While the entire series of The Office is a hilarious and beloved comedy, there are a few episodes that stand above the rest. These episodes are both incredibly funny and contain some of the most iconic moments in the show’s history. They also provide some deep insight into the characters’ lives and motivations, while still maintaining the same level of humor that made the series so popular in the first place. The episode “Gift Basket” is one of those moments. The episode was packed with sight gags, some of the most awkward moments in the show’s history, and it had one of the most powerful speeches from Pam ever. Here’s everything you need to know about the episode.
During the second season of The Office, Michael’s personal and professional life begins to unravel. After being dumped by his girlfriend Carol, he turns to Jan for comfort. They end up going to Benihana and getting drunk. It’s a great episode, but it’s also a bit depressing because it shows Michael starting to lose his grasp on reality. The next episode, however, is an absolute blast from start to finish. It’s a Christmas episode that is surprisingly fun, even though it deals with Michael’s depression. It’s filled with sight gags, some of the best jokes from the show’s history, and it’s a huge moment for Pam, who walks over coals and speaks her truth.
After winning a few clients with the gift basket strategy, Michael becomes irritated when the people who receive the gift aren’t as appreciative as he would like them to be. He starts to become a grumpy, unappreciative boss and tries to prove that old sales techniques are better than technology. Unfortunately, he misinterprets the GPS voice and sends himself, Dwight, and the gift basket into Lake Scranton. It’s a classic Michael scene and one of the best episodes of The Office.
This is a goofy episode that isn’t as serious as some of the other episodes on this list, but it’s still one of our favorites. The main reason for this is the acting from everyone involved. It’s some of the best in the series from a number of actors, including John Krasinski and Angela Kinsey. It’s also a very touching episode.
In this episode, Michael is forced to work with the annoying new intern, Ryan Howard. He uses his newfound power to make him do his job, but things don’t quite go as planned. This leads to some of the most quotable moments from The Office, including an embarrassing kiss between Pam and Ryan and the most uncomfortable hand-off in television history.
This is another of the best episodes from the first season, and it’s a great example of how The Office could mix serious drama with funny moments. The story of Dunder Mifflin going bankrupt is a compelling one, and the acting from all the actors is outstanding. The episode also includes some of the most memorable lines from the show’s history, including the one that made everybody cry.
 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    