Based on a two-season British workplace comedy of the same name, "The Office" debuted in 2005 to lackluster ratings and seemed destined for a short run. Fast-forward a few years, and the team at the floundering Dunder Mifflin paper company managed to keep viewers laughing for nine seasons before wrapping up with a heartfelt finale in 2013.
Since then, "The Office" has won over even more audiences via streaming—first on Netflix through 2020, then moving to Peacock on Jan. 1, 2021. Its popularity has carried on so strongly that a new series in "The Office" universe, "The Paper," starring Domhnall Gleeson and Sabrina Impacciatore, premiered on Peacock on Sept. 4, 2025.
With memorable characters, cringeworthy moments and incredible writing, "The Office" influenced countless sitcoms. Its mockumentary style has been mimicked by shows like "Parks and Recreation" and "Modern Family." Several stars, like B.J. Novak and Mindy Kaling, contributed their writing skills, while Steve Carell famously portrayed regional manager Michael Scott for the first seven seasons.
With 201 episodes, "The Office" offers something for all its fans. Stacker used IMDb ratings to rank the top 10. Read on to see if your favorite episode made the list.
#10. The Job
- Season 3, Episode 23
- IMDb rating: 9.2
- Airdate: May 17, 2007
Jim, Michael and Karen are all up for Jan's job—unbeknownst to Jan. But when Jim sees an encouraging note from Pam during his interview, he rushes back to Scranton to ask her on a date. Viewers truly loved the Jim and Pam storyline. Actor Jenna Fischer loved it too.
Memorable quote: "I bet Jim got the job. I mean, why wouldn't he? He's totally qualified, and smart, everyone loves him and if he never comes back again, that's okay. We're friends." -Pam
#9. Garage Sale
- Season 7, Episode 18
- IMDb rating: 9.3
- Airdate: March 24, 2011
Michael is the worst at planning, but when he realizes he wants to propose to Holly, he needs everyone's help. They use candles from the company garage sale to put on an incredible moment for Holly—only to find out that the couple is moving to Colorado to be near Holly's parents. Only a few more episodes until “Goodbye, Michael.”
Memorable quote: "Holly Flax, marrying me will you be?" -Michael
#8. Threat Level Midnight
- Season 7, Episode 16
- IMDb rating: 9.3
- Airdate: February 17, 2011
After 10 fictional years of shooting seven seasons of the show, here is Michael's debut film: "Threat Level Midnight." And it's funnier than Dunder Mifflin employees reading Michael's screenplay a few seasons ago. Every employee makes an appearance. Don't laugh, though; it'll upset Michael.
Memorable quote: "I did not love the dialogue. Or the character. I took the role to impress a receptionist who will remain nameless." -Jim
#7. Casino Night
- Season 2, Episode 22
- IMDb rating: 9.3
- Airdate: May 11, 2006
Jim tells Pam he is in love with her. It's possible that viewers gave this episode a 9.2 rating just for that reason.
Memorable quote: "Why did I talk to Jan about transferring? Well, you know... I have no future here." -Jim
#6. Niagara: Part 2
- Season 6, Episode 5
- IMDb rating: 9.4
- Airdate: October 8, 2009
This originally aired as one hour-long episode recounting Pam and Jim's wedding. In part two, Jim and Pam return from their mysterious disappearance. The guests hijack the wedding by recreating a popular YouTube video, where everyone dances down the aisle.
Memorable quote: "The church was Plan B and Plan A was marrying her a long, long time ago. Pretty much the day I met her." -Jim
#5. A.A.R.M.
- Season 9, Episode 22
- IMDb rating: 9.4
- Airdate: May 9, 2013
That stands for Assistant to the Assistant to the Regional Manager. In the second-to-last episode of the series, things are coming full-circle. Dwight proposes to Angela, Darryl officially leaves Dunder Mifflin for Athlead and Jim finally gives Pam the note he wrote her for Secret Santa. The staff finally gets to watch the documentary made from their footage.
Memorable quote: "Not enough for me? You are everything." -Jim
#4. Dinner Party
- Season 4, Episode 9
- IMDb rating: 9.4
- Airdate: April 10, 2008
In what is often regarded as the greatest episode of "The Office," Michael finally has his favorite couple over for dinner. Michael and Jan spend the entire night firing incredibly passive jabs at each other, and dinner seems like the last thing on everyone's minds. There are endless memorable quotes, but here's a classic:
Memorable quote: "Snip-snap! Snip-snap! Snip-snap! You have no idea the physical toll that three vasectomies have on a person." -Michael
#3. Stress Relief
- Season 5, Episode 13
- IMDb rating: 9.7
- Airdate: February 1, 2009
Fans all over social media quote and repost videos of this iconic two-part episode. Dwight starts a fire in the office, and hilarity ensues when no one knows what to do until Stanley has a heart attack. The employees get to roast Michael for causing them stress, and he roasts them right back in the end.
Memorable quote: "Kevin, I can't decide between a fat joke and a dumb joke. Boom. Roasted." -Michael
#2. Finale
- Season 9, Episode 23
- IMDb rating: 9.8
- Airdate: May 16, 2013
While this episode is not always regarded as the funniest, it is seen as a nearly perfect ending to the show. Michael makes a surprise appearance for Dwight and Angela's wedding, Erin meets her parents, Andy finally gets a fan base and Pam surprises Jim one last time—they're moving to Austin to chase their dreams. The episode gets a 9.7 simply because it makes people cry.
Memorable quote: "But all in all, I think an ordinary paper company like Dunder Mifflin was a great subject for a documentary. There's a lot of beauty in ordinary things. Isn't that kind of the point?" -Pam
#1. Goodbye, Michael
- Season 7, Episode 21
- IMDb rating: 9.8
- Airdate: April 28, 2011
Michael Scott is leaving for Colorado early, so no one has a chance to say goodbye. Except Pam, of course, who rushes to the airport. "I just think it was time for my character to go," Steve Carell said in an interview with BBC Radio.
Memorable quote: "The people that you work with, are just, when you get down to it, your very best friends." -Michael
