Thursday, April 12, 2007

Season 3 - Episode 19 - Safety Training

On April 12, 2007 we learned that what goes up, must come down - just ask a watermelon thrown from the roof of the Scranton Business Park.

Writer: BJ Novak
Director: Harold Ramis

Andy returns to the office after several weeks of anger management training, determined to make a fresh start with all the Dunder Mifflin employees. Meanwhile, it's safety training day in the office, and Michael and Dwight are on a mission to illuminate the true dangers of the workplace.

"Safety Training" News Items:
Fan Site Conference Room

Thursday, April 5, 2007

Season 3 - Episode 18 - The Negotiation

On April 5, 2007 the March Madness of NCAA was over and we caught up with Dunder Mifflin while Michael and Darryl both angle for raises and Dwight FINALLY gets to be the office hero as Roy comes looking for Halpert.

Writer: Michael Schur
Director: Jeffrey Blitz

Darryl (Craig Robinson) decides to meet with Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell) to negotiate a pay increase. Meanwhile, Jim (John Krasinski) deals with the consequences of Pam's (Jenna Fischer) confession to Roy (David Denman).

"The Negotiation" News Items:
Fan Site Conference Room

Thursday, February 22, 2007

Season 3 - Episode 17 - Cocktails

A game of hide the quarter, a prize duck, and a party at the CFO's house, all jam packed into February 22, 2007's episode entitled Cocktails.

Writer: Paul Lieberstein
Director: J.J. Abrahms

Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell) and Jan (Melora Hardin) go public with their relationship during a party at their CFO's home. At the party, Jim (John Krasinski) meets Karen's (Rashida Jones) ex. Meanwhile, the rest of the office decides to go to happy hour for drinks.

"Cocktails" News Items:
Fan Site Conference Room

Thursday, February 15, 2007

Season 3 - Episode 16 - Business School

On February 15, 2007 we all learned that if you bring your own entrance music and a suit full of candy bars, you too can teach at Business School.

Writer: Brent Forrester
Director: Joss Whedon

Ryan (B.J. Novak) invites Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell) to be a guest speaker at his business school . Meanwhile, Dwight battles a bat that gets loose in the office while Pam (Jenna Fischer) invites co-workers to her first art show.

"Business School" News Items:
Fan Site Conference Room

Thursday, February 8, 2007

Season 3 - Episode 15 - Phyllis' Wedding

The happy day had arrived on February 8, 2007 - no, not Pam and Roy - Phyllis and Bob Vance, Vance Refrigeration!

Writer: Caroline Williams
Director: Ken Whittingham

Phyllis (Phyllis Smith) regrets giving Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell) an important job at her wedding after several embarrassing moments. Pam (Jenna Fischer) has flashbacks of her own wedding planning when she sees Phyllis's decorations. Meanwhile, Dwight (Rainn Wilson) is determined to catch wedding crashers.

"Phyllis' Wedding" News Items:
Fan Site Conference Room

Thursday, February 1, 2007

Season 3 - Episode 14 - Ben Franklin

Four score and seven years ago we had an episode called "Ben Franklin" on February 1, 2007.

Writer: Mindy Kaling
Director: Randall Einhorn

Acting on bad advice from his friend Todd Packer (David Koechner), Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell) brings two "adult" performers into the office -a stripper and Ben Franklin -- in honor of Phyllis's (Phyllis Smith) wedding shower. Meanwhile Karen (Rashida Jones) confronts Pam (Jenna Fischer) about her past with Jim (John Krasinski).

Ben Franklin News Items:
TheTwoCents Recap & Review

Interview with Andy Daly (Ben Franklin), Interview with Jackie Debatin (Elizabeth the Stripper)

Friday, January 19, 2007

Season 3 - Episode 13 - The Return

The funny is always coming back and it did again in "The Return" on January 18, 2007.

Writers: Michael Schur, Lee Eisenberg, Gene Stupinsky
Director: Greg Daniels

Oscar (Oscar Nuñez) returns from his long vacation with mixed emotions on whether or not he still wants to be a part of the office. Meanwhile, Andy (guest star Ed Helms) takes advantage of recent events to get closer to Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell). Jim (John Krasinski) turns to Karen (guest star Rashida Jones) and Pam (Jenna Fischer) for help to stage a prank on a new target.

"The Return" News Items:
Interview with Yvette Nicole Brown (Paris - Staples Worker)

Friday, January 12, 2007

Season 3 - Episode 12 - Traveling Salesmen

We all got in the car and went to make sales in "Traveling Salesmen" on January 11, 2007.

Writers: Michael Schur, Lee Eisenberg, Gene Stupinsky
Director: Greg Daniels

On Andy's (guest star Ed Helms) suggestion, Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell) has staffers team up for sales calls, leading to some interesting, insightful moments in the field. Meanwhile, Dwight (Rainn Wilson) attempts to cover for Angela (Angela Kinsey) after she misses an important deadline. Karen (guest star Rashida Jones) receives surprising information.

Friday, January 5, 2007

Season 3 - Episode 11 - Back From Vacation

January 4, 2007 brought us all "Back From Vacation" to enjoy photos of Jamaican Jan Sun Princess!

Writer: Justin Spitzer
Director: Julian Farino

Still in "vacation mode" after his trip to Jamaica, Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell) tries to hang on to his relaxed island vibe despite a wave of office hassles. But it becomes too much when an e-mail containing a racy vacation photo is forwarded around the office. Pam (Jenna Fischer) gets caught in the middle as Jim (John Krasinski) and Karen (guest star Rashida Jones) argue.

"Back From Vacation" News Items:
Fan Site Conference Room

Friday, December 15, 2006

Season 3 - Episode 10 - A Benihana Christmas

December 14, 2006 brought us the Dunder Mifflin Christmas present with the episode "A Benihana Christmas".

Writer: Jennifer Celotta
Director: Harold Ramis

In a special one-hour holiday episode directed by Harold Ramis, strife on the party planning committee results in two competing Christmas parties, while Michael is dumped for the holidays. Michael (Golden Globe Winner Steve Carell) sends out an inappropriate photoshopped Christmas card and gets his heart broken for the holidays by girlfriend Carol (guest star Nancy Walls). Andy (guest star Ed Helms) takes Michael out drinking, with Dwight (Rainn Wilson) and Jim (John Krasinski), while tensions on the party planning committee between Angela (Angela Kinsey), Pam (Jenna Fischer) and Karen (guest star Rashida Jones) cause rival parties to form.

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Thursday, November 30, 2006

Season 3 - Episode 9 - The Convict

We all were introduced to Prison Mike in "The Convict" on November 30, 2006.

Writers: Ricky Gervais & Stephen Merchant
Director: Jeffrey Blitz

Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell) tries to be supportive after learning that one of the new employees is an ex-convict, but gets upset when the staff starts to compare the office to prison. Meanwhile, Jim (John Krasinski) "coaches" Andy (guest star Ed Helms) when he decides to make a play for Pam (Jenna Fischer).