The Office: Season 6
In the sixth season of the American television series The Office, the narrative arc of the Scranton branch employees continues within the format of a satirical mockumentary. The season explores significant personal and professional developments for the staff, including the emergence of new romantic relationships and the milestones of marriage and parenthood. Within the workplace, the office environment undergoes stru
Season 6 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- The Office is an American television comedy series presented in the style of a satirical mockumentary.
- The series is a remake of a British television program and was developed for American television by Greg Daniels.
- The narrative centers on the daily lives and interactions of employees working at a branch office in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
- The show explores the workplace camaraderie and professional dynamics between staff members and their management.
Season overview
In the sixth season of the American television series The Office, the narrative arc of the Scranton branch employees continues within the format of a satirical mockumentary. The season explores significant personal and professional developments for the staff, including the emergence of new romantic relationships and the milestones of marriage and parenthood. Within the workplace, the office environment undergoes structural shifts, marked by the introduction of new corporate ownership and the arrival of a demanding new supervisor. Additionally, the season tracks professional advancement for members of the staff, specifically highlighting Darryl as he transitions into a middle management position. These developments occur against the backdrop of the everyday lives of the employees, maintaining the series' established focus on the dynamics of a corporate office setting. The season balances these interpersonal changes and corporate adjustments, reflecting the ongoing evolution of the branch's operations and the personal lives of its workforce as they navigate the challenges presented by their changing professional landscape.
Episode Guide
Season 6 Progress Shield
Gossip
Sep 17, 2009 · 23 min
A few interns who stayed at Dunder-Mifflin over the summer end their internship. Michael announces some potentially damaging gossip about an employee to the rest of the office, the
The Meeting
Sep 24, 2009 · 23 min
Michael gets worried after a request from Jim, and Pam's busy with wedding planning. Darryl's worker's compensation claim makes Dwight suspicious.
The Promotion
Oct 1, 2009 · 23 min
David Wallace comes bearing the news that not all the staffers will receive a raise this year. Jim pushes Dwight to the limit and causes him to form office alliances. And Pam decid
Niagara
Oct 8, 2009 · 45 min
The Dunder Mifflin staff head to Niagara Falls for Jim and Pam's wedding, with the understanding that her pregnancy is a forbidden discussion topic, but Jim's slip of the tongue pr
Mafia
Oct 15, 2009 · 23 min
Michael becomes convinced that an insurance salesman visiting the office is a part of the mafia, and Dwight and Andy accompany Michael to a meeting with him. Meanwhile, Kevin accid
The Lover
Oct 22, 2009 · 23 min
Jim and Pam return from their honeymoon and discover that Michael is dating Pam's mother, which infuriates her. Meanwhile, Dwight tries to install a recording device in Jim's offic
Koi Pond
Oct 29, 2009 · 23 min
Michael and Jim head off to a meeting and Michael comes back soaked after having fallen in a koi pond. Meanwhile, Pam and Andy, as the two worst salesmen in the branch, have to go
Double Date
Nov 5, 2009 · 23 min
Jim and Pam finally go on a double date with Michael and Pam's mother Helene on Helene's birthday, which takes a dark turn when Michael discovers just how old Helene is turning, an
Murder
Nov 12, 2009 · 23 min
Rumors spread that Dunder Mifflin is in financial trouble, so Michael tries to distract the office by having everyone play a murder mystery game called Belles, Bourbon, and Bullets
Shareholder Meeting
Nov 19, 2009 · 23 min
Michael speaks out of line at the Dunder Mifflin shareholders meeting and creates a big problem for management, while Jim discovers that nobody in the office thinks he's the "real"
Scott's Tots
Dec 3, 2009 · 23 min
Michael and Erin meet "Scott's Tots", a group of local teenagers whose college tuition was promised in one of Michael's grand delusions ten years prior. Meanwhile, in Michael's abs
Secret Santa
Dec 10, 2009 · 23 min
Michael gets upset when Jim promises Phyllis that she can be the office Santa, but the office Christmas party may be overshadowed by some bad news from David Wallace.
The Banker
Jan 21, 2010 · 23 min
A banker representing a potential buyer comes to the Scranton branch to interview the H.R. department before the sale goes through.
Sabre
Feb 4, 2010 · 23 min
Michael hates the changes that Dunder Mifflin's new owner is implementing, so he turns to David Wallace for advice. Jim and Pam find the perfect day care center, but Jim's mistake
The Manager and the Salesman
Feb 11, 2010 · 23 min
Sabre's CEO wants the Scranton branch to have one manager, and Michael voluntarily steps down and lets Jim become the boss when he finds out that salespeople make more money. Howev
The Delivery
Mar 4, 2010 · 45 min
Pam’s contractions begin but she and Jim are determined to wait it out as long as possible so they can have more time at the hospital. Meanwhile the rest of the office tries to dis
St. Patrick's Day
Mar 11, 2010 · 23 min
Michael thinks he impressed Jo only to discover someone else in the office caught her eye. Meanwhile, Dwight makes trouble on Jim's first day back from paternity leave. Andy and Er
New Leads
Mar 18, 2010 · 23 min
When the sales staff lets Sabre's new "sales is king" policy get to their heads, Michael hides their new, prized leads.
Happy Hour
Mar 25, 2010 · 23 min
Michael gets kicked out of the bar when he pulls out all the stops to impress a friend of Jim and Pam's. Meanwhile, Andy and Erin do their best to keep their relationship under wra
Secretary's Day
Apr 22, 2010 · 23 min
Andy pulls out all the stops to give Erin a memorable Secretary's Day. Michael reluctantly takes Erin out to lunch and lets slip about Andy's relationship with Angela. Meanwhile, O
Body Language
Apr 29, 2010 · 23 min
Pam and Jim work on their first sales pitch together to Donna, the manager of a local restaurant. But Michael keeps misreading the signals she's putting out. Meanwhile, Dwight enco
The Cover-Up
May 6, 2010 · 23 min
Michael suspects Donna is cheating on him and puts P.I. Dwight Schrute on the case. Meanwhile, Andy is frustrated when no one takes his customer's complaint seriously.
The Chump
May 13, 2010 · 23 min
Michael is surprisingly cheerful after learning some bad news about Donna. The new parents, Pam and Jim, have trouble staying awake in the office. Meanwhile, Angela takes matters i
Whistleblower
May 20, 2010 · 23 min
The press finds out that Sabre’s printers catch on fire. Jo shows up to the office in hopes of finding out who the whistleblower is. Everyone suspects Andy, who adamantly denies he