The Office is a popular American TV show that aired from 2005-2013. It was set at the Scranton, PA branch of fictitious Dunder Mifflin paper company, and followed the everyday lives of its employees. The show was known for its relatable and quirky humor, and became a huge hit with viewers.
However, not all episodes of The Office were well-received by fans. In fact, there are a few episodes that are considered to be the most controversial. Here are three of the most controversial episodes of The Office:
1) Diversity Day (Season 1, Episode 2) - In this episode, Michael Scott (played by Steve Carell) attempts to sensitized his employees to diversity issues by leading a mandatory diversity training session. However, things quickly go awry when Michael makes several offensive comments towards various minority groups. This episode was criticized for being insensitive and making light of racism and other forms of discrimination.
2) Gay Witch Hunt (Season 3, Episode 9) - This episode revolves around an accusation that one of the male employees in the office is gay. While trying to figure out who it is, several homophobic remarks are made and homosexual stereotypes are perpetuated throughout the episode. This led to many viewers feeling uncomfortable and offended.
3) The Banker (Season 6, Episode 14) - In this episode, Michael Scott decides to invest in a failing bank in order to get rich quick. However, when the bank goes under shortly after he invests money into it, many people lose their life savings as a result. This caused outrage among viewers who felt that Michael's actions were irresponsible and greedy.