Ebert Did It Better: Gasbag Reviews

Category: Season 9

  • The Office: Episode 185 – Finale

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    Written by – Greg Daniels Directed by – Ken Kwapis A brief synopsis – Dwight and Angela get married.  Everyone gets to do everything they ever wanted to do on a show.  Oh, and there are about 2000 guest stars. The best line – Dwight: Michael, I can’t believe you came.  Michael: That’s what she said. Second best line – Pete:…

  • The Office: Episode 184 – A.A.R.M.

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    Written by – Brent Forrester Directed by – David Rogers A brief synopsis – Jim convinces Dwight to hold tryouts for the Assistant to the Assistant to the Regional Manager.  Angela has no choice but to bring her kid to work after losing her daycare option.  Andy auditions for a TV reality show. The best line – Dwight (on the merits…

  • The Office: Episode 183 – Livin’ The Dream

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    Written by – Niki Schwartz-Wright Directed by – Jeffrey Blitz A brief synopsis – Andy is trying to get the courage to quit his job and pursue acting.  Jim comes back to Scranton for some quality time with his family.  Dwight gets his coveted black belt. The best line – David Wallace: Will you be the new manager?  Dwight: Where? Second…

  • The Office: Episode 182 – Paper Airplane

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    Written by – Halsted Sullivan & Warren Lieberstein Directed by – Jesse Peretz A brief synopsis – Dwight and Angela are the finalists in a paper airplane contest.  Jim and Pam keep working on their relationship with helpful tips from the counselor.  Andy still trying to become an actor.  Clark vs. Erin turns ugly. The best line – Kevin – Use less…

  • The Office: Episode 181 – Stairmageddon

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    Written by – Dan Sterling Directed by – Matt Sohn A brief synopsis – The elevator is down for maintenance and Stanley refuses to go on a sale with Dwight because of it.  Jim and Pam are going to undergo couple’s counselling, and have a dry run individually with Toby (Jim) and Nellie (Pam).  Angela stands by her man…

  • The Office: Episode 180 – Promos

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    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…

  • The Office: Episode 179 – The Farm

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    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…

  • The Office: Episode 178 – Moving On

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    Written by Graham Wagner Directed by Jon Favreau A brief synopsis – Andy is trying to get over Erin, who is enjoying her secret (from Andy) relationship with Pete.  Jim arranges an interview for Pam in Philly.  Dwight needs Angela’s help with his aunt.  Toby visits the Scranton Strangler. The best line – Phyllis: I can’t be around…

  • The Office: Episode 177 – Couples Discount

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    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…

  • The Office: Episode 176 – Vandalism

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    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…