The Office Season 5 thread

[bjkrautk]

Michael has got to be the father of Astird, right? I mean there is no other rational explanation for Jan attending a baby shower hosted by her ex-boyfriend, at the office where she used to be in charge, is there? The sperm bank story has to just be a story, because she doesn't want to tell Michael the truth?

 

And it was very strange to not have a shot of Jan discovering the stroller. Perhaps that story will arc to the next episode...requiring another appearance by Jan.

Jan wants Michael to feel like the child is his, since she's already trying to get him to fund a 529 plan (college savings) for Astrid. Aside from that, Jan hasn't exactly been the most rational actor for the past few seasons.

 

I'm sure they shot a scene with Jan finding the stroller (she left the shower gift in the parking lot, if you missed it). It probably got cut out of the final episode to keep in other funny material (like Creed's Omaha Beach line). NBC usually posts the deleted scenes on their website, so keep an eye out for it.

 

I know I've said it before in threads for this show, but I'm amazed how much I like Amy Ryan's character (if only because of my dislike for her character in "Gone Baby Gone" - the only other thing I remember her from). ....even if she does smell like rotting tomatoes (?) and dirt.

[mothershipconnection]

I thought this was probably one of the weakest recent episodes. There were a couple of pretty good lines, but just way too much dead time in between, and it didn't really seem to be one of those mediocre episodes that kinda sets up a great episode, but who knows.

[sbrylski]

See, I thought it was a very good episode. One of the least Jim/Pam focused episodes too. Angela's antics with the baby were hilarious, Dwight was pretty funny, Michael's treatment of Holly while Jan was there, and Jan's treatment of Holly at her jokes...

 

Question: Where was Ryan in this episode?

[BrewCrewForever]

The golden shower line was one of the best ever. The Dwight stuff was vintage and awesome. I like Holly, she is like the female Michael and it's great.

[molitor fan]

There is a deleted scene up at officetally.com - the best website outside of this one, that is amazing with Kevin-ness.....not sure how the first deletewd scene did not make it in, as it would have been the best part of the episode....also, in the second deleted scene Melora Harden is topless

[homer]

like Creed's Omaha Beach line

Forgot about that one. I nearly spit up my dim sum when he said that. Classic.

[rluzinski]

I think it's funny that we all like The Office in general but can never even agree on whether a particular episode was great or terrible.

[homer]

"It squeaks when you bang it"

[And That]

"She introduced me to so many things... pasteurized milk, sheets, monotheism, presents on your birthday, preventative medicine."

[pitchleague]

turning the microphone dials "off", Phylis' tires, and Jim's winning bid (and all of Darryl's lines) were the only things that had me laughing tonight. Totally meh episode, otherwise.

 

And what's the deal with NBC's fascination with Huey Lewis and the News this season? Just about every episode of "Chuck" has had a Huey Lewis number ("Hip to be Square" and "Do You Believe in Love" that I can remember. I think they did "Power of Love" in another episode.) And then tonight's episode of "The Office." What dirt does he have on NBC that they are playing all his tunes?

[Oldcity]

Here we go disagreeing on an episode again. It was my favorite of the season.

 

"Michael gave me his top ten Springsteen songs. Three were Huey Lewis and the News."

 

"It just says Creed..." "That's all inclusive."

 

"She's your wife, you idiot."

 

Also the board with the thermometer for money raised was awesome. The line for the goal was at $3,400, and at the top was $1,000,000.

[Fatter than Joey]

Michael's "third date" spew was quite good as well.

[homer]

There's a lot more subtle/quick humor this season. I think if you re-watch episodes you'll find them funnier.

[Marc Newfield of Dreams]

And one was Tracy Chapman "Fast Car."

[bjkrautk]

turning the microphone dials "off", Phylis' tires, and Jim's winning bid (and all of Darryl's lines) were the only things that had me laughing tonight. Totally meh episode, otherwise.

 

And what's the deal with NBC's fascination with Huey Lewis and the News this season? Just about every episode of "Chuck" has had a Huey Lewis number ("Hip to be Square" and "Do You Believe in Love" that I can remember. I think they did "Power of Love" in another episode.) And then tonight's episode of "The Office." What dirt does he have on NBC that they are playing all his tunes?

Huey Lewis and the News are the new Rick Astley (to eventually be replaced by Def Leppard, Tears for Fears, and/or the Pet Shop Boys, once society keeps in-pace with my iPod).

 

I love that the item that Michael didn't want to auction off raised more money than all of the other items combined. 'Monotheism' was a great, unexpected line, as was the last man who tried to steal from Creed Bratton. 3rd date-speak was just horribly awkward.

 

The ending made me wonder just how much Holly knows about Jan's history with the company (which is about as non-spoilery as I can type that).

[homer]

I loved how one of the auction items was "Creed Bratton" and Creed chimes in, "It's an all inclusive package".

[Gobias Industries]

I agree with you Stevo. This was a classic office episode. The Jim/Pam thing at the end was a bit corny, but the rest was A+ imo.

[BrewCrewForever]

I agree with you Stevo. This was a classic office episode. The Jim/Pam thing at the end was a bit corny, but the rest was A+ imo.

I have liked all episodes this season. But this might be the best. All the third date stuff was great as well as all the auction stuff.

[BrewCrewForever]

Michael: "Are we gonna have sex?"

 

Holly: (silence) (smirk) "Hell yeah."

 

That was funny.

 

Then Michael: "Probably get soup, or something light."

[Katuluu]

They also brought back one of the show's greatest hits.

 

"It squeaks when you bang it ... that's what she said."

[Schlitz001]

Then Michael: "Probably get soup, or something light."

Great line. I also thought it was great when Dwight closed the elevator on Phyllis on the wrong floor.

 

And, "Nobody steals from Creed Bratton. The last guy who did that was never heard from again. His name.......Creed Bratton."

[BrewCrewForever]

Katuluu and Schlitz001 also great quotes to bring up. The more I think about it, the more I think this was one of my all-time favorite episodes.

[NeedMoreFans]

I watched it a second time, and really enjoyed it. I loved Dwight..."$700 and one penny. $800 and one penny."

[BrewCrewForever]

Not related to season 5 but an Office related note. If you are like me and have not picked up season 4 on DVD yet Bestbuy has it on sale this week for $29.99. Going to pick it up today.

[Oldcity]

Surprised I had to dig for this.

 

"Holly wants to end this now and make it easy. I want to make it much harder than it has to be."

 

And Creed just keeps getting better.