Diwali (The Office)

"Diwali"
The Office episode
Michael finds that he does not enjoy Indian food.
Episode no.	Season 3 Episode 6
Directed by	Miguel Arteta
Written by	Mindy Kaling
Production code	304
Original air date	November 2, 2006
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"Diwali" is the sixth episode of the third season of the American comedy television series The Office—the show's 34th overall. Written by Mindy Kaling, who also acts in the show as Kelly Kapoor, and directed by Miguel Arteta, the episode first aired on November 2, 2006 on NBC, twelve days after the Diwali holiday.

In the episode, Kelly invites the office to a Diwali celebration, where Ryan struggles to make a good impression on Kelly's parents and Michael considers taking his relationship with Carol to the next step. Meanwhile, Jim tries biking to work and he and Andy get drunk while working late.

Synopsis

Kelly invites the entire staff to a celebration of Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, which Michael Scott mistakenly believes it to be an Indian version of Halloween. Ryan Howard fails to make a favorable impression on Kelly's parents, who in turn try to set up Kelly with a young doctor. Initially reluctant to attend the festival, Pam Beesly gives in and ends up enjoying herself. Inspired by a conversation with Kelly's parents about Hindu marriage customs, Michael publicly proposes to Carol Stills. Uncomfortable, Carol declines his offer and leaves the room. She later explains that this is only their ninth date, and drives home, leaving Michael to find a ride.

Meanwhile in Stamford, Jim Halpert decides to bicycle to work. Working late, Andy Bernard, Karen Filippelli, and Jim turn a late night of paperwork into an excuse to drink, although Karen, unbeknownst to Jim and Andy, pours her shots into her wastebasket. Pam sends a text message to Jim, who does not answer because he is passed out on his desk. At the end of the evening, Michael mistakenly thinks that he and Pam have a connection, and is rejected when he tries to kiss her. She gives him a ride home on the condition that he sit in the back seat. Jim tries to bicycle home but is too drunk. An amused Karen gives Jim a ride.

External links

• Diwali at NBC.com