I Will Never Forgive The Office For Scrapping A “Pet Day” Episode After Learning This Dwight Detail

Summary The Office's missing "Pet Day" episode would have featured Dwight bringing in a wolf.

The potential chaos of animals in the office could have made "Pet Day" a classic episode within The Office's nine seasons.

Despite logistical challenges, the idea of a Dunder Mifflin Pet Day with various pets could have been hilarious and memorable.

The fate of The Office's missing "Pet Day" episode has been made even worse after learning more details surrounding Dwight's involvement. Greg Daniels' US version of the mockumentary sitcom has spawned a slew of unforgettable storylines. The Office's best episodes tend to highlight chaotic moments within the Dunder Mifflin Scranton location, with Steve Carell's Michael Scott usually at the center of the mayhem. Before Michael left The Office in season 7, there was almost a chance at another extremely memorable episode featuring the core cast that had the potential to become a fan favorite before the idea was scrapped.

During the early days of the sitcom, The Office had plans for a "Pet Day" episode as part of season 1. The episode would have featured the employees bringing their various pets into the office, including Michael's pet parrot named Jim Carrey. Due to season 1's short season, the "Pet Day" plan was kept on the backburner until it was scrapped altogether. Granted, there were several mentions of a past Pet Day in later episodes despite never including one in an episode. Now, viewers have been given more insight into one particular character's pet for the unmade episode.

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Rainn Wilson Revealed Dwight's Plan For The Office's Scrapped "Pet Day" Episode

Dwight Schrute's Pet Would Have Been Fitting For The Character

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As part of a panel at Fan Expo Philadelphia 2024, Rainn Wilson mentioned The Office's missing "Pet Day" episode, revealing more details about the plan. Wilson shared that "Dwight brought in a wolf" as part of the workplace festivities, implying he either had one as a pet or acquired one specifically for Dunder Mifflin's Pet Day. Interestingly, the Dwight actor also claimed to have a script for the scrapped episode, suggesting the plan was further along than initially thought. Considering Dwight lived on a farm and had a habit of mentioning his ability to raise or control animals, the thought of Wilson's character picking a wolf as a pet seems very on-brand.

The Office's "Pet Day" Sounded Like It Could've Become A Classic Episode

A Dunder Mifflin Pet Day Would Have Been Fun For The Office

chaos caused by animals running around could've made for a beloved classic episode among The Office's nine seasons

Logistically, The Office would likely have struggled to pull off something like "Pet Day" if pets like parrots and wolves were heavily involved in the filming and production. That said, it's still a shame that the idea never came to fruition since it sounds like a hilarious scenario for the documentary crew to cover in a workplace setting. The variety of pets from each character would have been thrilling to see, but the chaos caused by animals running around could've made for a beloved classic episode among The Office's nine seasons.

Angela's love for cats became a running gag throughout The Office, which even led her to secretly bring one of her cats, Bandit, to work. The sequence in season 5's "Stress Relief" where Angela threw Bandit into the ceiling during the fire drill ended up becoming a beloved moment from the series. Therefore, incorporating a bunch of different pets in an environment where they don't belong would've paved the way for The Office's "Pet Day" to become an instant classic, especially with a potentially dangerous wolf lurking around. Sadly, viewers will need to rely on their imaginations for The Office's most exciting missing episode.