The Farm

Season 9 Episode 17 Summary

Dwight brings two pails of dirt into the office to announce his aunt has died. He throws red dirt at people he wants to invite to the funeral. The Office episode 17 season 9. The Farm is such a great episode (like every episode of The Office), remember you can click the camera button next to any quote to generate an image of the quote to share on social media.

Dwight travels to the family farm for the burial service. He meets his brother Jeb and his sister Fannie there. They follow a weird custom by shooting the coffin to ensure Aunt Shirley is dead.

A video from Aunt Shirley explains her final will. She leaves her huge farm to the three siblings. They only get it if they all agree to live there and work together.

Dwight tries to convince his siblings to stay on the land. He teaches his nephew how to milk a goat and collect eggs. He also courts a girl named Esther by throwing crow beaks at her.

Todd Packer visits Dunder Mifflin to make amends for his past behavior. He gives everyone cupcakes to show he is a new man. The office staff stays suspicious but they eventually eat the cupcakes anyway.

The cupcakes actually contain a mix of drugs and laxatives. The next day, the workers feel the painful side effects. Some are sick, and others had strange visions all night long.

Todd Packer reveals his apology was just a big prank. He wanted revenge on the people who got him fired. He even tries to give drugged cupcakes to Darryl and Jim at the very end.

Dwight's siblings decide to stay and help with the farm for a while. Dwight feels proud to lead his family back to their roots. He is ready to manage the massive property with his brother and sister.