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Summary Michael has to deal with Stanley’s open insubordination at a meeting. Our Take Confident and engaging. The plot moves, the stakes feel real, and the hour flies by.

Summary Michael and Dwight head to New York to party with Ryan; Jim gets the office to work late to avoid coming in on Saturday and they get locked in the parking lot. Our Take A sturdy episode with more…

Summary Michael becomes obsessed with a model in a chair catalog; Kevin and Andy set out to reclaim the office’s parking spaces. Our Take Very good, not the series’ peak, but an hour that reminds you why The Office works.

Summary Michael traps Pam and Jim, Angela and Andy into a dinner party with him and Jan. Our Take This one earns its reputation: tight writing, real stakes, and a payoff that lands. Peak The Office.

Summary Michael tries to play both sides when he has to give a deposition for Jan’s lawsuit against Dunder Mifflin. Our Take Very good, not the series’ peak, but an hour that reminds you why The Office works.

Summary Michael sets out to survivor in the wilderness after Ryan doesn’t invite him on a retreat; Jim is put in charge of the office while Michael is going and he attempts to change the birthday party policy. Our Take…

Summary Michael and Dwight set out to pull a prank on Utica when they find out that Karen is trying to steal Stanley. Our Take Confident and engaging. The plot moves, the stakes feel real, and the hour flies by.

Summary Michael believes he can make a better TV ad than the professionals Dunder Mifflin sent. Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning and the character work pays.

Summary Oscar helps Michael with his finances; Andy continues to pursue Angela. Our Take Confident and engaging. The plot moves, the stakes feel real, and the hour flies by.

Summary Michael takes a second job as supporting Jan is draining his finances; Jim and Pam stay at Dwight’s farm. Our Take A tightly put together episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.