Category: Television
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Corner Gas, Episode 34: Dog River Vice
The Writers – Brent Butt & Paul Mather Director – Robert De Lint A brief synopsis – Emma and Brent take up a bet as to who can give up their habits. Emma finds new life with Oscar, and Brent finds his life disturbed beyond measure. Karen and Davis start taking citizens on ride alongs that become a…
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Corner Gas, Episode 33: Key To The Future
The Writers – Brent Butt and Mark Farrell Director – David Storey A brief synopsis – Hank starts having vaguely prophetic dreams, convincing himself he is psychic. Brent and Wanda take advantage of this situation. Lacey gets “help” from Oscar fixing the town’s one pothole. Karen and Davis have a hard time keeping track of the keys. The…
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The Office: Episode 169 – The Whale
Written by Carrie Kemper Directed by Rodman Flender A brief synopsis – Dwight gets etiquette lessons on dealing with a woman client from Pam. Angela enlists Oscar to help her catch the person her husband is cheating with. Toby starts a trend to commemorate “Movember.” Andy checks in from his boat trip with his brother via Skype. The best line…
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The Office: Episode 168 – The Boat
Written by Dan Sterling Directed by John Krasinski A brief synopsis – Andy’s family is now broke, and his brother (Josh Groban) is an alcoholic. Kevin finds out something about The Senator and Oscar. Dwight’s moment of glory on a radio call in show is upended by…you know. The best line – Erin: So this is how your family came…
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Corner Gas, Episode 32: Dress for Success
The Writers – Andrew Carr & Brent Butt Director – David Storey A brief synopsis – After wearing a skirt to work, Wanda notices a change in Brent’s behavior towards her. Lacey’s washing machine breaks down and her friendship with Emma turns a corner. Hank and Oscar try to outwit one another in the stock market. Davis and…
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The Office: Episode 167 – Here Comes Treble
Written by Owen Ellickson Directed by Claire Scanlon A brief synopsis – Andy brings his A Capella group in for a Halloween Concert, and is subsequently driven sideways by Broccoli Rob, which taxes Erin. Jim and Pam have a dispute over his investment in the new venture. Nellie and Dwight obsess over a pill. The best line – Kevin –…
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Corner Gas, Episode 31: Harvest Dance
The Writers – Brent Butt and Mark Farrell Director – David Storey A brief synopsis – Hank has a girlfriend named Heather. Problem is, it looks like she may be from Woolerton (spit). Lacey is perplexed that no one invited her to the annual Harvest Dance. Brent and Oscar try to avoid having to eat Emma’s jelly salad.…
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The Office: Episode 166 – Work Bus
Written by Brent Forrester Directed by Bryan Cranston A brief synopsis – Convinced that the building is unsafe, Dwight brings in a bus…to work in. Jim tries to soothe things over with Pam. Nellie wants to adopt. The best line – Jim (to Dwight): Really? Smirking? Dwight: What can I say? I love justice. You forced me to…
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Corner Gas, Episode 30: Slow Pitch
The Writers – Brent Butt & Andrew Carr Director – David Storey A brief synopsis – Everyone is getting ready for the big game. Oscar is angling to be 3rd Base coach. Lacey has a meeting that threatens her perfect attendance. Hank refuses to break in the glove he got for Christmas. Wanda is trying to play “dry.”…
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Corner Gas, Episode 29: The Air Show
The Writers – Paul Mather and Kevin White Director – Wendy Hopkins A brief synopsis – Lacey gets a load from the town for not knowing about the Air Show, and then staying open for it. Brent’s station is shut down as they work on a “level 5” hazard, which gives him time to watch as Hank starts…
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