St. Patrick's Day (The Office)

St. Patrick's Day (The Office) refers to the events of the sixteenth episode of the sixth season of the American television comedy series The Office. The episode originally aired on NBC on March 4, 2010.

The episode centers around the Dunder Mifflin Scranton branch celebrating St. Patrick's Day. Michael Scott, regional manager, insists on the office celebrating, despite David Wallace's instruction to work until 5 PM to meet a quarterly sales goal. Michael spends much of the day attempting to ingratiate himself with Wallace to secure a positive performance review.

Jim Halpert and Pam Beesly grapple with the pressures of early parenthood as they try to get their daughter, Cece, into a daycare center. Their stress is exacerbated by Michael's disruptive behavior during the workday.

Erin Hannon and Gabe Lewis's relationship faces a turning point when Gabe invites Erin to a Glee club event. This leads to further exploration of their dynamic and the various quirks of their interactions.

The episode is notable for its depiction of Michael's inappropriate and often selfish behavior interfering with the productivity of his employees and the personal lives of Jim and Pam. It also highlights the comedic awkwardness inherent in Erin and Gabe's relationship.