Season 5 - Episode 21 - Dream Team

April 9, 2009 brings us the fun and joy of the Dream Team!

Original Air Date: April 9, 2009
Writer: BJ Novak
Director: Paul Feig

After getting off on the wrong foot with his new supervisor, Charles (Idris Elba), Jim (John Krasinski) finds himself face to face with the new boss in a soccer game in the Dunder Mifflin parking lot. Meanwhile, Michael (Steve Carell), afraid to face the workday, has trouble leaving his house.

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Dream Team News:
Cold Open Sneak Peek, Watch Episode Online, Jim's Soccer Game,

SBO Exclusives:
Fan-site Conference Room Discussion,

Deleted Scenes: 1, 2

Season 5 - Episode 19 - New Boss

On March 19, 2009 we find out what people are thinking about a New Boss!

Original Air Date: March 19, 2009
Writer: Gene Stupinsky, Lee Eisenberg
Director: Paul Feig

MEET THE NEW BOSS— IDRIS ELBA (“THE WIRE”) GUEST STARS—Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell) has big plans for his 15th anniversary party at Dunder Mifflin, but is in for a shock when the new, no-nonsense Vice President (guest star Idris Elba) has some ideas of his own. Meanwhile, Jim's (John Krasinski) prank on Dwight (Rainn Wilson) has some unexpected results.

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New Boss News:
Watch Online, Video Highlight - Dwight's Charm

SBO Exclusives:
Fan-site Conference Room, TwoCents Recap & Review

Deleted Scenes: 1, 2, 3

Season 5 - Episode 10 - Moroccan Christmas

It's time for the annual "The Office" Christmas Episode!

Original Air Date: Dec 11, 2008
Writer: Justin Spitzer
Director: Paul Feig

A CHRISTMAS PARTY IN MOROCCO -- Phyllis' (Phyllis Smith) Moroccan-themed holiday party goes up in flames when Meredith's (Kate Flannery) hair catches on fire and Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell) is forced to deal with the accident. Meanwhile, Dwight (Rainn Wilson) corners the market on the hottest toy of the Christmas season.

Moroccan Christmas News Items:
Preview Video, Princess Unicorn, Two-Minute Replay, Jim's Blackbelt Video, NBC Photo Album, Watch Entire Episode Online

Deleted Scenes: 1, 2

SBO Exclusives: TwoCents Recap & Review, Fan-Site Conference Room

Exclusive Office Christmas Cards From: WB Jones (Barry Sigismondi), Chili's Manager (Christopher T Wood)

Season 5 - Episode 9 - The Surplus

On December 4, 2008 we will see what the staff of Dunder Mifflin Scranton will do with The Surplus.

Original Air Date: 12/4/08
Writer: Gene Stupinsky & Lee Eisenberg
Director: Paul Feig

SURPLUS SPENDING AT THE OFFICE--Oscar (Oscar Nunez) informs Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell) that the office must spend a $4300 surplus or lose it in next year's budget. When Michael opens up the floor for suggestions, factions break out and officemates square off against one another in order to get what they want. Meanwhile, Dwight (Rainn Wilson) takes Angela (Angela Kinsey) and Andy (Ed Helms) to Schrute Farms to work on their wedding plans.

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"The Surplus" News Items:
Andy's Video Tour of Schrute Farms, The Surplus Photo Album, Two-Minute Replay, Watch Online, Video Highlight

SBO Exclusives: SBO Recap & Review, Fan-site Conference Room

Deleted Scenes: 1, 2, 3

Season 5 - Episode 1 - "Weight Loss"

The Season 5 Premiere!
Thursday, Sept 25, 2008

Writer: Lee Eisenberg & Gene Stupinsky
Director: Paul Feig

For the first time, we see what happens over eight weeks of the summer, as a Dunder Mifflin weight loss initiative causes the branch to diet and become obsessed with their weight. Michael (Steve Carell) pursues a friendship with his new HR rep, Holly (Oscar nominee, Amy Ryan). Jim (John Krasinski) misses Pam (Jenna Fischer) who attends art school in New York. Dwight (Rainn Wilson), Andy (Ed Helms) and Angela (Angela Kinsey) attend to unfinished business.

WEIGHT LOSS NEWS ITEMS:
NBC Premiere Parties, Chili's Premiere Parties, TwoCents Review, Andy & Angela's Wedding Webpage, Download Pam's "Summer Project" Dwight photo, NBC's Weight Loss Photo Album, NBC's Episode Recap, Watch Online, SBO Conference Room, Full Episode Transcript

DELETED SCENES: 1, 2, 3

CAST MYSPACE BLOGS: Brian, Jenna, BJ, Angela

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NBC Photo: Chris Haston

Speaking of Awards - EMMY NOMS!

In case you've been under a rock like me, here are the Office Emmy Nominations. The awards will be handed out Sept 21st on ABC.

Outstanding Comedy Series
The Office • NBC • Deedle Dee Productions, Reveille LLC, Universal Media Studios
Producers TBD

Outstanding Directing For A Comedy Series
The Office • Money (Parts 1 & 2) • NBC • Deedle Dee Productions, Reveille LLC, Universal Media Studios
Paul Lieberstein, Director

The Office • Goodbye, Toby • NBC • Deedle Dee Productions, Reveille LLC, Universal edia Studios
Paul Feig, Director

Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series
The Office • NBC • Deedle Dee Productions, Reveille LLC, Universal Media Studios
Steve Carell as Michael Scott

Outstanding Picture Editing For A Comedy Series (single Or Multi-camera)
The Office • Goodbye, Toby • NBC • Deedle Dee Productions, Reveille LLC, Universal Media Studios
Dean Holland, Editor
Dave Rogers, Editor

Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Comedy Or Drama Series (half-hour) And Animation
The Office • Local Ad • NBC • Deedle Dee Productions, Reveille LLC, Universal Media Studios
Ben Patrick, C.A.S., Production Mixer
John W. Cook II, Re-Recording Mixer
Peter J. Nusbaum, Re-Recording Mixer

Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Comedy Series
The Office • NBC • Deedle Dee Productions, Reveille LLC, Universal Media Studios
Rainn Wilson as Dwight Schrute

Outstanding Writing For A Comedy Series
The Office • Dinner Party • NBC • Deedle Dee Productions, Reveille LLC, Universal Media Studios
Lee Eisenberg, Written By
Gene Stupnitsky, Written By

Season 4 - Episode 14 - Goodbye Toby

NBC has released the story line for May 15th 2008's FINALE episode entitled: "Goodbye Toby". They finally posted the real name.

Writers: Paul Lieberstein, Jen Celotta
Director: Paul Feig

IT'S TIME TO SAY GOODBYE--SPECIAL ONE HOUR SEASON FINALE-OSCAR NOMINEE AMY RYAN("Gone Baby Gone")GUEST STARS--It's Toby's (Paul Lieberstein) goodbye party at Dunder Mifflin and Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell)demands a huge celebration that matches the joy in his heart. Angela (Angela Kinsey), sick of Michael's unreasonable last minute demands, refuses, and Michael turns to Phyllis (Phyllis Smith) to take over the party planning committee. Meanwhile, Dwight (Rainn Wilson) and Meredith (Kate Flannery) haze the new HR woman, Holly (Oscar Nominee Amy Ryan).

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"Goodbye Toby" News Items:
TwoCents Review, "Goodbye Toby" Conference Room

Deleted Scenes: 1

Paul Lieberstein's Live Blog Recap, Watch the ENTIRE episode online, Entire Cold Open, Ryan gets arrested on YouTube Video, Michael's song for Toby, NBC's Episode Photo Album, Buy a Toby's Last Day tshirt

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Season 4 - Episode 9 - Dinner Party

April 10th 2008's episode was entitled: "Dinner Party".

Writer: Gene Stupnitsky & Lee Eisenberg
Director: Paul Feig

GUESS WHO'S COMING TO DINNER-Pam (Jenna Fischer) and Jim (John Krasinski) find they have run out of excuses and are forced to go to Jan (Melora Hardin)and Michael's (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell)house for dinner. When Andy (Ed Helms) and Angela (Angela Kinsey) are also invited to dinner, Dwight's (Rainn Wilson) jealousy gets the best of him.

"Dinner Party" News Items:
"Dinner Party" Conference Room (input from favorite Office Fan Sites), Watch "Dinner Party", SBO Review, Deleted Scenes: 1, 2, 3, 4, Buy "Serenity by Jan" Candles, Dinner Party Photo Album, Listen to or download Hunter's "That One Night", Dinner Party has good ratings!, Listen to SBO's KP on TheOfficeAlliance Podcast reviewing Dinner Party.

Interview with Gary Weeks and Steve Seagren (The Cops from the Episode)

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Survivor Man

November 8th, 2007 gave us the episode entitled: "Survivor Man".

Writer: Steve Carell
Director: Paul Feig

INTO THE WOODS-SPECIAL GREEN WEEK EPISODE--After Ryan (B.J. Novak) excludes Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell) from a corporate wilderness retreat, Michael heads into the woods for his own survival adventure with nothing but the suit on his back. Back at work, Jim (John Krasinski) tries to revolutionize the office birthday party.

"Survivor Man" News Items:
TwoCents Recap & Review, Fan Site Conference Room

Season 2 - Episode 9 - E-mail Surveillance

On November 22, 2005 Jim threw an awesome BBQ at his home and finally got Pam in his bedroom. Take it easy, she was just looking at his old year books!

Writer: Jennifer Celotta
Director: Paul Feig

Big Brother invades the office when Michael gains access to his employees' e-mails and begins spying on their correspondence. Also, Michael's ego is bruised when he's not invited to an afterwork party; and Pam suspects that love is blooming between Dwight and Angela. - TV Guide

"E-Mail Surveillance" News Items:
Interview with Omi Vaidya (Sadiq), Interview with Ken Jeong (Bill from Improv Class)

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Performance Review

Everyone lined up on November 15, 2005 for their performance review with Michael. Some were more happy than others for this to happen.

Writer: Larry Wilmore
Director: Paul Feig

Michael convenes with his employees for their performance reviews, but he's much more concerned about his own boss's review of him. Meanwhile, the gang plays along when Dwight thinks it's Friday instead of Thursday. - TV Guide

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Halloween

It's a spooky time on October 18, 2005 when the office celebrates Halloween. Sith lords, cats, superheroes and of course a three-holed Jim were all amazed when Michael made downsizing happen.


Writer: Greg Daniels
Director: Paul Feig

Halloween becomes more frightful as Michael agonizes over an order to fire someone before day's end. - TV Guide

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Office Olympics

October 4, 2005 we saw the gang all compete in many events for some fancy yogurt lids on paperclip chains. We had the birth of flonkerton and dunderball!

Writer: Michael Schur
Director: Paul Feig

While Dwight helps Michael buy a condo, Jim runs the games of the office olympiad, time-killing contests played with office supplies. - TV Guide

"Office Olympics" News Items:
Fan Site Conference Room