Play Watch Or Skip: Office Edition To Get The Perfect Dunder Mifflin Desk Buddy
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This game is for the fans who know this show inside and out. If it's only the first time through this amazing show, this quiz might get a little tough. This quiz is for the fans who have watched the series in its entirety so many times they've lost count, but let's be honest here, that is pretty much every office fan out there.
Since Netflix added the master piece to it's line-up most of us have had a hard time switching to anything else. To play this game, you need to know the episodes. There will of course be photos and descriptions, but true fans will know these episodes inside and out. If you are a new to the show fan I deeply suggest not skipping any episodes at all, but as our die hard fans know by the tenth time watching it through, some are just to cringy, and or difficult to watch again (we couldn't even include Micheal's last Dundies, because we know how hard it is to get through that one). Think you are up for the challenge? If you are play watch or skip with these episodes, and we'll tell you which character would share their desk clump with you!
Fun run
After a tragic accident, where in Micheal runs Meredith over with his car...she ends up in the hospital. After being treated for her now broken pelvic, the doctors also determine she has been living with undiagnosed rabies. Micheal, being the caring boss he is, then decides to throw a "fun run" to raise money an awareness for rabies...even though the disease has a cure. Watch or skip?
Scott's Tots
We are going right into the belly of the beast with this one. Scott's tots is the episode where we find out that years ago, Micheal, promised to pay the college tuition for an entire class of kinder garden students. Clearly he had been under the impression that by the time they were ready to graduate he would no doubt be a millionaire. Cringe level :100 for this episode. Watch or skip?
The Dinner Party
If Scott's tots is a tough one for you to watch, you stand no chance against the likes of Jan and her candles. During the dinner party episode, Jan asks Micheal to invite his "wealthy" friends over for dinner, so they can convince them to invest in her candle company "serenity by Jan"..Yikes.. Needless to say this episode is where we learn just how bad things are for these two at home.
Diversity Day
This episode was only the second of the entire series, and we think it gives a fairly accurate overview of what we have coming our way. After performing an inappropriate comedy skit for his staff, Micheal and co are forced to sit through a diversity training set up by corporate. Micheal believes he can teach diversity better, and he does.
Niagra
This is a classic episode. For any fans who waited to finally see Pam and Jim make it, this is a no brainer watch option for you. However if you are someone who cares less about that popular romance, and tends to look away any time Micheal stands up to give a speech this may be a skip for you.
Phyllis' Wedding
Another cringe factor level : 100 over here. While we were all thrilled to see a happy ending for Scranton's most famous couple, Phyllis and Bob, there is no denying this episode has moments that are a bit tough to get through. One of the most notable being, Micheal forcing Phyllis's wheel chair bound father back into his chair after trying to walk his daughter down the isle...Watch or skip?
Basketball
This is another season 1 banger. The original season actually only had 6 episodes, but man were they all amazing. Basketball is the first episode, we really get the chance to know the warehouse, and it's workers. Micheal challenges the guys downstairs to a basketball game against him, and his office workers. Guess who wins?
Beach games
Beach day was fun for some, and miserable for others. Micheal originally set up the field trip as a way to test his employees, and determine who would be best fit to take over as manager. While the sales staff loves the idea of getting a promotion based on a hot bag eating contest, there are other members of the team like Pam, who are less thrilled about spending the day at the beach. Watch or skip?
Traveling salesman
Who has 2 thumbs and hates Todd Packer? Everyone, literally everyone hates him. Todd is the absolute worst. He picks on everyone, including Micheal, who usually doesn't catch on, because he truly thinks Packer is his best friend. God we hate this guy. Would you watch or skip this episode?
Gay witch hunt
Oh boy, this one is bad (not really, every episode is amazing) but, yea it's pretty bad. Not only does Micheal out the only known gay member of the office crew, but after trying his best to let Oscar know how o.k he is with the situation, he decides kissing him in front of the entire staff if the only way to get his message across.
Casual Friday
Casual Friday is a pretty common thing in a lot of offices, the Dunder Mifflin Scranton branch office however, is not your standard office. Micheal reinstates casual Friday's as a treat for the staff, but unfortunately it is short lived, since his employees clearly do not understand what an appropriate casual outfit is.
Mafia
In our opinion this is a highly underrated episode. Any fans of the office, who are also fans of the Soprano's can appreciate this episode as much as we do. Micheal is approached by a seemingly mafioso, insurance broker, who is trying to sell him a package. One thing leads to another, and before you know it, Micheal is petrified he is being pursued by the Mafia. Watch or skip?
Golden ticket
It is not every episode that Micheal does something right, and it is even less frequent that corporate notices and gives him praise. This was almost not even the case for this episode...Micheal decides to launch a Willy Wonka themed promotion for the company, resulting in a huge hit to their sales. However things do turn around in the end...
Prince Family Paper
This one is rough. Micheal is sent on a mission by corporate to investigate a competing paper company operating near by. As usual Micheal enlists the support of his right hand man Dwight. Once arriving at Prince family paper, undercover of course, Micheal discovers they are a small business, run by a very nice family. Watch or skip?
Frame Toby
Honestly, we can't really blame Micheal for his frame job against Toby. Toby sucks the life out of every room he enters, and annoys Micheal to no end. All we can really say about it, is that Micheal could have done a better job, and probably saved himself 500$ on the most expensive salad ever purchased. Watch or skip?
Crime aid
After the office is robbed, leader Micheal Scott, takes it upon himself to throw a fundraiser to earn back so stolen items. The staff offers up what ever service they decide, and they are auctioned off to the rest of the team. Knowing that a hug from Phyllis would only earn so much money, Micheal decides to lie about a big ticket item.
Business Ethics
This is a for sure watch, for any Holly Flax fans out there. This is the first time we see her doing her job as the branches new HR rep. We learn just how compatible she is with Micheal, and she learns just how unethical this branch actually is. Watch or skip?
Did I Stutter?
Stanley Hudson is not a man of many words to say the least. He is happiest when being left alone with his crosswords, however should you ever upset the man...it may be the very last thing you ever do. It only happens on about 3 occasions, but each one is more terrifying than the last. DO NOT UPSET STANLEY!
Local Ad
Anytime the show gets musical it is a treat, even more so when it isn't Andy Bernard singing. Corporate asks each branch to come up with an ad idea to promote the business. Really all they wanted was a shot of the staff waving in front of their building, but no way was Micheal going to stop there. Watch or skip?
Threat Level Midnight
OK, honestly whoever skips this one, is a real Toby. Threat level midnight is the episode most of us waited 7 seasons for. Micheal often talks of his in the works movie, but we get so little detail on it. At one point the team finds a copy of the script, and we begin to see just how amazing the movie could be. Threat level mid night is the episode where we see the masterpiece itself.
Survivor Man
After not being invited to join Ryan on his corporate camping retreat, Micheal decides it a good idea to take to the woods himself, and prove to everyone what real camping looks like. While Micheal is away, things go sour for Jim who was left in charge of throwing a birthday celebration for one of his colleagues.
Branch Wars
You do not try and poach the employees of Dunder Mifflin Scranton branch! Micheal is in full defense mode once finding out Stanley wants to transfer branches, after Karen offered him more money. He rounds up Jim, and Dwight and decides a branch war is the only way to settle this. Since you know, paying Stanley more, never occurred to him...
The Deposition
You know, after lining up these episodes one by one, we are starting to realize the most cringy ones, are the episodes that showcase Jan. Micheal is asked to speak in Jan's defense after the company fires her for poor performance. This is difficult, because the only true love in Micheal's life at that moment is his company. The real heart break of this episode is best described in Micheal's quote: "You expect to get screwed by your company, but you never expect to get screwed by your girlfriend." :(
Murder
There's been a murder in Savannah! That is the exact distraction Micheal uses to divert his teams attention away from the branch closing rumors. A murder mystery game is his best bet. While it takes a little while for the staff to get into, by the end of the day everyone is having a great time.
Koi Pond
So here is a unique episode, because it's cringe level does not come from the actions of Micheal Scott, but instead those of Jim Halpert. Micheal and Jim are out on a sales call, when Micheal loses his balance and falls into a Koi pond. Not something completely surprising for Micheal, but the surprise comes when the surveillance tape is released, and we see Jim purposefully move away from Micheal instead of trying to help catch him.
The Inner Circle
OK, so we know Will Ferrell is a super awesome, funny, talented man, but honestly how dare he even try and step in for Micheal. We know plenty of people in fact skip any season 7 episodes remaining after Micheal takes his final bow. It really is a shame they couldn't have used Will's talents for a better character.
Garage Sale
Anyone who is not a fan of the Holly and Micheal relationship, you can just go ahead and skip this one while the rest of us wipe the tears from our eyes. This is the episode where Micheal decides to purpose to his soul mate Holly. Oh yeah and also the branch has a garage sale...
PDA
So we are like most of you when we say we are not huge fans of public displays of affection, but really when the couple in question is as cute as Micheal, and Holly how can you even object? Well if you happen to be like Oscar, maybe it wouldn't be that difficult for you to stomp on their love.
WUPHF.com
WUPHF.com is a one of Ryan's attempts at becoming successful again, after his demise at corporate. Sadly his lack of commitment, and his truly horrible head for business, renders it unsuccessful. Before any of that happens though, he of course got investments from a ton of his now furious colleagues... Watch or skip?
Costume Contest
The office is turned upside down after the prize for that years Halloween costume contest is announced. A coupon book with 15,000$ worth of savings inside. It seems only Oscar is aware that this prize is actually worth 30 bucks at most. Still it is amusing to watch these guys fight it out over it. Watch or skip?
Micheal Scott Paper Company
We still can't believe how all of this went down. After heroically quitting his job, Michael creates his own paper company with the help of his new team, Pam and Ryan. Things looked bleak for the team at first, but much to everyone's surprise, Micheal turned them around, scoring them a record breaking deal with Dunder Mifflin.
Andy's Play
Andy is no doubt a talented man. It is a refreshing treat to see his musical abilities showcased in a proper forum, instead of watching him annoy his colleagues with random outbursts of songs throughout the work day. Not everyone is happy to see Andy's performance though, Micheal in fact is quite upset over it, mostly because he was not cast in the play himself.
Nepotism
Any American Horror Story fans in the house? At the beginning of the episode you may have thought, " wow, Evan Peters on the office? all of my dreams have come true!". We are almost certain however, that about 10 minutes into the episode your dreams were smashed. Would you watch skip?
The Search
This episode is actually beautiful. It may be sad for some, because this episode gets the ball rolling on Micheal's departure, but over all it really is lovely. Micheal gets left behind, and lost in the city without his phone, or wallet. Dwight jumps into action, and sets out to find him, but quickly realizes only one person has a brain that works the same as Micheal's.
Dwight K. Schrute, (Acting) Manager
It finally looks as though all of Dwight's dreams are coming true. He is appointed acting manager for the office, and as you well know by now, things quickly get out of hand. Dwight definitely redeems himself by the end of the series, but in this episode, during his first attempt at management, he fails miserably.
Casino Night
Casino night was a big night for a lot of reasons. It is the first time we realize how big of a ladies man Micheal Scott is, and it is also the episode with the famous Jim-Pam first kiss (sorry Roy, you snooze you lose). This is probably one of the biggest cliff hangers the office ever left us on. Well done, writers. Watch or skip?
Diwali
Diwali is an Indian holiday, or if you ask Micheal, Indian's version of Halloween. We can not stress enough how incorrect this information is. If only his date for the event had asked us first, maybe she could have avoided showing up in a cheerleader costume. How embarrassing. Watch or skip?
Booze cruise
Micheal decides to treat his staff to an educational booze cruise...in the middle of January...in Scranton Pennsylvania...Yea we are not sure how he got them to go either. Once there though, everyone does seem to have a good time, even those who don't drink have to be amused by Micheal's attempts at interpretive dance.
Office Olympics
This episode highlights the very best of each character. Also it give us endless ideas of how to kill time while at work. Thank you! It all starts when Jim, becomes to bored to function, and enlists the help of his colleagues to liven up the day a bot. Watch or Skip?
The Dundies
The Dundies are magical. You never know what might happen on an evening like that. The Dundies was one of the first times we get to see Micheal really perform at his best. Microphone in hand, costumes ready, and song parody's queued up to play. What more could you ask for in an award ceremony?
Grief Counseling
The branch suffers a terrible loss, when the regional manager before Micheal, dies in a horrific accident. Due to the fact that most of the employees never knew this man, not everyone is as heart broken over the news as Micheal is himself. We all know, when Micheal is feeling strong emotions, all you can do is jump on board with him.
The Merger
Stamford is done and Scranton lives on! We must never forget that when everything else was failing, Micheal and his team stepped up and, well kind of made things better? Once the closure of the Stamford branch is announced, we learn that Scranton would be absorbing its employees. Understandably, not everyone is used to Micheal's management style...
Café Disco
Everybody loves a good party! That is exactly the thought process behind Micheal's cafe disco idea. He still has a lease on the office he used for the Micheal Scott Paper company, and he decides to put it to good use by creating a fun get-a-way for his employees. Watch or Skip?
China
Distraught by the facts about China and America's relationship he discovered in an outdated magazine while at the dentist's office, Micheal uses this rare occasion to showcase his worldly knowledge to the staff. Oscar, being Oscar, had no choice but to jump in, and correct him. Would you watch or skip?
Goodbye Micheal
The only reason acceptable for skipping this episode is, because it is simply to heart breaking to watch. While Micheal's individual goodbyes to his team, are hilarious, the ones to Jim, Dwight, and Pam, are sadder than any of us care to admit. Would you skip this one to save yourself the tears?
