What's your favorite episode of 'The Office' and where does it rank on our list?

Updated 4 minutes ago, April 3, 2025

It’s hard to believe that The Office first premiered over 20 years ago in March 2005, but time flies faster than Kevin’s chili.

Based on its British predecessor, the U.S. version of The Office became one of the most lovable and rewatchable sitcoms. It changed the face of American comedy with its talking head mockumentary style and became an inherent touchpoint for millennial culture.

Throughout its nine seasons, we saw Dunder Mifflin’s employees fall in and out of love, support each other and rival each other, and of course, prank each other. While most episodes are truly beloved, there are still a few duds, such as when Michael Scott (Steve Carrell) tactlessly tackles complicated subject matters, such as racism and homophobia. So to celebrate 20 years of The Office, here are three of the best and worst episodes of the series.

“The Christening” is considered to be one of the worst The Office episodes by many. The main plot concerns Pam and Jim’s christening of their daughter, Cece, which Michael invites the entire office to. But when Michael feels ostracized by the group, he runs away with the churchgoers on a mission, although ultimately decides not to leave. With few jokes and a repeated storyline from Season 4’s “Money,” but with less sensitivity, “The Christening” has few redeeming qualities.