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Fun Run (2)

Summary Michael accidentally runs over Meredith in the parking lot which results in Michael arranging a 5K fun run for her Our Take Very good, not the series’ peak, but an hour that reminds you why The Office works.

Fun Run (1)

Summary Michael accidentally runs over Meredith in the parking lot which results in Michael arranging a 5K fun run for her. Our Take A carefully constructed episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.

The Job (2)

Summary Michael, Jim and Karen interview for a job at corporate; Michael appoints Dwight as regional manager. Our Take A masterclass episode, confident, surprising, and completely earned.

The Job (1)

Summary Michael, Jim and Karen interview for a job at corporate; Michael appoints Dwight as regional manager. Our Take A masterclass episode, confident, surprising, and completely earned.

Beach Games

Summary The office attends beach day which Michael uses to try and determine who would replace him if he gets a job at corporate. Our Take Everything The Office does well, done at full power. Genuinely great television.

Women’s Appreciation

Summary After Phyllis is flashed in the parking lot, Michael arranges a women’s appreciation day. Our Take This one earns its reputation: tight writing, real stakes, and a payoff that lands. Peak The Office.

Product Recall

Summary The office staff deal with a breach in quality control when an obscene water mark ends up their paper. Our Take Confident and engaging. The plot moves, the stakes feel real, and the hour flies by.

Safety Training

Summary The office staff undergoes safety training; Andy returns from anger management training. Our Take A strong episode with a couple of wobbles, but The Office keeps its grip throughout.

The Negotiation

Summary Dwight saves Jim when Roy shows up at the office planning to hit him for kissing Pam; Darryl asks Michael for a raise which leads to Michael asking for a raise from Jan. Our Take This one earns its…

Cocktails

Summary David Wallace hosts a party at his host which Michael, Jan, Dwight, Jim and Karen attend; The rest of the office staff go out for Happy Hour. Our Take A masterclass episode, confident, surprising, and completely earned.