The office new season started last night.

[Joe Kerr]

I fear its the last season though. With steve Carrell leaving i dont know if the supporting actors/actresses will be enough. Did anyone catch last night s episode..i dont want to post spoilers (not sure how to hide them yet). Ill just say i dont think the show was as funny as it has been and the opening was just weird.

[Schlomey]

i had no idea it started last night.....I guess I should watch it as it is one of my favorite shows.

[Juan]

I loved it.

[Funky Fly]

This is how you hide spoilers. quote to learn.

poop

[Lock Jaw]

The opening was probably parodying some internet video that I am not aware of.

[Schlomey]

ok just finished it....LOVED it overall even though nothing really happened.

[Juan]

I guess I was just glad to see the crew again. I love this show and it was good see everyone again.

[Requiem]

Loved the episode. Had me cracking up at parts. I liked the intro.

[Blitz]

Yeah opening was strange. Overall it was good shit.

[Lock Jaw]

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Ok, this was probably what they were spoofing.... but its several years old already? Maybe this isn't it.

[Schlomey]

that was fun.

[Jeritron]

Yeah opening was strange. Overall it was good shit.

They've never really done anything like that without an explanation. I figured that they'd reveal it was for a Sabre commercial or something like that, but I guess they just did it for fun?
Dunno. Doesn't really matter but it was certainly out of the norm.

I enjoyed it but I found it far less funny than the average episode. I think they kind of mailed it in and settled for it just being an intro to the season.
I'm sure it will pick back up next week.

I also was legit disgusted by Erin dating that squid.

[Juan]

Yeah, I had totally forgot that Andy and Erin had broken up.

[Joe Kerr]

Lock Jaws video made me think of american pie...the song

[Jeritron]

I love Erin

[weather vane]

This season has been so mint....

[Blitz]

Halloween ep was so good.

[Jon Kano]

'Creed's going!!' lol

[CSL]

While Gervais has denied that he would reprise his role as Brent in the U.S. version of The Office, he has since been confirmed to be making a cameo in a forthcoming episode as the character, though his appearance is described as "blink and you'll miss it". The episode is set to air on the 27th of January 2011.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

If the series doesn't end this season I think they should try to bring David Brent in the series as the new manager.

[CSL]

Gervais would never do it.

[Nightwing]

Gervais would be amazing, but yeah hed never do it.

Apparently Carrel is leaving with 4 episodes remaining this season, and it was pretty much confirmed Jim wont be the boss.

I could see them going with Gabe in the end.

[dronepool]

I can't get into this show for the life of me :-\

[Blitz]

Rumours seem to be that Dwight, Darryl, and Andy will all be after Michael's job.

[Blitz]

Love Erin btw. She is so weirdly cute. Or cutely weird.

[Juan]

I think Andy would make a good boss (well as good a boss as Michael)

[Vox Populi]

Rumours seem to be that Dwight, Darryl, and Andy will all be after Michael's job.

Seems that seed might have been planted last night with Darryl's sneaky purchase of an e-reader.

[Blitz]

Honestly I think they need a new character for the boss. All the characters are too familiar with each other. Someone new comes needs to come in and shake things up.

[Jura]

Like Jo and Gabe did?

[Jura]

And Charles Miner?

[Blitz]

I love Gabe. Of all the current characters, he's the one I'd most like to see take Michael's place. Jo's nothing but a recurring guest star. I thought Charles was an alright character, but too severe. He wasn't really anything except the anti-Michael.

[Jeritron]

The Office sans Michael Scott could go down as one of the most flawed ideas ever. He's so important to the show that I don't even know how they'd go about constructing an episode without him.

[Nightwing]

Toby would be a nice replacement too. It would be the ultimate slap in Michaels face in the end.

[Nightwing]

The Office sans Michael Scott could go down as one of the most flawed ideas ever. He's so important to the show that I don't even know how they'd go about constructing an episode without him.

It could work cause its an pretty great ensemble cast, but they still focus way too much on Michael where that transition could be rough [in the viewers eyes].

Happened with Scrubs, and 70s Show lately. So, im weary.

[Jura]

With Michael gone it's kind of like Scrubs without JD.

[DrA]

Steve Carell carried this show. There is not a single person on this planet that can replace that role. I know he was a replacement in the first place, but still.

The first three seasons were amazing: some of the best stuff I've ever seen. Without Carell I just think the show will be like the newer seasons, except without any remnants the newer seasons have had of the first ones.

[MVP]

Any idea which episode will be Michael's last?

[CSL]

4 from the end apparently

[Icess]

Will Ferrel is suppose to take Carell's place.

Or at least a four episode arc.

[Lock Jaw]

Terrible, if true.

[Jura]

If they are serious about continuing after Michael then they can have the next season be like a tryout of various different managers. This way they can gauge the audience's reaction and from their feedback choose which actor they want the most as the new boss. And can do another season with the new boss.

[thedamndest]

NXT: The Office

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>I'd actually be all for a season where each episode there is a new boss and its made clear that Corporate is testing the waters. However, I would stick to mainly people already there to give some of the less-heralded characters a chance to have an episode centered around them. Mayhem would ensue.

lol @ the thought of Kevin or Creed running the office for the day</font>

[Jeritron]

I don't understand why they'd take him off 4 episodes from the end if they're going to end it. That sounds like a set up to continue in further seasons.
If the show is going to end when Carell stops (which I am strongly in favor of), it should be the final episode.

And I'm not pro-ending of The Office or ant-supporting cast or anything. I love the show and think everyone is great, but I can't fathom this show without Michael Scott, and I prefer things to end on a good note. It doesn't have as much left anyways.
Ever since hearing that Carrel may be leaving, I've actually noticed his importance to the show more than ever, when I think about it and just realize his sheer influence on every scene and plot.

[Nightwing]

Yeah, I just read about Will Ferrell coming to The Office for like a 5 episode run. I dont know what to make of that.

[Fox]

Will Ferrell on The Office could be seriously amazing. Will Ferrell and Dwight interractions? The possibilities are endless.

[thedamndest]

David Brent

[Jura]

My liege.

[Juan]

Just watched a clip of the cold open with Gervais. Awesome.

[thedamndest]

As integral to the show as Carrell is, as a whole the show doesn't really have anywhere to go. Gervais would change that.

Wondering if they're building to him taking over or it was just a tease.

[Jura]

Could be just a tease but if they get good feedback they could weigh that option but it's up to Gervais.

[Nightwing]

David Brent and Michael Scott need to meet again. That was awesome.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Top 5 moment of television of the new decade right there.

[Snowden]

So whats everyone's guess of how Michael leaves? I'm guessing Holly gets moved back to Nashua, and Michael leaves with her.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Honestly that's the only way I can see it happening at this point. Toby returns from jury duty and when Holly has to move back, Michael either quits or receives a surprising job offer to move to Nashua...probably the latter as it would be easier to work Michael into a guest appearance (like another company picnic or something).

For whatever it's worth, Jenna Fischer said that there's going to be more to it than somebody new coming in and taking over. Seems to suggest that there will be an internal promotion, possibly with a new cast member replacing whoever gets moved up.</font>

[thedamndest]

Holly is supposed to be in season 8 some so I think she isn't moving.

[Lock Jaw]

Michael spontaneously combusts.

[Jura]

At the end it is finally revealed that Michael G. Scott is actually an alias and he is really Agent Michael Scarn.

[MVP]

For whatever it's worth, Jenna Fischer said that there's going to be more to it than somebody new coming in and taking over. Seems to suggest that there will be an internal promotion, possibly with a new cast member replacing whoever gets moved up.

Yeah an internal promotion makes sense since there are already too many people on the show/working in that office already. I mean there's a regional manager, assistant regional manager, office administrator, 4 other salesmen, 3 accountants, a receptionist, a supplier relations person, a quality assurance person, the head of the warehouse, a customer service rep, an HR rep, and whatever Gabe does. Tell me that office doesn't have a ton of overhead.

[VSG]

Dwight K. Schrute for manager!

[Jura]

Yeah an internal promotion makes sense since there are already too many people on the show/working in that office already. I mean there's a regional manager, assistant regional manager, office administrator, 4 other salesmen, 3 accountants, a receptionist, a supplier relations person, a quality assurance person, the head of the warehouse, a customer service rep, an HR rep, and whatever Gabe does. Tell me that office doesn't have a ton of overhead.

To my knowledge there is only one manager which is Michael. Jim is back to being a salesman, Andy is just a salesman as well and so is Dwight. Their titles don't really mean anything officially just like Pam's. So essentially there is a manager, 7 salesmen including the 2 traveling salesmen, the rest of what you listed with Pam and so on plus Ryan the temp.

[Snowden]

Holly is supposed to be in season 8 some so I think she isn't moving.

I can't see her being even remotely interesting without Michael around.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Yeah, internally I genuinely don't know who would get it. From a logical perspective, Jim would get it as he's already been a co-manager. But logic really doesn't apply since Ryan at one point was promoted to a high executive spot despite being a salesman who never once made a sale.

Dwight finally becoming manager would be interesting, but the constant story arc of him trying to get that job always leads to hilarity.

I think they could use this opportunity to give a "push" to one of the less-heralded workers in the office. Creed jumps to mind - I could totally see him bullshitting his way through the interview process and getting the job because Sabre wanted somebody who has been with the company for ages. Someone else can fill in at his job, or Ryan can take it over.</font>

[Jura]

I like how Jim has not been in the recent episodes so much.

[Jeritron]

As integral to the show as Carrell is, as a whole the show doesn't really have anywhere to go. Gervais would change that.

Wondering if they're building to him taking over or it was just a tease.

Gervais would definitely be the one option I would be open to. My vote (not that it matters) is obviously in favor of ending without Carrell, but Gervais would interest me enough. At least it has the history of the UK series.

Will Ferrel would be strange, I think. It would be interesting to see Ferrel added as a new staff character while Gervais is the boss, but I doubt that.

Also, logically there is almost no way to write Michael Scott off the show while it continues, unless he goes on a honeymoon or takes some kind of leave, since the "documentary crew" regularly follows him everywhere he goes, whether it's pertaining to work or not.
They would totally send a crew with him if he got transferred or whatever.

If he took a season off or something like that, they could dedicate an entire episode(s) to showing footage of what he was doing while he was gone.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Holly is supposed to be in season 8 some so I think she isn't moving.

Maybe she'll be there to be the "update" of the character that isn't in the show anymore. I can't see her not leaving the show with Michael as either married or engaged.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

I like how Jim has not been in the recent episodes so much.

Jim's story is over. He got Pam, got married to her and had a child.

[Jura]

That's not really relevant. He's been in other storylines or he's playing pranks on Dwight so it's not like he doesn't have a place in the show anymore. It's weird because last season I felt that here was too much Jim and now in this season he's on screen for like a few mins then disappears for the rest of the episode.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Yeah, last night's episode telegraphed that Michael is definitely leaving with Holly.

Can't wait for next week's episode. Finally get to see Threat Level Midnight.</font> :cool:

[Requiem]

lol Jim and Pam drunk was pretty hilarious. The meeting about PDA.. :lol:

[itsmeJD]

lol Jim and Pam drunk was pretty hilarious. The meeting about PDA.. :lol:

BOOM!!! face!

[CSL]

Last episode of the season is titled 'Todd Packer' and involves him getting off the road and back into the office. Wonder if that has anything to do with who might get the job.

[Blitz]

David Koechner becoming a regular could be interesting. I love the actor, not so much the character. Just so one note.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Who has two thumbs and hates Todd Packer?

That guy! (points his thumbs to Blitz)

[Blitz]

No prob with Packer in small doses. As a regular, he'd have to evolve though.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>"Rescue Me" actress (and former model) Cody Horn will join the cast next season. Not sure what job she'll have - possibly Kelly's old job if Kelly doesn't return (her contract is up).

Seems like Pam will no longer be the one that all the straight guys in the office ogle. Paul Lieberstein (Toby) also hinted that she would be a love interest of Creed. Really hope Creed can get a storyline, that would rule.

Saw it on The Office's official Facebook fan page btw. Already loads of people bitching about it, assuming she won't be funny, etc. Don't really see the big deal.</font>

[Lock Jaw]

Should probably have just ended it this season.

[Blitz]

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[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>roflllll of course Michael would have Toby die in his movie</font> :D

[itsmeJD]

I can not fucking wait to see Threat Level Midnight. Should be an awesome episode.

[CSL]

lol Great Scott Films and a Michael Scott joint

[Blitz]

Apparently the full movie will be on the full season DVD this year.

[Hanso Amore]

THEN I AM GOING TO DIG UP HIS WIFES BODY AND HUMP IT REAL GOOD

[thecc]

Karen's cameo was great.

[Hanso Amore]

HEy, you ever Bang a WHOLE Bachelorette Party?

[Calamondin]

I liked the episode, but something bugged me. Did they completely ignore the episode in season 2 when Pam finds the Threat Level Midnight script? Because the timelime seemed pretty messed up as to when Michael wrote/shot it.

[RoXer]

He's been editing, re-editing, and re-filming it the whole time.

[RoXer]

Also, didn't like this episode.

[Hanso Amore]

Eat Shit faggot

[VSG]

Anyone who didnt like this episode needs counselling.

[weather vane]

amazing episode

[Juan]

Steve Carell finishes filming on 'The Office' today

Six years ago, Steve Carell was still best known for his stint on The Daily Show, plus the occasional bit part in a big Hollywood movie, where he would inevitably steal scenes out from under bigger comedy superstars like Jim Carrey and Will Ferrell.

Today, Carell is one of those big comedy superstars — the sort of multi-talented performer who can play a genial everyguy (Date Night) or a slightly off-kilter loon (Get Smart, The 40-Year-Old Virgin), with the occasional furlough into animated work (Despicable Me, Horton Hears a Who!.) Incredibly, Carell has become a movie star without ever ditching his day job on The Office, which makes him a genuine rarity in the Hollywood pantheon. (Even the tragically-handsome George Clooney didn’t have a big, non-Batman hit until he left ER.)

Office co-star Rainn Wilson just tweeted that today is Steve Carell’s final day of filming on the sitcom. We shouldn’t say goodbye to Carell just yet. There are still a few more episodes with Michael Scott, and the actor’s post-Office schedule is packed with intriguing movie projects. But let’s all take a moment to consider the end of an era. And let’s thank Carell for all the funny/awkward/sad Office memories — TV won’t be the same without him.

[VSG]

:'(

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Rumor has it Will Arnett might be coming in as Carell's replacement.

That's..........actually a very good thing.</font> :)

[Blitz]

Arnett and Ricky Gervais are both going to be in the finale. I doubt either of them will end up Michael's replacement. They'll probably be interviewees.

[Nightwing]

That proposal was pretty well done. Michael has grown up. Its gonna be so weird without him.

[Requiem]

Loved the proposal episode.

[RP]

That my friends.....is Dallas

[VSG]

Superb episode, only complaint I had was too little Erin.. Love her bubbly attitude.

[Blitz]

Interesting story (http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/03/28/will-ferrell-the-office-full-time/) from Entertainment Weekly.

Could Will Ferrell go from NBC’s Office temp to full-time boss?
Yes, according to the man himself — though other sources strongly caution against such a blockbuster prospect. Ferrell was attending the Comedy Central’s Comedy Awards this weekend when he said he will continue on NBC’s top-rated comedy beyond his previously announced four-episode arc that airs starting next month.
“Yes, I’m taking over,” Ferrell told EW when asked abut a rumor that he’s going to be Steve Carell’s permanent and full-time replacement. “My character’s name is Deangelo Vickers, he loves the American Southwest, and he’s just kind of in his own way going to step into Michael Scott’s shoes and try to fill them. I’m friends with Steve and a fan of the show, and I just selfishly wanted to do one episode with him, and they pitched multiple ones, and I said, ‘That’d be great.’”
And then the multiple episodes became a regular gig? ”Yeah,” replied Ferrell. “A regular, full-time gig.” One source close to Ferrell added that the actor’s schedule is being cleared to accommodate the show, which will enter its eighth season in September.
Behind the scenes, however, other sources dismissed the idea. One insider thisclose to the actor highly doubted Ferrell will join the show next fall and a network suit likewise rejected the notion. An Office production source left wiggle room either way: “Will was likely joking, but time will tell.”
Whatever the outcome, rumor has it that producers shot different endings to the season to address whether Ferrell’s character stays or goes.
It makes sense that NBC would want a top box office draw like Ferrell anchoring The Office next year. And the nets have been landing more major name actors than ever for fall pilots — with NBC also backing up the money truck for major celebrities like Christina Aguilera for its upcoming American Idol rival The Voice. The question is whether NBC could really afford Ferrell for a full season, and whether the actor would be willing to make that kind of time commitment. Cast member Rainn Wilson couldn‘t see it happening.
“Will is coming in as a possible boss but everyone knows he is not going to stay because he makes $20 million a film,” Wilson told EW exclusively in January. “He’s got other fish to fry.”
I suspect Ferrell is joking, but would be cool.

[Lock Jaw]

Hope he doesn't stick around.

[jerichoholicninja]

Ferrell's just having some fun.

[Juan]

If it's anything like his stint on Eastbound & Down, then this could be all kinds of awesome.

[Jura]

New ep tonight.

[Next Big Thing]

This episode may have been one of the least funny Offices of all time. What a waste of a Will Ferrell appearance.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Michael and D'Angelo not realizing they were talking on the phone with each other was great.</font>

[Blitz]

Doesn't feel like they really know where to go with the character. Went from sort of a gentle buffoon at the beginning to kinda Charles Miner-esque, then sorta settled into a combo of the 2 I guess.

Liked the ep though. "One of my favorite things is fanfare for its own sake. So, without further ado, let's all start clapping!"

[V]

the episode sucked. and ppl are saying to give him a chance he will get better

what is the point of giving him a chance and letting him build up when 25% of his role is already over... just a waste of 4 episodes imo.

the only good parts of the episodes were pre-opening and during the credits.

[VSG]

Ya I didn't enjoy this episode either :n:

[Requiem]

It's going to be one of those things where people in the office end up not liking him so they find a new permanent replacement. Dunno.. I 'get' the episode I guess. Like, he starts off being funny, and then people are kinda like 'huh wait' cause he is kind of a dick.

[VSG]

He was a dick to Erin, that makes him a dick in my books :mad:

[Jura]

I think he's similar to Michael in that wacky way but he's not oblivious like Michael is. I think he knows what everyone is trying to do for example he just came right out and confronted Jim and Pam but with Andy he made him eat soap.

[Nightwing]

Yeah DeAngelo definitely came off as a sharper Michael. I didnt really care for the episode other than the opening, the sandwich scene, and the hug. I see what theyre doing though.

The preview for the Dundees this week made me sad. :(

[Buzzkill]

I dunno, I like that they had him playing the straight man for once. I thought for sure he would just be playing Will Ferrell, but it seems like they are trying to develop a real character

[weather vane]

I would like to see him stick around.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Finally a D'Angelo on Thursday nights that people care about.

[Juan]

rofl @ The Diabetes Award

[Blitz]

Was sure that the super run down house they went up to in the open would be Creed's.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

I knew it was going to be who it ended up being (just incase of spoilers.) They wouldn't want to spoil the mystery of Creed Bratton.

[VSG]

Is it just me or is that last part with the Scranton Strangler going to be a storyline?

[Jura]

I always wanted them to delve deeper into the Scranton Strangler thing but it could just be something that's always in the background.

[V]

last night's episode was amazing. would have been so much better if Deangelo, was just, not there, though.

Erin looked :drool:

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Next week's gonna be rough :( Michael</font> :heart:

[Next Big Thing]

I liked this week's episode much better. Loved when they went to Meredith's house.

[Juan]

The walk of shame

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>NINE MILLION NINE HUNDRED EIGHTY SIX THOUSAND MINUTES</font>

[Snowden]

Probably gonna cry tonight :'(

[G]

is tonight the night?

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>aaaaand he's gone</font> :(

[VSG]

FUCK :'(

[Snowden]

Probably gonna cry tonight :'(

Yup, did. Like a baby.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

I got teary eyed. :(

[Requiem]

I cried :( Perfect ending for Michael Scott.

[Hanso Amore]

Loved that pam ran him down, though she would neve be let through security IRL.

Rest was ok. Kind of anti-climatic IMHO. But his stop and look around one last time and meeting eyes with Jim was crazy emotional.

[Hanso Amore]

And his stuff with Erin was nice too.

[Hanso Amore]

Also I loved how at the End creed had stole the best boss mug and was drinking out of it.

[CSL]

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:'(

Gonna catch up on the latest 3 eps tonight

[VSG]

http://www.ugo.com/tv/the-office-guest-stars-promo-mystery

Not too sure about the Erin-Phyllis angle in there, but worth the read for the names on the season finale.

[Jeritron]

I think the "real" Scranton Strangler, who Toby seems to think is still at large, will get hired by Dunder Mifflin.
Not really be the actual strangler, but really creepy and people in the office start to worry it is for a comedic paranoia.
Will Arnett actually seems like the type that would pull that off.


I don't know who is taking over for Michael out of the crop, or if it's someone else altogether, but I guess I'd favor Ricky Gervais.
I'm still not behind the idea of continuing without Michael Scott, or even writing him off the show in anything less than the season finale.

I will give it all a chance though. My biggest hope is that Michael ultimately comes back after a short hiatus.

[CSL]

Would love Gervais to take over but there isn't a chance he does it.

Caught up, enjoyed all 3 episodes. Not sure what people aren't liking about Will Ferrell, I like him in this more than just about anything I've seen him in. Have probably never laughed harder at a scene in the US version than Michael laughing at his gift for Oscar/Oscar's reaction.

[Juan]

http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ljs8mznKU81qedmglo1_r1_500.gif

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

but you already know that ;)

Kevin Malone: best Malone on NBC since 1993.

[VSG]

And THAT..is Dallas!

[Evil Vito]

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[Next Big Thing]

I wouldn't mind seeing Darryl take over. They've kind of set this up in previous episodes and hinted at it with Michael giving Darryl his "How to Manage" book.

I just don't see a $20 million a movie guy stepping in to take that role for the long term.

[Gertner]

Ferrell can still make some pretty good cash doing The Office. He can always do movies during the summer.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>The previews for the rest of the season seem to suggest that Ferrell quits almost immediately, hence the celebs all coming in to interview as replacements.

But yeah, Darryl is a good choice.

Wonder how long it'll be before Michael makes a drop-in appearance when he's "on vacation" or something. Would be surprised if there isn't one during next season.</font>

[MVP]

I'd love it if Will Arnett took over.

[Juan]

<font color=goldenrod>The previews for the rest of the season seem to suggest that Ferrell quits almost immediately, hence the celebs all coming in to interview as replacements.</font>

Well wasn't he only penned in for 4 eps?

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Yeah, next week would be the fourth. I guess we are going to see some sort of epic meltdown/train wreck on Thursday.

[Riker]

So is the episode with all the stars this week or next?

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Did NOT expect to see D'Angelo get written off that way.

Darryl is definitely gonna be the new manager. Hinted at it again tonight.</font>

[Jura]

Nice way to take out Deangelo. Unexpected.

[Blitz]

Top notch episode till the end, which felt way too wacky.

[RoXer]

I thought it was an awful episode :/

[RoXer]

:-/

[VSG]

:-{

[Lock Jaw]

Feels really "awkward" without Michael Scott.

[Schlomey]

Feels really "awkward" without Michael Scott.

The opening with Farrell moving the Star Wars toy instead of Michael and his Dundee bothered me as well.

Still giving it a chance...TRYING.

[Next Big Thing]

I think the show will be alright. Michael was a bit of a downer as a character the past two seasons. I enjoy the office when it's upbeat and light. Between the whole season of impending downsizing, Michael losing Holly and Jim and Pam getting married and ceasing to be funny, the shows been hit or miss for me. Dwight and Kevin have still been consistently funny though.

A new face like Catherine Tate could be refreshing. I still think Darryl would be good too.

[Schlomey]

Darrel would be a good boss but he is an established character and part of me would not mind someone new being brought in..big star or not.

[Schlomey]

Perhaps Jo gets a wild hare and lets each member of the office take a day to be boss to see who does the best job? That might suck I dunno. Erin as boss would be sick funny tho.

[Jura]

They should just all get fired and start their own business doing something else.

[Next Big Thing]

Perhaps Jo gets a wild hare and lets each member of the office take a day to be boss to see who does the best job? That might suck I dunno. Erin as boss would be sick funny tho.

I like that idea. I think an episode featuring Creed as boss would be hilarious. Intro and all.

[Hanso Amore]

with Creed, instead of being at the Desk in the intro, its empty and it like cuts to him making a weird and shady swap with a guy in a trenchcoat in an alley. And then it is never mentioned again.

[Jura]

I hope one episode is about the office being taken over by the real Scranton Strangler and at the end of the episode Creed walks in and shanks him then says "I was never here" and leaves.

[Juan]

It finally hit me that Michael is gone tonight. Was still a good ep tho

[Lock Jaw]

Looks like people are getting their Creed wish...

[Next Big Thing]

Yeah. I marked out a bit when I saw that ending. I liked the episode overall. They got back to the quirky light comedy stuff.

[Hanso Amore]

Awesome episode. I loved that the Jim/Dwight feud came to the forefront again.

Creed in charge is a go. Andy leaning on Darrell was hilarious too.

[Jura]

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[Juan]

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[VSG]

They got close to Pam's ass.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>lol what a cop-out.</font>

[Blitz]

You didn't seriously think they'd name a new boss tonight, did you?

[Jura]

I like who the Finger Lakes guy turned out to be and I find Nelly, the English woman, oddly attractive.

[Lock Jaw]

Yeah, I didn't think we'd get the new boss tonight. Makes sure that people tune in next season to see who got it.

[RoXer]

hope jim carey is the scranton strangler

[Blitz]

James Spader's character needs at least a recurring role.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Nah I personally didn't think they'd name a boss. But considering all of the hype leading into the finale was "see who will be named the new boss!" it felt like somewhat of a bait and switch.

Pretty sure the writers haven't decided who it's gonna be yet either. My money's still on an internal candidate. Though if it winds up being somebody from the outside I'm sure the news will leak well in advance.

Really good finale overall though. Happy Creed finally got an episode in as manager, easily one of the best characters on the show. Spader was brilliant. Gabe being a total douche during interviews and Darryl's inability to create a proper resume were also high points. "Where did the paperclip guy go? I think he was named......Clippy."</font>

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>I think I'll officially throw my support behind Andy. His character has developed nicely over the past season. It makes sense as he's educated and seemed to be the only person to have good ideas in the interview before Gabe crapped on them. He also has the shittiest sales record so getting him out of sales and into a people person role would be interesting.

Wanted to punch him in the face for turning down Erin though.</font> :(

[Juan]

A little advice, take a day off from the whole "Jim" shtick. Try caring about something. You might like how it feels, James.

[CSL]

Wish they'd have got Will Ferrell full time. Not normally a fan of his 'typical work' but I thought he and his character were excellent during his 'arc' and that he was pretty much the highlight of the season outside of the Brentmeister General's first cameo.

[CSL]

And pretty sure the new boss will be one of the 3 candidates already in the office unless they can a proper 'name', hope it's Andy

[Schlomey]

andy or dwight for sure are my top 2 front runners.

[VSG]

James Spader stole the show with his segment. Great episode..

[Kris P Lettus]

I.wish they'd just hire David Brent..

[Next Big Thing]

Spader was great but I don't know when he isn't. I think Catherine Tate is going to get the part.

I really really hate the character turn of Darryl. He went from this laid back, but driven and somewhat serious character to a lackey and kiss ass these last three episodes.

[Triple Naitch]

Was I the only one who loved Ray Romano?

Jerkoffs and jerkwads

[Snowden]

Pretty annoyed, honestly. Decent episode and all, but the non-reveal was a bit of a pisser, if not predictable.

[ron the dial]

i don't know what a lot of you are fussing about that. that was all phenomenal. great guest appearances by everybody. and why would they reveal who it is?

[Kris P Lettus]

Come on guys, its not the season three finale..

[Hanso Amore]

Love Creed i nthe spot light.

Pulls up in a Convertible, throws the keys to nobody, then is just insane.

[Hanso Amore]

It's Creed. FYI I'm starting my own paper company, looking to poach some chumps. You in? Cool. Let's keep this on the QT okay? I want you to be a dead mamma jamma.

[Blitz]

James Spader reached a deal. New CEO of Sabre :heart:

[VSG]

Oh hell yeah!

[Jura]

I wanted the Finger Lakes guy.

[jerichoholicninja]

Spader will be the CEO of Sabre. He's not taking Micheal's job.

[Jura]

My statement still stands.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Supposedly the story is that Spader was hired as the manager and then proceeded to take the company over within a day. :lol: Awesome.</font>

[Blitz]

Andrew Bernard as the new regional manager <3

Adored this episode.

[Gertner]

Amazing episode. lol "ok left side attack!"

[VSG]

Loved the episode, great start to a season.

[Juan]

Andy as the new manager :heart:

[Blitz]

Erin's reaction to realizing she was about to have an intense conversation with Robert California killed me for some reason.

[weather vane]

Yeah first ep was awesome...

[VSG]

Great episode tonight. Can't believe I am actually not missing Michael Scott that much.

[V]

I guess i'm the odd one out here, but this is feeling a lot like season 9 of scrubs

not feeling andy as manager at all, feels more like the office is running him rather than vice versa

and robert california is ruining the show, it just doesn't feel like he belongs, at all, he's even more of a misfit than deangelo vickers was

this was my favourite show until the end of season 7 :(

[Next Big Thing]

Robert California is good, he just needs a strong willed character in the management position that picks up on his eccentricities and maybe even plays on them a little for his own entertainment purposes rather than try to kiss his ass or live only for his approval like Andy does.

Jim would have been a great comic foil to him. Darryl prior to them turning him into a suck up to Joe would have been too.

[CSL]

yeah, big fan of Robert California but I thought DeAngelo was great/the best thing Will Ferrell's done for a while also so dunno

[Jura]

DeAngelo wakes up from the coma, thinks he's still regional manager at Dunder Mifflin and shows up at the office and nobody can convince him that he's not. Hilarity ensues.

[Fox]

I've enjoyed the first four episodes a lot; much more than most of last season, actually. The Andy character seems to be picking up a lot of the mannerisms and general characteristics of Michael Scott, and it's working for me. Not a huge fan of the Robert California character though.

[Requiem]

Really like Andy as manager, and I also like Robert California.

[Kris P Lettus]

I've been enjoying the new season..

Maybe cause Andy is my favorite character..

[Next Big Thing]

Amazing episode. I love Robert California.

Andy is still pathetic though.

[Kris P Lettus]

Erin had some really funny moments last night..

[Lock Jaw]

First time that Robert California actually made me laugh.

[CSL]

what, he's excellent

[Blitz]

Andy was acting a little too overtly Michael Scott-ish for my liking last night.

Watched a re-run from a few seasons ago, and I never really realized how much Andy changed. Went from an overly macho, angry, douchebag semi-fratboy to this affable kinda-nerd.

[Next Big Thing]

Angela turning him into a cuckold probably had a role in that transformation.

[weather vane]

hahaha Dwight "falling"

[Juan]

"Stop shoving me. Stop grabbing my penis." Grow up

[weather vane]

sorry Mr. Balance

[Juan]

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lolllll @ that video. So ridiculous

[Lock Jaw]

Can't even believe that is a real thing, it is so ridiculous.

[jerichoholicninja]

Pretty great episode tonight. Best of the season in my opinion.

[Jura]

At the beginning it felt like another mediocre episode but once Jim started trying to escape, it turned around.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>rofl @ Creed randomly being on the roof</font>

[jerichoholicninja]

There has been a severe lack of Creed this season. I don't even remember him having a line all season until last night.

[Jura]

He's been here and there. I think it's just that his lines/scenes aren't as memorable as in the past.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>I love Erin more and more as each week passes.</font>

[Juan]

lol the whole Trans-Siberian Orchestra scene was awesome

[Next Big Thing]

I was confused by the ending and didn't like the episode enough to re-watch. Robert California thought being around Erin's bubbly personality would cheer him up right? He wasn't creeping on her was he?

[James Diesel]

Nah. Robert's too cool for creepin. Plus he knows very well about Erin and Andy's feelings towards each other. The only way I see Robert pulling anything is if he's actually "making" them get back together

[Avenger]

we got a real clarence thomas here

[Juan]

Does anyone keep up with the webisodes?

I just downloaded a torrent with all the different webisodes. Never seen any of them, so I hope I'm in for a treat

[Juan]

Really good stuff. A good 3 hours or so spent

[James Diesel]

I've only seen the individual interviews/non-canon stuff from around season 3 or 4, plus the Subtle Sexuality vids. They were good but not enough to keep me hooked on them

[Jura]

Nice opening.

[Next Big Thing]

Dwight passing out in the pool made me laugh until I had tears in my eyes.

[Avenger]

Great episode. More of the same please.

[Avenger]

Only problem I have is that the current storylines don't have the "big" feeling that Jim/Pam, Dwight/Angela, Ryan as CEO etc. did.

[Next Big Thing]

I still think the show would have more chances at being funny if Creed blackmailed his way into becoming the regional manager and guys like Jim, Dwight and Darryl had to step up and compensate or bail the office out of some trouble Creed got them into each week. Throw in Robert's quirks and whatever side stories are going down for each episode and you have a much better show in my opinion.

Andy and his inadequacies/insecurities are usually more pathetic, boring and depressing than they are funny. The storyline between him and Erin is really annoying for the most part.

[Juan]

I disagree

[MVP]

I'm just getting tired of Andy constantly trying to impress Robert.

[Juan]

Really liked this weeks episode

[Blitz]

Dwight's Rights!

[The Rogerer]

Angela turning him into a cuckold probably had a role in that transformation.It was him punching a hole through the wall after Jim hid his phone. He had to go to anger management and came back as the new Andy.

[#1-norm-fan]

*Drew

[VSG]

''I am a decent bator, my cousin Moses.. He's a Master bator'' :rofl: