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  • 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 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 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…

  • The Office: Episode 145 – Pam’s Replacement

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    The Writer – Allison Silverman Directed by – Matt Sohn A brief synopsis – As Pam is training a temporary worker to take her place while she is on maternity leave, she starts to suspect that Jim thinks she is cute.  She gets Dwight’s support to prove this contention. Robert asks if he can sit in with Andy,…

  • The Office: Episode 140 – The Incentive

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    The Writer –Paul Leiberstien Directed by – Charles McDougall A brief synopsis – Andy’s given the challenge to double branch sales by Robert, and takes it on with aplomb.  He lists a series of incentives which the branch responds to, which gives Andy a moment of concern.  Angela and Pam become pregnant walking pals, until…