Michael Scott’s signature moment from every episode of The Office

The Office season 3

“Gay Witch Hunt”: Michael kisses Oscar to apologize for using a slur.

“The Convention”: Michael hosts a party in his room and no one shows up except for Jim.

“The Coup”: After Dwight tries to steal Michael’s job, Michael uses an Ari Gold catchphrase from Entourage and tells Dwight to hug it out.

“Grief Counseling”: Michael tries to give CPR to a bird that died after running into the office window.

“Initiation”: Michael falls asleep at his desk after eating a big pretzel on Pretzel Day at the office park.

“Diwali”: Michael asks Carol, who is dressed in a cheerleader costume, to marry him at the Diwali celebration hosted by Kelly’s family. Michael also sings “The Diwali Song” to the tune of Adam Sandler’s “The Hannukkah Song.”

“Branch Closing”: Michael tells the office that they are all losing their jobs way before he should.

“The Merger”: Michael fires Tony after trying to lift him onto the table. Also, the Lazy Scranton music video.

“The Convict”: Michael’s alter ego, Prison Mike, joining the meeting and saying the worst part about prison was the “Dementors.”

“A Benihana Christmas”: Michael photoshops himself over Carol’s ex-husband for a Christmas card and buys her tickets to Sandals Jamaica.

“Back from Vacation”: Michael accidentally sends a revealing picture of Jan to the Dunder Mifflin warehouse after traveling to Jamaica with her.

“Traveling Salesman”: Michael forces Dwight to resign because he’s scared Dwight is still trying to take his job.

“The Return”: Michael goes to Staples and re-hires Dwight.

“Ben Franklin”: Michael stops the lap dance in the warehouse because he thinks he is cheating on Jan.

“Phyllis’s Wedding”: Michael tries to give a speech at the wedding and gets the definition of wedding confused with the definition of welding.

“Business School”: Michael’s speech at business school is hilarious, but the line “May your hats fly as high as your dreams” is the real winner.

“Cocktails”: Michael brings potato salad to the catered cocktail party at David Wallace’s house, and then, he tells the camera it’s been sitting in the car all day long.

“The Negotiation”: Michael tries to withhold relations with Jan if she doesn’t give him a raise.

“Safety Training”: Michael’s speech on the roof of the office before jumping onto the castle is the best part of the episode.

“Product Recall”: Michael makes an apology video and makes threats about the “f word” being on the paper if he is fired or forced to resign.

“Women’s Appreciation”: Michael pretends to be the flasher after Phyllis and tells Toby that he wants to see his… well, you know what happened.

“Beach Games”: Michael won’t let Toby come to the beach.

“The Job”: Michael has broken up with Jan, but when he sees her recent changes, Michael caves and gets back together with Jan.