| “ | Yeah, I'm glad he said that. I mean, I don't think he likes me or anything, but I do like him. There you go. | ” | |
– Karen Filippelli | |||
Jim HalpertInKaren Filippelliwere coworkers and later a couple in season three. Although there was genuine care and affection between them, it was often emphasized that Jim still had feelings for Pam, even if Jim denies it.
Overview[]
Jim metDunder Mifflinsells Karen when he switches toStamford section. Karen later falls in love with Jim. The two begin a formal relationship after Stamford and Scranton merge, highlighted by their shared sense of ambition, playfulness and love of pranks. But Jim's feelings for Pam, as well as Pam's now confident pursuit of Jim, make it difficult for the romance to develop.
i "The job", Jim and Karen have decided to apply for a corporate position in New York, where they both agree that there is "no future [in Scranton]" as there is "one person too many", presumably Pam. Then Jim, Karen, and Michaelall interview for the position at the company, Jim finds a sweet note from Pam in his briefcase during his interview. After the interview, he drives straight back to Scranton to chase Pam, leaving Karen alone without a ride. Jim asks Pam out to dinner, and they start arelationwhich ultimately leads them to the altar. In "Office Summer Vacation", Karen says that Jim "dumped her ass" and left her crying at a fountain in New York. After Jim and Karen split, Karen leaves Scranton and moves to the Utica branch and becomes the regional manager.
The last known time Jim and Karen see each other is in the episode 'Industry wars". LikeStanleyConsidering moving to the Utica branch for higher pay, Jim, Dwight and Michael drive to the branch. Before they leave, Karen pulls Jim aside to talk to him. The conversation is awkward and Jim admits that he didn't really want to see Karen. He also admits to being in a relationship with Pam, which understandably upsets Karen, and Jim runs away.
When Karen appears later in the season 5 episode"Lecture circuit",she tells Pam that she is 8 months pregnant and happily married to a dermatologist named Dan. Pam and Karen leave on good terms.
State:Split up
