Despite his anger issues and lack of focus, Andy was made the regional manager for two seasons of the series. In addition to Jim's tall physique, Andy thought he was clever with the nickname. It turned out that Andy enjoyed coming up with nicknames for his co-workers throughout his time on The Office so "Big Tuna" was just the first of many.
Like the situation with Jim and his sandwich, Andy used the same method to come up with Ryan Howard's nickname of "Big Turkey. Andy himself went by the self-proclaimed nickname of "Nard Dog," which even spawned into the inspiration behind a tattoo. As the case with Michael Scott wanting his co-workers to be more like friends during his time on The Office , Andy was obsessed with being accepted by his peers.
By using nicknames, Andy figured there would be a sense of camaraderie between the employees at the workplace. It was also a nod to his Cornell University a cappella group who all used special nicknames. Unfortunately for Andy, he was known as "Boner Champ" by his fellow singing group members, but he seemed to be pleased with the fact that he had a nickname at all.
Kara Hedash is a features editor and writer for Screen Rant. From time to time, she dives into the world's most popular franchises but Kara primarily focuses on evergreen topics. However, in time, Jim does return to his old ways, especially targeting Andy Bernard, an annoying Stamford transfer whose singing antics irritate everyone, and of course, Dwight. Toward the middle of the season, it becomes clear that Jim's unresolved feelings toward Pam are affecting his relationship with Karen.
In " The Return ," Jim decides to pull a prank on Andy; however, Karen is unable and Ryan unwilling to aid him, so he turns to Pam, who readily agrees. Their interaction during the prank causes Karen to feel threatened.
She confronts Jim, and he finally admits to still having feelings for Pam. Despite this fact, their relationship continues, although Karen is a bit more cautious around Pam. Roy is fired, but when Pam assures Jim that it is over between her and Roy for good, Jim doesn't believe it and tells her so. In " Beach Games ," during a company outing at the beach, Pam confesses to Jim in front of everyone that he was the reason she broke off her wedding to Roy.
She also states that she has missed their friendship since he left Scranton for Stamford. Later that night, Jim tells Pam that he feels as if he never really came back from Stamford, tacitly admitting that he has actively been fighting his feelings for her all year. However, Jim's relationship with Karen and pending interview for a corporate position which would require his relocation to New York City , still obstructing a potential romance. During the interview, he notices a caring note from Pam in his briefcase, causing him nostalgia and a feeling of pain.
After the interview he drives back to Scranton, leaving Karen without a ride. Back at the Scranton office, Pam is describing her lack of satisfaction with the current state of her relationship with Jim to the camera crew. Jim then suddenly interrupts the session to ask her to dinner, much to her surprise.
She becomes flustered and overjoyed, and accepts the invitation. Jim replies "All right. Pam turns back to the camera, smiling, only to ask, "What was the question? Pam notes that his online alter ego plays guitar and is a Philadelphia sportswriter, implicitly revealing Jim's lesser-known aspirations, and a callback to " Email Surveillance " from season two, in which he has a guitar in his bedroom. In the episodes " Survivor Man " and " Night Out ," Jim takes on his role as manager while Michael is out of the office.
Both times, however, his attempts at making the office better go awry. Though early on in the series Jim drives a Toyota Corolla. He, during this time, drives late model Saabs, including the Saab x and top-line Saab Aero, then a Subaru Outback. He mentions in "Niagara" that he has been able to drive a standard transmission since high school. In " Goodbye, Toby ," Jim shows his happiness and support for Pam getting into the Pratt Institute , where she will be for the next three months.
He plans to propose at Toby's going away party until Andy proposes in front of everybody to Angela, who accepts. Jim puts his ring back in his pocket and postpones the engagement. Instead, he proposes during the season-five premiere, " Weight Loss ," during a rainy last-minute lunch date at an Interstate rest stop between Scranton and New York City, where Pam is attending Pratt.
Jim and Pam keep in touch during her time at art school via webcam, instant messaging, and frequent phone calls. Jim eagerly awaits Pam's return in " Business Trip. That afternoon he finds Pam waiting in the parking lot, claiming that she hated art school anyway. He purchases his parents' house and begins to take his career more seriously than in previous episodes. When new Vice President Charles Miner arrives at the office to oversee Michael, he and Jim immediately clash as Charles condescends to, and dismisses, Jim as an underachiever and a smart--ass with a "made-up position.
However, Jim comes off as intelligent and professional and persuades Michael to be bought out. In the process, he finally stands up to Charles after Charles makes up to their boss, prompting Jim to make a snide remark to his face. Upon realizing Dwight's incompetence during the meeting, Charles encourages Jim to speak to Michael. As a new receptionist has already been hired, Pam is rehired in sales alongside Jim. During " Company Picnic ," Pam injures her ankle during a volleyball game and Jim takes her to the hospital.
The camera crew is stationed outside an exam room while a doctor updates Jim and Pam on her condition. There is no audio as the camera shows Jim and Pam suddenly embracing, looking shocked and ecstatic, before Jim emerges to call Dwight and inform him they won't be returning to the game. It is heavily implied that Pam is pregnant, and the pregnancy is confirmed in the season-six premiere, " Gossip. Jim is promoted to regional co-manager, alongside Michael, in " The Meeting. When Dunder Mifflin files for bankruptcy and is taken over by Sabre, a company that sells printers, Jim chooses to become a salesman again largely because Sabre's uncapped commission means a huge pay increase.
Jim and Pam marry in the highly anticipated, hour-long episode, " Niagara. Their daughter, Cecelia Marie Halpert named after Jenna Fischer's niece who was born the day they shot "The Delivery" is born in another hour-long episode several months later, in " The Delivery. In season seven, some of Jim's vulnerabilities are displayed. Jim displays some mild jealousy when he meets Danny Cordray , a superior paper salesman who went on a few dates with Pam while he was in Stamford.
In " Costume Contest ," after hearing that Danny never called Pam back because she was too "dorky" for him, Jim is inspired to dress up in his Popeye costume, which he was initially reluctant to do, marking the first time he is seen dressed up in an actual costume.
In " Classy Christmas ," Jim falls victim to numerous snowball-themed pranks devised by Dwight. Jim is humiliated by being forced to feed Dwight a pizza and a beer in " Viewing Party " in order to have him get Cece to sleep for the night.
Since Gabe was unsympathetic to Jim's situation, Jim then sets up a prank that ends with Gabe being forced to listen to an audiobook version of Jo Bennett's entire boring autobiography. In " The Seminar ," it is revealed he has had the highest sales out of the entire Scranton branch for at least three months running.
In " Todd Packer ," when Todd comes to Dunder Mifflin looking for a desk job in the office and gets hired, Dwight and Jim pull off a joint scheme to get him to leave the office. In " Goodbye, Michael ," Jim is the only one to figure out that Michael is leaving earlier than he said and opts to stay quiet to let Michael leave, but he tells Pam so she can get to him at the airport before he leaves. He also emotionally tells Michael he's been the best boss he's ever had, and they part on good terms.
They believe they have started off well by showing him pictures of their baby, but Deangelo soon gets annoyed with them. He is temporarily banned from Deangelo's inner circle when he speaks up for the women after they object to Deangelo's sexist attitude.
Jim later calls Deangelo out after the boss brags about a Michael Jordan dunk he can perform, which causes a traumatic brain injury and leaves Deangelo in a coma.
In " Dwight K. Jo later calls Jim as "the only man who turned me down. In " Search Committee ," Jim is one of three people scouting for Michael's and Deangelo's replacement. Creed is the interim regional manager—based on seniority—so this speeds up the process since Creed is incompetent.
Early in season 8, it is revealed that Jim will be a father for the second time as Pam is expecting a son where Pam jokingly calls him "Little Michael Scott".
Pam and Jim were blessed with the off-camera delivery of Philip Halpert around the midseason mark, and Jim brought Philip into the office to try and mend relations with his angry co-workers he had lied about spending a full week on jury duty, having actually been dismissed on the first morning, and ended up spending the week helping an overwhelmed Pam take care of their two young children.
Jim also had to deal with a crush from co-worker Cathy Simms , who unsuccessfully tried to seduce him while they were part of the Sabre Store team in Tallahassee. In " New Guys ," Jim reveals that he was given an offer to help his friend start a sports marketing company in Philadelphia called Athlead.
At first, he turns it down but later reveals that he accepted the offer. Pam doesn't find out until " Andy's Ancestry ," and although she is supportive, she is later concerned about Jim not having told her sooner and about how much money he has put into it.
Jim gets permission from David Wallace to take up the second job, and in " The Target " he convinces Stanley and Phyllis to agree to cover his duties on the days that he is away. In " Suit Warehouse ," Jim offers Darryl a chance to join him at the new job and although Darryl has a not-so-perfect interview, he does get the position thanks to his preparation and Jim's recommendation. Later, Jim and Darryl become roommates, although in " Vandalism " Darryl is annoyed at Jim's messy and sloppy living habits.
Jim's weekly commute to Philadelphia causes increasing strain on his marriage until in " Customer Loyalty ," it comes to a head when he misses Cece's dance recital and then angrily blames Pam for not videotaping it.
Tearfully, Pam breaks down and confides in Brian, the boom mic operator of the documentary crew. In " Moving On ," Pam interviews for a job in Philadelphia, but then reveals to Jim that she doesn't want to move there after all. Jim has appeared in every single episode of The Office with the exception of " Mafia ," in which only his voice can be heard.
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