The Office Review: "Koi Pond" (Episode 6.07)

By Gage Henry at 12:34 PM on October 30, 2009

Before addressing the deep-rooted (but strangely charming) insecurities of Scranton branch’s employees, and especially those of the commanding duo of Michael and Jim, “Koi Pond” opens with Daryl pushing a paper-cart full of saucer-eyed kids through a haunted warehouse, outfitted with costumed co-workers and, well, not quite the age appropriate thrills. Michael successfully demonstrates the “too much of a good thing is a bad thing” theory by simulating his own hanging, kicking out a chair and convulsing his suspended body with his head tied in a noose. It was a nice nod to Halloween’s festivities and serves well in the...  read more

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The Office Review: "The Lover" (Episode 6.06)

By Gage Henry at 4:59 PM on October 23, 2009

“The Lover” marks the sixth season’s most spot-on episode, mainly, the well-executed schticks and screaming matches that inevitably ensue when an employee (Pam) discovers that her boss (Michael) has been sleeping with her mother— Michael’s latest exposé in inappropriateness that sparked from Jim and Pam’s wedding in “Niagara.”...  read more

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The Office Review: "Mafia" (Episode 6.05)

By Gage Henry at 5:16 PM on October 16, 2009

Oscar said it best during last night’s “Mafia” episode, describing the unavoidable bedlam in the office when the nucleus pair of characters, Jim and Pam, are away on their honeymoon. It was overwhelming entropy at its finest, headed by the overactive, ungoverned imaginations of Michael, Dwight and Andy....  read more

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The Office Review: "Mafia" (Episode 6.05)

By Gage Henry at 2:11 PM on October 16, 2009

Oscar said it best during last night’s “Mafia” episode, describing the unavoidable bedlam in the office when the nucleus pair of characters, Jim and Pam, are away on their honeymoon. It was overwhelming entropy at its finest, headed by the overactive, ungoverned imaginations of Michael, Dwight and Andy....  read more

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Five Great TV Weddings

By Kate Kiefer at 7:00 AM on October 15, 2009

I’m getting married on Saturday! Jim and Pam’s wedding was very exciting for me, since like most brides, I have an unhealthy obsession with studying other people’s weddings—even televised fictional ones. Here are some of my favorites....  read more

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Eight TV Shows That Hung On Too Long

By Paste staff at 3:00 PM on October 14, 2009

Yesterday, our esteemed colleague Josh Jackson listed the 15 Best TV Shows That Were Canceled Too Soon. (He left off Kings, but anyway.) Today we flip over the coin to comment on a few shows that maybe went on just a tiny bit too long. Or a lot too long. And in case anyone’s wondering how to end a show right, how to strike exactly the right note before the final credits roll—this is how. ...  read more

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Fall Guide to Good TV: The Office

By Paste Staff at 6:12 AM on October 14, 2009

Thursdays at 9 p.m. on NBCThe Dunder Mifflin gang hit its stride late in Season 2 and has remained the most consistent source of laughter on television. This season, we're hoping Michael gets to officiate Jim and Pam's wedding....  read more

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The Office Review: "Niagara" (Episode 6.04)

By Gage Henry at 1:56 PM on October 9, 2009

We can all breathe a collective sigh of relief as arguably the most anticipated Office event has passed without any major snags or notes delivered down the center aisle.  Jim and Pam's tying of the knot was a bit of a snafu, perfectly molded to the show's erratically gawky standard: Pam's torn veil, Jim's clipped tie and Kevin shuffling down the aisle with shoes fashioned from tissue boxes. The only tradition the show follows is the one it invents for itself, so it should have been no surprise the ceremony would let loose a "JK Wedding" reenactment, the perfect breakdown...  read more

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The Office Review: "Niagara" (Episode 6.04)

By Gage Henry at 1:56 PM on October 9, 2009

We can all breathe a collective sigh of relief as arguably the most anticipated Office event has passed without any major snags or notes delivered down the center aisle.  Jim and Pam's tying of the knot was a bit of a snafu, perfectly molded to the show's erratically gawky standard: Pam's torn veil, Jim's clipped tie and Kevin shuffling down the aisle with shoes fashioned from tissue boxes. The only tradition the show follows is the one it invents for itself, so it should have been no surprise the ceremony would let loose a "JK Wedding" reenactment, the perfect breakdown...  read more

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The Office Review: "The Promotion" (Episode 6.03)

By Gage Henry at 9:34 AM on October 6, 2009

Last week's "The Promotion" turned out to be a celebration of new and old Office traditions. Jim's promotion as the branch's co-manager both enflamed a very Season Two-esque rivalry with Dwight and refreshingly tainted the Tuna's typical nonchalant, inhuman chivalry that has likely decimated as much real-life romance as it has created. Go ahead, you can say it. It's kind of nice to see Jim have a bad day, held over the flame of disgruntled and raise-hungry coworkers. ...  read more

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