The Office: Season 9
2012 · 23 episodes · ★ 7.6
What Season 9 of The Office
The ninth season begins with Andy Bernard promoted to manager of the Dunder Mifflin Scranton branch. The vain salesman, a former Cornell student and owner of a musical talent that entertains the office, takes the job eager to leave his mark. Soon two young employees are named the new Jim and Dwight, and Andy wants to settle scores with Nellie. Jim and Pam remain at the center of the series, while Dwight keeps his ambition for power. Conflicts multiply amid work changes, financial problems in Andy's family and suspicion among coworkers.
Season 9 Episodes
9x01 New Guys
Two new, young employees throw Dwight and Jim off balance; Andy returns from leadership training with a desire for revenge.
Directing: Greg Daniels · Writing: Greg Daniels · Starring: B.J. Novak, Ellie Kemper, Creed Bratton, Mindy Kaling
9x02 Roy's Wedding
A toast at Roy's wedding leads to Pam and Jim searching their relationships for buried secrets; Dwight reacts to Nellie's mandatory charity initiative.
Directing: Matt Sohn · Writing: Allison Silverman · Starring: David Denman, Ellie Kemper, Creed Bratton, Kate Flannery
9x03 Andy's Ancestry
Andy flaunts his genealogy when he discovers he's related to Michelle Obama. Meanwhile, Darryl struggles in his new post, Dwight teaches Erin a new language to wow her boyfriend's family, and Nellie tries to persuade Pam that Jim's having an affair.
Directing: David Rogers · Writing: Gabe Miller, Jonathan Green · Starring: Ellie Kemper, Creed Bratton, Kate Flannery, Leslie David Baker
9x04 Work Bus
The staffers hit the road in a rented bus when the building is deemed unsafe. Meanwhile, Nellie reaches out to Andy for help in adopting a baby, and Jim uses pie to spread cheer to Pam.
Directing: Bryan Cranston · Writing: Brent Forrester · Starring: Ellie Kemper, Creed Bratton, Kate Flannery, Leslie David Baker
9x05 Here Comes Treble
It's Halloween in the office and Andy invites his college a cappella group to perform, which leads to a confrontation with his frenemy Broccoli Rob. Meanwhile, Dwight finds evidence that a madman is loose in the office and tries to track him down, and the first meeting of Jim's new job causes a fight with Pam.
Directing: Claire Scanlon · Writing: Owen Ellickson · Starring: Ellie Kemper, Creed Bratton, Kate Flannery, Leslie David Baker
9x06 The Boat
Money problems plague Andy's family. Meanwhile, Dwight guests on a local radio show, so the staffers harass him with outrageous phone calls, and Kevin unearths a big secret about Oscar.
Directing: John Krasinski · Writing: Dan Sterling · Starring: Ellie Kemper, Creed Bratton, Kate Flannery, Leslie David Baker
9x07 The Whale
The women of the office try to teach Dwight how to interact with female clients; Angela suspects the senator of cheating; Toby convinces some of the guys to grow mustaches.
Directing: Rodman Flender · Writing: Carrie Kemper · Starring: Melora Hardin, Ellie Kemper, Creed Bratton, Kate Flannery
9x08 The Target
Angela goes to Dwight for help when she learns that her husband is having an affair. Stanley and Phyllis take advantage of Jim when he needs a favor, and Pete distracts Pam as she begins painting her mural.
Directing: Brent Forrester · Writing: Graham Wagner · Starring: Ellie Kemper, Creed Bratton, Kate Flannery, Leslie David Baker
9x09 Dwight Christmas Mid-Season Finale
When the party planning committee drops the ball on the annual Christmas party, Dwight gets everyone to celebrate with a traditional Schrute German Christmas. Darryl fears that Jim has forgotten to include him in the new job in Philadelphia. Pete teaches Erin about his favorite movie, Die Hard.
Directing: Charles McDougall · Writing: Robert Padnick · Starring: Ellie Kemper, Creed Bratton, Kate Flannery, Leslie David Baker
9x10 Lice
Pam accidentally brings lice into the office and lets Meredith take the fall, while Dwight vows to destroy the parasites. Meanwhile, Jim has a fantastic day in Philly wooing a potential business associate. Meanwhile, Phyllis, Nellie and Kevin meddle in Darryl's love life.
Directing: Rodman Flender · Writing: Niki Schwartz-Wright · Starring: Ellie Kemper, Creed Bratton, Kate Flannery, Leslie David Baker
9x11 Suit Warehouse
Clark brings an espresso maker to the office. Dwight and Clark pretend to be a father-and-son to land a sale. Darryl goes on an interview at Jim's company, where Pam drops by unexpectedly.
Directing: Matt Sohn · Writing: Dan Greaney · Starring: Ellie Kemper, Creed Bratton, Kate Flannery, Leslie David Baker
9x12 Customer Loyalty
Dwight tries to stop Darryl from moving to Jim's start-up company. Jim misses his daughter's first recital, to Pam's dismay. Nellie spills the beans about Pete and Erin.
Directing: Kelly Cantley-Kashima · Writing: Gabe Miller, Jonathan Green · Starring: Ellie Kemper, Creed Bratton, Kate Flannery, Leslie David Baker
9x13 Junior Salesman
Dwight is tasked with hiring a part-time salesman to be Jim's substitute, so he rounds up a supergroup of his cronies, including his oddball beet-farmer cousin, Mose. Pam is left wondering who her new deskmate will be. Erin seeks her birth parents with help from Pete.
Directing: David Rogers · Writing: Carrie Kemper · Starring: Ellie Kemper, Creed Bratton, Kate Flannery, Leslie David Baker
9x14 Vandalism
Pam’s warehouse mural is defaced. Darryl has difficulty dealing with the Jim's cleanliness habits in their apartment. Angela grudgingly allows Oscar and Kevin to attend her son’s first birthday party.
Directing: Lee Kirk · Writing: Owen Ellickson · Starring: Ellie Kemper, Creed Bratton, Kate Flannery, Leslie David Baker
9x15 Couples Discount
The staffers pair up as faux couples to score a Valentine's Day discount at a mall. Erin tells Pete that she'll break up with Andy when he returns, but Pete has his doubts. Jim and Pam socialize with the documentary's soundman.
Directing: Troy Miller · Writing: Allison Silverman · Starring: Melora Hardin, Ellie Kemper, Creed Bratton, Kate Flannery
9x16 Moving On
Pam interviews for a job in Philadelphia, but her potential manager reminds her of her former boss, Michael Scott. Dwight acquires the help of Angela in order to give his elderly Aunt Shirley a bath. Meanwhile, Andy attempts to make Pete and Erin feel uncomfortable.
Directing: Jon Favreau · Writing: Graham Wagner · Starring: Zach Woods, Ellie Kemper, Creed Bratton, Kate Flannery
9x17 The Farm
The adventures of Dwight at his family beet farm and bed-and-breakfast come to light. Here, he and his siblings receive a surprise inheritance. Back at the office, Todd Packer tries to atone for a lifetime of boorish behavior.
Directing: Paul Lieberstein · Writing: Paul Lieberstein · Starring: Ellie Kemper, Creed Bratton, Kate Flannery, Leslie David Baker
9x18 Promos
Everyone in the office is excited when promos start running on TV for the documentary. Dwight makes Angela jealous when he starts dating a brussel sprout farmer. Meanwhile Jim has a big meeting with Major League baseball player, Ryan Howard.
Directing: Jennifer Celotta · Writing: Tim McAuliffe · Starring: Ellie Kemper, Creed Bratton, Kate Flannery, Leslie David Baker
9x19 Stairmageddon
The elevator goes out at the office, forcing everyone to use the stairs. Dwight forces Stanley to make a sales call. Pam and Jim talk to Nellie and Toby about relationship problems. Angela supports her man.
Directing: Matt Sohn · Writing: Dan Sterling · Starring: Ellie Kemper, Creed Bratton, Kate Flannery, Leslie David Baker
9x20 Paper Airplane
Dwight and Angela participate in a paper airplane contest and compete against each other. Meanwhile, Andy prepares for a potential acting job, and Jim and Pam utilize new skills.
Directing: Jesse Peretz · Writing: Warren Lieberstein, Halsted Sullivan · Starring: Ellie Kemper, Creed Bratton, Kate Flannery, Leslie David Baker
9x21 Livin' the Dream
Dwight becomes regional manager after Andy quits his job, Jim dedicates more time to his Dunder Mifflin job to save his marriage, and Angela has problems with her new living arrangements after her breakup with The Senator.
Directing: Jeffrey Blitz · Writing: Niki Schwartz-Wright · Starring: Ellie Kemper, Creed Bratton, Kate Flannery, Leslie David Baker
9x22 A.A.R.M.
Jim convinces Dwight that he needs to choose someone to act as an Assistant to the Assistant Regional Manager; the two subsequently hold tryouts for the position. After her daycare turns away her child, Angela is forced to bring her kid to work. Andy auditions for "The Next Great A Cappella Sensation".
Directing: David Rogers · Writing: Brent Forrester · Starring: Ellie Kemper, Creed Bratton, Kate Flannery, Leslie David Baker
9x23 Finale Season Finale
One year later, Dunder Mifflin employees past and present reunite for a panel discussion about the documentary and to attend Dwight and Angela's wedding.
Directing: Ken Kwapis · Writing: Greg Daniels · Starring: Steve Carell, B.J. Novak, Ellie Kemper, Creed Bratton
Season 9 Cast
Creed BrattonCreed Bratton23 episodes
Kate FlanneryMeredith Palmer23 episodes
Leslie David BakerStanley Hudson23 episodes
Brian BaumgartnerKevin Malone23 episodes
Angela KinseyAngela Martin23 episodes
Catherine TateNellie Bertram23 episodes
Jake LacyPete Miller21 episodes
Paul LiebersteinToby Flenderson19 episodes
Andy BuckleyDavid Wallace8 episodes
Jack ColemanRob Lipton7 episodes
Sam RichardsonColin6 episodes
Mark ProkschNate6 episodes
Nora KirkpatrickEsther Bruegger5 episodes
Calvin TennerGlenn5 episodes
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Season 9 of The Office have?
Season 9 of The Office has 23 episodes.
When did season 9 of The Office premiere?
Premiered on September 20, 2012.
Where to watch season 9 of The Office?
In Spain, on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total, SkyShowtime, Netflix Standard with Ads, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
What is the best episode of Season 9?
According to the TMDB audience rating, episode 9x23, "Finale", with a 8.9.