S3.E13

The Return

Episode aired Jan 18, 2007
TV-14
22m

IMDb RATING

8.7/10

7.1K

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Steve Carell and Ed Helms in The Office (2005)

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Comedy

Andy does the impossible--he makes everyone in the office miss Dwight, who is forced to take a job at Staples. Meanwhile, Oscar comes back to the office and Michael predictably throws a ster... Read allAndy does the impossible--he makes everyone in the office miss Dwight, who is forced to take a job at Staples. Meanwhile, Oscar comes back to the office and Michael predictably throws a stereotypical Mexican party to celebrate.Andy does the impossible--he makes everyone in the office miss Dwight, who is forced to take a job at Staples. Meanwhile, Oscar comes back to the office and Michael predictably throws a stereotypical Mexican party to celebrate.

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IMDb RATING

8.7/10

7.1K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Trivia
This episode was supposed to end with Andy being fired as Ed Helms' contract was for only a limited amount of episodes.

Goofs
Before Andy punches the wall the clock on the wall reads 11:50, then just a moment afterwards it reads 2:35.

Quotes
Jim Halpert: Hey, Ryan, wanna play a trick on Andy?
Ryan Howard: Not right now. Ask me again about 10 years ago.
Jim Halpert: I liked you better as a temp.
Ryan Howard: Me too.

Alternate versions
This episode has an extended cut version released under The Office: Superfan Episodes.

Connections
Edited into The Office: Safety Training (2007)

Soundtracks
Rockin' Robin
Written by Leon René (as Jesse Thomas)
Performed by Ed Helms

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Featured review

10/10

An outrageously funny build up to an iconic moment

The Return is on of my favorite episodes of the entire show. Ed Helms is perfect as Andy and as annoying as he is, it's one of the funniest episodes!

Then comes the wall punch, a jaw dropping moment of the show that is always hilarious.