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The Office · Season 6

The Office season 6 episode 6: The Lover

Aired 22 October 200923 minRated TV-14

7.7TMDB · 50 votesMark watched

Where to watch The Office Season 6 in Australia

The Office season 6 is streaming in Australia on Prime Video (subscription), Foxtel Now (subscription), Binge (subscription), Disney+ (subscription, listed for the whole show) and 2 more. You can also buy it on Apple TV from $12.99, Fetch TV from $12.99 and Prime Video Store from $17.99.

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What happens in “The Lover”

Jim and Pam return from their honeymoon and discover that Michael is dating Pam's mother, which infuriates her. Meanwhile, Dwight tries to install a recording device in Jim's office, by giving him a wooden mallard as an apology for their long rivalry.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 6 of 24 of season 6, so watch episodes 1 to 5 first.
  • It runs about 23 minutes.
  • Directed by Gene Stupnitsky and Lee Eisenberg, written by Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.7 out of 10 (50 votes).

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The official trailer for the series (no preview of this episode has been published).

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Cast and crew of this episode

Directors
Gene StupnitskyLee Eisenberg
Writers
Lee EisenbergGene Stupnitsky
Guest stars
Ellie Kemper as Erin HannonCreed Bratton as Creed BrattonMindy Kaling as Kelly KapoorKate Flannery as Meredith PalmerLeslie David Baker as Stanley HudsonBrian Baumgartner as Kevin MalonePhyllis Smith as Phyllis LapinOscar Nuñez as Oscar Martinez

Credits: TMDB.

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