker Stanley Hudson
- Brian Baumgartner Kevin Malone
- Phyllis Smith Phyllis Lapin
Episode 21Women's AppreciationAired May 3, 2007
Phyllis walked into the office looking pale and shocked. A concerned staff surrounded her for comfort. She told them she had been flashed in the parking lot. Jim alerted the police and they already had three other incidents of flashing in the area. Michael didn't think much of it, because it was Phyllis.
- 29m
- Directed by Tucker Gates
- Written by Gene Stupnitsky and Lee Eisenberg
Guest stars
- Ed Helms Andy Bernard
- Rashida Jones Karen Filippelli
- Melora Hardin Jan Levinson
- Creed Bratton Creed Bratton
- Mindy Kaling Kelly Kapoor
- Kate Flannery Meredith Palmer
- Leslie David Baker Stanley Hudson
- Brian Baumgartner Kevin Malone
Episode 22Beach GamesAired May 10, 2007
Michael was shocked when he received a call from Corporate wanting him to interview for a position. Michael was happy, but he also had other things on his mind. Beach Day was coming up and he was taking the crew out for some fun in the sun. Not before reminding Toby he couldn't go because somebody had to stay in the office.
- 28m
- Directed by Harold Ramis
- Written by Greg Daniels and Jennifer Celotta
Guest stars
- Ed Helms Andy Bernard
- Rashida Jones Karen Filippelli
- Creed Bratton Creed Bratton
- Mindy Kaling Kelly Kapoor
- Kate Flannery Meredith Palmer
- Leslie David Baker Stanley Hudson
- Brian Baumgartner Kevin Malone
- Phyllis Smith Phyllis Lapin
Episode 23The JobAired May 17, 2007
After Pam's outburst at Beach Day, she and Jim had a talk and realized how much they both missed their friendship. Pam never regretted her speech she gave to Jim in front of the rest of the staff; in fact, she was happy that it only took her three years to summon the courage to say what was on her mind.
- 43m
- Directed by Ken Kwapis
- Written by Paul Lieberstein and Michael Schur
Guest stars
- Ed Helms Andy Bernard
- Rashida Jones Karen Filippelli
- Melora Hardin Jan Levinson
- Creed Bratton Creed Bratton
- Mindy Kaling Kelly Kapoor
- Kate Flannery Meredith Palmer
- Leslie David Baker Stanley Hudson
- Brian Baumgartner Kevin Malone