NBC's The Office: Second Season

[Mr.Webs]

Did anyone else watch tonight's season premiere?:D I of course did, and absolutley loved it. I especially liked the part when Scott kind of became downhearted, but then how his spirit's were lifted by his employees.:cool:

[omegafro2000]

Yeah, I saw it. Pretty funny, indeed.

"From now on, there will be only 2 men's bathrooms."

[Dark Carnage]

I didn't even think a second season would come about so soon, now I have to download this aswell as Nip/Tuck.

Off I go to torrent, a torrenting I will go.

[WallCrawl]

I didn't even think a second season would come about so soon, now I have to download this aswell as Nip/Tuck.

Off I go to torrent, a torrenting I will go.

Ditto. There's been no news for months and months except for that it was renewed, and now the first episode already aired? Goddamn. *follows DC's trail.*

[Shifty]

Watched it last night it was quite good. Have to buy the season one DVD later this year.

[Mr.Webs]

Man, I can just wonder how insane that commentary is.;)

[WallCrawl]

Man, I can just wonder how insane that commentary is.;)

Who's on it?

[JLBats]

Check out the UK version as well. I love the US one, but God is the British one funny:D

[Matt]

Who watched tonight? The blow up doll was hillarious.

Scott: I couldn't take a bath with Pam.......no matter how much I wanted to.

[WallCrawl]

Check out the UK version as well. I love the US one, but God is the British one funny:D

Done, own the DVD's. I'm glad that this remake outing has chosen to make an effort to actually adapt and be funny, rather than just bank on the original series' success, like Men Behaving Badly, Coupling, etc. Who's bright idea was it to make a US version of Absolutely Fabulous without the drugs and alcohol? :rolleyes:

[KenK]

Done, own the DVD's. I'm glad that this remake outing has chosen to make an effort to actually adapt and be funny, rather than just bank on the original series' success, like Men Behaving Badly,

Men Behaving Badly was fine until Eldard and Bateman left. Making Schneider's character the focus is what killed it for me.

Who's bright idea was it to make a US version of Absolutely Fabulous without the drugs and alcohol? :rolleyes:

There's a US version of AbFab coming out?!? I figured it'd happen sooner or later.

[WallCrawl]

Men Behaving Badly was fine until Eldard and Bateman left. Making Schneider's character the focus is what killed it for me.



There's a US version of AbFab coming out?!? I figured it'd happen sooner or later.

It already happened. Didn't last very long, natch.

[KenK]

How'd it slip under my radar? What was it? Did they change the title completely or something? Who was in it?

[WallCrawl]

How'd it slip under my radar? What was it? Did they change the title completely or something? Who was in it?

Roseanne (Barr/Arnold) acquired the American adaptation rights to Absolutely Fabulous but was unable to progress the idea, reportedly because the networks were unhappy with the notorious nature of the comedy.

And although not officially a direct adaptation of AbFab, the US sitcom High Society (which ran on CBS for 13 episodes, from 30 October 1995 to 26 February 1996, before being cancelled) seemed to be based upon a similar premise.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/guide/articles/a/absolutelyfabulo_7770095.shtml

[CantThinkOfAName]

Missed the first episode, but saw last nights. I loved it:D


I especially laughed when Dwight asked what a clitoris was:D

Does anyone know if this will be six episodes like the first season (and the UK version) or if itll be longer?:confused:

[WallCrawl]

Does anyone know if this will be six episodes like the first season (and the UK version) or if itll be longer?:confused:

It looks like there's only six episodes on tap.

[WallCrawl]

edit: double post

[CantThinkOfAName]

It looks like there's only six episodes on tap.
Well I hope it goes for a few more seasons than the UK version. Two seasons is too short, special or no special:(

[WallCrawl]

Well I hope it goes for a few more seasons than the UK version. Two seasons is too short, special or no special:(

I think the original office is fairly perfect the way it is. The American Office is much episodic, and i think would be more suited to a longer run.

[CantThinkOfAName]

I think the original office is fairly perfect the way it is. The American Office is much episodic, and i think would be more suited to a longer run.
YEah, the way the story went, it ended perfectly, but I still wanted more:(

[WallCrawl]

YEah, the way the story went, it ended perfectly, but I still wanted more:(

That's just the mark of a good series. And We all know that The Office was a great one.

[spidey-dude]

i havnt seen the us version, is it as good as the uk one???? the only other show ive seen go from uk to us is reddwarf and that was crap compared, how does this one fare???

[CantThinkOfAName]

it doesnt let the UK version down:up:

[GoldGoblin]

This show is funny as he**.

[Brian2887]

Last night's was hilarious. The Office Olympics were a blast.

[Gamma Ray]

I just started watching this show. It's pretty funny. Office Olympics was my first episode. I just have a question. Why do they talk into the camera? Is it supposed to be that the viewer is in the room or something?

[Brian2887]

It's shot documentary style - the interviews and stuff solidify that. They look at the camera because it's a documentary camera crew there.

[Gamma Ray]

Ahhh. That's interesting.

[The Englishman]

i havnt seen the us version, is it as good as the uk one???? the only other show ive seen go from uk to us is red dwarf and that was crap compared, how does this one fare???

Red Dwarf is not F*****g Crap!!!

[CantThinkOfAName]

I think he means the US version:o


And I think you mean the UK version, but I might be wrong:confused:

[Matt]

I like that this seasons they are making Michael Scott a bit more sympathetic, as opposed to just an outright ******* who thinks everyone likes him (first season). It is much more like his British counterpart.

[WallCrawl]

I like that this seasons they are making Michael Scott a bit more sympathetic, as opposed to just an outright ******* who thinks everyone likes him (first season). It is much more like his British counterpart.

I figured they would. It's a necessary step, to continue otherwise would just make Michael one dimensional.

[CantThinkOfAName]

I like that this seasons they are making Michael Scott a bit more sympathetic, as opposed to just an outright ******* who thinks everyone likes him (first season). It is much more like his British counterpart.
I actually never even noticed that in the British version (except after he got fired), but I guess youre right. When I coaxed masteryoda into buying the DVDs, he got season 2 first, and said he didnt understand why i called David Brent such a prick, until he saw the first season.


But Michael Scott is still a prick to me, much like David Brent.:)

[GoldGoblin]

How many seasons do you think this show will have?I know they work in an office,but Pam seems to be wearing the same thing on every episode.Can't she wear a different color shirt or something,lol.

[Matt]

I actually never even noticed that in the British version (except after he got fired), but I guess youre right. When I coaxed masteryoda into buying the DVDs, he got season 2 first, and said he didnt understand why i called David Brent such a prick, until he saw the first season.


But Michael Scott is still a prick to me, much like David Brent.:)

I don't think Michael Scott is trying to be a prick though. I think he is in general a decent guy, atleast he tries to be. Granted, his sense of humor may be a little off...and he takes things too far, but I think he really does care about his employees. I read in the TV guide preview for this season, that Michael is going to have to fire someone and it is going to upset him quite a bit.

[CantThinkOfAName]

I don't think Michael Scott is trying to be a prick though. I think he is in general a decent guy, atleast he tries to be. Granted, his sense of humor may be a little off...and he takes things too far, but I think he really does care about his employees. I read in the TV guide preview for this season, that Michael is going to have to fire someone and it is going to upset him quite a bit.
He made the new guy go out early in the morning to get him an Egg McMuffin:(

[Unleashed]

I just saw an episode of the british version and it was the same premise of this show.

It had the boss make a racial comment and they had to talk about it.

There was a fire drill and the Dwight character was acting like he ran the place, like tonights episode.

[Tamanon]

Holy *****e, this episode rocks, hahaha

[Unleashed]

He wanted to say Pam :D

[AmazinUncleBen]

This is probably my favorite episode of the series so far:up:

[Tamanon]

Ah when women get jealous, so quaint!

RYAN STARTED THE FIRE IT WAS ALWAYS BURNING SINCE THE WORLD WAS TURNING

[Matt]

Man, I have had "Ryan Started the Fire" in my head since it ended.

[Unleashed]

Dwight is a sad, sad man

[WallCrawl]

I just saw an episode of the british version and it was the same premise of this show.

It had the boss make a racial comment and they had to talk about it.

There was a fire drill and the Dwight character was acting like he ran the place, like tonights episode.

There's a reason for that, the British version is the original. The first episode of the US version was pretty much the same as the 1st episode of the original british version. It started branching out after that, but still pulled elements from the british one here and there.

The episode you saw was the first of the second season.

[Unleashed]

It's a good thing they didn't copy the exact same script like the US version of Coupling.

[Brian2887]

Last night's was great... Steve Carell is possibly the funniest actor working right now.

[Brian2887]

Last night's was great... Steve Carell is possibly the funniest actor working right now.

[Matt]

Anyone watch tonight? The Dwight/Michael fight was hillarious. I also like that it's not above pointing out it's own absurdity...

Jim: The Albany office is working through lunch to avoid being downsized. Michael extended lunch by an hour so we could all go to the dojo.

[Dr Doom]

I feel sorry for Jim

[AmazinUncleBen]

I missed tonight's episode, can anyone summarize it?

[Nightwolf]

How many episodes will this season have?

[Dr Doom]

8 :o

[Mr.Webs]

Who's on it? I...don't know...:(

And damn if the Jim and Pam love story isn't one of the best on television. :o

[Dr Doom]

I felt sorry for Jim this episode.

[Gamma Ray]

Michael's crank calls to Ryan were hysterical!

[Dr Doom]

"This is your girlfriend and I'm mad at you."

"Hi, this is Micheal Jackson calling from Wonderland."

LMAO

[Gamma Ray]

"This is your girlfriend and I'm mad at you."

"Hi, this is Micheal Jackson calling from Wonderland."

LMAO



LOL!

"This is Mike Tyson...hehe" :D :up:

[Mr.Webs]

"Open your mouth! Open it!"

Had me rolling on the floor.:D

[Dr Doom]

I like when he "promoted" Dwight :D

[Gamma Ray]

Ryan is my favorite character for them to make fun of. The way he accepts it is priceless.

[Dr Doom]

He's divorced

[0neDisturbedSOB]

The Halloween episode was f**king hysterical. When Michael was acting like his "second head" (the paper mache one) was telling him to fire Dwight, and Dwight was getting pissed off had me rolling on the floor. The best part was when they zoomed in on his lower jaw area to give it that "Emperor" look from Star Wars.

That was one of the best episodes I've seen period....I was crying from laughing so hard.

[WallCrawl]

Ryan is my favorite character for them to make fun of. The way he accepts it is priceless.

I love that he's getting more passive aggressive. I can't wait until his frustration builds and it comes to a head.

[Tamanon]

I love that he's getting more passive aggressive. I can't wait until his frustration builds and it comes to a head.

Michael : "My emergency contact is Todd F Packer. Do you know what the F stands for?"

Ryan : "Fudge?"

Yeah Ryan's gotta snap soon:)

[WallCrawl]

Michael : "My emergency contact is Todd F Packer. Do you know what the F stands for?"

Ryan : "Fudge?"

Yeah Ryan's gotta snap soon:)

It wasn't even questioningly, it was a quick and contemptive "Fudge." in an effort to cut off Michael. So awesome. :up:

[Dr Doom]

"We're playing phone tag."

LOL

[WallCrawl]

I loved when Jim was saying, "FIGHT, FIGHT, FIGHT, FIGHT-I'll be right there-FIGHT!"

[Gamma Ray]

Michael : "My emergency contact is Todd F Packer. Do you know what the F stands for?"

Ryan : "Fudge..."


That was awesome!


RYAN STARTED THE FIRE! :up:

[The Englishman]

I think he means the US version:o


And I think you mean the UK version, but I might be wrong:confused:

Yes i was talking about the UK version.

[Dr Doom]

I try to watch the UK version as often as I can.

I dont like it as much cause I cant understand them.

[The Englishman]

And why can't you understand them?

[Dr Doom]

Some of them have really thick accents and lingo.

[WildChild]

This show is great,Sweep the Leg.

[WallCrawl]

Some of them have really thick accents and lingo.

The only one that really seemed to have a thick accent was Trudy, and she was a minor character.

[GoldGoblin]

This show is awesome,will it have like 20 episodes for this season in total?

[WallCrawl]

This show is awesome,will it have like 20 episodes for this season in total?

Nope. Eight.

[Super_Ludacris]

Damn I would have hoped they would extend the season run. Is it struggling in the ratings (well it is NBC)

[Gamma Ray]

8?! 8!?!!? That sucks.

[Dr Doom]

13. The Client
Airs: 11/8/2005
Guest star: Tim Meadows (New client)
As Michael and Jan try to nail down a potential new client, Michael surprises everyone with what he does. Meanwhile, back at the office, Jim finds a script that Michael has written, and he, Pam, Kevin, and the rest of the Dunder-Mifflin workers have a great time acting it out.

Sounds funny

[Matt]

Damn I would have hoped they would extend the season run. Is it struggling in the ratings (well it is NBC)


No, thats all Ricky Gervis and the rest of the producers want to do. Remember, it's a mock-umentary so you can't do that many episodes. However, it is likely that the next 'season' will start in April, and won't be waiting until next fall for more.

As far as I know, the ratings are decent...especially with the lead in from My Name Is Earl (which is a massive success).

Odds are Scrubs will take it's slot (which gives Scrubs a decent lead in and a good time slot it deserves)...and being as it is likely The Office will return in April, we might get a non-stop, break free season of Scrubs.

[GoldGoblin]

8?! 8!?!!? That sucks.

^You said it.

[Dr Doom]

But there's gonna be a X-Mas Special too.

[Tamanon]

According to news now, The Office showed a good enough retention rate this past episode that NBC has ordered a full season.:)

Thank goodness!

[WildChild]

Yeah!

[Dr Doom]

:up:

[Nightwolf]

Michael : "My emergency contact is Todd F Packer. Do you know what the F stands for?"

Ryan : "Fudge..."

I dont get it?

[Dr Doom]

Fudge Packer, it means gay :p

[Nightwolf]

oh, I guess its just an american expression.

[Gamma Ray]

I just watched all of season 1. My favorite episode from that season is "Basketball". The part where Dwight says "You need to pop the inner bag" referring to the ice pack, and then he pops the whole thing all over was hilarious.

[AmazinUncleBen]

Great episode tonight, I felt pretty bad for Michael, but crawling under the desk was hilarious.

[Gamma Ray]

Dwigt! LMAO!

[Mr.Webs]

I loved Jim and Michael's glance at one another. Male bonding at it's greatest.:D

[Tamanon]

Yeah, I greatly enjoyed this episode, although a little too much heart-breaking going on, lol.

But hey, Michael GOT SOME!

[cqb101]

"Dwigt"! Bahahaha! That had me on the floor for a good five minutes. God I love this show.

[AmazinUncleBen]

I loved Jim and Michael's glance at one another. Male bonding at it's greatest.:D

I loved that glance, they're taking after the British version where the David and Tim's lives were paralleled, I hope they continue that between Jim and Michael. :up:

[Matt]

I loved that glance, they're taking after the British version where the David and Tim's lives were paralleled, I hope they continue
that between Jim and Michael. :up:

A more subtle way they did this is Jim talking about if they get the contract he could keep working there for a long time...then realizing what he said...I think he was invisioning himself becoming Michael.

[AmazinUncleBen]

A more subtle way they did this is Jim talking about if they get the contract he could keep working there for a long time...then realizing what he said...I think he was invisioning himself becoming Michael.


Nice, I didn't notice that.

[Dr. Evil]

Tim Meadows is an underrated cast member from the Sandler-Farley-Spade-Rock-Schneider days of Saturday Night Live. It was nice to see him on the show (even if it's for a short time).

Didn't David Koechner play Todd F Packer in an earlier episode?

[Dr Doom]

HILARIOUS EPISODE.

FELT BAD FOR MICHEAL, DWIGHT AND THAT SNOBBY CHICK ARE ACTUALLY GOING OUT, AND I LOVE THE SCENES WITH JIM AND PAM

[Mr.Webs]

I must say, Carrel is a stupendous actor. I mean, he can play Scott like this idiotic buffoon, but he can also make him so amazingly sympathetic.:confused: :up:

[Gamma Ray]

"Why are your hands raised?"
"He can't show me, but he says he has a gun."

[Mr.Webs]

"I need to erase a lot of stuff. A LOT of stuff..."

Kevin is so creepy, that it is just plain hilarious. And then when he's talking to Ryan.:D

"Nu uh, Fire Guy..."

[WallCrawl]

So glad that there's more than 8 episodes this season. But how many are there going to be, exactly?

[Shifty]

The Office is moving to Thursdays, in the New Year along with Scrubs and Earl. This past Tuesday was the most watched episode of the American version with a much better number compared back to the spring when it didn't look good.

Store clerk: It comes to $166.41
Michael: Alright, you’re the expert…tell me, is this enough to get 20 people plastered?
Store clerk: 15 bottles of vodka? Yeah, that should do it.


Dwight: Yankee Swap is like Machiavelli meets...Christmas.

Michael: Happy birthday, Jesus — sorry your party's so lame.

Kevin: (About the Christmas tree) Why'd you get it so big?
Michael: Well, A) that's what she said, and...

Dwight: I got a splinter.
Michael: Well, suck it up. We all have problems.

Kevin: I got myself for Secret Santa. I was supposed to tell somebody, but I didn't. (smiles)

Toby: I got Angela. She's into these posters of babies dressed as adults. I got her one of those. It felt kinda weird buying that.

Michael: It was a tough year. I had to fire somebody this year. Yeesh. This party has to really rock. Check it out--Christmas bonus 3000 G's. I got this for helping save the company money. So I guess some good came out of firing Devin after all. Maybe I should call him, tell him that.

Meredith: The deal is that this is my last hurrah 'cause I made a New Year's resolution that I'm not going to drink anymore...during the week.

Michael: Reverse psychology is an awesome tool. I don't know if you guys know about it, but basically you make someone think the opposite of what you believe. And that tricks them into doing something stupid. Works like a charm.

Michael: Presents are the best way to show someone you care. It is like this tangible thing that you can point to and say, "Hey man, I love you this many dollars worth."

Dwight: Take that Saddam!

The BBC version closed out the series with a Christmas Party which was really well done and wrapped things perfectly but NBC's was still able to put out a hilarious episode, possibly the best of this series (haven't seen all of them), and didn't have to rely on anything from the BBC's Xmas Party.

Best Office Ending Ever.

[WallCrawl]

Just finished watching the latest episode. It was good, but felt very rushed. To be fair, they did have a lot to get through. However without the tempered pace and focus on awkward pauses it felt less like a documentary and more sitcom-ish, just just jumpijg from gag to gag for the most part. Angela's breakdown was great, it was both funny and a nice little piece of character development. AWESOME ending too.

[Dr Doom]

MICHAEL ACTUALLY SHOWED SOME DEPTH

[WallCrawl]

MICHAEL ACTUALLY SHOWED SOME DEPTH

He has before, especially in the beginning of the season.

[Gamma Ray]

My favorite part in the Christmas episode was when that blonde employee said "Michael should have consulted with the party manager before deciding to change things" (she starts to cry).

Anyway, this episode was funny, but I prefer them in the office.

[Super_Ludacris]

Micheal dancing on the floor to Sean Paul's "Get Busy" (as played by the band) was priceless

[Tamanon]

Out-freakin-standing episode.

Although the awkward moment outside with Jim and Pam was just that, lol. Very good acting in this episode and great writing.

[Gamma Ray]

Won't Pam be watching the documentary? Won't she realize that Jim likes her?

[Dr Doom]

I THINK SHE HAS KNOWN FOR AWHILE. I HOPE THEY NEVER GET TOGETHER.

[WallCrawl]

Micheal dancing on the floor to Sean Paul's "Get Busy" (as played by the band) was priceless

Which prompts the question, who's worse at dancing? David Brent or Michael Scott?

Won't Pam be watching the documentary? Won't she realize that Jim likes her?

If we as viewers are watching the finished documentary, by that logic we're watching what has already passed, so she might already know. Plus, like Dr Doom said, it's pretty apparent they have feelings for eachother. They both know, and have both been avoiding the issue.

[Matt]

That ending scene with Michael and Jim shows that Carrell deserves an emmy.

[Shifty]

Well in the British version seasons one and two were supposed to take place in about two months (two week break between the seasons). The Xmas Special was a couple years since the documentary aired and David Brent was a E-list celebrity and all was known about what happened.

So it will be interesting what happens with Carell's. They have to do the merger and then fire Micheal, Pam/Jim talk about their feelings hopefully that's the rest of season two. Season three could have Dwight as boss, Micheal struggling to find work/love, making pop-ins, Pam gone from the office and Jim ready to kill himselft. Although, you would think some female viewers would seek out Jim.

[Matt]

Well in the British version seasons one and two were supposed to take place in about two months (two week break between the seasons). The Xmas Special was a couple years since the documentary aired and David Brent was a E-list celebrity and all was known about what happened.

So it will be interesting what happens with Carell's. They have to do the merger and then fire Micheal, Pam/Jim talk about their feelings hopefully that's the rest of season two. Season three could have Dwight as boss, Micheal struggling to find work/love, making pop-ins, Pam gone from the office and Jim ready to kill himselft. Although, you would think some female viewers would seek out Jim.

Slinger, they don't have to follow the british version act by act...I'd much rather see Michael stick around for awhile. I think last night we saw a whole new depth to Michael that needs to be explored. I would much rather wait until the end of Season 3 to fire Michael.

[Dr Doom]

THEY SHOULDN'T FIRE MICHAEL AT ALL

[Shifty]

Slinger, they don't have to follow the british version act by act...I'd much rather see Michael stick around for awhile. I think last night we saw a whole new depth to Michael that needs to be explored. I would much rather wait until the end of Season 3 to fire Michael.

True, but I'm starting to think that The Office would've been better and perhaps last longer if it wasn't a 'documentary' just a single camera comedy. Since those moments are great just seeing what happens in the office, and the talking head moments help move the storyline along and you get some great lines but for any sense of realism you have to wonder, okay when are they going to stop filming?

They don't know how long the show can go 1. because of the style 2. Carell's movies 3. ratings (however the show was up in its season average this week). Greg Daniels said it himself on one of the commentaries, he's lazy. So why not follow what's put out and they do there thing. Its limitless in what they can do with the characters if they follow the basic structure fromt the BBC version. Michael Scott trying out for Last Comic Standing, or just him handling life away from The Office is atleast a few episodes worth.

[Matis17]

It seems like we could just go ahead and forget that this is a documentary being filmed all together. They very rarely reference the fact that they're being filmed and when they do, it feels pretty awkward. Jim confessing his feelings for Pam to Michael is dumb enough but do you really think he'd do it with a cameraman standing right behind him?

[Matt]

It seems like we could just go ahead and forget that this is a documentary being filmed all together. They very rarely reference the fact that they're being filmed and when they do, it feels pretty awkward. Jim confessing his feelings for Pam to Michael is dumb enough but do you really think he'd do it with a cameraman standing right behind him?

You didn't like it? I thought it was the best scene of the series thus far.

[Matis17]

You didn't like it? I thought it was the best scene of the series thus far.No no no. I loved that scene too. I think you missed the point of my post. I was just suggesting that the whole doccumentary aspect of it sort of feels unnecessary. I love the way it's shot and the interviews. It seems like you could probably get away with nixing the idea that it's a documentary. The characters on the show almost never pay attention to the fact that they are being filmed anyway. The idea that it's a documentary feels unrealistic in that aspect.

[Matt]

No no no. I loved that scene too. I think you missed the point of my post. I was just suggesting that the whole doccumentary aspect of it sort of feels unnecessary. I love the way it's shot and the interviews. It seems like you could probably get away with nixing the idea that it's a documentary. The characters on the show almost never pay attention to the fact that they are being filmed anyway. The idea that it's a documentary feels unrealistic in that aspect.

But if you watch reality shows, you'll notice, it's very real considering it's the second season.

At the start of any reality show, the cast is always very aware of the camera, reacting to it, putting on for it, etc...but as it goes on, it becomes part of their lives, they adjust to it and act as if it's not there. That is sort of what I'm seeing with The Office...intentional or otherwise...I think it is very real.

[Mr.Webs]

At the start of any reality show, the cast is always very aware of the camera, reacting to it, putting on for it... I must agree with this statement. For instance, I personally believe that much of Scott's continuing idiotic antics are slightly due to the cameras being ever present.

I'm not saying that his character doesn't act this way, but I believe it's heightened because he always knows now that he has an audience to entertain.

[Dr Doom]

AND ANYTIME HE MAKES A RACIAL OR INNAPROPPRIATE COMMENT HE LOOKS AT THE CAMERA AND TRYS TO COVER IT UP.

[WallCrawl]

AND ANYTIME HE MAKES A RACIAL OR INNAPROPPRIATE COMMENT HE LOOKS AT THE CAMERA AND TRYS TO COVER IT UP.

He also often looks to the camera after making a joke he thinks is particularly funny.

[Gamma Ray]

Good points. Michael would probably be slightly calmer without the cameras.

[Dr Doom]

I DON'T UNDERSTAND, IT ONLY TAKES ME 10 SECONDS TO BRUSH MY TEETH.


SO SAYS DOOM!!!

-DOOM :doom:

[Dr Doom 2006]

his middle nams kurt, it really sad that i know that :D

[Mr.Webs]

"Uh, Ryan's, uh, dead...yeah, he's dead..."

I couldn't stop laughing.:D

[Artos]

Does anybody know where I can get a copy of the theme song? I need it before I go crazy!!

[Gamma Ray]

Hilarious episode tonight.

Michael: "What flavor coffee is that? Updog?"
Ryan: "Whassat?"
Michael: "I dunno, nothing... What's up with you?"
Ryan: "Huh?"
Michael: "Dammit!"


So Oscar wasn't really sick. That was a pretty shocking revelation! :) Oh, and that he's gay. ;)

[Matis17]

Awsome episode. Oscar's halloween costume makes much more sense after this. Major advancement of the Jim/Pam relationship= Awsome. That was the only thing that dissapointed me from the last episode.

[Matt]

One thing I love about this show, is because of the semi-documentary style (which many people have been complaining about lately)...it feels more real. YOu feel for the characters more. For example, when Michael was in the restraunt and asked about the chicken breast...you knew where he was going with it, just like Jim...you felt embarrassed for him when he reached punch line. I don't really feel the characters emotions like I do with this show, and I think it is because of the faux-reality show nature of it.

[Gamma Ray]

Oscar's halloween costume makes much more sense after this.


Hah! I was thinking the same thing!

[WildChild]

Awsome episode. Oscar's halloween costume makes much more sense after this. Major advancement of the Jim/Pam relationship= Awsome. That was the only thing that dissapointed me from the last episode.
What was his costume?

[WallCrawl]

What was his costume?

He was dressed up like a woman.

[Brian2887]

I really love Carell's character. You can tell how hard he's trying to be liked, but he just sucks at it. When you see his emotions, like when he had to fire an employee, or when he betrayed Jim's trust, you can really see that he is a good guy who just doesn't know how to relate. You feel for him.

[Gamma Ray]

"I'll have the chicken breast... hold the chicken."

[Tamanon]

I really love Carell's character. You can tell how hard he's trying to be liked, but he just sucks at it. When you see his emotions, like when he had to fire an employee, or when he betrayed Jim's trust, you can really see that he is a good guy who just doesn't know how to relate. You feel for him.

True enough. I mean come on, he even mussed his hair up to look more like Jim in this episode! Poor fellow.

Hilarious episode.

[Gamma Ray]

I laughed out loud when Ryan said that Michael staring at him was creeping him out and then they showed Michael staring. That was awesome!

And what a great, feel good ending to this episode. I liked it!

[Unleashed]

She obviously loves him :mad:

[Matt]

She obviously loves him :mad:

Yea she does...I wonder if the wedding is going to be the season finale? If so, do you think it'll actually happen?

[Tamanon]

I can see the wedding being postponed on the Season Finale, heh.

Great episode, loved the ending especially, so sweet!

And....MAN Kelly would be annoying to sit next to, no wonder Toby got allergic.

[Gamma Ray]

I can't believe Kelly was Ryan's type. :D Ryan is terribly underused in the show so maybe a budding relationship would give him more scenes.

[WildChild]

I can't believe Kelly was Ryan's type. :D Ryan is terribly underused in the show so maybe a budding relationship would give him more scenes.
He probably hasn't talked to her.

[Unleashed]

what did ryan say about kelly? when he was asked if h liked her he said yeah, if you're into that......?

[Tamanon]

what did ryan say about kelly? when he was asked if h liked her he said yeah, if you're into that......?

If you're into junk in the trunk:up:

[Unleashed]

Ha, I Totally Missed That :(

[Shifty]

Stephen Colbert On the Golden Globes:

"I've got the list of winners here; I don't know which of these guys are forwarding the homosexual agenda, but I'm going to guess it was Steve Carell, who won for his performance in a TV show called 'The Orifice'. Steve and I are old friends, we used to share an office back at the Daily Show. In retrospect, I appreciate his restraint - I was looking pretty good back then."

[Tamanon]

You have no idea how much happiness it would bring me if Steve Carell showed up on the Colbert Report for Even Stephen.

[WildChild]

You have no idea how much happiness it would bring me if Steve Carell showed up on the Colbert Report for Even Stephen.
Yes, that would be awsome.

[Matt]

You have no idea how much happiness it would bring me if Steve Carell showed up on the Colbert Report for Even Stephen.

I wouldn't mind seeing Colbert on The Office...though that may be a bit too gimmicky for The Office.

[WallCrawl]

I wouldn't mind seeing Colbert on The Office...though that may be a bit too gimmicky for The Office.

I'd have to agree. Tim Meadows appearing was a pleasant surprise, but my willing suspension went out the window.

[Octoberist]

I love this show.

Honestly, it really became it's 'own' by the second season. It's funny but a lot people out there are judgmental because of the BBC show.

You know what? I like them BOTH!

[Matt]

I love this show.

Honestly, it really became it's 'own' by the second season. It's funny but a lot people out there are judgmental because of the BBC show.

You know what? I like them BOTH!

Actually, that isn't the case. A lot of the fans of the BBC show gave it a chance and grew to like it just as much if not more. I think it is because Ricky Gervais works on this one as well...that people didn't judge too harshly too quickly. I also think Gervais is the reason it maintains so much charm that the original has.

[Shifty]

I wouldn't mind seeing Colbert on The Office...though that may be a bit too gimmicky for The Office.

Colbert was Carell's understudy at Second City and then Colbert highly recommended Carell for The Daily Show. The rest is hilarious history.

The return of Even Stephen would be incredible.

[Gamma Ray]

Another great episode written by BJ. Pam is so sad. :(

[Unleashed]

Feel sorry for the whole Pam situation

[Tamanon]

Man....what a great episode. Pretty dramatic ending there....and so sad when Pam broke down:/ But I liked how fervent they had Jim when he made his argument to her. Ironic, considering how much he's still holding back though, heh.

[Matt]

B.J. Novak is not only a talented writer, but also actor. It's like he's the underrated version of Zach Braff (who writes and directs very good episodes of Scrubs).

I hope they get him behind a camera soon.

[CantThinkOfAName]

That was a really great episode. The combo of comedy and drama was beautfiul. Seriously, I think thats the best episode Ive seen so far.

[WildChild]

Yeah tonight was awsome.

[Matt]

I wonder where they are gonna go with the unio story line? The foreman said it's not over.

[Gamma Ray]

http://img316.imageshack.us/img316/5084/project14xz.jpg (http://imageshack.us/?x=my6&myref=http://imageshack.us/)

[amazingfantasy15]

That last shot of the destroyed warehouse was great.

[Unleashed]

Conan O'Brien :up:

[Gamma Ray]

Great episode! Obviously filmed recently judging by the "Firewall" ad in Times Square. I can't believe Jan kissed Michael seeing as he's going to take it completely the wrong way! I'm so glad that each new episode is a continuation of previous stuff, like the Kelly/Ryan thing. It's working really well. I thought that Pam would get flowers at the end of the day from Jim, but I guess not...

Oh and,
"Bob Vance, Vance Refrigeration!"

[Unleashed]

Well, the kiss wasn't exactly a small thing.

[Dr. Evil]

The Conan appearance ruled! Even if it was a walk-on and he did not know that Cameras were on him.

[Unleashed]

He knew

[WildChild]

Yeah the Conan Cameo was great,The video that Micheal did was amazing as well.

[Gamma Ray]

The Conan appearance ruled! Even if it was a walk-on and he did not know that Cameras were on him.


Um... he knew.

[Tamanon]

I cracked up at Happy Valentine's from Bob Vance, Vance Refrigeration.

Also at A Michael Scott Joint and Great SCOTT!

Now to just track down my own Dwight Bobblehead, that rocked:)

[Gamma Ray]

LOL! I forgot to metion that. "Great Scott!" Brilliant! I can't believe there's a regional manager worse than Michael!

[amazingfantasy15]

I thought this was just a meet and great...

[ToddIsDead]

Great Scott! It's Conan O'Brien! Great episode. I love this show.

[Gamma Ray]

The Office won't be on again until March because of the damn Olympics. :down :mad:

Next episode date and summary:

DWIGHT'S SPEECH
9:30pm 2006-03-02
Dunder Mifflin salesman of the year Dwight Schrute (Rainn Wilson) must somehow conquer his fear of public speaking for the big convention and turns for help to the worst possible teacher, Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell). As Pam (Jenna Fischer) becomes increasingly consumed with her wedding plans, Jim (John Krasinski) plans his escape from Scranton. B.J. Novak, Leslie David Baker, Brian Baumgartner, Kate Flannery, Angela Kinsey, Oscar Nunez and Phyllis Smith also star.

[Gamma Ray]

Great Scott! It's Conan O'Brien! Great episode. I love this show.


I loved when he went to NY's best pizza place... a Sbarros! :D :up:

[Dark Carnage]

Really enjoyed this episode, I knew Jan would end up kissing him again. It seems she's attracted to Michael when he doesn't make everything about himself. When he puts other people first he seems to shine in her eyes.

Plus Angela was looking pretty good in this ep, for the first time aswell I might add. Never really dug her, but I think the change in hairstyle framed her face differently. Maybe a little more colour in her skin?

Her quote last week was classic "It seems Jan apsires to be a whore."

Sucks about the wait.

[WallCrawl]

Her quote last week was classic "It seems Jan apsires to be a whore."

That was hilarious. Great bit :up:

I'm assuming that the key she received was to Dwight's place. Although knowing those two, it could have been just the key to his office desk drawers.

[Gamma Ray]

. Although knowing those two, it could have been just the key to his office desk drawers.


LOL!!! :up:

[WallCrawl]

LOL!!! :up:

Well it's true. Does anyone else have any other ideas?

And I was so glad that Michael actually did have some financial reports prepared. While he may be out of touch most of the times, I'm glad that he's not always painted as an absolute moron.

[Brian2887]

Maybe it was a symbollic key.. the key to his heart..

or probably his desk.

[WildChild]

Double Post

[WildChild]

I think its a key to his beet farm.

[Matis17]

I can't believe no one has bumped this thread yet. How did you feel about this one? I just absolutely loved Michael bombing and Dwight killing with his Musilenee(sp?) inspired speech. That part where Michael announced that everyone was getting a thousand dollar bonus just to demonstrate public speaking to Dwight was hilarious too. I also loved the football intro. Discuss.

[Mr.Webs]

What a great return from it's two week vacation. As Scott's character builds, so does Jim's. I can't help but feel amazingly bad for him.:(

Also, to anyone who cares, on Late Night, Jenna Fischer, who plays Pam, will be appearing very soon.

[Tamanon]

Another great episode. Jim and Ryan were both being ***** haha, good to see.

WE ARE WARRIORS!!!

[Mr.Webs]

Another great episode. Jim and Ryan were both being ***** haha, good to see.

WE ARE WARRIORS!!! ...Being what?

[Tamanon]

Ah, silly language filters, they were being a-holes at times:P

[Mr.Webs]

Ryan, yes. Jim? I don't know. I just don't think he could handle going to see Pam get married to someone who isn't him.

[Matis17]

Jenna was just one Conan. She was looking hot as ever and had some funny stuff to share. Anyone else catch it?

[Mr.Webs]

I did.:D I was surprised! I've seen her outside of The Office, but she was usually in sweaters, never in a dress, and never so dolled up.

And she is quite the good guest, as well.:up:

[Gamma Ray]

I did not like last night's episode. It was way too over the top. I liked the storyline that took place in the office, but the speech was really stupid.

[Mr.Webs]

It was supposed to be.

[Super_Ludacris]

Was kinda a mediocre. I thought the bit at the start with the football was funny though

[Gamma Ray]

"Everyone all right???"
.
.
.
.
.
"PAM!"

[Mr.Webs]

www.supersizedoffice.com

Come on people, let's fight the good fight!:D :up:

[WallCrawl]

That last episode was a little surreal.

[Gamma Ray]

I love Diversity Day! Hilarious episode! I love when Mr. Brown (LMAO!) yells at Michael.

[Not Jake]

it's a rerun:o

[Gamma Ray]

I know. I just love this episode.

I couldn't breathe because I was laughing so hard when Michael was making fun of Kelly and then she slaps him. One of my favorite Office moments.

[WildChild]

I've never seen this episode before,But it was fantastic. when Micheal started doing that Chris Rock bit I was on the floor.

[WallCrawl]

We all have a hero inside us. :o

[Matt]

Oh man, that puppet's silence when Michael said what he wants to be when he grows up...I lost it.

[ToddIsDead]

I had the TV on but I was paying no attention. I could tell something funny happened in that part because I glanced at the TV and saw the puppet just staring and taking a long pause. it's a shame I missed the whole episode, and I missed Earl too.

[Tamanon]

That episode was great.:) I especially laughed at Michael's online dating screenname:P

[Matt]

I had the TV on but I was paying no attention. I could tell something funny happened in that part because I glanced at the TV and saw the puppet just starring and taking a long pause.

Child Michael: When I grow up, I wanna get married so I can have 100 kids who will all be my friend and no one will be able to say no to being my friend"

[Gamma Ray]

That was a nice comeback from the episode that aired two weeks ago. Some great stuff. I really loved it when Stanley yelled at Ryan. And when Dwight told the little kid off and Angela was so proud. :D

"'LittleKidLover', that way people will know where my priorities are at."

Thumbs up this week!

[Matt]

That was a nice comeback from the episode that aired two weeks ago. Some great stuff. I really loved it when Stanley yelled at Ryan. And when Dwight told the little kid off and Angela was so proud. :D

"'LittleKidLover', that way people will know where my priorities are at."

Thumbs up this week!

I love the Dwight Angela relationship. It is so subtle, and they are both such uptight jackasses, it's great.

[ToddIsDead]

Child Michael: When I grow up, I wanna get married so I can have 100 kids who will all be my friend and no one will be able to say no to being my friend"
Priceless! Now I'm really sad that I didn't watch:(

[Matt]

Priceless! Now I'm really sad that I didn't watch:(

At first, I felt sort of bad for Michael, then they showed that puppet's reaction and I lost it.

[ToddIsDead]

Yeah, I guess Michael never had friends. But I guess that means he was always an annoying idiot, so it balances out.

[amazingfantasy15]

Dwight and Michael's "fight" was great after Dwight tried reading the kids the story.

[Matt]

Yeah, I guess Michael never had friends. But I guess that means he was always an annoying idiot, so it balances out.

I think it's the other way around. He seemed very shy and reserved on the show, and apparently (from what Jim said anyhow) his mother made him wear a suit and combed his hair to make him look like a geek.

I'm guessing if anything he became the obnoxious idiot to get people to like him.

[Dodger]

Micheal"How do i say this In a way you will understand? Oh, Im like superman and these co-workers are like citizens of Gotham."

Dwight:"That's batman."

Michael:"FINE! Fine guy's Im Aquaman where is he from?"

Jim: "the ocean"

Micheal: "i work with a buch of geeks."

Freakin Classic! :D

[WildChild]

Tonights episode was so great.

[Dark Carnage]

The puppet response was amazing. Especially seeing as it didn't change at all.

And I hope there's some sort of mentioning of the online thing:

Jim - So Michael, how's the onine dating going?

Michael - Honsestly Jim, not that well. They banned me.

Jim - Why?

Michael - I don't know. I sent out a couple of messages and when I went to check for replies they said LittleKidLover didn't exist.

Jim - LittleKidLover?

Michael - Yeah, I thought it was be good for the woman to know up front that I'm interested in kids.

Jim - Uh huh. I'm gonna go get a soda.

[echostation]

original british one is far better

[Matt]

original british one is far better

Maybe, but that doesn't change the fact that the American version is hillarious and one of the funniest shows on TV.

[Gamma Ray]

original british one is far better


So go watch all... 14(?) episodes of that and get the **** out of this thread.

[GoldGoblin]

original british one is far better

^You wish it was.

[Matis17]

Kelly is just loony toons. I honestly can't blame Ryan for how he acts around her.

[WallCrawl]

^You wish it was.

I think it is as well, but it doesn't mean the US version isn't a good series, or entertaining or enjoyable. :up:

[Tamanon]

Kelly reminds me of a few girls I've met, it's almost like they're still in High School, lol. And that's why you gotta be careful dipping the pen in the company ink!

[GoldGoblin]

Kelly reminds me of a few girls I've met, it's almost like they're still in High School, lol. And that's why you gotta be careful dipping the pen in the company ink!

^:)

[Gamma Ray]

Thursday at 9:30 PM, only on NBC

[WallCrawl]

Thursday at 9:30 PM, only on NBC

And the vast expanse of the internet, of course. :o

[punishermax]

"Ticking time bags."

Gotta love it. :up:

[Unleashed]

Funny ass episode!!!

[Gamma Ray]

Meh. Not that great this week. I only liked Jim and Pam.

[Unleashed]

I liked Ryan's stunned silence.

[Gamma Ray]

I was more entertained by the "The More You Know" Office-themed commercials.

[da creole kid]

What happened?

Stupid Mid-Missouri, more tornadoes around the area. Watched weather coverage

[Dark Carnage]

I liked Ryan's stunned silence.
That was the golden moment this week.

And I like Dwight and Angela's constant battling for dominance.

[Shifty]

I was more entertained by the "The More You Know" Office-themed commercials.

http://www.nbc.com/The_Office/video/sub_122.shtml

[ToddIsDead]

I liked Ryan's stunned silence.
That was great. His mouth was hanging wide open.

And Dwight's "Bear" PSA had me rolling.

[GoldGoblin]

Funny ass episode!!!

^I wonder if we will see more of those office commercials on other episodes.

[Super_Ludacris]

lol@ Michael


" I didnt realise negative in the medical world was a good thing.."

[Gamma Ray]

^I wonder if we will see more of those office commercials on other episodes.


Apparently it was an April Fools thing. Unaired commercials can be seen online.

[GoldGoblin]

Apparently it was an April Fools thing. Unaired commercials can be seen online.

^Maybe we can see some new ones next April Fools:)

[Shifty]

What a cliffhanger!

Glad I taped the finale and watched the Sens game finish. Season two is a must buy on DVD.

Anyone else remember to watch?

[Mr.Webs]

What...an...episode.:eek: :up:

[Shifty]

To quote Kevin, "MILF."

http://www.melora.com/gallery.html

[rdh007]

MILF indeed. Though I think he made the right decision in leaning toward the blonde.

[Dodger]

Wow....out of smallville, my name is earl, THE OFFICE had the best series finale. IMO.

[Gamma Ray]

Earl was so disappointing. Will they ever stray from their formulaic storylines?

[WildChild]

Earl was so disappointing. Will they ever stray from their formulaic storylines?
I like Earl the way it is.The finale wasent amazing but still pretty good.Office was better though.

[rdh007]

That's it. I'm getting Scrantonicity to play my buddy's bachelor party.

[Dodger]

Earl was so disappointing. Will they ever stray from their formulaic storylines?


I doubt it But what makes earl for me are the charecters. I love Randy, Crabman. Joyce. There awesome, yeah the stories get weak and the whole good moral gets tired...but it's still funny to me in the end.