The Officeis one of the most well-known sitcoms to date, even though it’s been off the air for almost ten years. The show featured amemorable castthat includedSteve Carell, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, and Rainn Wilson. For the longest time, all the episodes were on Netflix before moving to Peacock, with all nine seasons available to stream. With 188 episodes,The Officewas a hit, and featured a documentary styleof filming that was fresh and new to cable. While it was mostly a comedy, there were plenty of emotional moments that made fans cry, and love the show even more. Here’s a list of the most emotional moments, ranked.
7Business School (Season 3, Episode 17)
In this episode, Pam and Michael’s friendship is explored to a fuller extent than in the past three seasons. Viewers and fans know that the two characters have a somewhat dependent relationship; Michael relying on Pam for almost everything, and Pam begrudgingly going along with it. However, he comes through for Pam in this episode, when he shows up to her art show, in full support of her. The only other person from the office that came was Oscar, and he harshly critiqued her paintings without knowing she was behind him, so Michael showing up was a big deal. He complimented her pictures and asked if he could even buy one; Pam’s eyes welling with tears as he admires her artwork. It’s a special moment that’s often overlooked within the series.
6Customer Loyalty (Season 9, Episode 12)
In previous episodes, Pam and Jim had arguments that hadn’t lasted more than the twenty minutes it premiered on. However, in season nine, their relationship seems to be put to the test as they constantly bicker and find reasons to argue. In this episode, they have a massive fight; Jim is frustrated when Pam doesn’t film their daughter’s dance recital. He’s taken a job far away, so he’s not there for it when he promised he would be, creating tension and strain on the day. When Pam fails to capture the dance, the fight escalades. It results with Jim hanging up and Pam breaking into tears, with Brian the sound guy walking forward and consoling her. Fandom states thatBrian developed a crush for Pam the same way Jim didafter all the years of working together, creating even more tension between the married couple.
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5Viewing Party (Season 7, Episode 8)
In this episode, the setting is changed from the office to Erin and Gabe’s home, as they host a premier night for the newestGleeepisode. It’s very clear throughout this episode that Erin is vying for Michael’s approval of Gabe, and his blessing of their relationship. Michael is oblivious until the end of the episode, when he cuts the power andGleeis cut short. The two have an argument and Erin’s feelings are made known, desperate for Michael to like Gabe, since she never had a real father and thought of Michael as one. For once, Michael drops the ridiculous act and gives Erin what she needs, “yelling” at her as a father would, and sending her to her room. It’s a sweet and perfect moment to this hilarious episode; Andy throwing up seahorse powder in the toilet while Michael and Erin bond.
4Company Picnic (Season 5, Episode 26)
This episode is heartwarming for two reasons. One, Holly and Michael are reunited after their breakup, and they perform a last-minute play that goes terribly wrong. Second, Pam and Jim find out they’re pregnant with their first baby. It’s high stakes when they find themselves in a volleyball game against the team of all corporate members, and when Pam sprains her ankle, Jim has to take her to the hospital. It’s then that they discover that Pam is pregnant, and Jim’s reaction is so touching as he celebrates with his soon-to-be wife.
3Garage Sale (Season 7, Episode 19)
AV Club states that thisepisode is a great example of Michael Scottusing his creative abilities to pull off a huge success. In this episode, he decides to propose to Holly and move with her when she reveals her mom is sick, and she has to head home and take care of her. The lead-up to the proposal is very sweet and very Michael, recruiting everyone in the office to help him roll out this plan. Michael leads Holly to the annex and the room is filled with candles, leading to the water sprinklers to activate and drench the couple. They both speak in Yoda-tongue and the whole office congratulates them once Holly says yes.
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2Niagara Part 2 (Season 6, Episode 5)
It’s the wedding that fans were waiting for in the entire six seasons it was on at that point in the series.In pure sitcom fashion, a series of unfortunate events take place before the actual ceremony, such as Kevin losing his shoes, Dwight sleeping with Pam’s best friend, and Andy tearing his scrotum. However, things seem to tip over, as Pam tears her veil, and Jim has to step in and calm her down by cutting off the end of his tie. It’s a beautiful moment that confirms that the two belong together, especially when they escape to Niagra Falls and get married on a boat. Not only that, but the entire office does a dance routine down the aisle, eliciting several hilarious moments.
1Goodbye Michael (Season 7, Episode 21)
Arguably one of the most emotional moments in the show was Michael’s departure. He doesn’t make it known to his associates that it’s his last day, but plans to have a special moment with all of them, so it’s not as sad as it would be. However, Jim puts the pieces together and delivers one of his best dialog pieces of the entire show, tellingMichael how special of a boss he was. At the end of the day, Michael hasn’t gotten his special moment with Pam since she’s been gone for the entire work day, so he heads to the airport without saying goodbye. At the last second, before Michael gets to his gate, Pam appears and runs after him barefoot. The two have a tearful goodbye that made fans cry but also feel a sense of contentment.
