The Office Thread?

[cantthinkofanything]

It seems like a glaring omission. It makes me wonder if there are more black and mexican posters than indicated.

Or do blacks and mexicans like the office also? (no racist)

What about the Chitnese? Any of you guys watch The Office?

[JoeChalupa]

Si, me gusta la oficina.

[CubanSucks]

it's definitely slipped into average mode without Carell but still worth watching. If you took Dwight out of the show it would flat out bomb by now

[cantthinkofanything]

it's definitely slipped into average mode without Carell but still worth watching. If you took Dwight out of the show it would flat out bomb by now

I agree that it's impossible to replace Carell. But I think the writing is pretty strong. At least better than any other network sitcom. Although, it's probably going to get goofier and goofier and more slapstick.

In any event, Thor sucked.

Anyone going to see 50/50?

[CubanSucks]

I agree that it's impossible to replace Carell. But I think the writing is pretty strong. At least better than any other network sitcom. Although, it's probably going to get goofier and goofier and more slapstick.

and that's the problem. Still a solid show no doubt, but Carell wouldn't even say anything and it was funny, Ed Helms just isn't that guy. He's really not that funny in anything he does (except when he was the pissed off Ivy League prick in the first few episodes he did)

[spurs_2108]

I'm still watching it. I will not compare Andy to Michael. No way you can. With that said, its just a new turn for the show. Michael is gone and Andy took over his place. I still think the show is hilarious. I don't think Andy will last this whole season as manger.

[CubanSucks]

I'm still watching it. I will not compare Andy to Michael. No way you can. With that said, its just a new turn for the show. Michael is gone and Andy took over his place. I still think the show is hilarious. I don't think Andy will last this whole season as manger.

I don't think so either, I hope not. I was really hoping for an outside guy. Spader is awesome as the big boss though. Hilarious

[greyforest]

very boring. they need to make the episodes more dwight centric.

[4>0rings]

I was anticipating the Will Ferrell episodes but they bombed, hard. James Spade was an awesome pick for the new boss though. Not liking Andy too much as regional manager. I wish James Spade was regional manager in the office with Andy and the rest as underlings though.

[baseline bum]

The show was dying last year and was rarely funny then, but these first two episodes this season have been pretty solid. The Will Ferrell idea was particularly awful; it would have killed the show had that been anything long-term.

[cantthinkofanything]

I think the whole Jim and Pam thing is played out. I wouldn't mind seeing both of them gone. It worked great while there was some tension but now, there isn't much point. If they're going to do this new parent thing, why make crappy Up All Night also?

[Jacob1983]

Are you guys serious about The Office still being hilarious? Since Steve Carell left, this show has gone down hill so fast. NBC should have cancelled it last season in my opinion. This show just isn't that funny anymore. There are some funny moments but it's just not the same. Michael Scott made The Office funny. With that character gone, it's hard to make up for that loss. And I definitely agree about the Jim and Pam thing being played out. Jim is a douchebag and Pam comes off as an uppity bitch. They act like they are king and queen of the office. The only character that has stayed the same on The Office is probably Creed.

[Fpoonsie]

The show was dying last year and was rarely funny then, but these first two episodes this season have been pretty solid. The Will Ferrell idea was particularly awful; it would have killed the show had that been anything long-term.

Completely agree. I was almost dreading the season premiere, and was very pleasantly surprised.

I'm getting a little nervous, though, as to what they're planning to do w/ Andy's character. He's obviously always been a fucking goober -- ridiculously awkward and whatnot -- but the things they have him doing seem entirely TOO Michael-like. The whole Indian-style on Jim's desk thing? Tha fuck? Way too fucking forced. Way too fucking Michael.

[IronMaxipad]

People still watch the :lolffice?

Parks & Rec >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

[CubanSucks]

Carell was great because of what he DIDN'T do. His facial expressions and reactions to the stupid situations he'd put himself in were completely awkwardly realistic. Andy was a great extra character, like Ryan and Kevin and Stanley, but he can't just pop in to the spotlight with the same character and he sure as fuck can't convert to Carell's awesomeness

[CubanSucks]

People still watch the :lolffice?

Parks & Rec >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

that show fucking BLOWS. I tried watching it and I wanted to like it but was completely upset. I've heard it's gotten better but I still can't stand the douchey cast. Poehler, Aubrey Plaza, and especially that Aziz guy fucking annoy me

[IronMaxipad]

The first season blows. Season 2-3 is gold.

Community is also awesome. The office has been shit since the 4-5 season.

[Jacob1983]

Parks and Recreation has Ron Swanson. That pretty much puts it over The Office.

[cantthinkofanything]

Last night's episode may have been the worst ever. The only thing remotely funny was Dwight running the forklift through the wall and Erin's subsequent shriek. I was hopeful after the first two shows this season but now...not so much.

[baseline bum]

Yeah, yesterday's episode was bad like last year's.

[greyforest]

dwight is pretty much the only consistently funny character left. darryl has some goodness from time to time but they're giving him drama roles instead of wisecrack smartass role which is much better suited to him.

every character obviously has some lols but not enough characters who consistently bring the lols. andy unfortunately brings very few lols to the table and the show is becoming very centric on his character.

[IronMaxipad]

Parks and Recreation has Ron Swanson. That pretty much puts it over The Office.

:tu

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[NASpurs]

I've caught up watching Community in like three or four days. With the declining of the Office and IASIP somewhat, it's a nice change and fills the hole left from Scrubs when it was good. I also really like the characters like Troy, Abed, Pierce, Chang, the Dean, etc etc., oh and Alison Brie is easy on the eyes to say the least.

[IronMaxipad]

Pfft Team Britta all day son

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[cantthinkofanything]

A couple of funny moments from the last two shows...

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[Dex]

The Office needs more Dwight & Creed and less Jim & Pam. Also I liked old Andy way better than new Andy. And I don't find Robert California funny at all (though the whole List situation was pretty good).

[cantthinkofanything]

The Office needs more Dwight & Creed and less Jim & Pam. Also I liked old Andy way better than new Andy. And I don't find Robert California funny at all (though the whole List situation was pretty good).

I agree with this. I think the problem is that they don't have anyone that can take on big minutes. They've got a great quirky cast that they write great funny short scenes for. But they don't have anyone that can carry a full episode like Carell did. They've tried it with Andy and Darryl and both episodes failed.

[Dex]

I agree with this. I think the problem is that they don't have anyone that can take on big minutes. They've got a great quirky cast that they write great funny short scenes for. But they don't have anyone that can carry a full episode like Carell did. They've tried it with Andy and Darryl and both episodes failed.

One more episode like that Garden Party one, and they can consider the shark officially jumped.

[CubanSucks]

agree completely on the too much Pam and Jim thing. What's always great about The Office is the big number of characters all with their own schtick. NONE of them have really been utilized so far. It's like they're all there just to show Robert California attention while Dwight, Andy, Darrell, Jim, and Pam seem to have their own show

[CubanSucks]

http://www.deadline.com/2012/01/the-office-spinoff-starring-rainn-wilson-nbc-2013-new-launch/


EXCLUSIVE: Dwight Schrute may finally be off to greener pastures… literally. I hear that NBC is working on an Office spinoff starring Rainn Wilson for a potential midseason 2013 launch. No deals have been closed yet but I’ve learned that the proposed spinoff is a family comedy, which was the brainchild of Wilson and The Office executive producer/showrunner Paul Lieberstein. It will have Dwight (Wilson) living at the Schrute family beet farm and bed & breakfast, which have been featured on the show several times, including in an episode where Jim and Pam visited Dwight there. (photos below) The potential spinoff will be introduced in an Office episode later this season set at Schrute Farms. “Paul and Rainn have been joking for years about Dwight’s life on the farm, his family and how ill-suited he is to run a B&B,” a source close to The Office said. “A while ago, it started to feel like a show to them. NBC agreed, it’s been further developed to include multiple generations, many cousins and neighbors. (It is unclear if that would include cousin Mose who has been featured on the show.) At its base it will be about a family farm struggling to survive and a family trying to stay together.” Wilson and Lieberstein will executive produce the spinoff with The Office executive producers Ben Silverman, who has been working with Wilson and Lieberstein on the development of the project, and Howard Klein. Greg Daniels, who developed and executive produces The Office, is not involved in the offshoot. He has his hands full already with The Office, Parks & Recreations and his newly picked-up NBC comedy pilot Friday Night Dinner.

The Office NBCThis is NBC’s second stab at launching an Office spinoff. Under Silverman, the network seriously considered the idea during the 2007-08 season but the efforts were ultimately re-directed to the Amy Poehler-starring Parks & Recreation, which hails from The Office‘s Daniels and Michael Schur.

If NBC proceeds with the spinoff, that will not mean an immediate departure from The Office for Wilson. If the veteran comedy is renewed for a ninth season as many expect, Wilson will return in the fall before segueing to the new series in mideason. Deliberately or not, the writers on The Office have been planting the seeds for a potential Dwight departure from Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton office. Deeply convinced that he is the best salesman there, Dwight was crushed whenThe Office Spinoff 2013 it was Andy (Ed Helms) and not he getting the manager job vacated by Michael Scott (Steve Carell). Ever since Michael left, Dwight, now No. 2 to Andy, has been unhappy and looking to do something new. He recently flew to Tallahassee to interview with uber boss Robert California (James Spader) for a position there. The setup for the spinoff, with Dwight moving to a new family environment is reminiscent of the Cheers spinoff Frasier, which also featured a switch from a workplace to family format, moving Frasier Crane (Kelsey Grammer) to a new locale.

Even with the promise of a potential new show, NBC is also serious about trying to extend the mothership series. I hear that The Office producer Universal Television has re-opened discussions with the other key Office cast members, approaching them over the past week or so with informal offers for next season. None of the core Office cast members, including Ed Helms, John Krasinksi and Mindy Kaling, have deals for next season, and while the studio can’t formally sign the actors before there is a renewal for the show, it is trying to shore them up in anticipation of a pickup. It may not be easy to get the whole gang back together. Helms has movie offers lined up, including a Hangover trequel. Krasinski had been hinting that this could be his final season on The Office as he too has been busy in features, including co-writing and starring with Matt Damon in a movie directed by Gus Van Sant, which will start shooting in April. And Kaling, who is also a writer/co-executive producer on The Office, has been actively developing her own shows and has a live-action and animated comedy in contention at NBC.

thoughts?

imo I can't see this spin-off being funny and if Dwight leaves then The Office is done, plain and simple. I've been super impressed with the show so far without Steve Carell but you can only cut so much off before it just sucks. He was always the #2 guy as far as comedic value when Carell was there and then after that everyone is pretty much even

[Jacob1983]

Yeah it's a stupid idea. NBC has milked The Office dry. It's time to put this show out of its misery. Make this season the last season.

[baseline bum]

No Dwight and the show is over. Ed Helms' talent is wasted on the Andy role.

[CubanSucks]

No Dwight and the show is over. Ed Helms' talent is wasted on the Andy role.

Andy was a great character all the time before and during the Angela thing but now he's just a normal person with a dash of goofiness

[CubanSucks]

It seems as though I'm the only person in here still watching this...

I wanna punch Nellie straight in her face. I'm so confused about what's happening. They better have this thing worked out in the end for Andy just like when Michael and Pam quit.

[Sense]

The office has been less and less funny but it's still watch-able because I've always been a fan and I still want to keep up with the characters... other shows are better at this point, and community has also taken a dive these last few episodes.

[Sense]

It seems as though I'm the only person in here still watching this...

I wanna punch Nellie straight in her face. I'm so confused about what's happening. They better have this thing worked out in the end for Andy just like when Michael and Pam quit.

Yeah this last episode didn't make much sense...

both Nellie and Robert are horrible characters... they should have gone another way..

[Reck]

It is a shame they elected to continue this show without Carrel. This show pretty much exhausted whatever funny it had. Now its just running on fumes.

[baseline bum]

Nellie and Robert suck bigtime. This season was pretty decent early-on (and much better than the abortion of last year), but started getting really shitty again once Nellie got introduced. It's fine to have an evil character if she's interesting; the way Jan just sucked Michael's soul away and made him miserable was hilarious. Nellie is just stupid and annoying, and Robert is an extension of another awful and boring character (Gabe).

[baseline bum]

Andy was a great character all the time before and during the Angela thing but now he's just a normal person with a dash of goofiness

Angela was a great character, but her time is now reduced by useless crap like Erin, Robert, Gabe, Ryan, and Kelly. Amazing how they turned Ryan from one of the funniest characters into one of the lamest over the course of the show.

[cantthinkofanything]

It is a shame they elected to continue this show without Carrel. This show pretty much exhausted whatever funny it had. Now its just running on fumes.

Regardless of the dropoff, it's still one of the top 5 sitcoms. Cast and writing are better than almost anything else. As far as the networks go, only Modern Family is consistantly better.

[cantthinkofanything]

Angela was a great character, but her time is now reduced by useless crap like Erin, Robert, Gabe, Ryan, and Kelly. Amazing how they turned Ryan from one of the funniest characters into one of the lamest over the course of the show.

The problem is that they were all great quirky small bit characters. But one SC left, they had to fill the void so they all got too much time. The biggest case in point is Andy. Whem he was limited to a few line a show, he was gold. But obviously he can't carry an episode. Much less the manager position. If you've been paying attention, they've all gotten shots at more time but no one has been able to pull it off. I think that's why they keep trying these off the wall chacters.

[timtonymanu]

Sucks now, tbh. And I loved this show before.

Creed is the only character I get a laugh from on the show and he only gets like 2 lines every other episode. The rest of the characters suck and i actually use to like the ensemble. Darryl's okay too but the writers give his character bad material that I don't find him funny half the time. The Nellie character just pushed me away forever.

They should cancel it already, tbh.

:tu Glad that some other people on here watch P & R and Community. Two of the best comedies right now, imo.

[Sense]

Sucks now, tbh. And I loved this show before.

Creed is the only character I get a laugh from on the show and he only gets like 2 lines every other episode. The rest of the characters suck and i actually use to like the ensemble. Darryl's okay too but the writers give his character bad material that I don't find him funny half the time. The Nellie character just pushed me away forever.

They should cancel it already, tbh.

:tu Glad that some other people on here watch P & R and Community. Two of the best comedies right now, imo.

Last 3 episodes from Community have been very disappointing... Parks and Rec has been great throughout though..

[timtonymanu]

Last 3 episodes from Community have been very disappointing... Parks and Rec has been great throughout though..

Agreed on Community. The last few episodes have been too gimmicky. Tbh, Alison Brie is enough to make me watch an episode. And I like Donald Glover's work. Still a good show. Hopefully it picks up again especially since it was on hiatus.

And Parks and Rec is amazing. Ron Swanson is one of the most badass characters of all time. It makes sense that the Office lost its funny when the writers moved to Parks and Rec.

I certainly think these two shows are better than shows like How I Met Your Mother, The Big Bang Theory, and The Office which are all more popular for some reason.

[Jacob1983]

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[CubanSucks]

I certainly think these two shows are better than shows like How I Met Your Mother, The Big Bang Theory, and The Office which are all more popular for some reason.

Do not compare The Office to HIMYM and TBBT. It may have gone south from the greatness that it used to be but it's still better than those corny laugh-track sitcoms. Any sitcom that uses a live audience these days sucks ass

[Jacob1983]

Very true.

[Sense]

Do not compare The Office to HIMYM and TBBT. It may have gone south from the greatness that it used to be but it's still better than those corny laugh-track sitcoms. Any sitcom that uses a live audience these days sucks ass

I'll agree about TBBT.. that show stopped being funny a long time ago.. everything is predictable and that chick is not funny at all. HIMYM though.. has 2 good characters that make me watch it.

[CubanSucks]

So they better wrap this shit up quick, fast, and in a hurry. It's getting terrible. Dwight has pretty much become self-parody, every episode doing something so over-the-top and cringe worthy it just makes me roll my eyes. This Pete motherfucker hitting on dumbass Erin (who's been the worst character in the entire series) while Andy is STILL gone?! And last and DEFINITELY worst, Pam's overly emotional ass being friendly with the sound guy. The fact that they showed part of the behind the scenes crew pisses me off enough, but does he have to be the cliche faggot heartthrob with the shitty beard?

oh, and that fight he had with the warehouse guy?...smh

[timtonymanu]

Meh. It's the last season which is good. It isn't as terrible as Season 8 was though.

[Reck]

I started watching this again on Netflix. The first couple of season still have me lolling like its brand new comedy.

[CubanSucks]

definitely

I'll watch the repeats on tbs and fox whenever I come across them

[baseline bum]

This season is like watching Iverson in Detroit.

[cantthinkofanything]

This season is like watching Iverson in Detroit.

Idk...Iverson in Detroit made me laugh.

[timtonymanu]

They at least made Catherine Tate not as annoying this time around. Though the cast except Creed and Darryl makes me cringe.

[timtonymanu]

I started watching this again on Netflix. The first couple of season still have me lolling like its brand new comedy.

Which is so sad to see what this show became. The Office at its peak was one of the best comedies of its time.

[CubanSucks]

They at least made Catherine Tate not as annoying this time around. Though the cast except Creed and Darryl makes me cringe.

I'm guessing that's Nellie? And yeah, she's been brought back down to Earth thankfully

[timtonymanu]

I'm guessing that's Nellie? And yeah, she's been brought back down to Earth thankfully

Yeah, her. She still a useless character but I don't feel the need to strangle the bitch. That honor belongs to Pam now.

[CubanSucks]

Yeah no shit. Crying because of one argument and the fact that Jim is trying to better himself and follow his passion at the same time? And then not recognize the same behaviors that Jim showed her when she was with Roy that the sound guy is now showing

[baseline bum]

Which is so sad to see what this show became. The Office at its peak was one of the best comedies of its time.

I thought it was awesome that the original The Office went out at its peak instead of hanging on way too long. I still think it's far superior to the American one.

[Jacob1983]

Pam needs therapy or to just hug it out with Jim. This season has been bad but it's not as bad as the abomination that was last season. One of the downfalls of The Office is the show has too many damn characters and a lot of those characters are either annoying or useless.

[baseline bum]

Pam's been useless ever since she and Jim hooked up. At least Jim was still funny until he became the annoying proud dad.


Pam needs therapy or to just hug it out with Jim. This season has been bad but it's not as bad as the abomination that was last season. One of the downfalls of The Office is the show has too many damn characters and a lot of those characters are either annoying or useless.

Yeah, Toby is completely worthless without Carrell there to constanty emasculate him, and Nelly should have never lasted more than an episode or two. The only characters consistently funny any more are Creed and Kevin.

[Reck]

Pam's been useless ever since she and Jim hooked up. At least Jim was still funny until he became the annoying proud dad.

Agreed.

They should have never paired this two so soon in the series. Once they became an item, their dynamic drastically changed and became boring and predictable.

[CubanSucks]

One of the downfalls of The Office is the show has too many damn characters and a lot of those characters are either annoying or useless.

That used to be its strength, before every one of them became a caricature. There is no normal anymore, just the most extreme characteristics of each character over and over, Dwight being the biggest example

[Jacob1983]

Creed has probably been the most consistent character in the history of The Office. We don't know everything about him but we know enough which is good and he isn't being a camera whore and bitching about his feelings and drama. He just does and says weird things which is awesome and hilarious.

[CubanSucks]

Creed has probably been the most consistent character in the history of The Office. We don't know everything about him but we know enough which is good and he isn't being a camera whore and bitching about his feelings and drama. He just does and says weird things which is awesome and hilarious.

That's cause that's the kinda character he is. Are you saying it would be better if all the characters were like that?

[cantthinkofanything]

That's cause that's the kinda character he is. Are you saying it would be better if all the characters were like that?

that's the problem. it's the quirkiness of all of those characters that made the show as strong as it was. with Michael there, you'd only see bits and pieces of each of the other characters which kept it
fresh. now they're trying to fill the void by giving all of these bit characters too much time and trying to develop them further than they originally planned.

[cantthinkofanything]

Have you Morphed? Who the hell is this?

oh Charlie...supple is the youth that folly pretends to be. whereupon we rest our laurels at the feet of giants...hoping...nay guessing of what it to be. is that all there is I ask you? wandering like sheep pennies
against the bitter snow. this and only this will allow us to read whilst gathering leagues of weights of dough.

[cantthinkofanything]

:lmao

Ok,there you are.

just so we don't duplicate gifts...I'm giving your mom a douche for Valentine's Day. Industrial strength.

[CubanSucks]

oh Charlie...supple is the youth that folly pretends to be. whereupon we rest our laurels at the feet of giants...hoping...nay guessing of what it to be. is that all there is I ask you? wandering like sheep pennies
against the bitter snow. this and only this will allow us to read whilst gathering leagues of weights of dough.

sheep penises

[Jacob1983]

I have to go with the characters' screen time being more evenly spread out rather than picking out a few characters and giving them way too much screen time. Michael was the MVP of The Office in my opinion. He's gone so it's like the Bulls without Jordan or the Rockets without Hakeem.

[Jacob1983]

Did anyone see the ad that was on Oscar's computer in tonight's episode? It was an ad for the documentary called The Office and it said "coming this May".

[timtonymanu]

Didn't see the episode, but WTF are they doing to Andy? For a show that is so inconsistent, he's definitely the most inconsistent character on the show. How many versions of Andy are we going to get?

We've had suckup, anger management Andy. We've had sensitive Andy. We had quirky Andy. And now this obnoxious Andy.

[CubanSucks]

I liked last night's ep. Dwight wasn't a fucking cartoon character, Gabe's humor is classic Office imo, and the real estate boss being like Michael made it nostalgic. Also, I wouldn't go so far as to say Clark has saved the episodes he's been in but I will say he's been an awesome character



Did anyone see the ad that was on Oscar's computer in tonight's episode? It was an ad for the documentary called The Office and it said "coming this May".

what about it? It makes me anticipate the finale more than ever now


Didn't see the episode, but WTF are they doing to Andy? For a show that is so inconsistent, he's definitely the most inconsistent character on the show. How many versions of Andy are we going to get?

We've had suckup, anger management Andy. We've had sensitive Andy. We had quirky Andy. And now this obnoxious Andy.

He was great until post-Angela imo. At this point Andy is the character equivalent of someone with multiple botched plastic surgeries. It's a big ugly mess and it's still a work in progress

[Reck]

So no new Office for 3 months? No dates are listed for the next episode, save for the finale which will air in 3 months from now.

[CubanSucks]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Office_%28U.S._season_9%29

this doesn't help, but...

it just has the finale airing on May 16

[Jacob1983]

Andy is definitely the most inconsistent character on The Office. He was a major douchebag in last night's episode. I liked the little moment that Dwight and Angela had. Those two deserve to be with each other.

[CubanSucks]

Angela cheated on a guy who adored her, Andy, but wants to stay faithful to a promiscuous homo who's in it for his political image...que?

[Reck]

Finally got around to watching season 8 and all I have to say is holy shit this show felt right on its face. Total train wreck.

I understand what you guys meant about Nellie. Horrible unlikeable character.

[Jacob1983]

Yeah the show is a shell of its former self. Damn, I don't even know if you can say that because that would be giving the writers a compliment. I think the only reason why people are still watching because they want to see it end. It will be over soon. Some people say the writers' strike was the beginning of the end of this show. It got bad when they started adding way too many characters and making characters unlikeable(Nellie, Andy, and Ryan the temp).

[Reck]

Yeah the show is a shell of its former self. Damn, I don't even know if you can say that because that would be giving the writers a compliment. I think the only reason why people are still watching because they want to see it end. It will be over soon. Some people say the writers' strike was the beginning of the end of this show. It got bad when they started adding way too many characters and making characters unlikeable(Nellie, Andy, and Ryan the temp).

I know this is my reason for sure.

Once I heard season 9 would be the last season I decided to pick up on this show again because I'm curious as to how it will all end.

But after re-watching the show from Netflix I'm afraid I already saw the real, true ending of the series.

Season 7, episode 22 (Goodbye, Michael)

Since that episode (which I may add got teary eyed as fuck watching) I have been fighting through the rest of the episodes for the sake of completion.

[Jacob1983]

If Goodbye Michael had been the last episode, I would have been okay with it. The Office was not great in season 7 but it was nowhere bad as season 8 which was a train wreck or this season. The writers could have closed up the story in season 7 especially since Michael left. Steve Carell and Michael were smart to leave in season 7. They got off the Titanic right before it sank.

[baseline bum]

If Goodbye Michael had been the last episode, I would have been okay with it. The Office was not great in season 7 but it was nowhere bad as season 8 which was a train wreck or this season. The writers could have closed up the story in season 7 especially since Michael left. Steve Carell and Michael were smart to leave in season 7. They got off the Titanic right before it sank.

Season 5 was the last good year of The Office. They have been in Simpsons mode since Season 6.

[CubanSucks]

They have been in Simpsons mode since Season 6.

pretty much, but at least they haven't sold out to their own political ideologies like The Simpsons

[Spur|n|Austin]

It's still on?! As soon as MScott left I stopped watching tbh

[Jacob1983]

A lot of people left after Michael left. The ratings took a dip but it was to be expected.

[CubanSucks]

It's still on?! As soon as MScott left I stopped watching tbh

You knew it was still on.

[Spur|n|Austin]

You knew it was still on.

Of course, but me saying "It's still on?" is my way of saying that I can't believe that show still gets air time. It's sarcasm. How is it anyways? Still funny?

[CubanSucks]

Of course, but me saying "It's still on?" is my way of saying that I can't believe that show still gets air time. It's sarcasm. How is it anyways? Still funny?

I know it was sarcasm, that's why I said that instead of "You really didn't know it was still on?"

and no, not really. The only enthusiasm I still have is from wondering what's going to happen to all the characters. So it is still fun to watch as things progress and wind down but there's usually no more than 2 times an episode where I full on laugh

[SpursRock20]

At least this season has been better than last season. I know it is not saying much, but at least they haven't further regressed. Interested in seeing how it all winds up. I want Michael Scott to return for the finale but I think Carell said he is not returning.

[baseline bum]

At least this season has been better than last season. I know it is not saying much, but at least they haven't further regressed. Interested in seeing how it all winds up. I want Michael Scott to return for the finale but I think Carell said he is not returning.

Smart move, as the series finale will probably be every bit as bad the one for Seinfeld was.

[Reck]

Steve Carrell got intergrity. He exited with grace. NBC in the other hand had to milk the show and fuck it up.

[baseline bum]

Steve Carrell got intergrity. He exited with grace. NBC in the other hand had to milk the show and fuck it up.

I thought he exited two seasons too late, but can't say I wouldn't have done the same with what a huge cash cow that show was.

[Jacob1983]

Season 8 of The Office was on the same level as the 2nd half of the 2nd season of Heroes or possibly even worse than the Nikki and Paulo storyline on Lost. It was bad. This season hasn't been great but it's definitely an improvement from last season. We've seen less Andy and Nellie which is good. Robert California is gone as well as Kelly and Ryan the temp.

[Reck]

Season 8 of The Office was on the same level as the 2nd half of the 2nd season of Heroes or possibly even worse than the Nikki and Paulo storyline on Lost. It was bad. This season hasn't been great but it's definitely an improvement from last season. We've seen less Andy and Nellie which is good. Robert California is gone as well as Kelly and Ryan the temp.

Is Ed Helms (Andy) gone forever or just a few eps? I started catching up on season 9 now and I'm up to episode 11 and he hasn't been back since taking his boat ride.

Did he just quit or something? lol this show is a mess.

[baseline bum]

Is Ed Helms (Andy) gone forever or just a few eps? I started catching up on season 9 now and I'm up to episode 11 and he hasn't been back since taking his boat ride.

Did he just quit or something? lol this show is a mess.

He was filming the new Hangover sequel.

[Jacob1983]

In the story, Andy was gone about 3 months which was probably 5 or 6 episodes I think.

[Reck]

Finally all caught up with the office.

I think Erin is an even bigger idiot than Michael ever was. At least he had bright spots, Erin on the other is an all around clueless retard.

[Reck]

Did anyone see the ad that was on Oscar's computer in tonight's episode? It was an ad for the documentary called The Office and it said "coming this May".


what about it? It makes me anticipate the finale more than ever now

I actually think that was a clever ad for the show itself.

Its like a new show being promoted for the world that the character live in.

Remember when Michael told the camera guy to let him know if 'this show' ever airs? Well I think that ad is referring to just that.

[CubanSucks]

Finally all caught up with the office.

I think Erin is an even bigger idiot than Michael ever was. At least he had bright spots, Erin on the other is an all around clueless retard.

just like someone pointed out earlier, they gave too many characters too much time/lines. That character has been the most obvious example. Every time she starts to speak I already have it in my mind that it's not gonna be funny


I actually think that was a clever ad for the show itself.

Its like a new show being promoted for the world that the character live in.

Remember when Michael told the camera guy to let him know if 'this show' ever airs? Well I think that ad is referring to just that.

exactly

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

Of course, but me saying "It's still on?" is my way of saying that I can't believe that show still gets air time.

http://www.avclub.com/articles/things-are-so-bad-for-nbc-the-office-and-1600-penn,93157/

Are you in charge of NBC's Cleveland affiliate?

Thought about starting a thread about this since this time block once housed Seinfeld and ER at the dawn of the MUST SEE TV Thursday juggernaut, but this seems like a good place for it.

[Spur|n|Austin]

http://www.avclub.com/articles/things-are-so-bad-for-nbc-the-office-and-1600-penn,93157/

Are you in charge of NBC's Cleveland affiliate?

Thought about starting a thread about this since this time block once housed Seinfeld and ER at the dawn of the MUST SEE TV Thursday juggernaut, but this seems like a good place for it.

:lol

[baseline bum]

While the American Office is now a worthless pile of crap, there is a one-episode spinoff of the funny version of the show on TV this week in the UK.

PIP-SBRSCKI

[Reck]

Meanwhile the next episode of the US version has been revealed to be March 14.

[Jacob1983]

We finally get to see Dwight's brother and sister.

[baseline bum]

We finally get to see Dwight's brother and sister.

Is that going to be the episode that was supposed to be the pilot for the now-cancelled Schrute Farms spinoff show?

[Jacob1983]

Yep but at least we finally get to see Dwight's family.

[baseline bum]

It's a given that The Office is really bad now, but god, that was easily the worst episode ever done in the series; even worse than the Will Ferrell ones.

[Reck]

It's a given that The Office is really bad now, but god, that was easily the worst episode ever done in the series; even worse than the Will Ferrell ones.

Did they used a different technique to deliver the jokes? No camera following the family and so on?

The farm was meant to be a different type of comedy show so this might be why one may think it sucks more than usually.

[timtonymanu]

Like 30 Rock in its final season, they should have just given this show 13 episodes instead of the usual 23-24. Maybe it would have been more interesting that way.

[Jacob1983]

The episode wasn't that bad. I thought it was funny to see Dwight's family. And Todd Packer fuckin with everyone one last time was funny too.

[Reck]

Anyone still watching this? It keeps getting worse. I dont think I even want to watch how it all ends. Lost complete interest in this shit.

[CubanSucks]

Anyone still watching this? It keeps getting worse. I dont think I even want to watch how it all ends. Lost complete interest in this shit.

Sure it may only have 2-3 funny moments per episode but how can you completely lose interest in everyone's fate with only like 4 episodes left? If I had to wait an entire season I'd probably be saying that too but it's so close to being over.

and speaking of these past few episodes, I've never hated Pam more and hated Jim less than I do right now. Jim's MO the entire series, including before they started dating, was to kiss her ass and make her feel special and now she wants to keep him down while he's pursuing something great

[Reck]

Sure it may only have 2-3 funny moments per episode but how can you completely lose interest in everyone's fate with only like 4 episodes left? If I had to wait an entire season I'd probably be saying that too but it's so close to being over. and speaking of these past few episodes, I've never hated Pam more and hated Jim less than I do right now. Jim's MO the entire series, including before they started dating, was to kiss her ass and make her feel special and now she wants to keep him down while he's pursuing something great Its just the breaks. They have gone like a month in between episodes. Trying to drag this shit out. I lost patiance. Might catch it when they put season 9 on Netflix.

[CubanSucks]

Its just the breaks. They have gone like a month in between episodes. Trying to drag this shit out. I lost patiance. Might catch it when they put season 9 on Netflix.

that's what ultimately killed Lost for me. I got so fucking impatient I quit altogether. But like I said, what's keeping me in to this is the thought of everything soon being wrapped up

[baseline bum]

God I wish I could write the final episodes. I would have Pam divorce Jim and run off with Roy for his money. Then I'd have Carell hook back up with Jan and have Holly and Angela clamsmacking in the final scene. Would be way better than the crap they have planned with Andy's acting career and all sorts of other boring shit. The only show I can think of that fell off so bad was Simpsons.

[Jacob1983]

Pretty good episode this week. It was nice to see Dwight finally become the manage for real. It was awesome to see Andy self destruct and go bat shit crazy and leave. And it was cute to see Jim and Pam be Jim and Pam again. Only 2 episodes left. I know this show has become shit the past 2 or 3 seasons but I will miss it.

[CubanSucks]

I swear I'm gonna lose my shit if Pam doesn't let Jim leave for 3 months for his job after what she heard in the kitchen. Maybe they both just move out west?

and yeah, I'm gonna miss it too

[SpursRock20]

I swear I'm gonna lose my shit if Pam doesn't let Jim leave for 3 months for his job after what she heard in the kitchen. Maybe they both just move out west?

and yeah, I'm gonna miss it too

Maybe if they do go out west they meet up with Michael Scott somehow?

I liked the random Spurs mention from Daryl, that was cool.

[baseline bum]

Maybe if they do go out west they meet up with Michael Scott somehow?

I liked the random Spurs mention from Daryl, that was cool.

Best NBA mention was still when Jim was talking about how excited he was the Sixers got Bynum.

[CuckingFunt]

Why is Darryl always where Jim is? If they're both splitting their time between the same two companies, I wouldn't think it would be in everyone's interest for them to swap days, rather than for both companies to periodically cut their staff by two.

[SpursRock20]

Best NBA mention was still when Jim was talking about how excited he was the Sixers got Bynum.

Hahaha, I remember that. He talked about him like he was actually playing.

[SpursRock20]

Why is Darryl always where Jim is? If they're both splitting their time between the same two companies, I wouldn't think it would be in everyone's interest for them to swap days, rather than for both companies to periodically cut their staff by two.

It's best not to ask "why?" any longer with this show. A lot of head-scratchers lately.

[CubanSucks]

Maybe if they do go out west they meet up with Michael Scott.

That would be GREAT but only if Carell made a last second appearance, even just his voice over the phone or something

[Jacob1983]

Pam needs to stop being a bitch and let Tuna have some fun with that better job.

Which character went bat shit crazy better in your opinion: Andy or Jan?

[Reck]

The end is nigh sons.

[johnsmith]

The end is nigh sons.

Honestly, I'm already a little emotional about this.

I think they'll do it well. The last couple episodes have done well and have recovered a bit from the trash that was the beginning of the season.

[baseline bum]

Honestly, I'm already a little emotional about this.

I think they'll do it well. The last couple episodes have done well and have recovered a bit from the trash that was the beginning of the season.

Yeah, last week's episode was one of the better ones the last couple of years.

[Reck]

Honestly, I'm already a little emotional about this.

I think they'll do it well. The last couple episodes have done well and have recovered a bit from the trash that was the beginning of the season.

I started watching the remaining episodes from 17-22 last night that I hadn't seeing yet.

The farm episode sucked so bad.

[johnsmith]

Yeah, last week's episode was one of the better ones the last couple of years.

The last two seasons were tarnished because of the Andy Bernard saga (imo). As much as I like that guy in everything, including when he first came on the Office, his character just got annoying and was a complete disaster in trying to take over for Michael Scott.

[Jacob1983]

Andy Bernard basically went bat shit crazy like Jan did. And yes him taking Michael's job was a disaster and joke. Dwight should have taken Michael's job from day 1. Thursday night will be weird without The Office. RIP.

[CubanSucks]

Pretty good for the most part. Carell's intro couldn't have been better imo. Creed and Meredith were perfect as usual. Jim and Pam's story went EXACTLY where I wanted it to go, having them stay there would've been awful. Liked Andy's ending, he was humbled but ended up being happy. Erin's part kinda sucked unless anyone can give a reason she'd automatically assume those people were telling the truth about being her parents?

[baseline bum]

I thought it was an excellent series finale, and possibly the best episode of the last 2 years. I was expecting complete failure like Seinfeld's finale, but this episode was very funny, and yeah, Carell's role was perfect. It would have been bad to make the final show about him, but it was perfect having Jim sneak him in as the best man at the end. Ryan and Kelly dumping that baby made me laugh like hell too. The part about Michael having so many kids he needed two phones (with two separate plans) for their pics was pretty good too. :lol

All around a very strong episode worthy of the first 5 seasons.

[Jacob1983]

Good finale but Michael's appearance was too short. The "that's what she said" was classic Michael. I know The Office had been downhill the past couple of seasons but the last few episodes were good including the finale.

[Reck]

As far as series finales go this one is at the bottom of the pile imo.

I didn't really feel emotional or even cared by the end. Michael's appearance saved this finale by just been present.

[CubanSucks]

As far as series finales go this one is at the bottom of the pile imo.

I didn't really feel emotional or even cared by the end. Michael's appearance saved this finale by just been present.

Besides not feeling emotional what else was wrong it? What about how the ways they wrapped up the characters?

[The Reckoning]

best finale ever because it ended this shit show.

[The Reckoning]

Best NBA mention was still when Jim was talking about how excited he was the Sixers got Bynum.

nah had to be when Jim bricks the trash can while saying "Kobe!"

[johnsmith]

I thought it was great. It wasn't the funniest episode by any means but it did an excellent job to wrap up the story for each character. While you could see the part where Michael showed up coming, it still gave me goose bumps.

Awesome show, great ending. The Office will go down as one of my top five favorite shows of all time and I thought they did it justice. Plus, it got my wife all emotional and I was able to procure some ass out of the deal.

[703 Spurz]

The last 2 seasons have been complete shit but I'm still pretty bummed out the show is done now. I always thought it should've ended soon after Michael proposed to Holly. Maybe a mini season after that to explain where everyone went in their lives.

When Jim started talking about not being able to be best man I gave my wife a head nod b/c I knew Michael was going to make an appearance. I thought it was awesome.

The whole Jim and Pam potential split storyline was unforgivable especially when Brian the camera guy suddenly becomes part of the show. Bygones are bygones though and I will miss watching the show I've seen every Thursday for 9 years.

[Reck]

Besides not feeling emotional what else was wrong it? What about how the ways they wrapped up the characters?

The way they wrapped up Erin, Nellie, and Creed.

Those were all lame. Erin's parents showing up and her accepting them on the go was really far fetch. Even if they were, the fatc they showed up after giving her up and showing up because her daughter got some tv exposure makes them fucking shallow as fuck. I would have told them to suck a black cock.

I feel the only reason Ryan was brought in was so he can come in with a random baby to give to the longing Nellie.

Creed got the Seinfeld treatment. lol

Did the guys called the cops on him? They just showed up and took him away. You would think he would get out of dodge.

The way they wrapped those characters up was too convinient and not belieable in the least.

I'm alright how they managed everyone else though. Even though I dont know what the writers were thinking making Pam and Jim fight and almost break up with a handfull of episodes left.

Goodbye Michael was the true ending for me. That shit had me in tears by the end. Legit.

Compared to that episode this finale doesn't even chart.

[Jacob1983]

Of course, Goodbye Michael was better than this episode but the series finale wasn't terrible. It was one of the best episodes of the last 2 seasons. Yes, the last 2 seasons were mostly pieces of shit but that doesn't erase the great seasons and episodes that this show had. I can't believe it's over. Thursday nights will be weird without The Office. Parks and Recreation is hilarious but it's not The Office. I think the way the show handled the Michael appearance was how they wanted it to be. They wanted him there for Dwight because Dwight was one of his kids and he was getting married. The writers and producers probably didn't want Michael's quiet return to be the spotlight of the finale. He barely had any lines and was mainly just there to support Dwight.

[CubanSucks]

The way they wrapped up Erin, Nellie, and Creed.

Those were all lame. Erin's parents showing up and her accepting them on the go was really far fetch. Even if they were, the fatc they showed up after giving her up and showing up because her daughter got some tv exposure makes them fucking shallow as fuck. I would have told them to suck a black cock.

I feel the only reason Ryan was brought in was so he can come in with a random baby to give to the longing Nellie.

Creed got the Seinfeld treatment. lol

Did the guys called the cops on him? They just showed up and took him away. You would think he would get out of dodge.

The way they wrapped those characters up was too convinient and not belieable in the least.

I'm alright how they managed everyone else though. Even though I dont know what the writers were thinking making Pam and Jim fight and almost break up with a handfull of episodes left.

agree with everything except Creed. He had it coming. He's been a criminal since the beginning and we don't even know what all he's done off camera. I think convenience would've been having him pull a Hannibal Lecter from the end of Silence of the Lambs type of deal.

another minor complaint was the last line. I really didn't think Pam should've been the last person we hear. I was really hoping for Michael or Dwight, it didn't have to be funny just something simple and natural. Or even Creed giving a funny line, just because he's a fan favorite and it would've been whimsical