The Office (season 4)

sub780lime · 10-02-2007, 11:16 PM

Anyone watch the premier....

Still one of the best shows on television

limacharliewhiskey · 10-03-2007, 12:09 AM

Just watched it last night, and it was pretty good. But still not good enough to watch live instead of Grey's Anatomy.

Didn't really dig the whole "hit Meredith with the car" plot, as Michael tries to place blame everywhere else. Like the scenes fleshing out Angela's character a bit more. Saw an interview with her over the summer, and she's very funny, but she hasn't been able to do much with her stuffy character as others have. That whole dead cat thing with Dwight was pretty good.

Loved the bleeding nipples with Andy. That was a riot. We need more Stanley and Creed and Kevin. Creed naming the drugs was hilarious.

I'm catching up on the Season 1 & 2 reruns on TBS.

ganthc · 10-03-2007, 04:37 AM

Are the episodes now going to be an hour long from here on out? That would be awesome. The one letdown for me about The Office was that it went by too fast. I liked that season opener. I am looking forward to seeing more conflict between Ryan and Michael.

chiprocks1 · 10-03-2007, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by ganthc

Are the episodes now going to be an hour long from here on out? That would be awesome. The one letdown for me about The Office was that it went by too fast. I liked that season opener. I am looking forward to seeing more conflict between Ryan and Michael.

Only the 1st four episodes are hour long. After that, back to half hour format. The reason why we are getting 4 hr long episodes totalling 32 to episodes for season 4 is that they have ramped up production to get as many episodes in the can before the impending actors strike that will halt production of all shows (TV, Films, etc...)

So enjoy it while you can.

thomashton · 10-03-2007, 08:35 PM

The premier was good, but not the best out there. Thank heaven they brought some tension with the Dwight/Angela relationship. I can see the Jim/Pam one getting pretty old pretty fast as there isn't that tension anymore. I do however have full confidence in the writers to make it good.

I did enjoy it, but I also enjoyed the full hour of My Name is Earl better.

sub780lime · 10-03-2007, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by limacharliewhiskey

We need more Stanley and Creed and Kevin. Creed naming the drugs was hilarious.

Creed is awesome. One of my favorite characters. He is just so creepy.

thomashton · 10-05-2007, 04:28 PM

Well done crew of the Office last night. This episode was far better than the season premier.

Creed's hair

Michael driving into the lake
Kelly's fake pregnancy
Michael's gift basket diplomacy
Ryan's beard and attitude
"Guess he can't have any girl he wants."
Distraught Dwight
Kelly: "I'm dating a lot of black guys."
Kevin and Andy fawning over Ryan
Bitter, bitter Jan

So much good stuff here. I have faith in Season 4 again.

sub780lime · 10-05-2007, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by thomashton

Well done crew of the Office last night. This episode was far better than the season premier.

Michael driving into the lake
"Guess he can't have any girl he wants."

This episode was great. When he is driving into the lake, "Stop yelling at me". That was just great.

"Cash Baskets, Yeah!"

chiprocks1 · 10-05-2007, 09:46 PM

This is the year of the Creed. He will steal every scene that he is in. And thats staying alot when going head to head with Michael and Dwight.

"I need some Red Bull, cause Im gonna be riding the Bull".

Funny shit!

woodrowjr · 10-12-2007, 02:30 AM

"I've become self-aware..."

It's about time for Jim to mess with Dwight!!!

Moonraker · 10-15-2007, 07:58 PM

Thanks to this show, I've got that ABBA song stuck in my head.

I love this show! It gets better as time goes on.

limacharliewhiskey · 10-15-2007, 09:29 PM

I think the show works better as a half hour show. These hour long shows seem to drag on and on. The first half hour with the website launch party was pretty funny, but the 2nd half was ridiculously bad, especially Michael holding the pizza delivery boy hostage.

I did like Andy trying to serenade Angela with the speakerphones, and Pam and Jim messing with Dwight with the self-aware website.

varybarry · 10-16-2007, 03:24 PM

I agree with charlie whiskey. The hour long shower is a little to long for my liking. It seems to drag on for the last 20-25 mins.

sub780lime · 10-17-2007, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by woodrowjr

"I've become self-aware..."

It's about time for Jim to mess with Dwight!!!

that whole interaction was just great. I really thought the computer was going to get sales after 5pm, but that didnt happen.

I love the hour long episodes. All the Office I can get.

chiprocks1 · 10-17-2007, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by sub780lime

I love the hour long episodes. All the Office I can get.

Agreed. Once they go back to 30 minutes (actually 20 minutes minus the commercials), everyone will be bitching about how short it is.

sub780lime · 10-17-2007, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by chiprocks1

Agreed. Once they go back to 30 minutes (actually 20 minutes minus the commercials), everyone will be bitching about how short it is.

me included...

ganthc · 10-18-2007, 05:38 PM

I like the Hour long episodes. But you got to make room for Scrubs I suppose.

sub780lime · 10-19-2007, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ganthc

I like the Hour long episodes. But you got to make room for Scrubs I suppose.

Last season.....

sub780lime · 10-19-2007, 10:02 PM

The Million Dollar Baby talk with Pam was great. "I think he is going to try to kill me"

Pirate · 06-04-2008, 07:19 AM

Were there only 14 episodes this season?

Was the last episode . . .

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the one where Toby leaves?

I've downloading them, so I wanted to make sure I didn't miss anything.

Love this show.

Moonraker · 06-04-2008, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Pirate

Were there only 14 episodes this season?

Was the last episode . . .

Spoiler (Highlight or Triple Click to Read):
the one where Toby leaves?

Yes that is the last episode.

Pirate · 06-04-2008, 04:45 PM

Seems like an odd note to end on. We didn’t even get an awkward follow-up scene with Pam and Jim about the

Spoiler (Highlight or Triple Click to Read):
possible engagement.

ganthc · 06-04-2008, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Pirate

Seems like an odd note to end on. We didn’t even get an awkward follow-up scene with Pam and Jim about the

Spoiler (Highlight or Triple Click to Read):
possible engagement.

My thinking is that we are going to see the following in Season 5:

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Pam is going to meet someone in school that will cause her to question being with Jim. Essentially, the Pam-Jim love story will be played out some more ending in a breakup at the end of Season 5.

Pirate · 06-04-2008, 06:10 PM

I hope not. I'd like to see them use the relationship in a new, non-Ross & Rachel way.

From a Buick 8 · 06-06-2008, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Pirate

I hope not. I'd like to see them use the relationship in a new, non-Ross & Rachel way.

I could not agree with that more

The whole on/off will they or won't they stuff has been done to death. I loved how they brought Pam and Jim together at the start of this season, jut very quickly and did not dewll on how it happened.

Pirate · 06-06-2008, 08:01 PM

Exactly. And the show has avoided so many sitcom pitfalls. I’d hate to see them stray now.

Pirate · 07-07-2008, 08:44 PM

mtcarmel00 · 07-08-2008, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Pirate

Exactly. And the show has avoided so many sitcom pitfalls. I’d hate to see them stray now.

My thoughts too. I'm going to be very disappointed if it becomes an on/off deal.

mighty mint · 07-08-2008, 01:54 PM

Thanks for posting that Pirate! It was hilarious!!

10-02-2007, 11:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
sub780lime Can't Spell Bilbo Join Date: May 2002 Location: A Galaxy Far Far Away	The Office (season 4) Anyone watch the premier.... Still one of the best shows on television __________________ love comes and goes, but an avatar . . . that's forever. - Pirate

10-03-2007, 12:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
limacharliewhiskey FryMaster Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The O.C.	Just watched it last night, and it was pretty good. But still not good enough to watch live instead of Grey's Anatomy. Didn't really dig the whole "hit Meredith with the car" plot, as Michael tries to place blame everywhere else. Like the scenes fleshing out Angela's character a bit more. Saw an interview with her over the summer, and she's very funny, but she hasn't been able to do much with her stuffy character as others have. That whole dead cat thing with Dwight was pretty good. Loved the bleeding nipples with Andy. That was a riot. We need more Stanley and Creed and Kevin. Creed naming the drugs was hilarious. I'm catching up on the Season 1 & 2 reruns on TBS. __________________ "Believing oneself to be perfect is often a sign of a delusional mind." - Data in Star Trek: First Contact DVD Aficionado collection.

10-03-2007, 04:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
ganthc Actor Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: "Vyenna", VA	Are the episodes now going to be an hour long from here on out? That would be awesome. The one letdown for me about The Office was that it went by too fast. I liked that season opener. I am looking forward to seeing more conflict between Ryan and Michael. __________________ HOOK'EM!!! UT LONGHORNS - National Champs 2005-2006!!! http://ganthc.youaremighty.com

10-03-2007, 08:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
thomashton Actor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: University of Margaritaville, Northern Utah Branch	The premier was good, but not the best out there. Thank heaven they brought some tension with the Dwight/Angela relationship. I can see the Jim/Pam one getting pretty old pretty fast as there isn't that tension anymore. I do however have full confidence in the writers to make it good. I did enjoy it, but I also enjoyed the full hour of My Name is Earl better. __________________ "I help those who help themselves!" -Zoidberg Jesus The Good Stuff

10-05-2007, 04:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
thomashton Actor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: University of Margaritaville, Northern Utah Branch	Well done crew of the Office last night. This episode was far better than the season premier. Creed's hair Michael driving into the lake Kelly's fake pregnancy Michael's gift basket diplomacy Ryan's beard and attitude "Guess he can't have any girl he wants." Distraught Dwight Kelly: "I'm dating a lot of black guys." Kevin and Andy fawning over Ryan Bitter, bitter Jan So much good stuff here. I have faith in Season 4 again. __________________ "I help those who help themselves!" -Zoidberg Jesus The Good Stuff

10-05-2007, 09:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
chiprocks1 Actor Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: San Diego, CA	This is the year of the Creed. He will steal every scene that he is in. And thats staying alot when going head to head with Michael and Dwight. "I need some Red Bull, cause Im gonna be riding the Bull". Funny shit!

10-12-2007, 02:30 AM	#10 (permalink)
woodrowjr Supporting Actor Join Date: Jan 2005	"I've become self-aware..." It's about time for Jim to mess with Dwight!!!

10-15-2007, 07:58 PM	#11 (permalink)
Moonraker A Look Inside... Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Brooklyn, NY	Thanks to this show, I've got that ABBA song stuck in my head. I love this show! It gets better as time goes on. __________________ "Time, won't leave me as I am, but time won't take the boy out of this man." - U2 "In my dream I was drowning my sorrows, But my sorrows, they learned to swim" - U2 A Look Inside ... ARCHIVES \| XBOX Gamertag: MoonrakerC \| PS3 Network: MoonrakerB \| Twitter: MoonrakerB

10-15-2007, 09:29 PM	#12 (permalink)
limacharliewhiskey FryMaster Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The O.C.	I think the show works better as a half hour show. These hour long shows seem to drag on and on. The first half hour with the website launch party was pretty funny, but the 2nd half was ridiculously bad, especially Michael holding the pizza delivery boy hostage. I did like Andy trying to serenade Angela with the speakerphones, and Pam and Jim messing with Dwight with the self-aware website. __________________ "Believing oneself to be perfect is often a sign of a delusional mind." - Data in Star Trek: First Contact DVD Aficionado collection.

10-16-2007, 03:24 PM	#13 (permalink)
varybarry Supporting Actor Join Date: Aug 2007	I agree with charlie whiskey. The hour long shower is a little to long for my liking. It seems to drag on for the last 20-25 mins. __________________ I recently found a great discount home stereo and awesome movie reviews

10-18-2007, 05:38 PM	#17 (permalink)
ganthc Actor Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: "Vyenna", VA	I like the Hour long episodes. But you got to make room for Scrubs I suppose. __________________ HOOK'EM!!! UT LONGHORNS - National Champs 2005-2006!!! http://ganthc.youaremighty.com

10-19-2007, 10:02 PM	#19 (permalink)
sub780lime Can't Spell Bilbo Join Date: May 2002 Location: A Galaxy Far Far Away	The Million Dollar Baby talk with Pam was great. "I think he is going to try to kill me" __________________ love comes and goes, but an avatar . . . that's forever. - Pirate

06-04-2008, 06:10 PM	#24 (permalink)
Pirate Moderator Emeritus Loves Yellow Subtitles Join Date: Jun 2003	I hope not. I'd like to see them use the relationship in a new, non-Ross & Rachel way. __________________ Early Adopting So You Don’t Have To.

06-06-2008, 08:01 PM	#26 (permalink)
Pirate Moderator Emeritus Loves Yellow Subtitles Join Date: Jun 2003	Exactly. And the show has avoided so many sitcom pitfalls. I’d hate to see them stray now. __________________ Early Adopting So You Don’t Have To.

07-07-2008, 08:44 PM	#27 (permalink)
Pirate Moderator Emeritus Loves Yellow Subtitles Join Date: Jun 2003	__________________ Early Adopting So You Don’t Have To.

07-08-2008, 01:54 PM	#29 (permalink)
mighty mint The Freshmaker! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: In the Land of the Ice and Snow, eh!	Thanks for posting that Pirate! It was hilarious!! __________________ MM wishes he had a new tv to go with his new BD player. IMAX ~ another great Canadian invention!