15 Times Jim and Pam Were Actually the Worst People on ‘The Office’
It’s easy to root for Jim and Pam when Michael is running around the office making everybody uncomfortable and Dwight is taking his job a little too seriously. They’re usually the ones exchanging looks across the room, wondering how they ended up working with these people. But Jim has a pretty mean streak when it comes to pranks, and Pam isn’t always the innocent bystander she appears to be. They’ve embarrassed coworkers, lied to each other, and occasionally made decisions that were genuinely difficult to defend. Some of their worst moments are played for laughs, while others get surprisingly uncomfortable. Here are 15 times Jim and Pam weren’t nearly as lovable as they thought.
Jim Dumped Katy on a Booze Cruise
Jim brings Katy along on the company cruise, only to break up with her after Roy announces his wedding plans with Pam. Poor Katy didn’t do anything wrong.
Pam Convinced Dwight the CIA Wanted Him
Pam sends Dwight fake CIA letters for months before Jim helps finish the prank. Dwight ends up waiting for a helicopter that was never coming and destroying his phone.
Jim and Pam Pushed Andy Into a Meltdown
Jim hides Andy’s ringing cellphone in the ceiling, and Pam joins in. Andy eventually punches a hole in the wall, which isn’t exactly a great outcome for anyone.
Jim Let Michael Fall Into a Koi Pond
Michael falls into a koi pond during a sales call, and Jim claims he couldn’t help him. The security footage tells a different story: Jim actually stepped out of the way.
Jim Bought a House Without Asking Pam
Jim buys his parents’ old house as a surprise for Pam. It’s a sweet gesture in theory, but making a major financial decision without asking your fiancée is pretty wild.
Pam Slapped Michael in Front of Everyone
After Michael dumps her mother on her birthday, Pam demands the chance to hit him. Michael agrees, and she slaps him outside the office while their coworkers watch.
Jim Started a Snowball War He Couldn’t Handle
Jim throws a snowball at Dwight’s face, setting off a feud that takes over the office. By the end of it, he’s genuinely scared of Dwight’s revenge.
Pam Invented a Building to Win an Argument
Pam tries to convince Dwight to improve the office by showing him pictures of a supposedly nicer building. She made the whole thing up and downloaded the photos herself.
Pam Basically Invented Her Own Promotion
Pam decides she’s the office administrator, even though nobody actually gave her the job. She manages to convince Gabe that the position already existed.
Pam Insulted a Customer Just to Get a Complaint
Pam needs a customer complaint for the office game, so she calls a client and insults his mother. The company ends up losing the account. That escalated quickly.
Jim and Pam Helped Ruin Nellie’s Welcome Party
Jim and Pam join the plan to make Nellie’s welcome party miserable. When they realize the whole thing has gone too far, they try to fix it by humiliating the hired magician instead.
Jim Joined Athlead Behind Pam’s Back
Jim agrees to help start Athlead without talking to Pam first. With two young children and an established life in Scranton, it’s a pretty enormous decision to make alone.
Jim Invested $10,000 Without Discussing the Amount
Jim puts $10,000 of their savings into Athlead, even after learning the company has already raised its funding. Pam finds out afterward, and she’s understandably upset.
Jim Was a Terrible Roommate to Darryl
Darryl quickly discovers that Jim is a messy roommate in Philadelphia. When he confronts Jim about drinking from his labeled mug, Jim pours the remaining drink into the trash.
Jim Blamed Pam for Missing Their Daughter’s Recital
Pam accidentally fails to record Cece’s dance recital, and Jim takes out his frustration on her over the phone. He’s already missing family time because of Athlead, which makes the argument worse.