Category Archives: The Office

The Office Recap – Searching for Godot

In Beckett’s Waiting for Godot, two men occupy themselves while waiting in vain for someone named Godot to arrive. They discuss, argue, sing, joke, play endlessly—not quite knowing who exactly they are expecting to arrive or when this event will … Continue reading

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The Office Recap – Not Blown Away

Well, that was…weird. I am not sure what to make of The Office anymore. This entire season has been lackluster, yet the final few episodes leading up to Michael’s departure really hit some strong notes. Now we are scraping the … Continue reading

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The Office Recap – The Inner Circle of Life

As The Lion King taught us, there is a Circle of Life. Which means, even though the beloved Michael Scott has left, life at Sabre (F.K.A. Dunder Miflin) must move on without him. And in the case of replacement Deangelo … Continue reading

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The Office Recap – Leaving on a Jet Plane

Much like Michael Scott, I feel a tad overwhelmed at trying to cover all the emotional moments in this farewell episode, “Goodbye, Michael.” We all knew it was coming…and despite a lackluster season, the high points have revolved around Michael’s … Continue reading

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The Office Recap – The Dundies must go on

The original Dundies episode of season 2—back when this show was a bold new force on television—was truly a classic. Who could forget Phyllis winning the “Bushiest Beaver Award” instead of the “Busiest Beaver Award” or a wasted Pam falling … Continue reading

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The Office Recap – New Boss in Town

There’s a new boss in town, and Michael Scott will soon blow out of Scranton like a tumbleweed into the desert night. Why all the Western references? Because the boss-to-be is Deangelo Vickers, a man who loves the Southwest and … Continue reading

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The Office Recap – A Moving Proposal

Were you as moved as the office staff was by Michael’s proposal to Holly? I was! Tonight’s episode of The Office was called “Garage Sale,” but it was really all about the long-awaited engagement of Michael and Holly—a pair so … Continue reading

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The Office Recap – Sending Packer packing

Tonight’s episode saw the return of one of The Office’s most notorious obnoxious characters: Todd Packer. Packer is Michael’s “best friend”…if a best friend is someone who takes a dump on the carpet in your office as a special surprise. … Continue reading

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The Office Recap – Threat Level Midnight, Entertainment Value Awesome

Ready…set…DIE (laughing)! Tonight’s episode “Threat Level Midnight” was the level of comedy we have been wanting for quite a while. Everyone (seriously everyone—even former cast members) had a chance to shine in the long-awaited screening of Michael’s action-spy thriller. The … Continue reading

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The Office Recap – PDA OK?

It was Valentine’s Day on The Office tonight, and given that Michael and Holly finally reunited at the end of last week’s episode, it was only natural that these two would be all over each other on love’s holiday. Michael … Continue reading

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