TV Review: The Office [2005-2011]

A NBC COMEDY NOT FOR EVERYONE. JUST ANYONE THAT WORKS.

Mockumentary of typical office workers working within a paper supply company consisting of ego clashes, inappropriate behavior, and tedium. Series debuted on NBC on March 24, 2005.

MAIN CAST

Steve Carell

Rainn Wilson

John Krasinski

Jenna Fischer

SUPPORTING CAST

B.J Novak

Ed Helms (The Hangover)

Mindy Kaling

Leslie David Baker

Brian Baumgartner

Angela Kinsey

Phyllis Smith

Kate Flannery

Creed Bratton

Oscar Nunez

Craig Robinson (Hot Tub Time Machine)

CELEBRITY APPEARANCES

Timothy Olyphant (Justified, Hitman)

Will Ferrell

Kathy Bates

Ricky Gervais

Catherine Tate

James Spader

Will Arnett

Ray Romano

Jim Carrey

Warren Buffett

SEASON 7 EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

01 – Michael’s new assistant is causing havoc around the office he is also his nephew

02 – Toby gives Michael counseling after smacking his new assistant/nephew

03 – Andy invites the entire office to his local theater’s production of Sweeny Todd
04 – Michael has a cold core thinking it is herpes so he contacts his ex-girlfriends

05 – Michael hires a new employee (Timothy Olyphant) who use to steal clients

06 – The office has a costume contest for the Scranton coupon book worth $15,000

07 – Cecelia’s christening is overcrowded due to Michael inviting the entire office

08 – Erin organizes a Glee party so Gabe and Michael can get along with one another

09 – Brian and Michael generate more capital for their venture WUPHF.com

10 – Dwight’s office cutbacks hurt the office so Pam suggests moving the office

11 – Toby leaves for the Scranton Strangler trial while Holly temporary returns

12 - Holly’s boyfriend comes to visit the office during the Christmas party which upsets Michael

13 – Michael motivates the office after he finds out that Holly is still with her fiancé

14 – Andy puts on his own small business seminar to attract new clients

15 – Michael is lost in Scranton while Dwight, Erin, and Holly track him down

16 – Michael and Holly’s public displays of affection distracts the office on Valentine’s

17 – Michael completes his movie Threat Level Midnight starring the entire office

18 – Traveling salesman Todd Packer moves back into the office

19 – Michael prepares to propose to Holly with the help of his office staff

20 – Michael’s replacement Deangelo arrives as the staff sucks up to the new boss

21 – Michael prepares Deangelo to host the annual Dundie Awards ceremony

22 – Having it hard to say goodbye, Michael leaves a day early without telling his staff

23 – Deangelo creates an inner circle for his favorite male employees

24 – Dwight Schrute becomes acting manager and accidently fires a gun in the office

25 – Season Finale: Jim, Toby, and Gabe lead a search committee to find a new branch manager

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED – 5 OUT OF 5