The second season of the American situation comedy television series, The Office, premiered in the United States on NBC on September 20, 2005, and ended on May 11, 2006. The season had 22 episodes, including its first 40-minute “super-sized” episode. The Office is an American adaptation of the British TV series of the same name, and is presented in a mockumentary format, documenting the daily lives of office employees in the Scranton, Pennsylvania branch of the fictitious Dunder Mifflin Paper Company.
Beginning with “The Dundies”, the second season further developed into the plot of the fear of company downsizing, along with the introduction of new characters and developing some of the minor ones—especially that of Dwight Schrute. Michael Scott soon starts a relationship with his boss Jan Levenson and, Pam Beesley and Jim Halpert’s relationship become one of the focal points of the season. Their compatibility becomes more obvious as Jim’s feelings for Pam continue to grow, while she struggles with her relationship with the warehouse worker Roy Anderson.
Season two of The Office aired on Tuesdays in the United States at 9:30 p.m. from September 20, 2005 to December 6, 2005. The timeslot changed to Thursdays at 9:30 p.m. from January 5, 2006 to May 11, 2006. The season was a ratings success, bolstered by Carell’s success in the 2005 film The 40 Year Old Virgin. The season also received glowing reviews from critics, with many calling it one of the greatest sitcom seasons ever produced. The second season was released in a four-disc DVD boxset in Region 1 on September 12, 2006, and in Region 2 on January 28, 2008. The DVD set contained all 22 episodes, as well as commentaries from creators, writers, actors, and directors on some of the episodes, while also containing deleted scenes from all of the episodes. It was released by Universal Studios Home Entertainment.
Episodes
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2x1The Dundies Sep 20, 2005
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2x2Sexual Harassment Sep 27, 2005
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2x3Office Olympics Oct 04, 2005
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2x4The Fire Oct 11, 2005
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2x5Halloween Oct 18, 2005
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2x6The Fight Nov 01, 2005
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2x7The Client Nov 08, 2005
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2x8Performance Review Nov 15, 2005
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2x9E-mail Surveillance Nov 22, 2005
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2x10Christmas Party Dec 06, 2005
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2x11Booze Cruise Jan 05, 2006
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2x12The Injury Jan 12, 2006
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2x13The Secret Jan 19, 2006
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2x14The Carpet Jan 26, 2006
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2x15Boys and Girls Feb 02, 2006
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2x16Valentine's Day Feb 09, 2006
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2x17Dwight's Speech Mar 02, 2006
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2x18Take Your Daughter to Work Day Mar 16, 2006
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2x19Michael's Birthday Mar 30, 2006
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2x20Drug Testing Apr 27, 2006
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2x21Conflict Resolution May 04, 2006
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2x22Casino Night May 11, 2006