The Office Branch Closing (Season 3, Episode 7)
TV-14
TV Episode | 31 min | Comedy

The Office

Branch Closing (Season 3, Episode 7)

TV-14

TV Episode | 31 min | Comedy

When Jan tells Michael that the Scranton Branch will be shutting down, Michael strives to keep his staff's spirits up. Meanwhile, everyone privately begins to envision how their lives will change in the aftermath.

Showrunner

Greg Daniels

Director

Tucker Gates

Writers

Greg Daniels (developed for American television by) | Michael Schur (written by) | Ricky Gervais (based on the BBC series "The Office" created by) | Stephen Merchant (based on the BBC series "The Office" created by)

Producers

Greg Daniels | Mindy Kaling

Cinematographer

Randall Einhorn

Editor

Dean Holland

Casting Director

Allison Jones

Production Designer

Michael G. Gallenberg (as Michael Gallenberg)

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Edit Released

Updated May 23, 2012

Release date

Nov 9, 2006 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 5 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 46 wins & 195 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
21 cast members

Name	Known for
Steve Carell Michael Scott Michael Scott See fewer	The Office (2005)
Rainn Wilson Dwight Schrute Dwight Schrute See fewer	The Office (2005)
John Krasinski Jim Halpert Jim Halpert See fewer	Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan (2018)
Jenna Fischer Pam Beesly Pam Beesly See fewer	The Office (2005)
B.J. Novak Ryan Howard Ryan Howard See fewer	Vengeance (II) (2022)
David Denman Roy Anderson Roy Anderson See fewer	Mare of Easttown (2021)
Melora Hardin Jan Levinson Jan Levinson See fewer	17 Again (2009)
Leslie David Baker Stanley Hudson Stanley Hudson See fewer	The Office (2005)
Brian Baumgartner Kevin Malone Kevin Malone See fewer	The Office (2005)
Kate Flannery Meredith Palmer Meredith Palmer See fewer	The Office (2005)
Mindy Kaling Kelly Kapoor Kelly Kapoor See fewer	The Office (2005)
Angela Kinsey Angela Martin Angela Martin See fewer	The Office (2005)
Paul Lieberstein Toby Flenderson Toby Flenderson See fewer	The Office (2005)
Phyllis Smith Phyllis Lapin Phyllis Lapin See fewer	Inside Out (I) (2015)
Creed Bratton Creed Bratton Creed Bratton See fewer	The Office (2005)
Charles Esten Josh Porter Josh Porter See fewer	The Postman (1997)
Ed Helms Andy Bernard Andy Bernard See fewer	The Hangover (2009)
Rashida Jones Karen Filippelli Karen Filippelli See fewer	Parks and Recreation (2009)
Craig Robinson Darryl Philbin Darryl Philbin See fewer	This Is the End (2013)
Skyler Caleb CPU Guy CPU Guy See fewer	Waking (I) (2013)
John Alton FAX Machine Guy (uncredited) FAX Machine Guy (uncredited) See fewer	2022 Oscar Nominated Short Films: Live Action (2022)