The Office Nielsen Ratings

The Office's first season had mediocre ratings. Due to Steve Carell's hit movie, The 40 Year Old Virgin being released, and due to other factors, it gained viewers throughout Seasons Two, Three, and Four. Season Five was, so far, its highest rated season. Season Six continues the slow gain in viewers from Season one.
==Season One==
The Office, which was based on the BBC series of the same name, premiered to strong ratings. However, those ratings fell sharply by the second episode. Season One's finale episode, 
"Hot Girl," had the lowest ratings of any episode to date. Nonetheless, NBC renewed the series for a second season. This season aired on Tuesdays at 9:30 PM, although the pilot aired on Thursday at 9:30 PM. 
* Pilot
The Office had 11.20 million viewers and scored a 5.0/13.
* Diversity Day
The Office had 6.00 million viewers and scored a 2.7/6.
* Health Care
The Office had 5.80 million viewers and scored a 2.9/7 in the 18-49 demo.
* The Alliance
The Office had 5.40 million viewers and scored a 2.4/6 in the 18-49 demo.
* Basketball
The Office had 5.00 million viewers and scored a 2.4/6 in the 18-49 demo.
* Hot Girl
The Office had 4.80 million viewers and scored a 2.3/5 in the 18-49 demo.
==Season Two==
The Office started to get away from the hugely popular BBC series, and began to have its own voice. It was given a 22 episode order after good ratings. Season Two was a large improvement from Season One because of Steve Carell's movie (see List of movies containing the cast of The Office) and because of a new tone and different type of humor.
The first 10 episodes aired on Tuesdays at 9:30 PM, while the remaining 12 aired on Thursdays at 9:30 PM, joining the "Must See TV" Thursday night lineup. 
* The Dundies
The Office had 9.00 million viewers and a 4.3/10 in the 18-49 demo. It premiered after the Pilot of the other NBC show, My Name Is Earl.
* Sexual Harassment
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* Office Olympics
The Office had 8.3 million viewers and a 3.9/9 in the 18-49 demo.
* The Fire
The Office had 7.6 million viewers with a 3.7/9 in the 18-49 demo.
* Halloween
The Office had 8.00 million viewers and scored a 4.1/10 in the 18-49 demo.
* The Fight
The Office had 7.9 million viewers and scored a 3.9/9 in the 18-49 demo.
* The Client
The Office had 7.5 million viewers and scored a 3.8/9 in the 18-49 demo.
* Performance Review
The Office had 8.00 million viewers and scored a 3.9/9 in the 18-49 demo.
* E-mail Surveillance
The Office had 8.10 million viewers and scored a 3.9/9 in the 18-49 demo.
* Christmas Party
The Office had 9.70 million viewers and scored a 4.3/10 in the 18-49 demo.
* Booze Cruise
The Office had 8.50 million viewers and scored a 4.5/11 in the 18-49 demo.
* The Injury
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* The Secret
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* The Carpet
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* Boys and Girls
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* Valentine's Day
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* Dwight's Speech
The Office had 8.40 million viewers and scored a 4.4/10 in the 18-49 demo.
* Take Your Daughter to Work Day
The Office had 8.8 million viewers and scored a 4.2/11 in the 18-49 demo.
* Michael's Birthday
The Office had 7.8 million viewers and a 4.0/10 in the 18-49 demo.
* Drug Testing
The Office had 7.8 million viewers and scored a 3.9/10 in the 18-49 demo.
* Conflict Resolution
The Office had 7.4 million viewers and scored a 3.7/9 in the 18-49 demo.
* Casino Night
The Office had 7.7 million viewers and scored a 3.9/10 in the 18-49 demo.
==Season Three==
During Season Three, The Office continued to get away from the BBC series, however parts of the plot were used from the UK office. During this season, The Office also gained more attention, and it won an Emmy for Season Two, gaining hype. It aired on Thursdays at 8:30 PM, making up part of the NBC Thursday lineup, "Comedy Night Done Right" along with My Name Is Earl, 30 Rock, and Scrubs. The Office gained hit status during Season Three.
* Gay Witch Hunt
The season opener gained 9.10 million viewers and scored a 4.3/11 in the critical 18-49 demo.
* The Convention
The Office had 7.8 million viewers and scored a 3.9/10 in the 18-49 demo.
* The Coup
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* Grief Counseling
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* Initiation
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* Diwali
The Office gained 8.8 million viewers and scored a 4.2/10 in the 18-49 demo.
* Branch Closing
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* The Merger
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* The Convict
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* A Benihana Christmas
The Office gained 8.4 million viewers and had a 3.9/11 in the 18-49 demo.
* Back From Vacation
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* Traveling Salesmen
The Office gained 10.10 million viewers and scored a 5.0/13 in the 18-49 demo.
* The Return
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* Ben Franklin
The Office gained 10.10 million viewers and scored a 5.0/13 in the 18-49 demo.
* Phyllis' Wedding
The Office gained 8.8 million viewers and scored a 4.4/11 in the 18-49 demo.
* Business School
The Office had 8.8 million viewers and scored a 4.4/11 in the 18-49 demo.
* Cocktails
The Office had 8.8 million viewers and scored a 4.2/10 in the 18-49 demo.
* The Negotiation
The Office had 6.7 million viewers and scored a 3.2/10 in the 18-49 demo.
* Safety Training
The Office had 7.7 million viewers and scored a 4.1/11 in the critical 18-49 demo.
* Product Recall
The Office had 7.6 million viewers and scored a 3.9/11 in the 18-49 demo.
* Women's Appreciation
The Office had 7.6 million viewers and scored a 3.2/10 in the 18-49 demo.
* Beach Games
The Office had 7.2 million viewers and scored a 3.9/11 in the 18-49 demo.
* The Job
The Office had 7.9 million viewers and scored a 3.9/12 in the 18-49 demo.
==Season Four==
During Season Four, a writer's strike cut the amount of episodes from 30 to 19. Although there was no Christmas episode, The Office maintained the ratings gain from Season One. It once again gained praise, and also viewers after a critically acclaimed second and third seasons. From this season forward, The Office aired on Thursdays at 9:00 PM. 
* Fun Run
The Office gained 9.67 million viewers and scored a 5.1/12 in the 18-49 share.
* Dunder Mifflin Infinity
The Office gained 8.49 million viewers and scored a 4.5/11 in the 18-49 share.
* Launch Party
The Office gained 8.91 million viewers and scored a 4.7/11 in the 18-49 share.
* Money
The Office gained 8.50 million viewers and scored a 4.4/11 in the 18-49 share.
* Local Ad
The Office gained 8.98 million viewers and scored a 4.7/11 in the 18-49 share.
* Branch Wars
The Office gained 8.39 million viewers and scored a 4.5/11 in the 18-49 share.
* Survivor Man
The Office gained 8.29 million viewers and scored a bit less at 4.3/10 in the 18-49 share.
* The Deposition
The Office gained 8.86 million viewers and scored a 4.8/11 in the 18-49 share.
* Dinner Party
The Office gained 9.22 million viewers and scored a 4.8/12 in the 18-49 share.
* Chair Model
The Office gained 9.81 million viewers and scored a 4.9/13 in the 18-49 share.
* Night Out
The Office gained 7.56 million viewers and scored a 3.9/10 in the 18-49 share.
* Did I Stutter?
The Office gained 7.67 million viewers and scored a 3.9/10 in the 18-49 share.
* Job Fair
The Office gained 7.22 million viewers and scored a 3.6/9 in the 18-49 share.
* Goodbye, Toby
The Office gained 8.07 million viewers and scored a 4.1/10 in the 18-49 share.
==Season Five==
After yet another high-rated season, Season 5 started the season with great ratings. It was chosen to air after the Super Bowl, and enjoyed it's highest rated season yet. It ranked top among NBC shows along with The Biggest Loser and other Thursday comedy, 30 Rock, although that was even very low rated. The Office aired with My Name Is Earl, Kath and Kim/Parks and Recreation, and 30 Rock. It ended the season with okay ratings, but the season finale was the second lowest rated finale episode ever after "Hot Girl".
* Weight Loss
The Office gained 9.195 million viewers and gained a 4.9/11 in the 18-49 demo.
* Business Ethics
The Office gained 8.998 million viewers and gained a 4.6/11 in the 18-49 demo.
* Baby Shower
The Office gained 8.07 million viewers and scored a 4.1/10 in the 18-49 demo.
* Crime Aid
The Office gained 7.74 million viewers and scored a 4.0/10 in the critical 18-49 demo.
* Employee Transfer
The Office gained 9.32 million viewers and scored a 4.7/12 in the 18-49 demo.
* Customer Survey
The Office gained 8.35 million viewers and scored a 4.2/10 share in the 18-49 demo.
* Business Trip
The Office gained 8.18 million viewers and scored a 4.0/9 share in the 18-49 demo.
* Frame Toby
The Office gained 8.40 million viewers and scored a 4.3/10 in the 18-49 demo.
* The Surplus
The Office gained 8.33 million viewers and scored a 4.3/11 in the 18-49 demo.
* Moroccan Christmas
The Office gained 8.79 million viewers and scored a 4.8/12 in the 18-49 demo.
* The Duel
The Office gained 8.346 million viewers and scored a 4.3/10 in the 18-49 demo.
* Prince Family Paper
The Office gained 8.739 million viewers and scored a 4.6/11 in the 18-49 demo.
* Stress Relief: Super Bowl
The Office gained 22.00 million viewers (with 37.7 million viewers watching at least 6 minutes of the show) and scored a 10.6/35 in the 18-49 demo.
* Lecture Circuit Part 1
The Office gained 8.396 million viewers and scored a 4.3/11 in the 18-49 demo.
* Lecture Circuit Part 2
The Office gained 8.887 million viewers and scored a 4.6/11 in the 18-49 demo.
* Blood Drive
The Office gained 8.627 million viewers and scored a 4.5/11 in the 18-49 demo.
* Golden Ticket
The Office gained 7.513 million viewers and scored a 4.0/10 in the 18-49 demo.
* New Boss
The Office gained 7.953 million viewers and scored a 3.9/10 in the 18-49 demo.
* Two Weeks
The Office gained 8.445 million viewers and scored a 4.3/11 in the 18-49 demo.
* Dream Team
The Office gained 7.20 million viewers and scored a 3.3/11 in the 18-49 demo.
* The Michael Scott Paper Company
The Office gained 7.94 million viewers and scored a 3.9/11 in the 18-49 demo.
* Heavy Competition
The Office gained 8.24 million viewers and scored a 4.1/11 in the 18-49 demo.
* Broke
The Office gained 7.21 million viewers and scored a 3.7/10 in the 18-49 demo.
* Casual Friday
The Office garnered 7.31 million viewers and scored a 3.7/10 in the 18-49 demo.
* Café Disco
The Office garnered 7.71 million viewers and scored a 3.8/11 in the 18-49 demo.
* Company Picnic
The Office garnered 6.72 million viewers and scored a 3.5/9 in the 18-49 demo.
==Season Six==
Although The Office is NBC's top scripted show by far, it had trouble with the ratings for the first few episodes of the season. However, after "Niagara," a highly anticipated episode, it gained viewers. It is currently a high-rated season, and has continued the gain from Season One. It is against Fringe, CSI, and Grey's Anatomy. It once again makes up part of the critically acclaimed, "Must See TV," on Thursday along with Community, Parks and Recreation, and veteran comedy, 30 Rock.
* Gossip
The Office gained 8.10 million viewers and a 4.0/11 in the 18-49 demo.
* The Meeting
The Office gained 7.33 million viewers and scored a 3.8/10 in the 18-49 demo.
* The Promotion
The Office gained 7.28 million viewers and scored a 3.7/10 in the 18-49 demo.
* Niagara
The Office gained 9.10 million viewers and scored a 4.5/12 in the 18-49 demo.
* Mafia
The Office gained 8.08 million viewers and scored a 4.0/10 in the 18-49 demo.
* The Lover
The Office garnered 8.52 million viewers and scored a 4.2/11 in the 18-49 demo.
* Koi Pond
The Office gained 8.14 million viewers and scored a 4.2/10 in the 18-49 demo.
* Double Date
The Office gained 7.94 million viewers and scored a 3.9/10 in the 18-49 demo.
* Murder
The Office gained 8.05 million viewers and scored a 4.2/10 in the 18-49 demo.
* Shareholder Meeting
The Office gained 7.43 million viewers and scored a 3.7/9 in the 18-49 demo.
* Scott's Tots
The Office gained 8.05 million viewers and scored a 4.1/11 in the 18-49 demo.
* Secret Santa
The Office gained 9.24 million viewers and scored a 4.4/12 in the 18-49 demo.
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