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Category: The Office

  • The Office: Episode 155 – Test the Store

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    The Writer – Brent Forrester Directed by – Mindy Kaling A brief synopsis – Dwight is put in charge of opening the store and things go about as well as expected.  Andy gets beat up by a little girl, bringing up a need for Toby to give a demonstration about self-defense, which gets Andy in between Kelly and Toby.…

  • The Office: Episode 154 – After Hours

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    The Writers – Halsted Sullivan and Warren Lieberstein Directed by – Brian Baumgartner A brief synopsis – The staff still in Scranton stay late to catch up on the accounts of the folks who are in Tallahassee.  Dwight and Packer fight for the affections and the VP Position offered by Nellie.  Jim tries to resist the advances of Kathy,…

  • The Office: Episode 153 – Tallahassee

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    The Writer – Daniel Chun Directed by – Matt Sohn A brief synopsis – Dwight competes with Packer and other Dunder Mifflin coworkers trying to impress Sabre special projects president, Nellie Bertram.   Nothing can stop him, even appendicitis.  Andy finds a liking for reception. The best line – Dwight (reading the wall in Jim’s room…

  • The Office: Episode 152 – Special Project

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    The Writer –  Amile Gillette Directed by – David Rogers A brief synopsis – Dwight and Andy debate while deciding which employees will go with Dwight on a special project that he is assigned to in Tallahassee.  Pam, meanwhile, is back from maternity leave, only to be upstaged by Angela, who is back after 4 days, and…

  • The Office: Episode 151 – Jury Duty

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    The Writer –  Aaron Shure Directed by – Eric Appel A brief synopsis – Jim takes a half day stint in Jury Duty and drags it out all week.  When he comes back, he finds that everyone had to cover for his absence, and Dwight isn’t buying the story.  Angela is in the hospital with the State…

  • The Office: Episode 150 – Pool Party

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    The Writer –  Owen Ellickson Directed by – Charles MacDougall A brief synopsis – A depressed Robert California over the prospects of losing his Playboy Mansion at under market value takes Kevin’s advice and throws an office pool party there.  Erin decides to try towin Andy back after hearing something from Meredith.  To do this, she makes…

  • The Office: Episode 149 – Trivia

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    The Writer –  Steve Hely Directed by – B.J. Novak A brief synopsis – Andy tries to make a group out of Oscar entering a trivia contest, while Dwight heads to Florida to pursue other opportunities within Sabre. The best line – Robert: Alligators are dinosaurs Dwight. You know that right? Dwight: Mmmm, it’s complicated. 2nd best line…

  • The Office: Episode 148 – Christmas Wishes

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    The Writer –  Mindy Kaling Directed by – Ed Helms A brief synopsis – Andy bends over backwards to try and make everyones’ Christmas wishes come true, which leads to awkwardness when he hear’s Erin’s wish.  Dwight and Jim’s teasing goes too far for Kathy’s liking.  Andy’s subsequent command makes a bigger issue. The best line –…

  • The Office: Episode 147 – Mrs. California

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    The Writer –  Dan Greaney Directed by – Charlie Grandy A brief synopsis – Robert makes Andy practice both sides of nepotism…a lot.  Dwight opens a gym in the building, and Daryl tries to make use of it to impress Val. The best line – Andy: What I wouldn’t give for one of Phyllis’ classic room clearing farts right…

  • The Office: Episode 146 – Gettysburg

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    The Writer –  Robert Padnick Directed by – Jeffrey Blitz A brief synopsis – In hopes of motivating the group, Andy decides to take them to Gettysburg.  Those who stay behind are subject to Robert’s quest for originality. The best line – “I thought you said you weren’t going to look back.” Dwight to Andy, walking away…