Season 3 - Episode 14 - Ben Franklin

Four score and seven years ago we had an episode called "Ben Franklin" on February 1, 2007.

Writer: Mindy Kaling
Director: Randall Einhorn

Acting on bad advice from his friend Todd Packer (David Koechner), Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell) brings two "adult" performers into the office -a stripper and Ben Franklin -- in honor of Phyllis's (Phyllis Smith) wedding shower. Meanwhile Karen (Rashida Jones) confronts Pam (Jenna Fischer) about her past with Jim (John Krasinski).

Ben Franklin News Items:
TheTwoCents Recap & Review

Interview with Andy Daly (Ben Franklin), Interview with Jackie Debatin (Elizabeth the Stripper)

2008 SAG Photos of "The Office" - Part 4

2008 SAG Photos of "The Office" - Part 3

2008 SAG Photos of "The Office" - Part 2

2008 SAG Photos of "The Office"

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Season 3 - Episode 13 - The Return

The funny is always coming back and it did again in "The Return" on January 18, 2007.

Writers: Michael Schur, Lee Eisenberg, Gene Stupinsky
Director: Greg Daniels

Oscar (Oscar Nuñez) returns from his long vacation with mixed emotions on whether or not he still wants to be a part of the office. Meanwhile, Andy (guest star Ed Helms) takes advantage of recent events to get closer to Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell). Jim (John Krasinski) turns to Karen (guest star Rashida Jones) and Pam (Jenna Fischer) for help to stage a prank on a new target.

"The Return" News Items:
Interview with Yvette Nicole Brown (Paris - Staples Worker)

Season 3 - Episode 12 - Traveling Salesmen

We all got in the car and went to make sales in "Traveling Salesmen" on January 11, 2007.

Writers: Michael Schur, Lee Eisenberg, Gene Stupinsky
Director: Greg Daniels

On Andy's (guest star Ed Helms) suggestion, Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell) has staffers team up for sales calls, leading to some interesting, insightful moments in the field. Meanwhile, Dwight (Rainn Wilson) attempts to cover for Angela (Angela Kinsey) after she misses an important deadline. Karen (guest star Rashida Jones) receives surprising information.

Season 3 - Episode 11 - Back From Vacation

January 4, 2007 brought us all "Back From Vacation" to enjoy photos of Jamaican Jan Sun Princess!

Writer: Justin Spitzer
Director: Julian Farino

Still in "vacation mode" after his trip to Jamaica, Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell) tries to hang on to his relaxed island vibe despite a wave of office hassles. But it becomes too much when an e-mail containing a racy vacation photo is forwarded around the office. Pam (Jenna Fischer) gets caught in the middle as Jim (John Krasinski) and Karen (guest star Rashida Jones) argue.

"Back From Vacation" News Items:
Fan Site Conference Room

Season 3 - Episode 10 - A Benihana Christmas

December 14, 2006 brought us the Dunder Mifflin Christmas present with the episode "A Benihana Christmas".

Writer: Jennifer Celotta
Director: Harold Ramis

In a special one-hour holiday episode directed by Harold Ramis, strife on the party planning committee results in two competing Christmas parties, while Michael is dumped for the holidays. Michael (Golden Globe Winner Steve Carell) sends out an inappropriate photoshopped Christmas card and gets his heart broken for the holidays by girlfriend Carol (guest star Nancy Walls). Andy (guest star Ed Helms) takes Michael out drinking, with Dwight (Rainn Wilson) and Jim (John Krasinski), while tensions on the party planning committee between Angela (Angela Kinsey), Pam (Jenna Fischer) and Karen (guest star Rashida Jones) cause rival parties to form.

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Season 3 - Episode 9 - The Convict

We all were introduced to Prison Mike in "The Convict" on November 30, 2006.

Writers: Ricky Gervais & Stephen Merchant
Director: Jeffrey Blitz

Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell) tries to be supportive after learning that one of the new employees is an ex-convict, but gets upset when the staff starts to compare the office to prison. Meanwhile, Jim (John Krasinski) "coaches" Andy (guest star Ed Helms) when he decides to make a play for Pam (Jenna Fischer).

Season 3 - Episode 8 - The Merger

Stamford and Scranton combined in "The Merger" on November 16, 2006.

Writer: Brent Forrester
Director: Ken Whittingham

The Scranton branch and the Stamford branch of Dunder-Mifflin are merged, bringing old friends Jim and Pam back together after months apart. Michael and Dwight and the other employees deal with the changes.

"The Merger" News Items:
Fan Site Conference Room

Interview with Ursula Burton (Hannah)

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Branch Closing

We all found out that there was a "Branch Closing" on November 9, 2006.

Writer: Michael Schur
Director: Tucker Gates

When Jan tells Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell) that the Scranton Branch will be shutting down, Michael strives to keep his staff's spirits up. Meanwhile, everyone privately begins to envision how their lives will change in the aftermath.

"Branch Closing" News Items:
Fan Site Conference Room

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Diwali

We all celebrated "Diwali" on November 2, 2006.

Writer: Mindy Kaling
Director: Miguel Arteta

Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell) encourages the entire Scranton branch to support Kelly (Mindy Kaling) and attend a local celebration of Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights. As Ryan (B.J. Novak) nervously faces Kelly’s family at the event, Michael, new girlfriend Carol (guest star Nancy Walls, "The Daily Show"), and the staff sample a range of Indian culture and cuisine. Meanwhile, Andy (Ed Helms) convinces Jim (John Krasinski) to turn a late night of work into a drinking game.

"Diwali" News Items:
Fan Site Conference Room

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Initiation

October 19, 2006 we all tuned in to watch Ryan's "Initiation" and to watch the birth of the phenomenon called Pretzel Day!

Writer: BJ Novak
Director: Randall Einhorn

New full-time employee Ryan (B.J. Novak) anxiously accompanies Dwight (Rainn Wilson) on his first sales call, but is taken aback by the odd series of challenges Dunder Miffin's top salesman puts him through along the way, including a sidetrip to the Schrute family beet farm. Back at the office, Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell) is forced by corporate to keep a log of his day's activities, and Pam (Jenna Fischer) tries to help him be productive. Meanwhile, Jim (John Krasinski) begins to settle into the Stamford branch.

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Grief Counseling

Oct 12, 2006 had us all go through some "Grief Counseling" with the crew at Dunder Mifflin.

Writer: Jennifer Celotta
Director: Roger Nygard

After learning that the former regional manager has tragically died, Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell) attempts to compel an appropriate show of grief from the Dunder Mifflin staff as he searches for the right way to honor a company man. Roy (David Denman) helps Pam (Jenna Fischer) duck out of the session. And in the Stamford office, Jim (John Krasinski) and Karen (guest star Rashida Jones, "Wanted") go on a hunt for snacks.

"Grief Counseling" News Items:
Fan Site Conference Room