The Office Season 5 Thread - Page 8

Swaggs · 04-24-2009, 08:53 PM

I thought that was an excellent episode. Jim pulling the strings on Dwight and Charles was pretty awesome. I thought that was one of the best episodes for Ryan since season 1. I liked how Dwight was dressed almost exactly like Charles and thought Michael's boner comment was hilarious.

Danny · 04-24-2009, 08:55 PM

It was a really good episode. Charles finally seeing Dwight for who he is. A focused hard working employee who is very weird and should never be in any sort of leadership or management role.

Julio Riddols · 04-25-2009, 03:30 AM

Indeed that was a sweet episode.. Nice setup before the meeting, getting you to wonder if Michael was going to spill the beans or not. I like how it worked out with Pam getting a sales spot and Dwight being told "Whats wrong with you" by Stringer.

Lorena · 04-25-2009, 09:37 AM

I hope it's not the last we'll see of Stringer Bell

I must admit that I thought Michael was gonna blow it, but a part of me had a feeling he was gonna do well. We've seen from previous episodes that he's actually a great negotiator.

My favorite episode this season, love how Pam is now a saleswoman. And Jim, what a great guy, coming into Michael Scott Paper Company and not allowing Michael to speak, knowing what the truth was, "The less I know, the better".

larrymcg421 · 04-25-2009, 09:44 AM

I loved the matching shirts in the conference room: David/Jim and Charles/Dwight.

MizzouRah · 04-25-2009, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by StLee

Yeah, the Michael Scott Paper Company sure didn't last long, did it? Well, back to the same old same old.

I got a kick out of the Korean church van, especially since I live in Korea. That part was funny to me, especially seeing that the MSPC employees gave up on telling the Korean lady that the church van wasn't actually taking her to church.

That was great..

I really thought Charles was going to be canned...

mauchow · 04-25-2009, 11:52 AM

Oh how the turntables.......

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Danny · 05-01-2009, 11:36 PM

Last night's episode was hysterical I thought, good to see more of Creed.

Passacaglia · 05-08-2009, 07:41 PM

Just saw yesterday's episode -- that was horrible.

Comey · 05-08-2009, 07:43 PM

Second throwaway episode of the season (the other being the episode after Dwight and Andy ditched Angela). It was funny, but nothing happened.

I did find it to be rather astute of Michael to notice Angela moving her foot to the beat.

Easy Mac · 05-09-2009, 06:51 PM

I love Kevin slow dancing to fast music, the going at it.

ISiddiqui · 05-09-2009, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Comey

I did find it to be rather astute of Michael to notice Angela moving her foot to the beat.

Yeah, that was pretty amusing. And then Kevin and his g/f making out in the disco cafe

I also liked seeing Dwight's human side with Phyllis... even if he did treat her like a horse

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OldGiants · 05-10-2009, 08:10 AM

I"ve been disappointed with this season for all the NBC Thursday night comedies. the Michael starts his own company story arc was boring for me--good gags at times, but no character development.

Time to have Jim and Pam marry and move on, with other characters making new choices. Given the economy, Dunder-Mifflin going bankrupt and shutting its doors forever would be a bittersweet but credible ending.

Anybody watching Parks and Rec? It is mostly "The Government Office". LInes from this show sound exactly like lines from the "The Office". Close you eyes and it is hard to know which set of characters is talking.

Earl and 30 Rock are in a slump, too.

Perhaps Jerry Seinfeld will come back.

Swaggs · 05-10-2009, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by OldGiants

I"ve been disappointed with this season for all the NBC Thursday night comedies. the Michael starts his own company story arc was boring for me--good gags at times, but no character development.

Time to have Jim and Pam marry and move on, with other characters making new choices. Given the economy, Dunder-Mifflin going bankrupt and shutting its doors forever would be a bittersweet but credible ending.

Anybody watching Parks and Rec? It is mostly "The Government Office". LInes from this show sound exactly like lines from the "The Office". Close you eyes and it is hard to know which set of characters is talking.

Earl and 30 Rock are in a slump, too.

Perhaps Jerry Seinfeld will come back.

Give the Big Bang Theory a few episodes, if you have a chance. It seems to be humming on all cylinders and, in my opinion, is pushing the Office as the top sit com currently running.

ISiddiqui · 05-10-2009, 12:13 PM

The funny thing is that just about every critic, TV writer, etc, has absolutely loved the Michael Scott Paper Company arc. And just got disappointed as soon as it ended. Personally I thought that entire arc was just brilliant.

GrantDawg · 05-10-2009, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ISiddiqui

The funny thing is that just about every critic, TV writer, etc, has absolutely loved the Michael Scott Paper Company arc. And just got disappointed as soon as it ended. Personally I thought that entire arc was just brilliant.

I thought it was great, and I'm glad it ended with Pam becoming a salesperson. She need to be going somewhere and it was good pregression for her. I liked the last episode as well, so what do I know.

MizzouRah · 05-10-2009, 01:52 PM

The end with Andy getting his ear pierced was great.

Swaggs · 05-10-2009, 04:34 PM

Agreed -- I enjoyed the Michael Scott Paper Company arc a lot. I wasn't crazy about the last episode, but it wasn't too bad for me. There must be a writer or two that like to completely over-do Michael. The one where he drove into the lake, following the GPS, was the worst episode for that type of writing. This last one was somewhat like that one, but had a few funny/interesting subplots to keep it tolerable.

ISiddiqui · 05-10-2009, 04:40 PM

I don't think Michael was too over the top in this one. He wanted to get everyone to loosen up again.

Comey · 05-10-2009, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Swaggs

Agreed -- I enjoyed the Michael Scott Paper Company arc a lot. I wasn't crazy about the last episode, but it wasn't too bad for me. There must be a writer or two that like to completely over-do Michael. The one where he drove into the lake, following the GPS, was the worst episode for that type of writing. This last one was somewhat like that one, but had a few funny/interesting subplots to keep it tolerable.

Yes, BJ Novak and Mindy Kaling (Kelly) are the two who write Michael as over-the-top. Paul Lieberstein (Toby) writes Michael the best.

samifan24 · 05-10-2009, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Comey

Yes, BJ Novak and Mindy Kaling (Kelly) are the two who write Michael as over-the-top. Paul Lieberstein (Toby) writes Michael the best.

Agreed, especially on Paul Lieberstein as being the most realistic writer on staff. I generally dislike the BJ Novak-penned episodes.

OldGiants · 05-11-2009, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Swaggs

Give the Big Bang Theory a few episodes, if you have a chance. It seems to be humming on all cylinders and, in my opinion, is pushing the Office as the top sit com currently running.

That's on my summer list. I've not tried it because my mother-in-law really likes it (along with Scrubs) and I generally disagree with everything she likes.

terpkristin · 05-14-2009, 08:29 PM

Spoiler

GoldenEagle · 05-14-2009, 10:08 PM

There was some funny moments, but overall that was very lame for a season finale. I am afraid my two favorite shows (The Office and House) are on the way out after another season or two.

samifan24 · 05-14-2009, 11:53 PM

I thought this was an especially weak season finale. Not very funny.

Galaxy · 05-15-2009, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by samifan24

I thought this was an especially weak season finale. Not very funny.

It was a bit weak on the laughs. They were trying to set the stage for next season.

RainMaker · 05-15-2009, 12:22 AM

I agree, pretty lame finale.

Galaxy · 05-15-2009, 12:29 AM

What sucked was I really thought it had a lot of potential.

Crapshoot · 05-15-2009, 01:49 AM

I really liked it. The Office isn't a pure comedy - its a dramedy, and as a character episode, it was pretty damn great. Plus, the random throwaways (like the HR convention bit) were just gold. It wasn't hilarious, but it was good.

stevew · 05-15-2009, 01:53 AM

I thought it was pretty good, the Buffalo closing bit especially.

GrantDawg · 05-15-2009, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Crapshoot

I really liked it. The Office isn't a pure comedy - its a dramedy, and as a character episode, it was pretty damn great. Plus, the random throwaways (like the HR convention bit) were just gold. It wasn't hilarious, but it was good.

Ditto. I thought it was solid.

Swaggs · 05-15-2009, 06:18 AM

I liked it, as well.

I thought Dwight was at his finest and his stalling tactics (kicking the ball and counting how many people had to get hurt) were hilarious. I liked the Michael/Holly storyline, thought the volleyball bit (aside from Dwight) was just okay, and I absolutely did not see the Pam/Jim surprise coming.

MizzouRah · 05-15-2009, 10:40 AM

Wasn't bad... liked Dwight's best friend.

johnnyshaka · 05-15-2009, 11:32 AM

Who won the damn volleyball game??!!

INDalltheway · 05-15-2009, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Swaggs

I liked it, as well.

I thought Dwight was at his finest and his stalling tactics (kicking the ball and counting how many people had to get hurt) were hilarious. I liked the Michael/Holly storyline, thought the volleyball bit (aside from Dwight) was just okay, and I absolutely did not see the Pam/Jim surprise coming.

"Aww man, I'm so mad that Pam got hurt! *Kicks ball into the woods* I'll get it."
That part really had me rolling. How about Dwight standing up for Angela and telling his friend to stop harassing her? Possibly opening some doors for next season, or at least making us think that.

johnnyshaka · 05-15-2009, 12:42 PM

Add in Andy's advances on the new secretary...next season is going to be full of romantic story lines.

GrantDawg · 05-15-2009, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by johnnyshaka

Add in Andy's advances on the new secretary...next season is going to be full of romantic story lines.

You know, I rewatched "Cafe Disco" yesterday as well. I think that it was an under-rated episode. I enjoyed it mostly because of Erin. I think she brings the "dumb people pleaser" personality in the mix, and it was needed. Everybody is just so jaded when it comes to Micheal, it is fun to see at least one person get excited about his ideas and not in a "suck-up" way like Dwight or Andy. I hope she is a permanent fixture on the show (though it seemed like episode before last she was barely visible).

johnnyshaka · 05-15-2009, 03:10 PM

Loved Cafe Disco...Dwight treating Phyllis like a wounded horse...AWESOME!!!!!

INDalltheway · 05-15-2009, 03:53 PM

I found this pretty funny..

http://www.hulu.com/watch/72830/the-...blackmail-andy

Galaxy · 05-15-2009, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by GrantDawg

You know, I rewatched "Cafe Disco" yesterday as well. I think that it was an under-rated episode. I enjoyed it mostly because of Erin. I think she brings the "dumb people pleaser" personality in the mix, and it was needed. Everybody is just so jaded when it comes to Micheal, it is fun to see at least one person get excited about his ideas and not in a "suck-up" way like Dwight or Andy. I hope she is a permanent fixture on the show (though it seemed like episode before last she was barely visible).

I like what she adds.

ISiddiqui · 05-15-2009, 08:34 PM

"I'll get it"

Dwight was awesome in this episode

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And I liked that Michael knew his limit and didn't go beyond that. Seemed like a Toby written episode.

ISiddiqui · 05-15-2009, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Crapshoot

I really liked it. The Office isn't a pure comedy - its a dramedy, and as a character episode, it was pretty damn great. Plus, the random throwaways (like the HR convention bit) were just gold. It wasn't hilarious, but it was good.

Exactly. "The Office" is more like "Scrubs". Its a half hour dramedy. Sometimes there is drama to advance the plot. It wasn't like there weren't any laughs... Dwight's attempts to delay the game were hilarious. As was Rolf's put downs to Angela.

ISiddiqui · 05-15-2009, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by GrantDawg

You know, I rewatched "Cafe Disco" yesterday as well. I think that it was an under-rated episode. I enjoyed it mostly because of Erin. I think she brings the "dumb people pleaser" personality in the mix, and it was needed. Everybody is just so jaded when it comes to Micheal, it is fun to see at least one person get excited about his ideas and not in a "suck-up" way like Dwight or Andy. I hope she is a permanent fixture on the show (though it seemed like episode before last she was barely visible).

I think they realized that Pam, who kind of played that role before, would be better used in more Jim centric storylines... and of course being with Jim was a bit jaded towards Michael, even though she's the one who most believes in him (because Michael has shown some great kindness to Pam).

They wanted someone more pro-Michael to fill any Pam void.

Eaglesfan27 · 05-16-2009, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by stevew

I thought it was pretty good, the Buffalo closing bit especially.

Just watched it and agreed. The Buffalo bit was the best, but I thought there were some good moments sprinkled throughout the episode.

"believe me I have seen a lot of tough audiences that was one of them" had me laughing out loud.

04-24-2009, 08:53 PM	#351
Swaggs Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	I thought that was an excellent episode. Jim pulling the strings on Dwight and Charles was pretty awesome. I thought that was one of the best episodes for Ryan since season 1. I liked how Dwight was dressed almost exactly like Charles and thought Michael's boner comment was hilarious. __________________ DOWN WITH HATTRICK!!! The RWBL Are you reading In The Bleachers?

04-24-2009, 08:55 PM	#352
Danny Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	It was a really good episode. Charles finally seeing Dwight for who he is. A focused hard working employee who is very weird and should never be in any sort of leadership or management role. Last edited by Danny : 04-24-2009 at 08:56 PM.

04-25-2009, 03:30 AM	#353
Julio Riddols College Prospect Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Bryson Shitty, NC	Indeed that was a sweet episode.. Nice setup before the meeting, getting you to wonder if Michael was going to spill the beans or not. I like how it worked out with Pam getting a sales spot and Dwight being told "Whats wrong with you" by Stringer. __________________ Recklessly enthused, stubbornly amused. FUCK EA

04-25-2009, 09:44 AM	#355
larrymcg421 Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Georgia	I loved the matching shirts in the conference room: David/Jim and Charles/Dwight. __________________ Top 10 Songs of the Year 1955-Present (1976 Added) Franchise Portfolio Draft Winner Fictional Character Draft Winner Television Family Draft Winner Build Your Own Hollywood Studio Draft Winner

05-08-2009, 07:43 PM	#360
Comey College Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CT via PA via CA via PA	Second throwaway episode of the season (the other being the episode after Dwight and Andy ditched Angela). It was funny, but nothing happened. I did find it to be rather astute of Michael to notice Angela moving her foot to the beat. __________________

04-25-2009, 09:37 AM	#354
Lorena Unregistered Join Date: May 2004	I hope it's not the last we'll see of Stringer Bell I must admit that I thought Michael was gonna blow it, but a part of me had a feeling he was gonna do well. We've seen from previous episodes that he's actually a great negotiator. My favorite episode this season, love how Pam is now a saleswoman. And Jim, what a great guy, coming into Michael Scott Paper Company and not allowing Michael to speak, knowing what the truth was, "The less I know, the better".

04-25-2009, 11:52 AM	#357
mauchow Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Murfreesboro, TN	Oh how the turntables....... ..... .....

05-01-2009, 11:36 PM	#358
Danny Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	Last night's episode was hysterical I thought, good to see more of Creed.

05-08-2009, 07:41 PM	#359
Passacaglia Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Big Ten Country	Just saw yesterday's episode -- that was horrible.

05-09-2009, 06:51 PM	#361
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	I love Kevin slow dancing to fast music, the going at it.

05-10-2009, 08:10 AM	#363
OldGiants College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Location, Location, Location	I"ve been disappointed with this season for all the NBC Thursday night comedies. the Michael starts his own company story arc was boring for me--good gags at times, but no character development. Time to have Jim and Pam marry and move on, with other characters making new choices. Given the economy, Dunder-Mifflin going bankrupt and shutting its doors forever would be a bittersweet but credible ending. Anybody watching Parks and Rec? It is mostly "The Government Office". LInes from this show sound exactly like lines from the "The Office". Close you eyes and it is hard to know which set of characters is talking. Earl and 30 Rock are in a slump, too. Perhaps Jerry Seinfeld will come back. __________________ "The case of Great Britain is the most astonishing in this matter of inequality of rights in world soccer championships. The way they explained it to me as a child, God is one but He's three: Father, Son and Holy Ghost. I could never understand it. And I still don't understand why Great Britain is one but she's four....while [others] continue to be no more than one despite the diverse nationalities that make them up." Eduardo Galeano, SOCCER IN SUN AND SHADOW

05-10-2009, 12:13 PM	#365
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	The funny thing is that just about every critic, TV writer, etc, has absolutely loved the Michael Scott Paper Company arc. And just got disappointed as soon as it ended. Personally I thought that entire arc was just brilliant. __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

05-10-2009, 01:52 PM	#367
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	The end with Andy getting his ear pierced was great.

05-10-2009, 04:34 PM	#368
Swaggs Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	Agreed -- I enjoyed the Michael Scott Paper Company arc a lot. I wasn't crazy about the last episode, but it wasn't too bad for me. There must be a writer or two that like to completely over-do Michael. The one where he drove into the lake, following the GPS, was the worst episode for that type of writing. This last one was somewhat like that one, but had a few funny/interesting subplots to keep it tolerable. __________________ DOWN WITH HATTRICK!!! The RWBL Are you reading In The Bleachers?

05-10-2009, 04:40 PM	#369
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	I don't think Michael was too over the top in this one. He wanted to get everyone to loosen up again. __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

05-14-2009, 08:29 PM	#373
terpkristin Grizzled Veteran Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ashburn, VA	Spoiler So Pam's pregnant, eh? __________________ GO TERPS! https://www.flickr.com/photos/terpkristin https://twitter.com/terpkristin

05-14-2009, 10:08 PM	#374
GoldenEagle Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Little Rock, AR	There was some funny moments, but overall that was very lame for a season finale. I am afraid my two favorite shows (The Office and House) are on the way out after another season or two. __________________ Xbox 360 Gamer Tag: GoldenEagle014

05-14-2009, 11:53 PM	#375
samifan24 Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: NC	I thought this was an especially weak season finale. Not very funny. __________________ "You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball...and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around all the time." -Jim Bouton

05-15-2009, 12:22 AM	#377
RainMaker General Manager Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago, IL	I agree, pretty lame finale.

05-15-2009, 12:29 AM	#378
Galaxy Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2005	What sucked was I really thought it had a lot of potential.

05-15-2009, 01:49 AM	#379
Crapshoot Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003	I really liked it. The Office isn't a pure comedy - its a dramedy, and as a character episode, it was pretty damn great. Plus, the random throwaways (like the HR convention bit) were just gold. It wasn't hilarious, but it was good.

05-15-2009, 01:53 AM	#380
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	I thought it was pretty good, the Buffalo closing bit especially.

05-15-2009, 06:18 AM	#382
Swaggs Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	I liked it, as well. I thought Dwight was at his finest and his stalling tactics (kicking the ball and counting how many people had to get hurt) were hilarious. I liked the Michael/Holly storyline, thought the volleyball bit (aside from Dwight) was just okay, and I absolutely did not see the Pam/Jim surprise coming. __________________ DOWN WITH HATTRICK!!! The RWBL Are you reading In The Bleachers?

05-15-2009, 10:40 AM	#383
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Wasn't bad... liked Dwight's best friend.

05-15-2009, 11:32 AM	#384
johnnyshaka College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmonton, AB	Who won the damn volleyball game??!!

05-15-2009, 12:42 PM	#386
johnnyshaka College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmonton, AB	Add in Andy's advances on the new secretary...next season is going to be full of romantic story lines.

05-15-2009, 03:10 PM	#388
johnnyshaka College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmonton, AB	Loved Cafe Disco...Dwight treating Phyllis like a wounded horse...AWESOME!!!!!

05-15-2009, 03:53 PM	#389
INDalltheway College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Chicago	I found this pretty funny.. http://www.hulu.com/watch/72830/the-...blackmail-andy

05-15-2009, 08:34 PM	#391
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	"I'll get it" Dwight was awesome in this episode . And I liked that Michael knew his limit and didn't go beyond that. Seemed like a Toby written episode. __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

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