My Name is Earl - The Office

[sachmo71]

I had moments of uncontrolled laugher tonight watching these two shows. I think I'm going to like Tuesdays on NBC!

[HomerJSimpson]

The Office was great, but I haven't watched Earl yet.

[Solecismic]

Earl was better than I thought it would be. The Office was marred by far too many commercials, but I like the original so much I can't stop watching.

[sachmo71]

The Office was great, but I haven't watched Earl yet.


When Dwight played the "Oh Yeah.." clip, I literally lost control of my body and almost spilled my diet dr pepper on the couch I was laughing so hard.

[sabotai]

I need TiVO or something....I can't miss House but I did want to see these two shows.

[FBPro]

Wow, almost missed these thank God for NBCWest on Directv.

[Swaggs]

First time I have seen The Office and I enjoyed it. It was a little hit or miss on some jokes, but overall pretty good.

[MikeVic]

I loved My Name is Earl.

[RPI-Fan]

"Oh, you're just in time for Ping."

cut to Asian lady giving stare of disbelief

[Scarecrow]

I need TiVO or something....I can't miss House but I did want to see these two shows.

Earl will be replayed on Bravo Sunday, September 25 at 12:00am edt. (I had to check since my Cox DVR didn't record it)

[Crapshoot]

I had moments of uncontrolled laugher tonight watching these two shows. I think I'm going to like Tuesdays on NBC!

Yeah, me too. The Office especially today - I was nearly crying from laughing. :D

[Crapshoot]

When Kevin finally wins that award... gold. :D

[VPI97]

Earl was great - I loved it when his brother called dibs on that guy's wife.

[AgustusM]

Earl was funny as hell, didn't watch office.

My wife and I kept commenting - I can't believe they are allowing this on network TV. seemd more like an HBO kind of show.

[TazFTW]

Whoa, didn't know Ethan Suplee was going to be in My Name is Earl. With him and Jason Lee it was like watching Mallrats the sitcom (which reminds me that I need to buy the Mallrats 10th Anniversary DVD).

I also liked The Office.

[ThunderingHERD]

Didn't get to watch tonight--had to work. But I agree with Solecismic--I can't stop watching The Office, just because I loved the original show so much. Which is not to disparage the American version (it did become one of the best comedies on TV).

"There's been a rape!"

[RebelMan]

Heh, LMAO at the "Dibs" part on 'Earl'.

'My Name is Earl' was real good. So was the Law and Order: SVU episode. Only caught the last few moments of 'Office'.

[Raiders Army]

Earl was good. I was pleasantly surprised because I was afraid that all of the previews would ruin the show's jokes. Very good for a pilot episode.

BTW, I like Jason Lee in the View Askew universe as well...and is it just me but is his ex-wife the white trash in just about every movie?

[TazFTW]

Jaime Pressly. Yep, pretty much every movie.

[FrogMan]

Whoa, didn't know Ethan Suplee was going to be in My Name is Earl. With him and Jason Lee it was like watching Mallrats the sitcom (which reminds me that I need to buy the Mallrats 10th Anniversary DVD).

I also liked The Office.
Ethan Suplee is his brother Randy, right? I keep seeing him as the big o-line in 'Remember the Titans'

" Coach, I'm eligible "
" That's good son, but I'm married "

I like Earl, thought it was pretty funny and kind of different from the usual sitcoms...

FM

[TazFTW]

Yup, that's Ethan Suplee.

[Butter]

When Dwight played the "Oh Yeah.." clip, I literally lost control of my body and almost spilled my diet dr pepper on the couch I was laughing so hard.

Yeah, that was the best part. Either that or the "Bushiest Beaver" award.

[chinaski]

"Why dont you share those vicodin and we'll talk about it"

[CamEdwards]

damn. forgot to record "The Office".

Have to say I was not impressed with My Name is Earl, and I'm a huge Kevin Smith/Jason Lee fan. I can't really put my finger on why I didn't like it, but it seemed too absurd for me.

[cody8200]

I was really really looking forward to this 2nd season of the office. I bought the first season's dvd. As expected I loved last nights episode.

I watched the earl thing. Fairly decent. I'll probably watch next week too. Loved the 'dibs' line on that guys wife.

[KevinNU7]

I thought Earl was going to be crap and wasn't going to even watch it but nothing else interested me so I put it on. It was excellent for a pilot. Definetly had some laugh out loud moments.

The Office was probably the best episode of the show I have seen so far. I was pretty disappointed with Season 1 but in this episode they seemed to make Steve Carell's character a move believable boss (wasn't as over the top with his jokes) show I enjoyed it alot.

[TazFTW]

Earl got some pretty good numbers.

'Earl' Is a Pearl for NBC

http://ia.imdb.com/media/imdb/01/I/90/07/49s.jpg The series debut of My Name Is Earl (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0460091/) on NBC Tuesday night won its time period with a 9.3 rating and a 14 share, helping the struggling network win the night. The show had been receiving massive critical praise. (The pilot reportedly tested stronger with focus groups than any NBC show had in 15 years.) On Tuesday, the Detroit Free Press described it as "a gen-u-wine, fresh-squeezed screwball pearl." And Kay McFadden in the Seattle Times commented, "If any show can single-handedly turn around NBC this fall, it's My Name Is Earl

[sachmo71]

it beats the pants off of Kitchen Confidential, that's for sure.

[HomerJSimpson]

it beats the pants off of Kitchen Confidential, that's for sure.


Eh, I liked it, too. Earl was better, though (just watched it).

[Scarecrow]

I thought Kitchen Confidential was a riot. I'll probably record it and watch Earl in the future.

[panerd]

I like how stuff that happens earlier in the show plays a part later without a whole lot of explanation. Like when he gets the remote control security system for that shitty truck and then after Jamie Pressley kicks it he uses the remote to turn it off. I don't know why, but jokes like that leave me rolling.

[MikeVic]

I like how stuff that happens earlier in the show plays a part later without a whole lot of explanation. Like when he gets the remote control security system for that shitty truck and then after Jamie Pressley kicks it he uses the remote to turn it off. I don't know why, but jokes like that leave me rolling.

I like that kind of joke too. I also like how, as far as we know, he still has the 100K in his glovebox. :D

[ThunderingHERD]

Earl was alright. Very well made. I don't much care for Jason Lee though, and his accent seems to keep falling in and out. Jamie Pressly is always nails on a chalkboard to me. The presence of the maid is inexplicable. Ethan Suplee was good, though.

Probably the best episode of The Office yet. Finally tapping in to some of the pathos that made the UK version so great. They really need to tone the Dwight character down, though--the absurdity of that character just undermines the realism of the rest of the show.

[Crapshoot]

Actually, what I liked about The Office was that they showed that despited everything, those guys like their boss- when he wanted to cancel the Dundees, they started clapping and trying to get him to start them up again. And yeah, its a must record for me now.

[TazFTW]

This week's Earl wasn't as funny as the pilot but it still got some laughs. I liked Crabman in this ep. The actor who played Donnie Jones has been in quite a few series. He was Eli in the first season of 24, he was the crazy inmate in Prison Break and now he was the crazy guy in Earl.

I thought The Office was funnier than last weeks.

Ratings for both shows dropped though as lots of people tuned in to Commander in Chief.

[Swaggs]

I liked The Office a lot this week. It kills me when they pan in on peoples' faces during awkward moments. Earl was pretty subpar for me. They need to use the brother a lot more and the ex-wife storyline a lot less.

[mauchow]

This week's Earl wasn't as funny as the pilot but it still got some laughs. I liked Crabman in this ep. The actor who played Donnie Jones has been in quite a few series. He was Eli in the first season of 24, he was the crazy inmate in Prison Break and now he was the crazy guy in Earl.

Coulda sworn he was in an eposide of "Dead Like Me" too.

[WrongWay]

Really enjoyed Earl tonight, again. Best new series I have seen in a long time.

I stuck around for 15 minutes of the office and totally hated it. I don't understand the camera angle. Reminds me of watching home movies with little kids acting and always starring directly at the camera. I understand when the actor are taken out of the show and talk directly to the camera, but why do people keep starring at the camera when they are doing a normal shot? Why do they keep looking at the camera?

So, the office will be a pass for me as this drove me nuts.

[sachmo71]

I stuck around for 15 minutes of the office and totally hated it. I don't understand the camera angle. Reminds me of watching home movies with little kids acting and always starring directly at the camera. I understand when the actor are taken out of the show and talk directly to the camera, but why do people keep starring at the camera when they are doing a normal shot? Why do they keep looking at the camera?

So, the office will be a pass for me as this drove me nuts.

Mocumentary. They are supposed to know that the camera is there. Hence the reason the boss is always adding the extra over-the-topness.

I don't think that's an actual word, but hopefully you understand what I'm trying to say. The camera being in the room is part of the joke.

[TwinCitiesFan]

I have been watching these two shows for the past three weeks, this is the best hour on television.

[FBPro]

Missed the early showing of Earl but about to catch the west coast showing on Directv.

[ThunderingHERD]

Just watched the 2nd episode of the Office this season. Pretty good, but once again the American Gareth character undermined the reality of the episode. Also, bad casting with the American Finchy--the guy looks like more of a loser than his lackey.

[jbmagic]

another funny show is "How i Met your Mom"


very funny comedy this year too.

[Raiders Army]

My Name is Earl had some funny moments in it last night, but the pilot episode was much better. I'll stick around for the whole season probably.

The Office isn't funny to me.

[gi]

My Name is Earl had some funny moments in it last night, but the pilot episode was much better. I'll stick around for the whole season probably. I'm digging this show. It has charm. I'm in for the season.

[ISiddiqui]

I have "Earl" taped and I'll watch it tonight probably, but I did see "Office". Man, the American version just keeps getting better :D. I died with uncontrolled laughter at the 'closing ceremonies':

"Why are we playing the national anthem"
"Because your condo is in America"
"Oh"

LOL!

[Jon]

another funny show is "How i Met your Mom"


very funny comedy this year too.

I watched the pilot for this show and didn't think it was funny at all. Did it get better in subsequent episodes?

[sachmo71]

I watched the pilot for this show and didn't think it was funny at all. Did it get better in subsequent episodes?


i've heard that Neil Patrick Harris is the bright spot. I stopped watching it after the first show, though. It didn't hook me.

[ISiddiqui]

Neil Patrick Harris is the man! I loved the pilot myself. The second show was a bit less in quality, but the last one (3rd show) returned to the greatness of the pilot!

SUIT UP!

[HomerJSimpson]

I was ripped on "Earl". I taped it on my DVR in HD, and for some reason the dialouge track was turned off for the first 20 minutes of the show. You could hear the "background" sounds and music just fine, but you couldn't here the dialouge. So, I guess I missed this one.

[Daimyo]

I like this Earl the best of the season so far... its pretty good for a network show. I'm amazed how the American Office just keeps getting better and better with each new episode. The original is better but the new one definately stands up on its own merit.

Anyone else watching Extras on HBO? Not as good as the original Office, but it has its moments and I thought ep2 was better than ep1.

[KevinNU7]

"Oh you will Collate!"

[KevinNU7]

Was I the only one that wanted to tie printing paper to my feet and race someone?

[Sublime 2]

Not me, I wanted to play Dunder Ball

[bionicgrov]

I can't wait for Earl tomorrow night. Sending your brother back to high school to score a touchdown.....classic.

And Catalina.........oooooohhhhhhh!!!!

[FBPro]

I can't wait for Earl tomorrow night. Sending your brother back to high school to score a touchdown.....classic.

And Catalina.........oooooohhhhhhh!!!!
That was last week.......:)

[cthomer5000]

Anyone else watching Extras on HBO? Not as good as the original Office, but it has its moments and I thought ep2 was better than ep1.
It's a great show. They are airing them out of order in the US, apparently front-loading the ones with guest stars the US will recognize.

[RPI-Fan]

"I have a game, it's called working hard and sending my kids to college."

[sachmo71]

I saw one episode of Extras this weekend. Not sure about it yet. It seems that David is playing sort of the same character that he was in the Office. While that was funny, it might wear itself out after a while.

I can also now say that I have seen an episode the BBC Office, and I was cracking up. However, it will be easy for me to seperate this one and the American show in my mind.

[TazFTW]

Finally got around to watching this week's eps. Liked both of them.
No Joy subplot this week, can't say it was missed. Randy was funny. "She had discovered a way to make newspapers even more boring."

Viva Nadine Velasquez!

"Women and men are equals. So If I let the women go out first, I'd have a lawsuit on my hands"

[GrantDawg]

Finally got around to watching this week's eps. Liked both of them.
No Joy subplot this week, can't say it was missed. Randy was funny. "She had discovered a way to make newspapers even more boring."

Viva Nadine Velasquez!

"Women and men are equals. So If I let the women go out first, I'd have a lawsuit on my hands"

I miss Crab Man, though.

"Hey, Earl."
"Hey, Crab Man."

[gi]

I miss Crab Man, though.

"Hey, Earl."
"Hey, Crab Man."
I love that! Didn't miss joy though. I thought the episode started off slow, but really picked up at the end. I was so hoping he would use that bat on his brother to shut him up. :)

[KevinNU7]

The Office was predictable. Called it right at the beginning that they'd fire someone we'd never seen before.

[GrantDawg]

The Office was predictable. Called it right at the beginning that they'd fire someone we'd never seen before.
Yeah, but it was still a funny episode. I love it and "My Name Is Earl." They both are so good, they'll probably be soon cancelled.

[Butter]

EARL is actually doing well in the ratings, but OFFICE was borderline to be picked up this year, and isn't doing all that great right now.

Still, I think everyone had to expect they would be firing someone you had never seen before in this episode... call it the "Star Trek" phenomenon. If you've never seen them before, they're probably not gonna stick around long.

[gi]

EARL is actually doing well in the ratings, but OFFICE was borderline to be picked up this year, and isn't doing all that great right now.

Still, I think everyone had to expect they would be firing someone you had never seen before in this episode... call it the "Star Trek" phenomenon. If you've never seen them before, they're probably not gonna stick around long.
Anyone watching a star trek episode, "Who is that guy in the red shirt?"

Anyone who's watched star trek, "Don't know, but don't worry, they will be dead soon."

[VPI97]

I though this week's Office was more of the more funnier ones. They're all funny, but the image of Dwight in the Sith Lord costume makes me giggle.

[ISiddiqui]

Earl is doing well in the ratings, and I think the Office is getting helped by that a bit. I think both will be renewed and will continue as a 'set'. Both are half hour comedies without laugh tracks, and it still is somewhat rare for that to be the case.

Speaking of Dwight in the Sith Lord costume, the best was when the middle aged woman who sits next to him (what's her name... I should know this) asked if he was a monk and Dwight's reaction to it.

[TazFTW]

The second season of The Office has been extended by NBC. NBC only ordered 6 episodes to be done. In late September, NBC ordered an additional 7 episodes, giving the second season a 13 episode run.

I believe Earl had been ordered for as much, maybe more.

[WrongWay]

October 25th

Wht is Earl already a rerun tonight?

[Bearcat729]

October 25th

Wht is Earl already a rerun tonight?


Yeah they'll have new shows in November for sweeps, but most of this weeks TV show episodes are going to be repeats

[Francis_Cole]

Earl is one of the better comedys I have seen recently.
Infact, I love it :D

[mauchow]

Yup, I was disappointed when I popped in my taped Earl and saw that it was a repeat.

[JasonC23]

...popped in my taped Earl...
This has to become an often-used euphemism for something.

[TazFTW]

"No, no, no Catalina. In this country that's called truce and we hug. We're a peaceful nation."

"Sweep the legs."


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I love both of these shows.

[ISiddiqui]

Oh oh... now Dwight actually IS the Assistant Regional Manager!!

Though I loved it when Jim asked if Dwight was Assistant TO the Sensei or Assistant Sensei ;).

[Raiders Army]

"No, no, no Catalina. In this country that's called truce and we hug. We're a peaceful nation."

"Sweep the legs."


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I love both of these shows.
LOL. Those were both great lines.

[Raiders Army]

"Instead she went to Oz fest and churned some guy's butter."

[FrogMan]

"hey, my aunt could be the Bandit!"

[mauchow]

"Who is Dwigt?"

[RPI-Fan]

I thought The Office (w/ Tim Meadows) was MUCH better this week than last.

"What happened to Gould?!!?!"

[Raiders Army]

I thought The Office (w/ Tim Meadows) was MUCH better this week than last.

"What happened to Gould?!!?!"
I'm not sure if it was better than last week. I liked it a lot, especially when they read the script. Maybe it would've been funnier had we not missed about 5 minutes of the show so NBC could let us know who the projected winner of the New Jersey governor race was with 43% of the precincts reporting. :rolleyes:

[ISiddiqui]

I'm not sure if it was better than last week. I liked it a lot, especially when they read the script. Maybe it would've been funnier had we not missed about 5 minutes of the show so NBC could let us know who the projected winner of the New Jersey governor race was with 43% of the precincts reporting. :rolleyes:
So f'ing annoying... in BOTH "My Name is Earl" and "The Office", Georgia, which doesn't have any statewide races, minimized the show to less than 1/4th of the screen while showing municipal election results. It really sucked because I was freaking watching it on HD... bastards!

Anyway, two winners yet again. Earl is great (especially with the kid from Rosanne as the golfer), but I think I like The Office better, and I think the American version has eclipsed the British one. "Dwigt" was just hilarious. And having the meeting at Chilis was funny as well.

"No, I didn't purposely get you drunk!"

[timmynausea]

So far I'd say the second season of the Office has been much better than the first.

[KevinNU7]

Anyone know if either of these episodes will be repeated this week?

[FBPro]

There is an Earl marathon on Saturday night I believe, though I don't know what episodes will be shown.

[lynchjm24]

Now I know we have to register with HR as a consentual sexual relationship.. I just know if I do it, or if she does it as my superior.

[WrongWay]

Loved tonight Earl episode.

Wow, a wedding show I actually liked. :)

Being registered at the local liquor store, only the beginning for the best White Trash wedding I have ever seen on TV.

And, great writing for not just having Earl come in and "Buy" Joy a big wedding. I thought for sure Earl would just come in and do an over the top high dollar wedding, like I have seen everywhere else. Great writing on this show keeps Earl as the only show this year that I actually make a point to watch.

[Honolulu_Blue]

It was a great episode. A very good show. Randy and Joy are freaking hillarious.

[FBPro]

Earl is awesome, such creativity.

[FrogMan]

woah Catalina!

FM

[FBPro]

woah Catalina!

FM
Concur......also saw that she is gonna be on Vegas next Monday.

[DanGarion]

If only Scrubs would finally get it's time frame.

[WrongWay]

Only made it though 5 minutes of The Office before calling it quits and turning to a Home Improvement show. Sorry, I really hope they can find something else to go behind Earl.

[Draft Dodger]

Only made it though 5 minutes of The Office before calling it quits and turning to a Home Improvement show. Sorry, I really hope they can find something else to go behind Earl.

something BETTER than the Office?

[GrantDawg]

Only made it though 5 minutes of The Office before calling it quits and turning to a Home Improvement show. Sorry, I really hope they can find something else to go behind Earl.

You have very bad taste. And coffee breath.

[WrongWay]

I said SORRY.

I know there are a ton of Office fans here, but I just do not like that show. I think it starts with the people staring at the camera and just gets worse from their. I just do not like this show and can't wait untill either Earl or The Office find a new timeslot.

I highly suspect that most people enjoying The Office are also the same ones lobbying to keep Arrested Development, another bad show for me, on the air.

[mauchow]

I can totally understand why people don't like The Office, I really do. The jokes sometimes take the whole show to develop(like tonight's with Dwight and it being Friday..). Other jokes just don't click other times. *shrug* Different strokes for different folks(don't know if that's really how it goes.. LOL).

I really love the why Jim and Pam get along, they've got such good funny chemistry.

[Daimyo]

Shows like the Office seem to be based on putting the characters in uncomfortable situations and that is really a love it or hate it kind of thing for people (there are two kinds of people...). A lot of people I know who otherwise have great senses of humor just don't enjoy uncomfortable situational comedy like the Office.

[MrBigglesworth]

I think it starts with the people staring at the camera and just gets worse from their.
It's supposed to spoof a documentary, which is why they stare into the camera. (that may have been obvious, but maybe not if you only watched 5 minutes)

I just do not like this show and can't wait untill either Earl or The Office find a new timeslot.
I'm not trying to pick on you here, but this is just an amazing attitude that I have never heard expressed before. Do you have an old fashioned TV without a remote controle? Or what special advantage do you get by watching the same station all night? Can't you just watch someone else at 930? I need to know!

[WrongWay]

I have already talked about this earlier in the thread, but....

I understand when they take the actors "off set" and they talk directly to the camera. It is when they are back in their normal sitcom mode that I have a problem with them looking at the camera. Reminds me of watching little kids who do not know they are supposed to ignore the camera. Unless you are claiming that the camera in the sitcom scenes represents an unscene character; then I would say I have never stuck with the show long enough to see the camera man talk and interact with everyone.


Actually there is not another short sitcom on at 9:30. Just 1 hour dramas half over and reality programing, although I think tonight CBS was airing a country music show. I am assuming that rather than expand Earl to a full hour they will just replace The Office with another 30-minute sitcom.

[sachmo71]

I'm not trying to pick on you here, but this is just an amazing attitude that I have never heard expressed before. Do you have an old fashioned TV without a remote controle? Or what special advantage do you get by watching the same station all night? Can't you just watch someone else at 930? I need to know!



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[QuikSand]

Only made it though 5 minutes of The Office before calling it quits and turning to a Home Improvement show. Sorry, I really hope they can find something else to go behind Earl.

As usual, living up to his screen name.

[QuikSand]

Unless you are claiming that the camera in the sitcom scenes represents an unscene character; then I would say I have never stuck with the show long enough to see the camera man talk and interact with everyone.

Gold.

[Draft Dodger]

I have already talked about this earlier in the thread, but....

I understand when they take the actors "off set" and they talk directly to the camera. It is when they are back in their normal sitcom mode that I have a problem with them looking at the camera. Reminds me of watching little kids who do not know they are supposed to ignore the camera. Unless you are claiming that the camera in the sitcom scenes represents an unscene character; then I would say I have never stuck with the show long enough to see the camera man talk and interact with everyone.


the documentary camera is indeed always supposed to be there - not just for the off set stuff. so when they do cast a furtive glance at the camera, they are supposed to be ignoring it (well, the looks are scripted, but, I think you get it). so yes, the camera is another character. that still doesn't mean you have to find it funny. I do, but everyone here knows I have no sense of humor.

[sachmo71]

the documentary camera is indeed always supposed to be there - not just for the off set stuff. so when they do cast a furtive glance at the camera, they are supposed to be ignoring it (well, the looks are scripted, but, I think you get it). so yes, the camera is another character. that still doesn't mean you have to find it funny. I do, but everyone here knows I have no sense of humor.
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[QuikSand]

(well, the looks are scripted, but, I think you get it)

That's the only part I disagree with, otherwise spot on, of course. Especially the part about you.

[Draft Dodger]

That's the only part I disagree with, otherwise spot on, of course. Especially the part about you.

:D

[Butter]

Man, Quik, you think the guy was writing about slowplaying top pair the way you're getting on him today. Maybe it's just not his cup of tea. His reasoning may be a tad off base, but The Office is not built for mass appeal.

[scooper]

Yeah, I'm not a big fan of the office. I get it. I just don't enjoy it as much. I love Earl, but when it's over, I shut off the TV and move onto something else.

[mauchow]

Some big time LOL moments during The Office tonight.

Yankee Swap.. Man..

[RPI-Fan]

Some big time LOL moments during The Office tonight.

Yankee Swap.. Man..

I thought this week's episode was very, very good as well... "Grab a coat..."

[MikeVic]

I thought this week's episode was very, very good as well... "Grab a coat..."

I liked The Office today too.

[TazFTW]

So there was an episode of The Office tonight?

Crap, my programming guide said that Imua TV was what was going to be on.

[WrongWay]

Earl was a little bit of a let down tonight as they tried to force feed us Brett Butler.

I did enjoy watching the second half of Myth Busters after Earl though.

[WrongWay]

BTW... Is Myth Busters a rip off of Brainiacs or vice versa?

[ThunderingHERD]

If you don't understand that the documentary cameras are the only perspective we see in The Office, then you miss about 75% of the humor. Especially true of the original.

[jbmagic]

both Shows Earl and Office moves to Thursday in January 2006

[cody8200]

I loved tonights Office. One of the best of a great season so far. Unfortunately I missed Earl tonight. I'll probably just d/l it though.

[Raiders Army]

The Office was great. Earl was pretty good as well, but what else would you expect from a sappy Christmas episode?

[TazFTW]

"Mommy says some word before "idiot", but I don't know what it means. The guy on Scarface says it a lot."

"Sorry I don't speak maid."


Welcome back Earl!

[gi]

"Mommy says some word before "idiot", but I don't know what it means. The guy on Scarface says it a lot."

"Sorry I don't speak maid."


Welcome back Earl!
Episode I really enjoyed. Great lines from it.

[Butter]

Does every episode of The Office have to revolve around some kind of party now? I'm getting tired of that device.

[ISiddiqui]

Does every episode of The Office have to revolve around some kind of party now? I'm getting tired of that device.
Come on, that party was excellent! And its Michael. He likes parties... even though no one wants to be with him on them (or throw him into the brig).

[scooper]

The ostrich was great.

[mauchow]

Michael making his hair like Jim's was classic! That had me rollin'.

[Toddzilla]

Earl this week had the best inside jokes:

Winky Dinky Dog - from the Robert Townsend movie "Hollywood Shuffle" - with one of the guys from the movie as the manager.

Crab Man - reprising his role as Rubber Band Man from the Staples commercials delivering office supplies

Serious Roffles :)

[TazFTW]

Crab Man - reprising his role as Rubber Band Man from the Staples commercials delivering office supplies
Loved the rubberband man homage.

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As for The Office, Dwigt rules!

Schrute-Space: Changing peoples' lives to be more like mine.


Do you know what costs businesses more than any other
costly thing?

Hurricanes? Stolen office supplies? Unions? Dog
bites?

No.

Tardiness and wrongful or pretend illness are the most
costly and terrible things to affect business. Over
287 billion dollars were wasted last year by people
being late and/or pretending to be sick, when they
weren't really.

That is horrible.

Dwight Schrute is thinking about starting a business
where I would be like a Private Eye (Jim Rockford) and
investigate false illness and tardiness. Through
surveillance, interogation and humiliation I can save
companies millions. I would call this company "Schrute
Investigations".

For instance, you are the manager of "Randolph Medical
Supply Corporation" and your account named "Oscarp"
does not show up on a very important day, like a day
when you are cleaning your offices from top to bottom.
You get suspicious. You call "Schrute
Investigations" and pronto i would be on that
ne'er-do-well like a fly on SH**!

I would get to the bottom of this "OSCARP" and find
out if he was really sick or off "roller skating" or
something.

Note to all those reading this blog. Be on time.
Only miss a day of work if your life depends on it.
Think about the billions you are costing the American
economy with your selfishness by being tardy or absent
without leave. Think about me busting your A$$ and
think twice.

That is All-

Dwight Schrute


PS. Thoughts about winter.

Winter is the coldest season. For a reason. The sun
moves south, to warm up the Africans and the
Australians and leaves us in the northern climes to
fend for ourselves in the sleet and the frost.

Animals bundle up in their fur and in their caves.
They hybernate and/or store up nuts to feed to their
chicks and young.

When there is a chill in the air, there are colder
weather patterns coming down from Canada.

In Canada it is always winter. Sometimes the sun
never rises in Canada. Harp seals abound until they
are brutally slaughtered by Canadians. They worship
maple syrup, hockey and Alanis Morisette. I hate
Canadians.

Winter.

[larrymcg421]

I pretty much like every character on The Office, but this season I particularly like Jim and Pam. I love the way they band together against the idiots at their job. I work in a cubicle environment myself, and Jim and Pam are my heroes.

[Raiders Army]

I pretty much like every character on The Office, but this season I particularly like Jim and Pam. I love the way they band together against the idiots at their job. I work in a cubicle environment myself, and Jim and Pam are my heroes.
True, but what really makes the show are the supporting characters. Ryan the Temp has had some of the funniest lines or expressions this season. Kevin, Creed, and the Black Guy (can't remember his name) are funny for their parts as well.

[AlexB]

Apologies if this has already been said, but I've not read this thread for fear of spoilers... My Name Is Earl has been on 3 weeks now over here and I love it - funny and feel-good: plus Joy is hot hot hot!

[ISiddiqui]

Michael making his hair like Jim's was classic! That had me rollin'.LOL! I didn't even realize that was what he was doing at the time! Brilliant!

[Raiders Army]

After watching it again, I realized Dwight told the camera that he found out something about Oscar...he was faking that he was sick. Dwight didn't pick up that Oscar was gay at all. Funnier the second time around.

[panerd]

True, but what really makes the show are the supporting characters. Ryan the Temp has had some of the funniest lines or expressions this season. Kevin, Creed, and the Black Guy (can't remember his name) are funny for their parts as well.

I love Ryan the temp also. Like how he handled Michael's prank phone calls by nailing him on not knowing the Neverland Ranch and when Michael told him to give him a buzz this weekend if he is doing anything crazy and he said he would see him on Monday.

I also like the old guy who doesn't know or care who anyone is the office is. "Which one's Pam?" It's such a great cast.

[Butter]

Earl and The Office have both been picked up for 22 episodes for next season, so it looks like NBC is going to try to build a new Thursday night comedy block around these 2 shows. Good news for Office fans, as it looked early like the show would have trouble building an audience, but the ratings have been up since moving to Thursday, and the show will be around at least one more year, and probably more than that.

[TwinCitiesFan]

Does anyone know where you can find episode qoutes from both of these shows?

Every Friday myself and some co-workers like to re-hash some of the great lines.

[FBPro]

Sweet, Earl is probably one of my top 5 favorite shows. Glad to see it's coming back.

[PackerFanatic]

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0386676/quotes <--The Office

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0460091/quotes <--My Name Is Earl

Just a few for ya :)

[AnalBumCover]

Does anyone know where you can find episode qoutes from both of these shows?

Every Friday myself and some co-workers like to re-hash some of the great lines.My Name is Earl: hxxp://www.imdb.com/title/tt0460091/quotes
The Office: hxxp://www.imdb.com/title/tt0386676/quotes

(EDIT) Oops, beat me to it... :p

[Marc Vaughan]

The Office was great, but I haven't watched Earl yet.
Are you getting the English version of the 'Office' or has it been Americanised?

(just interested because americanised English shows are normally dire, well to me anyway* - wondered if this was an exception)

*Possibly because having seen the original version I find changes in looks/character to people in them hard to adapt to?

[Daimyo]

Are you getting the English version of the 'Office' or has it been Americanised?

(just interested because americanised English shows are normally dire, well to me anyway* - wondered if this was an exception)

*Possibly because having seen the original version I find changes in looks/character to people in them hard to adapt to?

AFAIK the original Office was only shown in the US on BBC America which is only available on digital cable/satellite. The one refrenced in this thread is an Americanized version that is shown on a major network (NBC).

I am a huge fan of the original Office and had serious doubts about the Americanized version when it was announced... I figured I'd watch a few episodes, mock its inferiority, and laugh when it got canceled. Boy was I wrong. I actually think now that I like the American version even more than the original! Its different (mush less subtle, different take on the boss), but it really stands well on its own merits.

If you manage to check it out don't give up after the pilot. The pilot follows the exact plot of the original's first episode and its really terrible in comparison. After that it goes in its own direction although some of the episodes are definately inspired by episodes of the original. IMO, it really hits its stride near the beginning of season two.

[RPI-Fan]

FWIW, sometimes the original Office is shown on PBS in primetime.

[PackerFanatic]

I agree, Daiymo. Having Steve Carrell helps to because he is funny as hell...he brings his own flair to the office

[OldGiants]

Are you getting the English version of the 'Office' or has it been Americanised?

(just interested because americanised English shows are normally dire, well to me anyway* - wondered if this was an exception)

*Possibly because having seen the original version I find changes in looks/character to people in them hard to adapt to?That was my fear, too. I had visions of John LaRoquette trying to be Basil Fawlty in California. Talk about dreadful.

The American version of The Office is also written and produced by Ricky Gervais, so that has been a help. As much as I miss Martin Freeman, who has the best bemused look of any actor in history, the rest of the American cast is a step up in class, IMO. I also don't think there's any chance of the mawkish ending that marred the British version (in the two hour reprise special).

[Draft Dodger]

That was my fear, too. I had visions of John LaRoquette trying to be Basil Fawlty in California. Talk about dreadful.

The American version of The Office is also written and produced by Ricky Gervais, so that has been a help. As much as I miss Martin Freeman, who has the best bemused look of any actor in history, the rest of the American cast is a step up in class, IMO. I also don't think there's any chance of the mawkish ending that marred the British version (in the two hour reprise special).

it's not written by Gervais other than the first episode, which was adapted from his show. interestingly, many of the writers do appear on the show - BJ Novak (the temp), Mindy Kaling (Kelly), Paul Lieberstein (Toby) and Larry Whitmore (Mr Brown in the diversity episode).

[MrBigglesworth]

Does anyone know where you can find episode qoutes from both of these shows?

Every Friday myself and some co-workers like to re-hash some of the great lines.
theofficequotes.com is really good.

[oliegirl]

From People.com...


Earl Star's Chicken Pox Shuts Down Show
Monday Jan 23, 2006 1:00pm EST


First, the good news for Jason Lee, the Golden Globe-nominated star of My Name is Earl: NBC has ordered another full season's worth of episodes of his sitcom, in which every week he works to restore his good karma.

Now, the bad news: Lee has chicken pox. How's that for karma?

Although the 35-year-old actor's immediate fellow cast members – including Jaime Pressly, Ethan Suplee, Nadine Vasquez and Eddie Steeples – have already had the highly contagious yet common childhood disease (which normally brings about more serious consequences when contracted by an adult), at least one other "Earl" costar said his mother "couldn't remember" if he had had the pox.

When the show's executive producer and creator Greg Garcia was asked this weekend about how he would write around his incapacitated – and itchy – leading man, he replied that no Lee means no show.

"He'll be in all the episodes," says Garcia. "We're just shutting down until (Lee) is feeling better and is presentable to put on TV again." NBC Entertainment president Kevin Reilly told PEOPLE the hiatus should last "for about three weeks."

Asked if Lee might be even more amusing as Earl with spots, costar Jaime Pressly shook her head and said: "We'd all look funny if we all had the chicken pox. If he came, we would all be sick."

[TwinCitiesFan]

theofficequotes.com is really good.


Awesome, thank you!

[ISiddiqui]

After watching it again, I realized Dwight told the camera that he found out something about Oscar...he was faking that he was sick. Dwight didn't pick up that Oscar was gay at all. Funnier the second time around.Yeah, I got that on the first viewing... Dwight leaning back breaking the 'holding hands' and being oblivious about it was great!

[cody8200]

I have always loved The Office but lately the show has been stunningly good. Even my fiancee is watching it with me now and she hated the first season of the show. Earlier someone asked who the old guy was that didn;t know anyone's name in the office...that's Creed. In real life he was a member of The Grassroots. A big name band from the 60s and 70s that toured with Cream, Janis Joplin, etc. Pretty cool.

[DanGarion]

I have always loved The Office but lately the show has been stunningly good. Even my fiancee is watching it with me now and she hated the first season of the show. Earlier someone asked who the old guy was that didn;t know anyone's name in the office...that's Creed. In real life he was a member of The Grassroots. A big name band from the 60s and 70s that toured with Cream, Janis Joplin, etc. Pretty cool.
My fiancee is the same exact way, she though it was stupid when I had her watch the first season. Now she can't wait for upcoming episodes. When we have a choice of shows to watch because they are recording on the DVR it's always The Office first!

[KWhit]

The Office is my favorite show - just above Lost. I enjoyed the British version when I caught it on DVD a few years ago, but I prefer this version. The casting is as good as any show I've seen since Seinfeld.

[panerd]

I just hope stardom doesn't go to Steve Caroll's head and he sticks with this show. It looks like this season is going to be ending early so that he can film a movie this summer. Please tell me this isn't a sign of things to come.

[Sublime 2]

I loved the Office tonight!!! And i'm quickly being converted into an Earl fan as well! I wasn't sure at first how the two would mix but I've been happy with the combo so far!

[Honolulu_Blue]

I missed both. Again.

I have no idea how I ever watched television without a DVR. I need to get one again. Soon...

[sachmo71]

The Office was one of the best yet.

[Zippo]

The Office was one of the best yet.
Michael was actually not too obnoxious this episode, which made it that much more interesting. :)

[ThunderingHERD]

"A Michael Scott joint"

[Raiders Army]

I fell asleep in the last 10 minutes of The Office. Damn you beer and old age.

[Fouts]

Where can I get a Dwight bobblehead? :)

[Butter]

"A Michael Scott joint"

Even better than that was his "production company" card at the end... a picture of Steve Martin and Robin Williams, then it said "Great Scott" at the bottom... and then Michael says over top of it in a Scottish accent "Great Scott!"... terrifically random humor.

[sachmo71]

Where can I get a Dwight bobblehead? :)


Oh, I'm sure that will be avaliable.

[Zippo]

Even better than that was his "production company" card at the end... a picture of Steve Martin and Robin Williams, then it said "Great Scott" at the bottom... and then Michael says over top of it in a Scottish accent "Great Scott!"... terrifically random humor.
I am laughing at it again just from reading your post. :D

[cartman]

If there is anything to complain about "My Name is Earl", is that they need more Catalina.

[FrogMan]

If there is anything to complain about "My Name is Earl", is that they need more Catalina.
agreed and I'm surprised nobody commented on her little dance routine last week :eek: :eek:

FM

[FBPro]

If there is anything to complain about "My Name is Earl", is that they need more Catalina.
Concur...

[FrogMan]

And Ethan Suplee makes me laugh in every episode... :)

FM

[FrogMan]

speaking of Catalina, just read that quote from the show and found it hilarious:


Catalina (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1229204/): [in Spanish, appearing as if she were telling Joy off] I want to take this moment to thank our Latino audience for watching. And for those of you who can understand me but who are not Latino, I want to commend you for learning a second language.I don't remember seeing that one and it may have been mentionned in the thread already but I find it very, very funny :D

FM

edit: this quote comes the imdb.com page of the show...

[Raiders Army]

And Ethan Suplee makes me laugh in every episode... :)

FM
He's funnier than Earl, IMHO.

The thing that Earl and The Office have in common is that the humor is somewhat subtle. You can miss it easily; which is a good thing because re-runs are still great.

[TazFTW]

Finally got around to watching the latest episodes, both were pretty solid.

"I like drinking and I love riding tricycles."

"My animal deserves a lot of loving."

http://images.dvdtalk.com/images/smilies/lol.gif


Also, it looks like Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant will be writing an episode for the third season of The Office. http://tv.zap2it.com/tveditorial/tve_main/1,1002,271|99933|1|,00.html

[mauchow]

Were there new episodes this past Thursday? I didn't check and am curious.. Thanks.

[cartman]

Were there new episodes this past Thursday? I didn't check and am curious.. Thanks.

Nope. No Earl or Office during the Olympics.

[RPI-Fan]

Were there new episodes this past Thursday? I didn't check and am curious.. Thanks.

No, the last new episodes were Thursday, February 9th. There will be new episodes (or at least, episodes), this Thursday (March 2nd).

[Miller Time]

The office was great last night. One of the best shows currently on TV IMO.

Michael signing up for the online dating had me laughing to the point of tears.

[sachmo71]

last nights office had moments, but overall i thought it was pretty weak.

[ISiddiqui]

"LittleKidLover"

I agree, it was a great episode. Though a bit more focused on character development.

[Crapshoot]

"LittleKidLover"

I agree, it was a great episode. Though a bit more focused on character development.

Yeah - it was a sentimental episode, just showing us that Michael has a heart. The little girl was adorable. I like Earl, but The Office is far better IMO.

[chinaski]

i thought last nights was one of the best yet... the scene with Michael and Dwight in the conference room, Dwight was reading the "Cautionary Tales for Children"... holy crap that was good.

[Raiders Army]

I like it better without kids.

[FBPro]

For me, office is OK......some are better than others - like Earl more overall.

[Raiders Army]

Earl was definitely funnier than the Office last night. Interestingly, both episodes were the crap heartwarming episodes. Earl's turned out a lot better and had far more funny moments. The images of Joy laying on the bed with the headboard bouncing and then going "down" on Randy was awesome.

[FBPro]

Earl was definitely funnier than the Office last night. The images of Joy laying on the bed with the headboard bouncing and then going "down" on Randy was awesome.
Without a doubt, they put that segment together quite well I thought......had me going anyway.

[arizing540]

Earl is one of my favorite shows.. i however missed the Office last night. That's the down side to working the afternoon shift

[Jas_lov]

I liked both shows last night, but I liked last week's office better where they had diversity day and they all had different cards that said different ethnicities on them and they put them on their heads. That was hilarious. "Notice I didn't have anyone be an arab. I thought that would be too explosive, no pun intended." That quote by Michael had me rolling. Then when Kevin said "You wanna get high? I think you do mon." Last week's episode was much better.

[Draft Dodger]

I liked both shows last night, but I liked last week's office better where they had diversity day and they all had different cards that said different ethnicities on them and they put them on their heads. That was hilarious. "Notice I didn't have anyone be an arab. I thought that would be too explosive, no pun intended." That quote by Michael had me rolling. Then when Kevin said "You wanna get high? I think you do mon." Last week's episode was much better.

Diversity Day (which is a rerun from season 1) is my favorite Office episode.

the whole collard greens / colored greens...beautiful stuff

[TazFTW]

"Its like checkers for smart people and gays."

Earl was great. Catalina crossing the border, Joy doing everything a pregnant woman is not supposed to do, just bringing back the Y2k hysteria was awesome.

[Raiders Army]

"I see, it's his penis"

LOL

[larrymcg421]

For fans of The Office, there's this great YouTube video that plays like a network promo for the show, but presents as a Drama. I thought it was pretty funny.

hxxp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPjdRANoiCM&search=the%20office%20promo

[Sublime 2]

For fans of The Office, there's this great YouTube video that plays like a network promo for the show, but presents as a Drama. I thought it was pretty funny.

hxxp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPjdRANoiCM&search=the%20office%20promo

lol that was pretty good

[Crapshoot]

Holy shit - that Angela/Dwight scene in the kitchen, with the temp. I was rolling on the floor laughing.

[TazFTW]

The PSAs were awesome. I loved Dwight's about black bears and brown bears. The one about office relationships with Ryan and Kelly was also great.

[TazFTW]

dola

More can be found on NBC.com

http://www.nbc.com/The_Office/video/sub_122.shtml

"Myth - Wolves are dangerous to humans.
Fact - You have a better chance at getting hit by a metorite than being eaten by a wolf.

Except if you wake up naked in the woods."

[Fouts]

Holy shit - that Angela/Dwight scene in the kitchen, with the temp. I was rolling on the floor laughing.

"But don't expect a cookie"

"I'm very hungry"

That was hilarious, especially the shot of Ryan afterwards.

BTW Jenna Fischer was on Leno tonight, she is way hotter outside of the show. I suppose they do that on purpose... because a woman that hot wouldn't stay in Scranton??

[larrymcg421]

"But don't expect a cookie"

"I'm very hungry"

That was hilarious, especially the shot of Ryan afterwards.

BTW Jenna Fischer was on Leno tonight, she is way hotter outside of the show. I suppose they do that on purpose... because a woman that hot wouldn't stay in Scranton??

Yeah Jenna talks about how they won't let her put her hair down and they purposely dress her down in frumpy outfits. I don't think it's necessarily the Scranton thing, but more so how they view the character. She's obviously not very confident in herself, and that's why she's stayed with Roy all these years.

[Raiders Army]

"I told him I was fighting the wolf-man." <--Best line in Earl
"But what if I'm hungry." <--Best line in The Office

[mauchow]

WALT!

[MikeVic]

"I told him I was fighting the wolf-man." <--Best line in Earl
"But what if I'm hungry." <--Best line in The Office

LOL. "He still doesn't look me in the eye to this day."

[DanGarion]

There was an article in USA Today about tv show people that have blogs.

The girl from Office and a number of the cast have My Space accounts and post frequently.

http://www.myspace.com/pambeesley

[TazFTW]

"Oh no, you did not just go old school on me"

Just when you thought they couldn't go more redneck they have Juliette Lewis and Patrick Swayze's brother.

Shame there is only one episode left this season.

[Franklinnoble]

Why wasn't there a new episode of the Office last night?

[larrymcg421]

There won't be a new episode until April 27th. But then there will be three in a row, ending with a May 11th finale which was written by Steve Carell.

[amdaily]

Why wasn't there a new episode of the Office last night?

I don;t know, but am fucking pissed :mad: I finally added myself as a regular viewer not one week before and then it disappears.

Needless to say, NBC the recipent of a number of angry drunken e0-mails

[MrBigglesworth]

Why wasn't there a new episode of the Office last night?
So they could try to get an audience for a formulaic new show featuring prominently an annoying character whose sole activity is to spout one-liners for a half an hour?

[amdaily]

So they could try to get an audience for a formulaic new show featuring prominently an annoying character whose sole activity is to spout one-liners for a half an hour?

I don;t know, that Teacher show was pretty fucking hilarious :D

[Franklinnoble]

So they could try to get an audience for a formulaic new show featuring prominently an annoying character whose sole activity is to spout one-liners for a half an hour?

Meh. I think that Teachers show has been done before.

[GrantDawg]

Teachers could be funny if the main actor could act. He is awful.

[larrymcg421]

Oddly, Teachers is another BBC remake (just like The Office), except I have no clue why they did that. Teachers has absolutely nothing in common with the BBC version, which was a half hour dramedy that was pretty entertaining. The whole style of the show, the characters, the stories, are all completely different. The only thing that's the same is the profession.

I watched the pilot and it was pretty awful. The lead was pretty bad, and so was the British lead (althought she was apparently good in the BBC Coupling). The other characters were extrmely bland sitcom stereotypes. The only cast member I liked was Sarah Shahi, who was pretty hot and actually had some good comic timing.

[Raiders Army]

Even the laugh track on Teachers sucked.

[VPI97]

Teachers could be funny if the main actor could act. He is awful.
Agreed.

the British lead (althought she was apparently good in the BBC Coupling)
I knew I recognized her from somewhere...

[Joe]

the main actor was pretty good in Gigli

[DanGarion]

Oddly, Teachers is another BBC remake (just like The Office), except I have no clue why they did that. Teachers has absolutely nothing in common with the BBC version, which was a half hour dramedy that was pretty entertaining. The whole style of the show, the characters, the stories, are all completely different. The only thing that's the same is the profession.

I watched the pilot and it was pretty awful. The lead was pretty bad, and so was the British lead (althought she was apparently good in the BBC Coupling). The other characters were extrmely bland sitcom stereotypes. The only cast member I liked was Sarah Shahi, who was pretty hot and actually had some good comic timing.


MMMMmmmm Sarah Shahi, one of the most beautiful women in the world...

[GrantDawg]

the main actor was pretty good in Gigli


Ah-Ha! That is the same guy! And no he wasn't.

[Raiders Army]

New episodes of Earl and the Office tonight! w00t!!!

[Raiders Army]

Spoilers in Jenna's blog. Sounds like a great Office tonight.

http://community.tvguide.com/forum.jspa?forumID=700000656

[Crapshoot]

So, am I the only one who doesn't watch Earl anymore - only The Office ?

[Joe]

So, am I the only one who doesn't watch Earl anymore - only The Office ?

No. Well I never watched Earl. Tried it and lasted less than half of an episode.

[FBPro]

Am I the only one who watches Earl and not the Office? :)

[FrogMan]

Am I the only one who watches Earl and not the Office? :)

nope, I'm with you, well I've not watched Earl in a while, but I got all them episode recorded to watch later. I don't bother recording the office...

FM

[Raiders Army]

Earl wasn't too bad last night. I liked the "It's like one of those Australian wooden frisbees that comes back to you." line.

The Office was surprisingly not too funny last night. A big disappointment from previous episodes.

[Raiders Army]

Dwight Schrute bobblehead on sale June 10th:

http://www.nbcuniversalstore.com/detail.php?p=8368

[IwasHere]

Yeah, the write in suggestions must of worked as I noticed that The Office people are no longer staring at the cameras.

Power to the People. :)

[Fouts]

Dwight Schrute bobblehead on sale June 10th:

http://www.nbcuniversalstore.com/detail.php?p=8368

Sweet!!

[ISiddiqui]

That is SOO mine!

[ISiddiqui]

Oh, and btw, loved last night's episode :D. Dwight as volunteer sheriff's deputy was great :D.

"What is this"
"Marijuana"
"How did you know what it was"
"It's labeled"

And I loved how Dwight was telling Ryan about getting a warrent and Ryan said, yeah, let's do that then.

Micheal at an Alicia Keys concert is a hilarious thought when you think about it.

[Crapshoot]

I liked the whole bit at the end, where Jim asks why Dwight would do something like that for Michael - on a day where he spent the whole day silent. :D

[Glengoyne]

I liked the whole bit at the end, where Jim asks why Dwight would do something like that for Michael - on a day where he spent the whole day silent. :D

Especially with the "what is he getting out of this relationship?" bit. It was Great UIC, that was of course intentional. I don't think I've laughed out loud more at any sit-com than the office. Regular belly laughs that I can't stop. The show is just a blast to watch.

As for the Earl bit. I'm still an Earl fan as well. The brother is great.

[Joe]

this was a good episode, I liked it

"I'm going to need a magazine"
"ALL we need is urine."
"I'm still going to need a magazine."

Creed idetifying the strain of MJ and Dwight saying no it's marijuana was the line of the night.

Dwight got out the pink plastic sticks they use on "CSI" to gauge the direction of bullets to track the path of the joint as it was discarded.

And then Dwight: "Mine was green" LOL

[ISiddiqui]

I thought the line of the night was when Jim accused Dwight of smoking the joint, but because of short term memory loss couldn't remember doing it :D.

[larrymcg421]

Yeah, the write in suggestions must of worked as I noticed that The Office people are no longer staring at the cameras.

Power to the People. :)
I'm not sure what show you were watching. Jim looks directly at the camera less than a minute into the show. Dwight also did it after Oscar stormed out. There were many other moments as well.

I don't understand the complaints about this aspect of the show. The premise is that it is an actual documentary being made about the employees of Dunder-Miffflin. What we are watching is that documentary, so the glances are important because the characters recognize that the cameras are there. There was even one episode where the cameraman helped Pam out in her investigation of Dwight and Angela's relationship.

This concept is taken directly from the BBC version, which worked the same way. The series finale was fashioned as a followup to the previous documentary, which had now aired in the UK and all the characters commented on how it changed them.

[Raiders Army]

Best line from Earl: "If you cut me in half, I wouldn't fight with myself; I'd probably work together with my legs to get to the hospital."

The Office was hilarious. "My middle name is Kurt, not Fart." Jim's explanations of how he pranked Dwight were the best. The nickels in the phone trick is something I need to try.

[ISiddiqui]

I liked how he moved Dwight's desk 1 inch every time Dwight went to the bathroom, making it like 2 feet from the copier at end of the day.

The nickle trick was hilarious though.

[sachmo71]

The Office last night had me rolling.

"This badge is huge! I'm not a security threat! And my middle name is Kent, not fart!"

:D :D :D

[Crapshoot]

Best line from Earl: "If you cut me in half, I wouldn't fight with myself; I'd probably work together with my legs to get to the hospital."

The Office was hilarious. "My middle name is Kurt, not Fart." Jim's explanations of how he pranked Dwight were the best. The nickels in the phone trick is something I need to try.

Seriously - that whole little scene was absolutely brilliant. As well as Dwights laments about his potato gun - "Can you imagine what would happen if I was deranged ?"

[ISiddiqui]

I also liked that Michael thought there was no complaints against him, and then Toby shows the file folder where he keeps those.

"Win, win... win" :)

[Crapshoot]

I also liked that Michael thought there was no complaints against him, and then Toby shows the file folder where he keeps those.

"Win, win... win" :)

I swear, it hits a little too close at some times. Dear god, I remember "conflict resolution" classes with something just like that. :D

[OldGiants]

Best line from Earl: "If you cut me in half, I wouldn't fight with myself; I'd probably work together with my legs to get to the hospital."



The cleverest bit was Crabman's great line "I thought Jesus was getting even with me for putting the Darwin fish on my car," followed by the quick cut to the earthworms.

Brilliant Darwin connection.

[Raiders Army]

The cleverest bit was Crabman's great line "I thought Jesus was getting even with me for putting the Darwin fish on my car," followed by the quick cut to the earthworms.

Brilliant Darwin connection.
Thanks. He said that so fast and my kids were talking I didn't get all of that. All I got was "fish-something".

[Raiders Army]

Another good one from the Office last night:

"Someone complained that the bathroom is whites only."
"Then why is there a picture of a white man on the door?"

[larrymcg421]

Last night's episode of The Office is exactly why I watch shows with continuing storylines. Shows with a self-contained structure can get old after a while because they're not progressing anywhere. The Office showed how you can build a season (and a half) worth of storylines and then have them collide in a hilarious and painful way.

And next week, we get a supersized episode written by none other than Steve Carell.

[Glengoyne]

Boy that bit with Jim's pranks on Dwight was a classic. I'm still grinning about the nickle trick.

[Joe]

too predictable

[Philliesfan980]

Just enjoy the show, jeez. I personally liked it.

[ISiddiqui]

WOW... what an ending to The Office. How are they going to resolve this one?

[Joe]

WOW... what an ending to The Office. How are they going to resolve this one?

Probably the same way the did on the UK version :)

[ISiddiqui]

Probably the same way the did on the UK version :)

They kissed on the UK version? I didn't get that far, really.

But I think they may approach it another way in the American version... they have with most everything else since the first season.

[Joe]

They kissed on the UK version? I didn't get that far, really.

But I think they may approach it another way in the American version... they have with most everything else since the first season.

yeah I hope they do something different.

[Daimyo]

They didn't kiss in the UK version until the end of the special right? That was just how the series ended I thought...

[chinaski]

They didn't kiss in the UK version until the end of the special right? That was just how the series ended I thought...

yes thats how the series ended, shes lands one on tim and leaves her man.

[larrymcg421]

Ricky Gervais has said that he didn't like the way the UK version handled Tim/Dawn and he liked that the US version was moving a little faster with it.

[Raiders Army]

There was a lot of funny stuff in The Office last night, but I can't help but feel as if last week's episode was a lot better. The finale moved the ongoing plot along, but just wasn't as funny.