The Office Girl Blog (a work in progress)

Secret Santa 06-13

becky — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:29:50 +0000

Air Date: 12/10/2009
Written by: Mindy Kaling
Directed by: Randall Einhorn

Summary: It’s time for another Office Christmas party and Michael has trouble dealing with the fact that he can’t be Santa this year.

In this episode:
Michael Scott
Dwight Schrute
Jim Halpert
Pam Beesly
Ryan Howard
Angela Martin
Kevin Malone
Oscar Martinez
Phyllis Vance
Stanley Hudson
Andy Bernard
Creed Bratton
Kelly Kapoor
Meredith Palmer
Kelly “Erin” Hannon
Darryl Philbin
Madge
Matt
Bob Vance

Recurring Jokes:

The office busts out the karaoke machine once again.

Other Extras, Tidbits & Observations:

On the “Merry Christmas” poster someone (probably Dwight) added an addendum: “Santa hates tears”
Dwight’s list for what his Secret Santa gift might be also includes aardvark trap, possum trap, skunk trap, and man trap.

In My Opinion (because I have something no one else has: my brain):

I hate having to say goodbye to the Office for the Christmas hiatus – I never know what to do with my Thursday nights! This was a great episode too so to watch this and then know we have to wait til next year to get new episodes just kills me. I loved how this year’s Christmas episode went back to the formula of Season 2 and 3 Christmas episodes with good office cheer and hilarious gifts, my favorites being the poster for Kelly, Michael’s surprisingly thoughtful nutracker gift for Dwight, and Andy’s misguided gifts for Erin.

Favorite Quotes: coming soon!

Scott’s Tots 06-12

becky — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:46:57 +0000

Air Date: 12/3/2009
Written by: Lee Eisenberg & Gene Stupnitsky
Directed by: B.J. Novak

Summary: Michael has to face a group of students to whom he promised college tuition, while Jim attempts to find an employee of the month.

In this episode:
Michael Scott
Dwight Schrute
Jim Halpert
Pam Beesly
Ryan Howard
Angela Martin
Kevin Malone
Oscar Martinez
Phyllis Vance
Stanley Hudson
Andy Bernard
Creed Bratton
Kelly Kapoor
Meredith Palmer
Kelly “Erin” Hannon

Recurring Jokes:

Flashback picture – Stanley shows a newspaper clipping about Michael’s empty promise, and Michael shows the same framed picture too.

Other Extras, Tidbits & Observations:

Dwight mentions Jim’s beard growing ability, perhaps a reference to the awesome beard John Krasinski has in “Away We Go”?

In My Opinion (because I have something no one else has: my brain):

This episode had me laughing out loud. Jim gets more awkward with every episode which I love, and Dwight is hilarious when he’s vengeful.

Favorite Quotes: coming soon!

Shareholder Meeting 06-11

becky — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:13:01 +0000

Air Date: 11/19/2009
Written by: Justin Spitzer
Directed by: Charles McDougall

Summary: Michael attends a shareholder meeting and brings Dwight, Oscar, and Andy with him, while back at the office Jim deals with Ryan.

Recurring Jokes:

Michael and the rest of the office run down the stairway to see the limo.

Other Extras, Tidbits & Observations:

None noted…yet

In My Opinion (because I have something no one else has: my brain):

I thought this was a funny episode. I loved that Jim finally got his revenge on Ryan and asserted his authority. I also thought having Oscar leave the room without saying anything and not saving the day was extremely realistic and well done. And we still don’t know what’s going to happen to Dunder Mifflin!

Favorite Quotes: coming soon!

Murder 06-10

becky — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:21:42 +0000

Air Date: 11/12/2009
Written by: Danny Chun
Directed by: Greg Daniels

Summary: After unsettling rumors begin about Dunder Mifflin’s future, Michael decides to distract everyone with a murder mystery game.

Recurring Jokes:

Angela blames her Voodoo Mama Juju witch doctor ways on Harry Potter.

Other Extras, Tidbits & Observations:

None noted…yet

In My Opinion (because I have something no one else has: my brain):

This was a pretty funny episode, and I definitely laughed out loud at a lot of stuff. There are huge things happening with corporate, and I’m interested to see how they handle this storyline.

Favorite Quotes: coming soon!

Double Date 06-09

becky — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:09:54 +0000

Air Date: 11/5/2009
Written by: Charlie Grandy
Directed by: Seth Gordon

Summary: Pam and Jim are forced to go on a double date with Pam’s mom and Michael, and Dwight attempts to do nice things for everyone in the office.

In this episode:
Michael Scott
Dwight Schrute
Jim Halpert
Pam Beesly
Ryan Howard
Angela Martin
Kevin Malone
Oscar Martinez
Phyllis Vance
Stanley Hudson
Andy Bernard
Creed Bratton
Kelly Kapoor
Toby Flenderson
Meredith Palmer
Kelly “Erin” Hannon
Helene Beesly

Recurring Jokes:

None noted…yet

Other Extras, Tidbits & Observations:

None noted…yet

In My Opinion (because I have something no one else has: my brain):

I’m glad that the writers found a clever way to break up Michael and Pam’s mom. I loved Andy’s “do not test my politeness” competition with Dwight too.

Favorite Quotes: coming soon!

Koi Pond 06-08

becky — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:55:29 +0000

Air Date: 10/29/2009
Written by: Warren Lieberstein & Halsted Sullivan
Directed by: Reggie Hudlin

Summary: Michael attempts to stop office teasing after he falls into a koi pond while Pam and Andy go on sales calls.

In this episode:
Michael Scott
Dwight Schrute
Jim Halpert
Pam Beesly
Ryan Howard
Angela Martin
Kevin Malone
Oscar Martinez
Phyllis Vance
Stanley Hudson
Andy Bernard
Creed Bratton
Kelly Kapoor
Toby Flenderson
Meredith Palmer
Kelly “Erin” Hannon

Recurring Jokes:

None noted…yet

Other Extras, Tidbits & Observations:

None noted…yet

In My Opinion (because I have something no one else has: my brain):

This was a funny episode. The Halloween cold open was such a tease, I would have loved to see an entire Halloween episode like in season 2! The Andy and Pam interaction was pretty cute, and Jim was so awesomely awkward.

Favorite Quotes: coming soon!

The Lover 06-07

becky — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:04:19 +0000

Air Date: 10/22/2009
Written by: Lee Eisenberg & Gene Stupnitsky
Directed by: Lee Eisenberg

Summary: Pam finds out that Michael is dating her mother, and Dwight attempts to spy on Jim.

In this episode:
Michael Scott
Dwight Schrute
Jim Halpert
Pam Beesly
Ryan Howard
Angela Martin
Kevin Malone
Oscar Martinez
Phyllis Vance
Stanley Hudson
Andy Bernard
Creed Bratton
Kelly Kapoor
Toby Flenderson
Meredith Palmer
Kelly “Erin” Hannon

Recurring Jokes:

None noted…yet

Other Extras, Tidbits & Observations:

None noted…yet

In My Opinion (because I have something no one else has: my brain):

First, Jim with a wedding ring on has to be one of the cutest things I’ve ever seen. This episode was really funny with so much going on!! I didn’t like angry Pam though. Her screaming when she first found out was funny, but then I just found her acting out annoying. Of course, she IS pregnant, so I am not going to judge. And Jim is awesome in this episode!

Favorite Quotes: coming soon!

Mafia 06-06

becky — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 21:51:40 +0000

Air Date: 10/15/2009
Written by: Brent Forrester
Directed by: Dave Rogers

Summary: Dwight and Andy convince Michael that an insurance salesman is in the mafia, which causes chaos in the office to Oscar’s chagrin.

In this episode:
Michael Scott
Dwight Schrute
Jim Halpert
Pam Beesly
Ryan Howard
Angela Martin
Kevin Malone
Oscar Martinez
Phyllis Vance
Stanley Hudson
Andy Bernard
Creed Bratton
Kelly Kapoor
Toby Flenderson
Meredith Palmer
Kelly “Erin” Hannon
David Wallace

Recurring Jokes:

None noted…yet

Other Extras, Tidbits & Observations:

None noted…yet

In My Opinion (because I have something no one else has: my brain):

I loved the storyline of Kevin accidentally cancelling Jim’s credit cards, and Jim’s conversation with Michael over a “bad connection” but I could have done without the mafia storyline. It was funny at first but they kept it going for too long. For being the episode following one of the hugest episodes in the series’ history, they didn’t do too bad.

Favorite Quotes: coming soon!

Niagara 06-04.05

becky — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:30:39 +0000

Air Date: 10/08/2009
Written by: Greg Daniels & Mindy Kaling
Directed by: Paul Feig

Summary: Jim and Pam get married at Niagara Falls.

In this episode
Michael Scott
Dwight Schrute
Jim Halpert
Pam Beesly
Ryan Howard
Jan Levinson
Angela Martin
Kevin Malone
Oscar Martinez
Phyllis Vance
Bob Vance
Stanley Hudson
Andy Bernard
Creed Bratton
Kelly Kapoor
Toby Flenderson
Meredith Palmer
Kelly “Erin” Hannon
Cynthia
Mr. & Mrs. Halpert
Meemaw
Mrs. Beesly
Mr. Beesly
Christy Kelly
Penny Beesly
Tom Halpert
Pete Halpert
Isabel Pariba

Recurring Jokes:

Stanley brought a toaster for Pam & Jim’s wedding gift.

Other Extras, Tidbits & Observations:

On Pam & Jim’s list for what you can do/not do at the wedding: Do’s-have a good time, dance when it’s appropriate, eat dinner. Don’ts-make a scene, cry, talk to our relatives-VERY BUSY!, firecrackers.

In My Opinion (because I have something no one else has: my brain):

This was an AMAZING episode!!! The “surprise” wedding on the boat was such a wonderful surprise and the wedding dance/montage was really well done.

Favorite Quotes: coming soon!

The Promotion 06-03

becky — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:37:58 +0000

Air Date: 10/01/2009
Written by: Jennifer Celotta
Directed by: Jennifer Celotta

Summary: Michael and Jim have to decide how to give out raises this year.

In this episode:
Michael Scott
Dwight Schrute
Jim Halpert
Pam Beesly
Ryan Howard
Angela Martin
Kevin Malone
Oscar Martinez
Phyllis Lapin
Stanley Hudson
Creed Bratton
Kelly Kapoor
Kelly “Erin” Hannon
Toby Flenderson
Meredith Palmer
Andy Bernard
David Wallace

Recurring Jokes:

None noted…yet

Other Extras, Tidbits & Observations:

None noted…yet

In My Opinion (because I have something no one else has: my brain):

Not a bad episode! It showed how completely obvious it is that Jim is better suited for the manager job, and poor Michael is just as incompetent as ever. I loved when Pam stared longingly at the donuts and let her pregnancy cravings overcome her desire to fit into her wedding dress.

Favorite Quotes: coming soon!