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  • The Office: Episode 165 – Andy’s Ancestry

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    Written by Jonathan Green & Gabe Miller Directed by David Rogers A brief synopsis – Erin turns to Dwight to teach her a new language to impress Andy’s family.  Pam works with Nellie to help her pass her driving test.  Andy discovers that he is related to Michelle Obama.  Darryl is developing skills as Andy’s Assistant Regional Manager,…

  • The Office: Episode 164 – Roy’s Wedding

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    Written by: Allison Silverman Directed by: Matt Sohn A brief synopsis – Jim and Pam get invited to Roy’s wedding and the toast leads to the awkward realization that they know everything about each other.  Nellie’s charity leads to an opportunity for Dwight to express himself. Clark is moving in on Ellie and Andy ends up falling…

  • The Office: Episode 163 – New Guys

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    Written & Directed by: Greg Daniels A brief synopsis – Andy’s return from manager training has him looking to get back at Nellie.  “Dwight Jr.” (Clark Duke) and “Jim Jr.” (Jake Lacey) join the branch, immediately creating an issue for the originals.  Kevin spends his time with a turtle he rescued, while Oscar contemplates acquiring one of…

  • The Office: Episode 162 – Free Family Portrait Studio

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    Written & Directed by: B.J. Novak A brief synopsis – Dwight is offering free family portrait studios, and some folks are curious as to why.  Conversely, no one is curious why Andy is acting the fool, begging for menial work.  Darryl is finally making the moves on Val, while David Wallace makes his move on the company.…

  • The Office: Episode 159 – Angry Andy

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    The Writer – Justin Spitzer Directed by – Claire Scanion A brief synopsis – Kelly is faced with a decision between Ryan and a new man.  Robert is on the verge of making a decision between Andy and Nellie. The best line – Robert: Andy, not everyone here is important.  And the word is, impotence. 2nd best line – Pam (incredulously…

  • The Office: Episode 158 – Welcome Party

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    The Writer – Steve Hely Directed by – Ed Helms A brief synopsis – Andy and Erin make their way back from Florida with a stopover in southern Pennsylvania to break up with Jessica.  Nellie is down after her move into town.  Robert orders the group to throw a party for her. The best line – Andy (with Erin…

  • The Office: Episode 156 – Last Day in Florida

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    The Writer – Matt Sohn Directed by – Robert Padnick A brief synopsis – When Robert California reveals he hates Nellie’s business plan, Jim has to work against Dwight to keep him from getting fired. Andy learns that Erin is not going to return to Scranton.  Darryl and Toby compete with each other to get the big cookie…

  • 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 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…