Category: Television
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The Office: Episode 180 – Promos
Written by – Tim McAuliffe Directed by – Jennifer Celotta A brief synopsis – Commercials begin running for the documentary, now 9 years in the making, and the staff is feeling the excitement…and regret. Dwight’s new girlfriend makes a good tractor buying incentive. Jim is trying to bring Ryan Howard into the fold of the new company. The best…
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The Office: Episode 179 – The Farm
Written and Directed by – Paul Lieberstein A brief synopsis – Aunt Shirley from Moving On has passed away. Enter Dwight’s whole family, friends and assorted hangers-on. Bob Packer is back and he is seemingly apologetic for his past sins. He makes a peace-offering, which Pam tries to get the crew to resist. The best line – Bob…
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Corner Gas, Episode 38: Fun Run
The Writers – Brent Butt & Kevin White Director – David Storey A brief synopsis – Oscar pulls a fast one on the DMV, acquiring a handicap license plate. Emma is dubious at first, but she soon changes her mind. Lacey and Wanda start a running group, and it becomes clear that one of the two is lagging…
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Corner Gas, Episode 37: Mail Fraud
The Writers – Brent Butt & Kevin White Director – Jeff Beesley A brief synopsis – Emma gets Brent’s old computer, changing Oscar’s whole world. Karen tries to corner Davis into bringing more than napkins to the annual picnic. Brent takes a vacation, which confuses Lacey. The best line – Wanda (to Oscar): How are we ever gonna…
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The Office: Episode 177 – Couples Discount
Written by Allison Silverman Directed by Troy Miller A brief synopsis – Erin has a decision to make between Andy and Pete. Pam and Jim have lunch with Brian. The office tries to take advantage of a Valentine’s day discount. The best line – Meredith: Meredith Palmer ain’t never been called no narc. Floozy? Yes. Alkie. Check. Einstein sarcastically? You…
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The Office: Episode 176 – Vandalism
Written by Owen Ellickson Directed by Lee Kirk A brief synopsis – Jim and Darryl room together in Philly. Pam is a woman scorned by the warehouse hand that vandalized her painting. Angela is incensed by Oscar’s invitation to the party for her kid’s first birthday. Oscar is a little put off in how he is introduced at…
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The Office: Episode 175 – Junior Salesman
Written by Carrie Kemper Directed by David Rogers A brief synopsis – Dwight gets a challenge from David to come up with a part-time replacement while Jim is away. This allows Dwight the chance to be creative in his pursuit of said replacement. Pam is anxious to discover who her new neighbor will be. Erin and Pete try…
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Corner Gas, Episode 36: The Littlest Yarbo
The Writers – Brent Butt & Mark Farell Director – Jeff Beesley A brief synopsis – The new fire fighters David and Carol are rubbing Davis and Karen the wrong way. Hank is sure that he has met a TV star from 20 years ago. Oscar can’t avoid the same star, or Emma, who wants him to take…
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Corner Gas, Episode 35: Will and Brent
The Writers – Brent Butt & Kevin White Director – Rob De Lint A brief synopsis – Brent gets the cold shoulder from Oscar and Emma when he suggests that they should get a will. Hank tries to help. Wanda does not. Karen and Davis debate over how to spend the budget. Their choice has an effect on…
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The Office: Episode 170 – The Target
Written by Brent Forrester Directed by Graham Wagner A brief synopsis – Angela goes to Dwight for help when she discovers that she is being cuckolded. Pete distracts Pam with a project for the group while she is attempting to paint a mural, while Jim is taken advantage of by Phyllis and Stanley when he needs their help.…
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