The Office: Series Finale Event

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May 13, 2013 9:46pm
Thursday @ 8pm.

I know the show has gone downhill over the 2nd half of its run, but I still find it enjoyable. It's kinda going to suck to see it go away, though it has obviously ran its course. Anyone else looking forward to watching?
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May 13, 2013 9:48pm
I think they've done a great job the last few weeks winding it down.
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May 13, 2013 10:16pm
bases_loaded;1442546 wrote:I think they've done a great job the last few weeks winding it down.

I thought last week was phenomenal. They went back to what always worked....Jim/Dwight
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May 13, 2013 10:22pm
Agree. I think they're ending Jim and Dwights relationship perfectly.
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Manhattan Buckeye
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May 14, 2013 7:07am
As godawful as the show has been over the last few seasons, I'll give the finale a thumbs up if they give Andy Bernard the "Poochie" treatment.
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MontyBrunswick
May 14, 2013 8:16am
The Office isn't funny.

Hope this helps.
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May 14, 2013 8:29am
dlazz;1442615 wrote:The Office isn't funny.

Hope this helps.
It doesn't help.

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vball10set
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May 14, 2013 9:09am
bases_loaded;1442546 wrote:I think they've done a great job the last few weeks winding it down.
wes_mantooth;1442561 wrote:I thought last week was phenomenal. They went back to what always worked....Jim/Dwight
se-alum;1442564 wrote:Agree. I think they're ending Jim and Dwights relationship perfectly.
I also agree. Even though it's been painful to watch the last few seasons, it's become such an iconic part of television over the last decade that the finale is a must watch. Also, it'll be interesting to see who they bring back to pay tribute to the series.
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May 15, 2013 8:11am
Last few have been good because they're wrapping up obvious story lines and sticking to what works.
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May 15, 2013 1:54pm
This whole last season has been good. The minute Steve Carrell left they panicked and now its only been in this last season that they have stuck with the original formula. The Robert California thing was so dreadful.
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May 15, 2013 2:12pm
swamisez;1443290 wrote:This whole last season has been good. The minute Steve Carrell left they panicked and now its only been in this last season that they have stuck with the original formula. The Robert California thing was so dreadful.
Yes that was downright terrible. I agree this last season has been pretty decent.
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vball10set
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May 16, 2013 10:28pm
As far as finale's go, I thought it was excellent :thumbup:

http://tvline.com/2013/05/16/the-office-season-9-series-finale-recap-michael-returns/
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May 16, 2013 10:57pm
The Office was the greatest sitcom on television for about five years. Hands down. It wasn't at that level in recent seasons, but I still prefer it over just about anything else, except for maybe Parks and Rec or Sunny.

Like House, M.D., The Office is a show I began watching around the end of high school, so it has been there through several stages of my life. Definitely makes its conclusion all the more sad. It's just strange that it's over.
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May 16, 2013 10:59pm
I thought it was an ok finale, but more sad than funny.
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May 16, 2013 11:04pm
wes_mantooth;1444142 wrote:I thought it was an ok finale, but more sad than funny.
It was that healthy blend of both funny and sad/poignant that made The Office the greatest show on TV at its peak. That same formula set Boy Meets World apart from any of its teenage sitcom peers in the '90s.
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May 16, 2013 11:09pm
Never got into that show. But I just dont find Steve Carrell that funny, so that might be why.
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ou1980
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May 17, 2013 7:40am
How did the show end?
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May 17, 2013 7:41am
swamisez;1443290 wrote:This whole last season has been good. The minute Steve Carrell left they panicked and now its only been in this last season that they have stuck with the original formula. The Robert California thing was so dreadful.

That didn't get a single mention in the retrospective that aired last night...apparently it was that bad.
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May 17, 2013 7:43am
[SP]Michael Scott made it back for a small appearance at Dwight and Angela's wedding. Jim and Pam sold their house and are moving away so Jim can rejoin that athete company is was at for awhile[/SP]
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May 17, 2013 7:45am
ou1980;1444216 wrote:How did the show end?

Fast forward one year. Dwight and Angela's wedding brings back all the familiar faces. Except Robert California and Michaels wife.
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vball10set
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May 17, 2013 7:47am
Michael Scott made it back for a small appearance at Dwight and Angela's wedding. Jim and Pam sold their house and are moving away so Jim can rejoin that athete company he was at for awhile.

It already aired, and the question was asked, so need for a "spoiler" alert ;)
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May 17, 2013 7:58am
vball10set;1444222 wrote:It already aired, and the question was asked, so need for a "spoiler" alert ;)
eh, i usually dvr shows and watch later, so i figured what the fuck. But i do appreciate you laying down the laws of the interwebz for me..lol
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vball10set
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May 17, 2013 8:17am
wes_mantooth;1444224 wrote:eh, i usually dvr shows and watch later, so i figured what the ****. But i do appreciate you laying down the laws of the interwebz for me..lol
:thumbup:
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May 17, 2013 8:18am
Why didn't Michael's wife show up? I liked her character lol
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May 17, 2013 8:33am
I think that Erin was one of the funniest things about the show in recent seasons. I know some didn't like her, but I thought she was right on par with Andy, Dwight and a couple others who were pretty funny on occasion.

Did anyone here like Robert California? While the show was clearly reaching, I thought he had moments that worked. But he was nowhere near as good as some of the other guest appearances, notably Will Ferrell. The juggling scene was, IMO, one of the five best moments in the show's entire run. That was great.