(#8) Prince Family Paper
- January 22, 2009
This episode is hard to watch as Michael and Dwight con a friendly family paper man, Roger Prince, out of his lucrative client list. To make matters worse, the Prince family comes to Michael's aid when he damages his car in the parking lot. Though Michael does have a change of heart about taking the client list, he ultimately gives in to Dwight and passes along the information to David Wallace. Back at the office, the Dunder Mifflin staff engage in a great debate about whether Hillary Swank is hot or not. There are lots of laughs in the subplot, but it feels more than a little distasteful in retrospect, especially in the wake of the #MeToo Movement.
Most uncomfortable moment: When Michael acknowledges that he screwed over the Prince family, saying, "I guess this is what they call a bittersweet moment. It is bitter, because I slightly destroyed a wonderful little family. But, sweet, because David Wallace thought I did a good job."
(#6) Christening
- November 04, 2010
The members of the office were unenthusiastic about having to spend time at the Christening of Jim and Pam's baby CeCe, and, to be honest, so were viewers. This episode is filled with predictable plot points; CeCe's dress gets ruined, the food runs out during the reception, CeCe goes missing only to be quickly rediscovered in the loving arms of Pam's mom. Perhaps in an effort to counter the more obvious storylines, Michael and Andy make the random decision to join a church youth group on a mission to build a school in Mexico, while Toby struggles to connect with "the big man."
Most uncomfortable moment: CeCe getting baptized in an Arcade Fire T-shirt.
(#3) Gettysburg
- November 17, 2011
The show is called The Office, so it's always risky when an episode is set outside of Dunder Mifflin. This episode finds Andy hosting an office field trip to historic Gettysburg to somehow compare selling paper to fighting in the Civil War. This trip is so unappealing, half the staff stayed back at the office where Robert California stops by to hear new ideas to help the company. Somehow, Kevin impresses him the most in a lackluster storyline about cookie placement in the vending machine.
The episode featured one silver lining, as Gabe was mistaken for an Abraham Lincoln impersonator while at Gettysburg, but for the most part, the storylines were uninspired, boring, and predictable.
Most uncomfortable moment: Following a montage of false alarms, Pam is once again revealed to have faked her water breaking in an attempt to get out of something in the office. The scene makes Pam and Jim – two of the series' most beloved characters – seem like selfish jerks.
(#1) Get the Girl
If you are among the .0001 percent of Office fans who were clamoring for an episode with stories led by Andy and Nellie, "Get the Girl" is for you. For everyone else, the episode spends way too much time on two of the show's most uneven characters. Plot one finds Andy leaving Scranton to declare his love for Erin, who is now working for an elderly woman in Florida. It is awkward and a little creepy, especially since Andy is still dating Jessica at the time. Plot two involved Nellie taking over as acting manager in Andy's absence, and she decides to hold performance reviews even though she doesn't know anyone.
Most uncomfortable moment: When Andy jumps out of a box, singing, "Signed, sealed, delivered, I'm yours!" but finds that Erin is not excited to see him. She also does not want to return to Dunder Mifflin, at least initially.
Original Airing: March 15, 2012
Season: 8
Episode Number: 19
Director: Rainn Wilson
(#5) Angry Andy
- April 19, 2012
Back in season three, when Andy lost his temper at the office, he was sent away to complete anger management. He ended up missing four episodes in the process. Season eight's "Angry Andy," finds the title character getting fired after having a dramatic temper tantrum, proving that violent outbursts aren't the best way to get laughs on a sitcom. So, what made Andy so angry? Nellie stole Andy's job, docked his pay, and publicly made derogatory innuendos about his sex life. Andy goes on to throw a chair at Robert (James Spader) and punch a wall, none of which leads to any laughs. Elsewhere, Kelly finds herself in a love triangle, and Jim and Pam are touched by Ryan's poetry.
Most uncomfortable moment: Andy punching a wall for the second time in the series.
(#11) Phyllis's Wedding
- February 08, 2007
The Office is known for it's cringeworthy moments, but "Phyllis' Wedding" is next level. Phyllis allows Michael to be in her wedding, pushing her dad's wheelchair down the aisle, so that she can get more time off for her honeymoon. However, in typical Michael fashion, he tries to insert himself into every part of the wedding, from posing in photos with the bridal party to giving brutally awkward speeches. The saving grace of this episode is the tantrum Michael throws walking down the aisle. Michael is furious after Phyllis' dad surprises everyone, by stepping out of his wheelchair, and walking down the aisle himself. Michael, however, feels her dad has stolen his moment, so he angrily drags the wheelchair down the aisle while everyone watches in uncomfortable silence.
Most uncomfortable moment: When Michael goes to speak with Phyllis before her wedding, and accuses her of "breaking wind," later pausing his speech to say, "That is pungent."
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