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Summary A fire starts in the office kitchen. Our Take A tight little bottle episode that gets everyone out of the building and into the parking lot, which turns out to be the best thing for it. The “desert island”…

Summary With Michael and Dwight out of the house, Jim organizes an office Olympics. Our Take A carefully constructed episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.

Summary Michael’s continual sending of explicit e-mail forwards forces Dunder Mifflin to review it’s sexual harassment policy; Pam’s mom makes a visit to the office. Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning and the character work pays.

Summary Michael hosts the annual Dundies awards. Our Take A perfect way to kick off season two, with Michael’s cringe-inducing award ceremony somehow turning weirdly sweet by the end. The Chili’s setting works great, and Pam’s tipsy arc gives Jenna…

Summary Several male staff members vie for the attention of an attractive purse sales woman. Our Take A solid closer to a shaky first season, with the Katy storyline giving Jim and Dwight an actual reason to square off and…

Summary Michael challenges the warehouse staff to a basketball game versus the office staff. Our Take One of the first episodes where the show really clicks, mostly because Michael’s obliviousness has actual stakes this time. The game itself is a…

Summary With Dwight worried about downsizing, Jim agrees to an alliance; Michael tries to increase moral be throwing a birthday party for Meredith. Our Take Very good, not the series’ peak, but an hour that reminds you why The Office…

Summary Dwight ends up in charge of picking a new health care plan. Our Take A carefully constructed episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.

Summary Corporate sends in a consultant after Michael attempts to imitate a Chris Rock routine. Michael ends up staging his own Diversity Day event. Our Take A well made episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.

Summary A documentary crew arrives at Dundler Mifflin to observe the workplace. Michael Scott tries to paint a happy picture while facing potential downsizing. Our Take A rough but promising start. Steve Carell lands the cringe comedy even if Michael…