Ep 24. A.A.R.M., Pt. 1

In The Office season 9 episode 24 titled "A.A.R.M., Pt. 1," the team at Dunder Mifflin's Scranton branch is in a frenzy over the upcoming merger with the Stamford branch. The episode kicks off with Jim (John Krasinski) arriving at the office to find that Dwight (Rainn Wilson) has taken over his old desk, and the tension between the two is palpable.

Meanwhile, Andy (Ed Helms) enlists Erin (Ellie Kemper) to help him win over his ex-girlfriend, Jessica, who has returned to town and is working at another branch. Andy's relentless pursuit of Jessica proves to be a distraction for everyone else in the office, especially Erin who struggles with her feelings for him.

As the day goes on, tensions run high with the impending merger. Pam (Jenna Fischer) is feeling left out of the excitement since she's on maternity leave, and she starts to worry about her future with the company. Dwight, on the other hand, is determined to make a good impression on his new bosses, and pulls out all the stops to impress them.

But the real heart of the episode is the ongoing romance between Jim and Pam. As the couple starts to contemplate their future together, Jim starts to feel like he's running out of time to make a grand gesture to win Pam's heart once and for all. With the help of the documentary crew, he sets out to pull off the ultimate romantic gesture, but it remains to be seen whether or not he will be successful.

Overall, "A.A.R.M., Pt. 1" is a tense and emotional episode that sets the stage for a captivating season finale. With the future of Dunder Mifflin on the line and the romantic lives of the characters in flux, viewers will be on the edge of their seats as the story unfolds.