Andy takes Erin and Pete’s relationship badly, Pam’s Philly interview feels a little too familiar, and Angela helps Dwight care for Aunt Shirley. Every line from “Moving On,” The Office season 9, episode 16, is here in the full script, along with quotes worth keeping. Even the bro-zone layer can’t save Andy from this breakup.
The Office Season 9, Episode 16, “Moving On,” follows breakups, fresh starts, and some deeply awkward reunions. David Wallace confronts Andy about his three-month boat trip but spares him because Andy helped him buy Dunder Mifflin. Andy thanks him with Bon Jovi lyrics, then returns to work crushed by Erin’s breakup.
Erin and Pete secretly date, while Andy fumes over her giving away his beloved blue sweater. After snooping through Erin’s phone, Andy learns she texts Pete, forgetting that “Plop” has a real name. He tricks Pete into admitting their romance, then tries to fire him until Toby blocks the move.
Andy seeks revenge by hiring Pete’s ex, Alice, and Erin’s ex, Gabe, as consultants. Their tense conference room meeting brings bitter fights, Gabe’s Nike tattoo story, and his claim about lacking whistle-blowing lung power. As both couples argue, Andy admits that making Erin and Pete feel bad makes him feel better.
Meanwhile, Pam interviews for a job in Philadelphia, hoping to find work near Jim’s new business. Her would-be boss, Mark, acts like Michael Scott, filling the interview with jokes, impressions, and a Bob Dylan song. Pam discovers that his “office manager” role means receptionist work, a job she refuses to repeat.
Jim arranges dinner and champagne at his office, turning Pam’s failed interview into a warm evening together. They laugh over Mark’s strange habits, including his poster for The Odd Life of Timothy Green. The mood shifts when Pam admits she misses Scranton, while Jim points out he has started a business in Philadelphia.
Dwight takes Angela to help his Aunt Shirley, whose harsh manners include slapping Angela and calling her a kitchen witch. Angela rejects Dwight’s plan to hose Shirley outside, gives her a proper bath, and earns both Schrutes’ respect. After sharing roast skunk and a kiss, Dwight asks Angela to leave her husband; she refuses to break her vows.
Toby visits George Howard Skub, the convicted Scranton Strangler, after Nellie pushes him to act on his doubts. He plans to say he believes Skub is innocent, even imagining that they might become friends. Instead, Toby returns wearing a neck brace after being strangled, and Nellie tries to comfort him.
The closing scenes feature Oscar’s “Ads for Abs” workout, which leaves him trapped upside down as coworkers ignore his pleas. His computer then reveals a promo for The Office: An American Workplace, bringing the documentary’s release into view. Click the camera button next to any quote to create an image to share on social media.
