Shows You Should Be Watching
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Summary Michael returns from his vacation and accidentally sends a picture of Jan sunbathing to everyone in the office. Our Take This is peak cringe comedy done right, with Michael’s photo forwarding blunder snowballing into one of the season’s best…
Summary Michael gets dumped by Carol; Karen and Pam start a rival party planning committee. Our Take A messy, funny hour that leans into Michael’s heartbreak without getting too gloomy about it. The dueling Christmas party storyline gives Pam and…
Summary Michael gets dumped by Carol; Pam and Karen start a rival party planning committee. Our Take A strong holiday half-hour that splits its energy nicely between Michael’s post-breakup spiral and the party committee cold war. The Pam and Karen…
Summary The office discovers than one of the new Stamford people is a former convict. Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning and the character work pays.
Summary Jim and other members of the Stamford branch have their first day at Scranton. Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning and the character work pays.
Summary Jan gives Michael the news that the Scranton branch is closing. Our Take A rare episode where the stakes feel genuinely heavy, and the comedy gets sharper because of it. Steve Carell nails Michael’s mix of denial and panic,…
Summary Kelly invites the office staff to a Diwali celebration. Our Take A rare episode where the office leaves the office and actually gets funnier. Michael’s cringe-worthy pursuit of Carol at the party lands some great uncomfortable laughs, and Kelly’s…
Summary Dwight initiates Ryan into his new job as a salesmen at Dunder Mifflin; Pam is tasked with keeping track of everything Michael does during the day by Jan. Our Take Dwight taking Ryan on a sales call is the…
Summary Michael organizes grief counseling sessions following the death of his old boss, Ed Truck. Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning and the character work pays.
Summary After Jan discovers Michael has been having “movie Monday’s”, Angela encourages Dwight to make a move for Michael’s job. Our Take A carefully constructed episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.