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The Last Dundies: Top 10 Moments of Season 9 of The Office
Time to tackle the final season of The Office to celebrate their status as one of the best shows on Netflix which came to an end on January 1, 2021. Instead, you can now enjoy the tales of Dunder Mifflin through Peacock (which is where I watch some Premier League games as well). The final part of the rewatch of one of my favorite shows prior to its removal from Netflix took longer than expected, but it is now complete. Not only was deciding the top 10 moments a challenge but trying not to overload the top 10 with moments from the final few episodes was even tougher. The Office has a large cast of characters and so many plot points that it seemed impossible to tie up all the loose ends. But I think they managed to do it.
10 Brian Protects Pam from Frank (Episode 14: Vandalism)
It’s down at 10 because of how controversial Brian is as a character and with his storyline. That being said, this sets up for the rollercoaster of a finish The Office. Pam finally got around to painting the mural in the warehouse, only to get vandalized soon after. It turned out to be Frank, a minor character who I’m pretty sure didn’t appear (or at least speak) prior to this episode. Pam got revenge by painting his car, and Frank charged her only to be taken out by Brian’s boom mic. This was a memorable moment as the crew were no longer hidden in the shadows. Note: this moment’s inclusion on the list is not my approval of some of Brian’s later actions alleged or otherwise.