Sex Ed (The Office)

"Sex Ed" is the fourth episode of the seventh season of the American comedy television series The Office. It originally aired on NBC on October 7, 2010. The episode revolves around Michael Scott panicking when he believes he contracted herpes after an encounter with a former flame, leading him to publicly disclose his past sexual partners to the office staff.

The main plot involves Michael's distress and his attempt to warn his former partners about his potential infection, believing this is a responsible act. His actions stem from misinterpreting a phone call from his doctor. The secondary plot explores Pam and Jim's concerns about their daughter Cece's preschool teacher's relationship with her "boyfriend" and whether the boyfriend is too young, leading to discussions about appropriate adult relationships and boundaries.

The episode is characterized by the show's typical blend of awkward humor, inappropriate workplace behavior, and underlying character dynamics. Michael's overreaction and the office's response highlight his naivete and attention-seeking tendencies, while Pam and Jim's storyline provides a more grounded and relatable perspective on parental anxieties. The episode's title is somewhat misleading, as the "sex ed" aspect primarily concerns Michael's unsolicited disclosures and the office's reaction to them, rather than any structured or educational content.