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Summary Deangelo creates tension when he created an inner circle of only men at the office. Our Take A middling transitional episode that leans hard on Will Ferrell’s Deangelo, and his inner circle shtick gets old before the half-hour mark.…

Our Take A quiet, generous sendoff for Steve Carell, built on small farewells rather than big speeches. The comedy takes a backseat and it mostly works, though a few of the goodbyes tip into sentimentality. Still, it’s a genuinely moving…

Summary Michael doesn’t tell the staff that he is leaving a day early; Deangelo helps Andy with a big client. Our Take A quiet, surprisingly restrained sendoff for Steve Carell, and that restraint is exactly why it lands. The goodbye…

Summary Michael prepares to host his last Dundies. Our Take A hall of fame episode. If you sample one episode of The Office, make it this one.

Summary The new boss, Deangelo Vickers, arrives to begin training. Our Take Will Ferrell’s arrival gives the back half of this season a real shot of energy, and his deadpan weirdness plays surprisingly well against the regular cast. Some bits…

Summary Michael prepares to propose to Holly; The staff holds a garage sale in the warehouse. Our Take A legendary entry. If you sample one episode of The Office, make it this one.

Summary Everyone is upset when Todd Packer is hired back to the office; Andy is upset when Pam gets a new computer for Erin. Our Take Todd Packer has always worked best in small doses, so giving him a full…

Summary Michael finally finishes his movie. Our Take A classic for the ages. If you sample one episode of The Office, make it this one.

Summary The office is grossed out by Michael and Holly’s PDA. Our Take Very good, not the series’ peak, but an hour that reminds you why The Office works.

Summary After Jim gets an emergency phone call about CeCe he leaves Michael at a gas station leading to Holly, Erin and Dwight to search for him. Our Take A fun bottle-ish episode that leans on the Holly-Michael chemistry, and…