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Old 10-09-08, 03:52 AM
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The Office -- "Business Ethics" -- 10/09/08
"Business Ethics"
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Following Ryan's recent scandal at corporate, Holly must hold a business ethics seminar. The meeting gets out of control when Michael lets everyone speak freely about their unethical behavior at work. Meanwhile, Jim makes Dwight comply with the company s time theft policy.

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Old 10-09-08, 08:15 AM
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Sounds like a really good episode. Is it just me, though, or does this episode sound like a spin on the great episode
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"Business ethics...?"

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Full or half hour?
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Half hour as it is followed by the SNL Thursday Update.
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Hours just drag on to me.
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Considering the storyline, I assume Ryan will be the object of much ridicule tonight.
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Considering the storyline, I assume Ryan will be the object of much ridicule tonight.
Which is always a good thing!
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Old 10-09-08, 02:21 PM
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Which is always a good thing!
*scribbles something in his notebook while glaring at clckworang*
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Hurray!
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Cannot wait.
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Old 10-09-08, 08:20 PM
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So far, the Dwight/Jim subplot is one of the funniest they've done in awhile. The BSG convo with Andy was pure gold.
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Oh snap, she just crushed Michael.
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Old 10-09-08, 08:29 PM
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Wow, I'm not sure how to feel about that as far as the plot goes, kinda sucked for everyone (That's what she said).

Good episode, just really drama-heavy... but I think it's clear they're setting up for Holly's departure.
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I hope Holly gets to stick around -- she is a great addition. That being said...

Michael photocopying the picture in the frame behind the copier.

Dwigt's piss bottle...
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... but I think it's clear they're setting up for Holly's departure.
i really hope not. I love her and Michael.
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I loved the ending. "Amen, just keep the ribs coming."
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The last few minutes, with Michael getting on everyone's ass to take the training, pretty much saved the episode. The subplot with Dwigt and Jim was pretty good, though.
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BSG exchange was hillarious
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Not sure what made me laugh more... Meredith's confession or Michael's saying "if everyone doesnt go to the room right now i will kill everyone"...
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I loved the ending. "Amen, just keep the ribs coming."
He's been the best supporting character for some time.
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I'm a bit disappointed that Creed has been so far in the background this season. I know we only really get maybe 3-4 golden moments from each of the supporting players each season, but I love the Creed ones the best. Let's hope we get one soon.
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I'm a bit disappointed that Creed has been so far in the background this season.
Is the the second or third episode of the season?
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I liked this episode, too. Even if it wasn't especially funny, it had more good character development, which I always support. So far this season, the show seems to be consciously trying to get back to the formula that made it so great in the earlier seasons (Season 1 and 2) - ie, scaled down plots that dwell more on what is going with the characters within the office, rather than extending to extraneous settings and situations. I really think the show works much, MUCH better when it sticks with the smaller scale approach.

I also liked how Jim's "big announcement" of his engagement to Pam was mostly greeted with indifference and never even mentioned again the rest of the episode.

And yes, I think the groundwork is being set up for Amy Ryan's departure from the show one way or another. I'm pretty sure she only signed on for a few episodes this season.
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