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Summary The staff attend the Dunder Mifflin company picnic. Our Take A surprisingly warm season-ender that splits its time between goofy volleyball antics and the genuinely sweet reunion of Michael and Holly. The comedy lands in small doses, but the…
Summary Michael tries to create a disco in his old Michael Scott Paper Company office. Our Take A silly, low-stakes half hour that coasts on pure charm, and honestly it works. The cold open with Dwight’s neck is worth the…
Summary Michael, Pam and Ryan return to Dunder Mifflin; Some staff takes casual Friday too far; The other sales people are upset that they are not getting their clients back. Our Take A sturdy episode with more hits than misses.…
Summary The Michael Scott Paper Company runs into financial trouble but Dunder Mifflin is worried about the clients they are losing. Our Take A tight, satisfying half hour that pays off the Michael Scott Paper Company arc better than expected.…
Summary Michael and Dwight wag war over clients; Jim pretends to confide in Andy. Our Take Michael and Dwight feuding like bitter exes is reliably funny, and the client poaching gives Steve Carell plenty of room to be petty and…
Summary Tensions run high between Michael, Pam and Ryan as they try to get the new company off the ground; Charles asks Jim to complete a task. Our Take This one earns its reputation: tight writing, real stakes, and a…
Summary Michael and Pam set out to build their new company. Our Take A scrappy, surprisingly hopeful half hour that thrives on Michael and Pam’s odd-couple energy as they chase something for once instead of settling. Idris Elba’s cold presence…
Summary Michael decides to start his own paper company after giving his two week’s notice. Our Take A satisfying turning point for the season, mostly because Michael finally stops being the butt of every joke and starts acting with actual…
Summary The new supervisor clashes with Michael. Our Take A fun hour that finally gives Michael a boss he can’t charm or manipulate, and Idris Elba plays the straight man so dry it hurts. The slow-building tension pays off in…
Summary Michael’s idea to hide golden tickets in shipments backfires and Michael asks Dwight to take the heat. Our Take A solidly built episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.