Description

While Dwight settles for a job at Staples, Andy tests the last nerve of his coworkers, particularly Michael and new deskmate Jim, to whom he shows off his cell phone ringtone that he sang himself. Michael welcomes Oscar back to the office by asking the Party Planning Committee to throw a Mexican-themed fiesta. Jim tries to enlist Karen's help in pulling a prank on Andy, but she is busy with Dwight's former clients. Pam, however, is a ready accomplice. With her help, Jim hides Andy's cell phone in the ceiling above Andy's desk. Michael's rejection of Andy's friendship, combined with Pam and Jim's prank of continually calling his "lost" phone, pushes Andy over the edge, and he punches a hole in the wall in frustration. This-combined with learning from a depressed Angela that Dwight went to Corporate to deliver an important document-causes Michael to realize that he made a mistake in forcing Dwight to resign, and he goes to Staples to get him back. At the party, Karen confronts Jim, asking him if he still has feelings for Pam. After several seconds of silence, Jim quietly answers, "Yes." Karen gets up and walks out, visibly upset.

Pop Culture Connections - Outgoing

It plays these songs...

La Cucaracha
performed by Traditional

This Song is played in The Return part of The Office Season 3
This song is played at Oscar's "Mexican" Welcome Back party.

Zombie
performed by The Cranberries

  • Date:
  • Type: Song
This Song is played in The Return part of The Office Season 3
Andy is annoying everyone in the office. Jim decides he has had enough when Andy starts singing "Zombie" at his desk.

It refers to these television series...

Lost

This Television Series is referred to by The Return part of The Office Season 3
Andy says, "TGI Wednesday, am I right? Gonna go home, get my beer on, get my Lost on."
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Pop Culture Connections - Incoming

It is referred to by these television episodes...

The Office:
Season:  8  / Episode:  21 
Angry Andy

This Television Episode refers to The Return part of The Office Season 3
Andy admits to having an anger problem, telling the camera crew that his anger got him in trouble a few years back. A clip from the episode 'The Return' is shown, where Andy punches a hole in the wall.

Other Connections and Related Pop Culture

The Office Season 3

# Title Air Date
The Office
3:1 Gay Witch Hunt Sep 21, 2006
3:2 The Convention Sep 26, 2006
3:3 The Coup Oct 5, 2006
3:4 Grief Counseling Oct 12, 2006
3:5 Initiation Oct 19, 2006
3:6 Diwali Nov 2, 2006
3:7 Branch Closing Nov 9, 2006
3:8 The Merger Nov 16, 2006
3:9 The Convict Nov 30, 2006
3:10 A Benihana Christmas Dec 14, 2006
3:11 Back From Vacation Jan 4, 2007
3:12 Traveling Salesman Jan 11, 2007
3:13 The Return Jan 18, 2007
3:14 Ben Franklin Feb 1, 2007
3:15 Phyllis' Wedding Feb 8, 2007
3:16 Business School Feb 15, 2007
3:17 Cocktails Feb 22, 2007
3:18 The Negotiation Apr 5, 2007
3:19 Safety Training Apr 12, 2007
3:20 Product Recall Apr 26, 2007
3:21 Women's Appreciation May 3, 2007
3:22 Beach Games May 10, 2007
3:23 The Job May 17, 2007

Return

  • Date:
  • Type: Movie
 

Criminal Minds:
Season:  9  / Episode:  8 
The Return

 

Girls:
Season:  1  / Episode:  6 
The Return

 

Homeland:
Season:  6  / Episode:  6 
The Return

 

Once Upon A Time:
Season:  1  / Episode:  19 
The Return

POV:
Season:  29  / Episode:  1 
The Return

 

The Musketeers:
Season:  2  / Episode:  5 
The Return

 

The Vampire Diaries:
Season:  2  / Episode:  1 
The Return

The Return
performed by Sea of Cortez

 

The Return
written by


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