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Summary After a missed opportunity at a blood drive, Michael throws a Lonely Hearts Valentine’s Day party; Jim and Pam go a double date with Bob and Phyllis. Our Take Very good, not the series’ peak, but an hour that…

Summary Michael and Pam head to Nashua so Michael can find closure with Holly. Our Take Michael’s road trip with Pam keeps paying off here, and their odd-couple dynamic carries the whole hour. The Holly material lands with real feeling,…

Summary Pam accompanies Michael on a lecture circuit at other branches where they discover Karen is pregnant; Andy becomes infatuated with Stanley’s client. Our Take A surprisingly warm road trip episode that lets Michael be human for once, and his…

Summary Michael realizes he is what is causing people to stress out in the office so he arranges a roast. Our Take The roast half of this one is mostly hit over miss, with some genuinely cutting jabs at Michael,…

Summary Dwight takes things to far during his fire drill. Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning and the character work pays.

Summary Michael does research on a local family run company the Dunder Mifflin wants to buy out; The office debates the hotness of Hilary Swank. Our Take This one earns its reputation: tight writing, real stakes, and a payoff that…

Summary Andy finally finds out about Dwight and Angela; Michael is called to corporate to discuss the branch’s success. Our Take The cold open with Michael’s speaking fee is throwaway, but the main event delivers. Andy’s slow-burn meltdown in the…

Summary Michael turns the Office Christmas Party into an intervention for Meredith; Dwight makes money off of a popular children’s toy. Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning and the character work pays.

Summary The office argues over what to buy with a surplus; Dwight tricks Angela. Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning and the character work pays.

Summary Michael attempts to frame Toby when he returns to the office; Jim surprises Pam by purchasing his parents house. Our Take This one earns its reputation: tight writing, real stakes, and a payoff that lands. Peak The Office.