The Office (US): Season 3
Universal Studios (2006)
Comedy
USA / English / Color / 574 min
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| Cast | View More ↓ |
| Steve Carell | Michael Scott |
|---|---|
| Rainn Wilson | Dwight Schrute |
| John Krasinski | Jim Halpert |
| Jenna Fischer | Pam Beesly |
| B.J. Novak | Ryan Howard |
| Crew | |
| Director | Ken Kwapis |
|---|---|
| Writer | Ricky Gervais, Greg Daniels |
| Producer | Steve Carell, Mindy Kaling |
| Musician | Jay Ferguson |
Trailer
Plot
A fresh and funny mockumentary-style glimpse into the daily interactions of the eccentric workers at the Dunder Mifflin paper supply company. This fast-paced comedy parodies contemporary American water-cooler culture.
Episodes
1
Gay Witch Hunt
30 min 2006-09-21
On the heels of Casino Night, Michael inadvertently outs a gay employee; Jim adjusts to his promotion, new office, and life without Pam.
Director: Ken Kwapis
Writer: Greg Daniels
Guest starring: Larry Wilmore, Tom W. Chick
Writer: Greg Daniels
Guest starring: Larry Wilmore, Tom W. Chick
2
The Convention
30 min 2006-09-28
Michael and Dwight head off to Philadelphia to meet Jan for the Northeastern Mid-Market Office Supply Convention. Michael, with the help of Dwight, sets up a party for fellow conventioneers while Ryan goes on a double date with Kelly back in Scranton
Director: Ken Whittingham
Writer: Gene Stupnitsky, Lee Eisenberg
Guest starring: Roscoe Myrick, Matt Price, Robert Bagnell, Steve Little, Jerome Bettis
Writer: Gene Stupnitsky, Lee Eisenberg
Guest starring: Roscoe Myrick, Matt Price, Robert Bagnell, Steve Little, Jerome Bettis
3
The Coup
30 min 2006-10-05
Michael is in trouble once again as Jan busts him for declaring it's "Movie Monday" where everyone watches a movie and neglects work. Angela pushes Dwight to make a move on Michael's job while Pam and Jim find creative ways to waste time.
Director: Greg Daniels
Writer: Paul Lieberstein
Writer: Paul Lieberstein
4
Grief Counseling
30 min 2006-10-12
After learning that his old boss, the former regional manager, has died, Michael attempts to guide the Dunder Mifflin staff through their grief as he searches for the right way to honor a company man.
Director: Roger Nygard
Writer: Jennifer Celotta
Writer: Jennifer Celotta
5
Initiation
30 min 2006-10-19
It's initiation time for the full timer Ryan as Dwight takes him out on his first sales call with a side trip to the Schrute family beet farm. Michael is ordered by corporate to log his work activity; and Jim tries to adapt to life at the Stamford branch.
Director: Randall Einhorn
Writer: B.J. Novak
Guest starring: Thomas F Evans, Bobby Ray Shafer, Michael Schur
Writer: B.J. Novak
Guest starring: Thomas F Evans, Bobby Ray Shafer, Michael Schur
6
Diwali
30 min 2006-11-02
It's Diwali, The Hindu Festival of Lights, Michael encourages the entire Scranton branch to support Kelly and attend a local celebration of Diwali. Meanwhile Ryan faces Kelly's family at the event.
Director: Miguel Arteta
Writer: Mindy Kaling
Guest starring: Nancy Walls, Mike Bruner, Avu Chokalingam, Swati Chokalingam, Jaysha Patel, Tanveer Atwal, Gagandeep Bedi
Writer: Mindy Kaling
Guest starring: Nancy Walls, Mike Bruner, Avu Chokalingam, Swati Chokalingam, Jaysha Patel, Tanveer Atwal, Gagandeep Bedi
7
Branch Closing
30 min 2006-11-09
Jan delivers the bad news to Michael that the Scranton Branch is closing. This leads Michael on a quest to keep up the staff's spirits. Meanwhile, everyone imagines what their lives will be like in the wake of the closure.
Director: Tucker Gates
Writer: Michael Schur
Guest starring: Craig Robinson
Writer: Michael Schur
Guest starring: Craig Robinson
8
The Merger
30 min 2006-11-16
Old friends Jim and Pam are back together after months apart as the Scranton branch and Stamford branch are finally merged. Michael, Dwight and the other employees are faced with a variety of changes.
Director: Ken Whittingham
Writer: Brent Forrester
Guest starring: Mike Bruner, Wayne Wilderson
Writer: Brent Forrester
Guest starring: Mike Bruner, Wayne Wilderson
9
The Convict
30 min 2006-11-30
Michael tries to be supportive when he finds out one of his new employees -- presumably someone from the Stamford branch -- has a prison record.
Director: Jeffrey Blitz
Writer: Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant
Guest starring: Wayne Wilderson
Writer: Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant
Guest starring: Wayne Wilderson
10
A Benihana Christmas
30 min 2006-12-14
In a special one hour Christmas episode, Michael sends out an inappropriate photo Christmas Card which lands him in hot water with his girlfriend Carol (guest star Nancy Walls). Andy (guest star Ed Helms) takes Michael out drinking, with Dwight (Rainn Wilson) and Jim (John Krasinski). Tensions on the party planning committee between Angela (Angela Kinsey), Pam (Jenna Fischer) and Karen (Rashida Jones) results in two rival parties being thrown.
Director: Harold Ramis
Writer: Jennifer Celotta
Guest starring: Stephen Saux, Brittany Ishibashi, Ed Helms, Nancy Walls
Writer: Jennifer Celotta
Guest starring: Stephen Saux, Brittany Ishibashi, Ed Helms, Nancy Walls
11
Back from Vacation
30 min 2007-01-04
A refreshed and rejuvenated Michael returns from his Jamaican vacation with an interesting photograph which circulates around the office. Meanwhile an awkward moment arises when Pam is caught in the middle of an argument between Jim and Karen.
Director: Julian Farino
Writer: Justin Spitzer
Writer: Justin Spitzer
12
Traveling Salesmen
30 min 2007-01-11
It's time for Michael to revisit his roots with the company as he hits the road for sales call duty. Meanwhile, Dwight attempts to cover up a crucial deadline missed by Angela while Karen is in for some surprising news.
Director: Greg Daniels
Writer: Michael Schur, Gene Stupnitsky, Lee Eisenberg
Guest starring: Ed Helms
Writer: Michael Schur, Gene Stupnitsky, Lee Eisenberg
Guest starring: Ed Helms
13
The Return
30 min 2007-01-18
Oscar returns from his vacation and ponders his future with the company, while Andy takes advantage of the current state of the office to make a move towards becoming Michael's number two.
Director: Greg Daniels
Writer: Michael Schur, Gene Stupnitsky, Lee Eisenberg
Guest starring: Yvette Nicole Brown, Ed Helms
Writer: Michael Schur, Gene Stupnitsky, Lee Eisenberg
Guest starring: Yvette Nicole Brown, Ed Helms
14
Ben Franklin
30 min 2007-02-01
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.
Director: Randall Einhorn
Writer: Mindy Kaling
Guest starring: Jackie Debatin, David Koechner, Andrew Daly
Writer: Mindy Kaling
Guest starring: Jackie Debatin, David Koechner, Andrew Daly
15
Phyllis' Wedding
30 min 2007-02-08
While the office gets ready for Phyllis big day, an important task appointed to Michael goes embarrassingly wrong. Meanwhile Pam wonders what could have been with her called off wedding and Dwight searches for wedding crashers.
Director: Ken Whittingham
Writer: Caroline Williams
Guest starring: Robert Ray Shafer
Writer: Caroline Williams
Guest starring: Robert Ray Shafer
16
Business School
30 min 2007-02-15
Michael accepts an invitation from Ryan to be a guest speaker at his business school. Meanwhile Dwight battles wits with a bat that gets loose in the office while Pam is entered in her first art show.
Director: Joss Whedon
Writer: Brent Forrester
Guest starring: Tom W. Chick
Writer: Brent Forrester
Guest starring: Tom W. Chick
17
Cocktails
30 min 2007-02-22
Michael and Jan reveal their hushed romance while attending the Dunder Mifflin CFO party. During the party, Jim finally meets Karen's ex. Meanwhile, the rest of the office staff booze it up during happy hour.
Director: J.J. Abrams
Writer: Paul Lieberstein
Guest starring: Andy Buckley
Writer: Paul Lieberstein
Guest starring: Andy Buckley
18
The Negotiation
30 min 2007-04-05
Michael and Darryl head to Dunder Mifflen headquarters to lobby for a pay increase. Meanwhile, Jim must deal with the consequences of Pam's confession to Roy.
Director: Jeffrey Blitz
Writer: Michael Schur
Writer: Michael Schur
19
Safety Training
30 min 2007-04-12
Andy returns to the office after several weeks of anger management training, determined to make a fresh start with all the Dunder Mifflin employees. Meanwhile, it's safety training day in the office, and Michael and Dwight are on a mission to illuminate the true dangers of the workplace. Staff amuse themselves with a series of office-related bets.
Director: Harold Ramis
Writer: B.J. Novak
Guest starring: Patrice ONeal, Karly Rothenberg
Writer: B.J. Novak
Guest starring: Patrice ONeal, Karly Rothenberg
20
Product Recall
30 min 2007-04-26
It's crisis time at Dunder-Mifflin paper after a large quantity of paper is accidentally shipped out with an obscene watermark. Michael attempts to explain the situation to the media while Jim and Andy try to calm down the high school principal who has sent out prom invites on the affected stationary.
Director: Randall Einhorn
Writer: Justin Spitzer & Brent Forrester
Writer: Justin Spitzer & Brent Forrester
21
Women's Appreciation
30 min 2007-05-03
When Phyllis gets an unexpected eyeful from a flasher. Michael decides to take the women of the office on a special outing. Meanwhile, Dwight and Andy work to track down the flasher.
Director: Tucker Gates
Writer: Lee Eisenberg & Gene Stupnitsky
Writer: Lee Eisenberg & Gene Stupnitsky
22
Beach Games
30 min 2007-05-10
Michael is being considered for a position in corporate, but also plans a day of "Survivor" like competitions while the office workers visit Lake Scranton. Pam is not asked to join in on any of the competitions and is forced to sit and watch Jim and Karen have fun.
Director: Harold Ramis
Writer: Greg Daniels, Jennifer Celotta
Guest starring: Rashida Jones
Writer: Greg Daniels, Jennifer Celotta
Guest starring: Rashida Jones
23
The Job
30 min 2007-05-17
A job opening at Dunder Mifflin's corporate offices has Michael, Jim, and Karen in New York City competing against one another, leaving Dwight in charge of the Scranton branch.
Director: Ken Kwapis
Writer: Paul Lieberstein, Michael Schur
Guest starring: Nicholas D'Agosto, Vivianne Collins
Writer: Paul Lieberstein, Michael Schur
Guest starring: Nicholas D'Agosto, Vivianne Collins
Editions
| Barcode | Format | Region | Release | Edition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 025195008204 | DVD | 1 | 2007-09-04 | |
| 9555275631875 | DVD | Free | ||
| 5050582529814 |

