Season 2

Season 2 of The Office began airing on September 20, 2005, on NBC. It is based on the BBC series created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, and developed for American television by Greg Daniels. It ended on May 11, 2006, and consisted of 22 episodes (including its first 40-minute "super-sized" episode).
The Season 2 DVD was released in North America on September 12, 2006.
==Season Overview==
Season 2 marks the beginning of a substantial break in style from the original BBC series, developing new storylines and a more American sense of humor. Relationships become a focus in Season 2; the most significant is between Jim and Pam, but relationships between Michael and Jan, Ryan and Kelly, and also Dwight and Angela begin to develop. Rumors of downsizing continue to haunt the Scranton branch, resulting in the firing of one employee. As the season progresses, the tension in Jim and Pam's relationship continues to build, leading to a shocking finale.
==Episodes==
Picture	Episode Title 	Season Episode Number 	Production Code 	Original Airdate
 	The Dundies 	1 	2003 	September 20, 2005
 	The embarrassing, annual Dundie Awards take place at a Chili's restaurant. 	The embarrassing, annual Dundie Awards take place at a Chili's restaurant. 	The embarrassing, annual Dundie Awards take place at a Chili's restaurant. 	The embarrassing, annual Dundie Awards take place at a Chili's restaurant.
 	Sexual Harassment 	2 	2002 	September 27, 2005
 	The arrival of Michael's best friend, Todd Packer, results in even more inappropriate jokes than usual. 	The arrival of Michael's best friend, Todd Packer, results in even more inappropriate jokes than usual. 	The arrival of Michael's best friend, Todd Packer, results in even more inappropriate jokes than usual. 	The arrival of Michael's best friend, Todd Packer, results in even more inappropriate jokes than usual.
 	Office Olympics 	3 	2004 	October 4, 2005
 	When Michael is out purchasing real estate, Jim sets up the office Olympics. 	When Michael is out purchasing real estate, Jim sets up the office Olympics. 	When Michael is out purchasing real estate, Jim sets up the office Olympics. 	When Michael is out purchasing real estate, Jim sets up the office Olympics.
 	The Fire 	4 	2001 	October 11, 2005
 	When a fire forces everyone to remain outside for much of the day, Jim tries to entertain his co-workers with some fun games. Meanwhile, Michael spends most of his time trying to impress Ryan, which upsets Dwight. 	When a fire forces everyone to remain outside for much of the day, Jim tries to entertain his co-workers with some fun games. Meanwhile, Michael spends most of his time trying to impress Ryan, which upsets Dwight. 	When a fire forces everyone to remain outside for much of the day, Jim tries to entertain his co-workers with some fun games. Meanwhile, Michael spends most of his time trying to impress Ryan, which upsets Dwight. 	When a fire forces everyone to remain outside for much of the day, Jim tries to entertain his co-workers with some fun games. Meanwhile, Michael spends most of his time trying to impress Ryan, which upsets Dwight.
 	Halloween 	5 	2006 	October 18, 2005
 	Everybody is dressed up for Halloween, but unfortunately Michael has to fire somebody. 	Everybody is dressed up for Halloween, but unfortunately Michael has to fire somebody. 	Everybody is dressed up for Halloween, but unfortunately Michael has to fire somebody. 	Everybody is dressed up for Halloween, but unfortunately Michael has to fire somebody.
 	The Fight 	6 	2007 	November 1, 2005
 	Dwight's constant bragging about his martial arts abilities leads to a lunch-time match between Michael and Dwight at Dwight's dojo. 	Dwight's constant bragging about his martial arts abilities leads to a lunch-time match between Michael and Dwight at Dwight's dojo. 	Dwight's constant bragging about his martial arts abilities leads to a lunch-time match between Michael and Dwight at Dwight's dojo. 	Dwight's constant bragging about his martial arts abilities leads to a lunch-time match between Michael and Dwight at Dwight's dojo.
 	The Client 	7 	2005 	November 8, 2005
 	While Michael and Jan are closing a deal with a client, Jim and Pam lead the office in a reading of Michael's screenplay. 	While Michael and Jan are closing a deal with a client, Jim and Pam lead the office in a reading of Michael's screenplay. 	While Michael and Jan are closing a deal with a client, Jim and Pam lead the office in a reading of Michael's screenplay. 	While Michael and Jan are closing a deal with a client, Jim and Pam lead the office in a reading of Michael's screenplay.
 	Performance Review 	8 	2009 	November 15, 2005
 	Michael meets with each of the employees to discuss their work performance, but tends to spend more time thinking about and talking about his kiss with Jan. Jim and Pam work on convincing Dwight that it is Friday rather than Thursday.	Michael meets with each of the employees to discuss their work performance, but tends to spend more time thinking about and talking about his kiss with Jan. Jim and Pam work on convincing Dwight that it is Friday rather than Thursday.	Michael meets with each of the employees to discuss their work performance, but tends to spend more time thinking about and talking about his kiss with Jan. Jim and Pam work on convincing Dwight that it is Friday rather than Thursday.	Michael meets with each of the employees to discuss their work performance, but tends to spend more time thinking about and talking about his kiss with Jan. Jim and Pam work on convincing Dwight that it is Friday rather than Thursday.
 	Email Surveillance 	9 	2008 	November 22, 2005
 	Pam suspects Dwight and Angela are dating. Michael crashes Jim's karaoke party. 	Pam suspects Dwight and Angela are dating. Michael crashes Jim's karaoke party. 	Pam suspects Dwight and Angela are dating. Michael crashes Jim's karaoke party. 	Pam suspects Dwight and Angela are dating. Michael crashes Jim's karaoke party.
 	Christmas Party 	10 	2010 	December 6, 2005
 	Michael overspends on his gift for "Secret Santa" and is disappointed by the gift he receives. As a result, he forces everyone into an impromptu game of "Yankee Swap." 	Michael overspends on his gift for "Secret Santa" and is disappointed by the gift he receives. As a result, he forces everyone into an impromptu game of "Yankee Swap." 	Michael overspends on his gift for "Secret Santa" and is disappointed by the gift he receives. As a result, he forces everyone into an impromptu game of "Yankee Swap." 	Michael overspends on his gift for "Secret Santa" and is disappointed by the gift he receives. As a result, he forces everyone into an impromptu game of "Yankee Swap."
 	Booze Cruise 	11 	2013 	January 5, 2006
 	The Dunder-Mifflin crew goes on a "motivational" cruise to Lake Wallenpaupack. A drunken Roy is inspired to announce a date for his wedding with Pam. Jim is crushed and confesses to Michael his feelings for Pam. 	The Dunder-Mifflin crew goes on a "motivational" cruise to Lake Wallenpaupack. A drunken Roy is inspired to announce a date for his wedding with Pam. Jim is crushed and confesses to Michael his feelings for Pam. 	The Dunder-Mifflin crew goes on a "motivational" cruise to Lake Wallenpaupack. A drunken Roy is inspired to announce a date for his wedding with Pam. Jim is crushed and confesses to Michael his feelings for Pam. 	The Dunder-Mifflin crew goes on a "motivational" cruise to Lake Wallenpaupack. A drunken Roy is inspired to announce a date for his wedding with Pam. Jim is crushed and confesses to Michael his feelings for Pam.
 	The Injury 	12 	2011 	January 12, 2006
 	When Dwight hears about Michael's George Foreman Grill-related foot injury, he rushes to the rescue, but crashes his car and suffers a concussion. Michael is upset by his staff's lack of compassion toward his own "disability." 	When Dwight hears about Michael's George Foreman Grill-related foot injury, he rushes to the rescue, but crashes his car and suffers a concussion. Michael is upset by his staff's lack of compassion toward his own "disability." 	When Dwight hears about Michael's George Foreman Grill-related foot injury, he rushes to the rescue, but crashes his car and suffers a concussion. Michael is upset by his staff's lack of compassion toward his own "disability." 	When Dwight hears about Michael's George Foreman Grill-related foot injury, he rushes to the rescue, but crashes his car and suffers a concussion. Michael is upset by his staff's lack of compassion toward his own "disability."
 	The Secret 	13 	2014 	January 19, 2006
 	Michael has trouble keeping Jim's secret about his feelings for Pam. When the cat gets out of the bag, Jim has to make excuses. Meanwhile, Dwight investigates Oscar's absence from work. 	Michael has trouble keeping Jim's secret about his feelings for Pam. When the cat gets out of the bag, Jim has to make excuses. Meanwhile, Dwight investigates Oscar's absence from work. 	Michael has trouble keeping Jim's secret about his feelings for Pam. When the cat gets out of the bag, Jim has to make excuses. Meanwhile, Dwight investigates Oscar's absence from work. 	Michael has trouble keeping Jim's secret about his feelings for Pam. When the cat gets out of the bag, Jim has to make excuses. Meanwhile, Dwight investigates Oscar's absence from work.
 	The Carpet 	14 	2012 	January 26, 2006
 	When feces is discovered on the floor of Michael's office, he takes over Jim's desk, moving Jim to the other side of the office, and therefore, distant from Pam. 	When feces is discovered on the floor of Michael's office, he takes over Jim's desk, moving Jim to the other side of the office, and therefore, distant from Pam. 	When feces is discovered on the floor of Michael's office, he takes over Jim's desk, moving Jim to the other side of the office, and therefore, distant from Pam. 	When feces is discovered on the floor of Michael's office, he takes over Jim's desk, moving Jim to the other side of the office, and therefore, distant from Pam.
 	Boys and Girls 	15 	2015 	February 2, 2006
 	To counter the corporate-appointed "women in the workplace" seminar being conducted by Jan, Michael assembles all the men in the warehouse for a "men in the workplace" seminar. 	To counter the corporate-appointed "women in the workplace" seminar being conducted by Jan, Michael assembles all the men in the warehouse for a "men in the workplace" seminar. 	To counter the corporate-appointed "women in the workplace" seminar being conducted by Jan, Michael assembles all the men in the warehouse for a "men in the workplace" seminar. 	To counter the corporate-appointed "women in the workplace" seminar being conducted by Jan, Michael assembles all the men in the warehouse for a "men in the workplace" seminar.
 	Valentine's Day 	16 	2016 	February 9, 2006
 	Michael is in a corporate meeting in New York with Jan. Pam is irritated that Roy didn't buy her anything special for Valentine's Day. Dwight and Angela exchange V-Day gifts. 	Michael is in a corporate meeting in New York with Jan. Pam is irritated that Roy didn't buy her anything special for Valentine's Day. Dwight and Angela exchange V-Day gifts. 	Michael is in a corporate meeting in New York with Jan. Pam is irritated that Roy didn't buy her anything special for Valentine's Day. Dwight and Angela exchange V-Day gifts. 	Michael is in a corporate meeting in New York with Jan. Pam is irritated that Roy didn't buy her anything special for Valentine's Day. Dwight and Angela exchange V-Day gifts.
 	Dwight's Speech 	17 	2017 	March 2, 2006
 	Dwight is being awarded Dunder Mifflin Salesman of the Year and is coaxed by Jim into basing it on a speech by Mussolini. Jim contemplates going on a vacation. 	Dwight is being awarded Dunder Mifflin Salesman of the Year and is coaxed by Jim into basing it on a speech by Mussolini. Jim contemplates going on a vacation. 	Dwight is being awarded Dunder Mifflin Salesman of the Year and is coaxed by Jim into basing it on a speech by Mussolini. Jim contemplates going on a vacation. 	Dwight is being awarded Dunder Mifflin Salesman of the Year and is coaxed by Jim into basing it on a speech by Mussolini. Jim contemplates going on a vacation.
 	Take Your Daughter to Work Day 	18 	2018 	March 16, 2006
 	When the employees bring their children to work, Michael shows he can be good-natured, but also reveals failed childhood dreams. 	When the employees bring their children to work, Michael shows he can be good-natured, but also reveals failed childhood dreams. 	When the employees bring their children to work, Michael shows he can be good-natured, but also reveals failed childhood dreams. 	When the employees bring their children to work, Michael shows he can be good-natured, but also reveals failed childhood dreams.
 	Michael's Birthday 	19 	2019 	March 30, 2006
 	Michael is aggravated that his birthday isn't getting more attention than Kevin's skin cancer test. 	Michael is aggravated that his birthday isn't getting more attention than Kevin's skin cancer test. 	Michael is aggravated that his birthday isn't getting more attention than Kevin's skin cancer test. 	Michael is aggravated that his birthday isn't getting more attention than Kevin's skin cancer test.
 	Drug Testing 	20 	2022 	April 27, 2006
 	Dwight starts an investigation when he discovers half of a joint in the parking lot. Following a jinx, Jim is unable to speak until he buys Pam a Coke, but the machine is sold out. 	Dwight starts an investigation when he discovers half of a joint in the parking lot. Following a jinx, Jim is unable to speak until he buys Pam a Coke, but the machine is sold out. 	Dwight starts an investigation when he discovers half of a joint in the parking lot. Following a jinx, Jim is unable to speak until he buys Pam a Coke, but the machine is sold out. 	Dwight starts an investigation when he discovers half of a joint in the parking lot. Following a jinx, Jim is unable to speak until he buys Pam a Coke, but the machine is sold out.
 	Conflict Resolution 	21 	2020 	May 4, 2006
 	Michael takes over the conflict resolution responsibilities from Toby and ends up announcing all of the complaints aloud to the office, which only stirs things up more. Jim contemplates transferring to another branch. 	Michael takes over the conflict resolution responsibilities from Toby and ends up announcing all of the complaints aloud to the office, which only stirs things up more. Jim contemplates transferring to another branch. 	Michael takes over the conflict resolution responsibilities from Toby and ends up announcing all of the complaints aloud to the office, which only stirs things up more. Jim contemplates transferring to another branch. 	Michael takes over the conflict resolution responsibilities from Toby and ends up announcing all of the complaints aloud to the office, which only stirs things up more. Jim contemplates transferring to another branch.
 	Casino Night † 	22 	2021 	May 11, 2006
 	Michael converts the warehouse into a casino for a charity casino night, but ends up with two dates - Jan and his realtor, Carol. Jim has something to tell Pam. 	Michael converts the warehouse into a casino for a charity casino night, but ends up with two dates - Jan and his realtor, Carol. Jim has something to tell Pam. 	Michael converts the warehouse into a casino for a charity casino night, but ends up with two dates - Jan and his realtor, Carol. Jim has something to tell Pam. 	Michael converts the warehouse into a casino for a charity casino night, but ends up with two dates - Jan and his realtor, Carol. Jim has something to tell Pam.
*† denotes a "super-sized" 40-minute episode (with advertisements; actual runtime around 28 minutes)
==External links==
*https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0386676/episodes?season=2
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