Summary Andy attempts to grant each person’s holiday wish. Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning and the character work pays.

Summary Andy is in a tight spot when Robert doesn’t want him to hire his wife at the office. Our Take Serviceable television — it advances the story without ever surprising you.

Summary Andy takes a portion of the staff on an outing to Gettysburg; Part of the staff stays behind where they pitch the next big idea to Robert. Our Take Fine. Just fine. The Office has better hours than this one.

Summary Pam worries that Jim thinks the temp filling in for her during her maternity leave is attractive. Our Take A mixed bag: some good moves, some filler. The Office running at cruising speed.

Summary Dwight convinces Andy to let him install a doomsday device that sends an e-mail to Robert California after the office makes five mistakes. Our Take Serviceable television — it advances the story without ever surprising you.

Summary Erin worries that Andy will fire her when her Halloween party doesn’t live up to Robert California’s expectations. Our Take Serviceable television — it advances the story without ever surprising you.

Summary Andy throws a garden party to impress his parents. Our Take A strong episode with a couple of wobbles, but The Office keeps its grip throughout.

Summary The warehouse staff quits after winning the lottery. Our Take A mixed bag: some good moves, some filler. The Office running at cruising speed.

Summary Under pressure from Robert California, Andy introduces an incentive program to increase sales. Our Take A strong episode with a couple of wobbles, but The Office keeps its grip throughout.

Summary The office staff become obsessed when they find a list of names in two columns in Robert California’s notebook. Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning and the character work pays.