Fun Run

Season 4 Episode 1 Summary

The Office, Season 4, Episode 1, “Fun Run,” opens with Michael feeling great about his life. Jan lives with him, Jim has returned, and Ryan now works at corporate. Then Michael hits Meredith with his car in the office parking lot, cracking her pelvis.

Michael makes things worse by telling the staff that doctors tried to save Meredith’s life. During their hospital visit, he pulls out her IV and pushes her to forgive him. After several office mishaps, he blames a curse, declaring, “I’m not superstitious, but… I am a little-stitious.”

Meredith’s past animal bites lead doctors to give her treatment for rabies exposure. Michael claims that hitting her saved her life, then plans a rabies fun run. His grand charity race burns through funds, leaving a hired stripper with a $340 check made out to “science.”

Meanwhile, Jim and Pam hide their new romance, though Kevin spots their smiles and suspects the truth. The camera catches them kissing after Pam picks Jim up away from the office. When shown the footage, they drop their weak excuses and admit they are dating.

Angela asks Dwight to care for her sick cat, Sprinkles, but he reports that she died. He later admits giving Sprinkles drugs and placing her in the freezer, calling it an act of mercy. Torn bags of frozen fries show that Sprinkles woke up, leaving Angela heartbroken and furious.

Race day brings more awkward moments when Pam walks in on Michael changing in his office. Jan warns Pam to keep away from him, while Andy tapes his nipples to stop chafing. Michael eats fettuccine Alfredo just before running, then refuses water to show support for rabies victims.

Toby wins despite Dwight’s failed plan to slow him down with medicine in his coffee. Stanley, Oscar, and Creed take a cab to drinks, while Jim and Pam stop at an estate sale. Andy suffers sore nipples, and the runners learn Michael placed the finish line five kilometers from work.

Michael finishes the race, vomits, and lands in the hospital after refusing water throughout the run. Meredith finally forgives him after hearing how hard he tried, ending their feud with a shared lollipop. Click the camera button next to any quote to make an image for sharing on social media.