S9E08The Target
79.6
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Season 9, Episode 8 · 2012-11-29

The Target

Ranked #80 out of 186 episodes in The Office

Angela goes to Dwight for help when she learns that her husband is having an affair. Stanley and Phyllis take advantage of Jim when he needs a favor, and Pete distracts Pam as she begins painting her mural.

Late-season ensemble episode sustains 79.6 through character comedy and escalation despite minimal standout moments.

Directed by Brent Forrester · Written by Graham Wagner

79.6/ 100

Humor Index

WAR

43.2

JPM

2.2

Craft

6.8

Impact

7.0

IMDb

7.7

The Target” ranks #80 of 186 The Office episodes on the Humor Index, scoring 79.6Elite. The episode packs 47 scored jokes at 2.2 per minute, averaging 6.8 on craft and 7.0 on impact, with Dwight landing the most laughs. Every joke is ranked below with its individual craft and impact scores.

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