The Office, Season 2 - The Office

Genre: Comedy Price: $52.99 Release Date: September 20, 2005

Season 2 kicks off with The Dundies, Michael Scott's attempt at boosting office morale with an annual awards ceremony — which culminates with a hilarious karaoke competition. Throughout the year, the staff — Dwight, Pam, Jim, and temp Ryan — also deals with a sexual harassment seminar, an office fire, and office holiday traditions for Halloween and Christmas. No episode is complete without pompous commentary from boss-man Michael or completely inappropriate behavior from almost everyone in Dunder-Mifflin's Scranton branch. Basically, The Office is just like your life, only funnier.

Episodes:
Dundies: In the season premiere episode, the Dunder Mifflin employees suffer through the annual office awards ceremony, "The Dundies," hosted by pompous boss Michael Scott (Steve Carell) at their local watering hole -- a Chili's restaurant. Jenna Fischer, John Krasinski, B.J. Novak and Rainn Wilson also star.

Sexual Harassment: Steve Carell (the summer box office hit "The 40-Year-Old Virgin") continues in his hilarious role as politically incorrect office manager, Michael Scott, king of the inappropriate e-mail forward, who hits a new low when his obnoxious best friend, sales rep Todd Packer (guest star David Koechner, "Anchorman," "The 40-Year-Old Virgin"), drops by for a visit. Jenna Fischer, John Krasinski, B.J. Novak and Rainn Wilson also star.

Office Olympics: Michael (Steve Carell, "The 40-Year Old Virgin") has a panic attack when he tries to close the deal on his new condo. Meanwhile, while he and Dwight (Rainn Wilson) are away from the office, Jim (John Krasinski) and Pam (Jenna Fischer) organize an "office Olympics" where employees compete in ridiculous games. B. J. Novak also stars.

Fire: A fire in the kitchen forces the employees of the Dunder Mifflin paper company to the parking lot where Jim (John Krasinski) suggests a game of "Desert Island" - and they learn more about each another than they may have cared to. Meanwhile, Michael (Steve Carell) tries to impress Ryan (B.J. Novak) with his business savvy - inventing his own unique "10 Rules for Business" - while Dwight (Rainn Wilson) is threatened by Michael’s attention to Ryan. Jenna Fischer also stars.

Halloween: Michael (Steve Carell, "The 40-Year Old Virgin") is forced by corporate to fire someone, putting a damper on the Halloween festivities at Dunder-Mifflin. Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer and B.J. Novak also star.

Fight: After Dwight (Rainn Wilson) karate punches Michael (Steve Carell), Jim (John Krasinski) organizes a lunchtime rematch at Dwight's dojo where Pam (Jenna Fischer) becomes annoyed when Jim gets too friendly. B.J. Novak also stars.

Client: When Michael (Steve Carell, "The 40-Year Old Virgin") and Jan (Melora Hardin) go after a new client (guest star Tim Meadows, "SNL," "Mean Girls"), Michael surprises his boss -- in more ways than one. Meanwhile, Jim (John Krasinski) finds a screenplay written by Michael -- and the cubicle jockeys at Dunder-Mifflin have a hilarious time acting it out. Rainn Wilson, Jenna Fischer and B.J. Novak also star.

Performance Review: On performance review day, the employees of Dunder Mifflin meet with Michael (Steve Carell) to discuss their work performances - but the only thing on Michael's mind is his own impending review from his own boss Jan later that day. Meanwhile, dim Dwight (Rainn Wilson) thinks that Thursday is Friday and the rest of the gang works hard to keep him under that mistaken impression while Michael raids the employee suggestion box in search of new ideas for his showdown with Jan. Jenna Fischer, John Krasinski and B.J. Novak also star.

Email Surveillance: The employees at Dunder Mifflin are upset when Michael (Steve Carell) starts monitoring their emails. Pam (Jenna Fischer) suspects Dwight (Rainn Wilson) and Angela (Angela Kinsey) are having an affair. Michael shows up uninvited at Jim's (John Krasinski) BBQ and sings karaoke. BJ Novak also stars.

Christmas Party: Morale at the office Christmas party hits an all-time low after Michael (Steve Carell) suggests a game of "Yankee Swap" with the $20 secret Santa gifts - and everyone vies for the iPod he bought for Ryan (B.J. Novak). In an effort to raise his staff's sagging spirits, Michael introduces vodka shots and things liven up while Jim (John Krasinski) worries that the sentimental gift he got for Pam (Jenna Fischer) will end up in Dwight's (Rainn Wilson) hands.

Booze Cruise: Michael (Golden Globe nominee Steve Carell) takes the Dunder Mifflin crew on a freezing "motivational" booze cruise in January in an attempt to get them to accept his theories on leadership. To his frustration, they find the ship's captain more inspiring, and Jim (John Krasinski) becomes motivated to speak his heart to Pam (Jenna Fischer). Rainn Wilson, B.J. Novak also star.

Injury: A Couple of Head Cases - Michael (Steve Carell) demands attention from the entire Dunder Mifflin office after he has a freak accident with his George Foreman grill, and Dwight (Rainn Wilson) begins behaving strangely following a minor car crash. Jenna Fischer, John Krasinski and B.J. Novak also star.

Secret: Jim (John Krasinski) is worried Michael (Golden Globe nominee Steve Carell) is going to tell others that he likes Pam (Jenna Fischer) so he has to unfortunately go along with being his best friend, which includes a lunch trip to Hooters. Rainn Wilson and B.J. Novak also star.

Carpet: It's Lonely At the Top - When someone soils the carpet in Michael's (Golden Globe nominee Steve Carell) office, Michael begins to question his popularity with his staff. He temporarily takes Jim's (John Krasinski) desk in the bullpen in order to bond with his troops - and initiates a sales contest to boost morale. Jim is forced to sit by chatterbox Kelly (Mindy Kaling), where he can't make any eye contact with Pam (Jenna Fischer). Rainn Wilson and B.J. Novak also star.

Boys and Girls: When Jan (Melora Hardin) visits the office to conduct a "women in the workplace" seminar with the female Dunder Mifflin employees, Michael (Golden Globe nominee Steve Carell) takes the guys down to the warehouse for some "male bonding." Jenna Fischer, John Krasinski, B.J. Novak and Rainn Wilson also star.

Valentine's Day: The Office Goes On Location to NYC -- When Michael (Golden Globe nominee Steve Carell) visits Dunder Mifflin corporate headquarters in New York on Valentine's Day, he and Jan (Melora Hardin) are both in for a surprise. Meanwhile, back in Scranton, the office staff celebrates Valentine's Day grade school style. Jenna Fischer, John Krasinski, B.J. Novak and Rainn Wilson also star.

Dwight's Speech: Dunder Mifflin salesman of the year Dwight Schrute (Rainn Wilson) must somehow conquer his fear of public speaking for the big convention and turns for help to the worst possible teacher, Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell). As Pam (Jenna Fischer) becomes increasingly consumed with her wedding plans, Jim (John Krasinski) plans his escape from Scranton. B.J. Novak, Leslie David Baker, Brian Baumgartner, Kate Flannery, Angela Kinsey, Oscar Nunez and Phyllis Smith also star.

Take Your Daughter to Work Day: A routine office day is upended when children descend upon Dunder Mifflin for Take Your Daughter to Work Day. Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell) is surprised when he strikes up a friendship with the five-year old daughter of his sworn enemy, Toby (Paul Lieberstein). Jenna Fischer, John Krasinski, B.J. Novak, Rainn Wilson, Leslie David Baker, Brian Baumgartner, Kate Flannery, Angela Kinsey, Oscar Nunez and Phyllis Smith also star.

Michael's Birthday: In celebration of his birthday, Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell) takes the Dunder Mifflin gang ice skating, while Kevin (Brian Baumgartner) nervously waits for some medical test results. Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, B.J. Novak, Leslie David Baker, Kate Flannery, Angela Kinsey, Oscar Nunez and Phyllis Smith also star.

Drug Testing: When Dwight (Rainn Wilson) finds half a joint in the Dunder Mifflin parking lot, he puts on his Volunteer Sheriff's uniform and launches a full investigation -- prompting Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell) to ask for an unusual favor. Pam (Jenna Fischer) playfully issues a challenge to Jim (John Krasinski) and he does his best to follow through with it. B.J. Novak , Leslie David Baker, Brian Baumgartner, Kate Flannery, Angela Kinsey, Oscar Nunez, Phyllis Smith, Melora Hardin and David Denham also star.

Conflict Resolution: When Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell) takes over conflict resolution duties from HR, chaos ensues at Dunder Mifflin. Rainn Wilson, Jenna Fischer, John Krasinski, B.J. Novak, Leslie David Baker, Brian Baumgartner, Kate Flannery, Angela Kinsey, Oscar Nunez, Phyllis Smith, Melora Hardin and Paul Lieberstein also star.

Casino Night - Season Finale: In the season finale, Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell) and the Dunder Mifflin crew hold a Casino Night for charity in their warehouse and take some big gambles. Rainn Wilson, Jenna Fischer, John Krasinski, B.J. Novak, Leslie David Baker, Brian Baumgartner, Kate Flannery, Angela Kinsey, Oscar Nunez, Phyllis Smith, Melora Hardin and David Denham also star.

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