The other half of this romance obviously being Pam Beesly played by Jenna Fischer. Jim is contentious among some fans of The Office for many reasons, including his brief romance with Karen ...

Jim, after all, doesn't even ask Pam on a date until the season-three finale of "The Office." "It was why I got up and went to work in the morning," Karis says of her crush. "Because I'd want to ...

In many ways, Jim Halpert is at the heart of The Office. His relatable, everyman quality made him a great lead...or did it?