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The Best Episodes of The Office Season 4

Every episode of The Office Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Office Season 4!

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The everyday lives of office employees in the Scranton, Pennsylvania branch of the fictional Dunder Mifflin Paper Company.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Office Season 4 Episode 1 - Fun Run
    8.7/10(8415 votes)

    #1 - Fun Run

    S4:E1

    Michael comes to believe the office might be cursed in the wake of a freak accident. After scrutinizing each of his staffers' religious beliefs, he organizes a charity 5K "fun run."

    Director:Greg Daniels
    Writer:Greg Daniels

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  2. The Office Season 4 Episode 2 - Dunder Mifflin Infinity
    8.1/10(7084 votes)

    #2 - Dunder Mifflin Infinity

    S4:E2

    Ryan returns to Scranton with a plan to bring Dunder Mifflin into the digital age by launching a new website - Dunder Mifflin Infinity. Michael is worried about ageism and attempts to win back clients using old fashion business skills. Relationships are on the forefront as Ryan returns to an eager Kelly, Jim and Pam are outed to the office, and Angela is still upset with Dwight about her cat.

    Director:Craig Zisk
    Writer:Michael Schur

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  3. The Office Season 4 Episode 3 - Launch Party
    8.2/10(6968 votes)

    #3 - Launch Party

    S4:E3

    Michael gleefully anticipates attending the company's Web-site launch party in New York. Meanwhile, Angela arranges a bash in Scranton, while Dwight gets wrapped up in a real paper chase: He tries to sell more paper than the Web site.

    Director:Ken Whittingham
    Writer:Jennifer Celotta

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  4. The Office Season 4 Episode 4 - Money
    8.5/10(7340 votes)

    #4 - Money

    S4:E4

    Michael is quickly going into debt with Jan renovating his condo. Meanwhile, it's a barn burner when Jim and Pam check in to the Schrute family farm, which has been converted into a bed-and-breakfast.

    Director:Paul Lieberstein
    Writer:Paul Lieberstein

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  5. The Office Season 4 Episode 5 - Local Ad
    8.6/10(7456 votes)

    #5 - Local Ad

    S4:E5

    Michael was excited to know Dunder Mifflin bought television ad space in local markets, including Scranton. Michael wanted to create the perfect commercial. Only problem was Michael wasn't seeing eye to eye with guys who were going to be producing the commercial.

    Director:Jason Reitman
    Writer:B. J. Novak

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  6. The Office Season 4 Episode 6 - Branch Wars
    8.3/10(7059 votes)

    #6 - Branch Wars

    S4:E6

    Karen was now the regional manager of the Utica branch and used her position of power to woo Stanley to her branch. For the right price, Stanley agreed to make the transfer. In Scranton the news was welcomed with applause, much to Michael's dismay.

    Director:Joss Whedon
    Writer:Mindy Kaling

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  7. The Office Season 4 Episode 7 - Survivor Man
    8.0/10(6816 votes)

    #7 - Survivor Man

    S4:E7

    Michael is feeling left out after finding out Ryan took a handful of branch managers and even Toby on a wilderness retreat, but didn't invite him. In order to get back with nature, Michael asks Jim if he would consider a camping trip together. Hypothetically, Jim answered yes.

    Director:Paul Feig
    Writer:Steve Carell

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  8. The Office Season 4 Episode 8 - The Deposition
    8.6/10(7209 votes)

    #8 - The Deposition

    S4:E8

    Michael is driving to New York with Jan where he is going to speak at her deposition. Jan is suing Dunder Mifflin for four million dollars over her wrongful termination. Michael is excited to testify and has memorized every answer Jan told him to.

    Director:Julian Farino
    Writer:Lester Lewis

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  9. The Office Season 4 Episode 9 - Dinner Party
    9.4/10(14240 votes)

    #9 - Dinner Party

    S4:E9

    Michael stages an elaborate plan to finally get Pam and Jim over to his and Jan's place for a dinner party. Jim gets trapped into it and agrees to go. Dwight overhears and wants his invitation, too. Michael says he only has six wine glasses and with Andy and Angela going too, there's not enough room for Dwight.

    Director:Paul Feig
    Writers:Gene Stupnitsky, Lee Eisenberg

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  10. The Office Season 4 Episode 10 - Chair Model
    7.8/10(6662 votes)

    #10 - Chair Model

    S4:E10

    Pam is becoming more and more annoyed with Michael and his indecisiveness about ordering a desk chair. In Michael's defense, he's become distracted by his crush on the woman who is modeling the chair in the catalogue. He reminds Pam that since the infamous dinner party, he is now a single man.

    Director:Jeffrey Blitz
    Writer:B. J. Novak

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  11. The Office Season 4 Episode 11 - Night Out
    8.5/10(6946 votes)

    #11 - Night Out

    S4:E11

    Ryan returns to Scranton but not to a warm welcome. He is making everyone in the branch come in on a Saturday to re-enter data into the new website. Michael makes it clear that Ryan is the reason they have to come in on the weekend. The rest of the staff aren't happy knowing a computer will be getting credit for all of their sales.

    Director:Ken Whittingham
    Writer:Mindy Kaling

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  12. The Office Season 4 Episode 12 - Did I Stutter?
    8.1/10(6637 votes)

    #12 - Did I Stutter?

    S4:E12

    Pam is sporting a new look at work with her glasses. She admits she spent the night at a "friend's" house and forgot her contact solution. Michael makes sure to point out that the glasses make her look ugly, and if she wants to be hot, the glasses need to come off.

    Director:Randall Einhorn
    Writers:Brent Forrester, Justin Spitzer

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  13. The Office Season 4 Episode 13 - Job Fair
    7.6/10(6394 votes)

    #13 - Job Fair

    S4:E13

    Jim is wearing his best golfing uniform because he is hitting the links with a potential client, Phil Maguire. This is a very important account for Jim because he needs to look good to Ryan, who recently put him on probation for his job performance. Andy and Kevin are also joining in the game to show their support.

    Director:Tucker Gates
    Writers:Gene Stupnitsky, Lee Eisenberg

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  14. The Office Season 4 Episode 14 - Goodbye Toby
    9.2/10(9171 votes)

    #14 - Goodbye Toby

    S4:E14

    Toby leaves Dunder Mifflin, and Michael plans a huge goodbye party... out of joy. Angela refuses to help with it, so Michael turns to Phyllis. Dwight and Meredith harass Holly, their new HR representative.

    Director:Paul Feig
    Writers:Paul Lieberstein, Jennifer Celotta

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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"Fun Run" is the best rated episode of "The Office" season 4. It scored 8.7/10 based on 8415 votes. Directed by Greg Daniels and written by Greg Daniels, it aired on 9/27/2007. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Dunder Mifflin Infinity".