argh923

Is that confirmed?

atrium

Yeah I haven't truly consistently liked this show since it returned from the Writers Strike in season 4. At one point, most of the characters on the show were ordinary people with a couple of exceptions (Dwight, Creed, and Michael for the most part), but now the show has become basically what character can one up the next with the dumbest thing they could possibly say. The writers try too hard to make every character as exorbitant as possible, except for Jim and Pam who they desperately want us to relate to.

What's up with the writers always feeling the need to pit the rest of the Office workers against Jim? Seems like they're trying to play us like a puppet to make us sympathize with him. I don't even like Jim anymore. Originally he was likeable as the every guy that anyone could get along with or relate to, now they've made him the normal guy surrounded by abnormal people, and it just doesn't work.

Also, Pam's modesty and shyness used to be endearing. Now she doesn't know how to shut the fuck up.

DJariya

It will return. They are still negotiating with cast members on new contracts. The ratings are down alot, but it's still the best performing scripted show on Thursday nights. There is no way they give up on it. Plus, they have the Dwight Schrute spinoff that is played for midseason 2013 and will supposedly launch out of The Office.

atrium

If the actors have any dignity or self-respect, they will walk. Or at least the ones that aren't awaiting a 9-5 job when their tenure on The Office ends *cough* Ed Helms *cough*

argh923

With syndication rights, I doubt any of those actors would ever have to work 9-5 again. Let's be real here.

bluetoast

Ed Helms awaiting a 9-5? He seems to be the biggest star of the bunch.

My Other Self

Does that matter if networks don't air it? TBS delegated it to the mid afternoon and my local station only airs it on weekends. I don't think it will last much longer.

This show won't die anytime soon. NBC has no other shows to rely on. They're going to retool it in an attempt to increase ratings. We'll see what happens.

atrium

That's what I was saying, I can see how it'd be misinterpreted though from how I wrote it.

bluetoast

Oh yeah, I misread that, we're on the same page.

cleaver

2 game 7s and the NFL draft tonight? If Robert California asked me if I had any reason to watch The Office tonight I'd say "No."

madcougar

That reminds me of a clever exchange in the last episode. You have to watch it.

Gizmo

The Office airs several times a day on several channels. It's also syndicated worldwide.

NBC will no doubt renew this even if only a few cast members come back. They have no other shows, need it to launch the Dwight spinoff, and it makes money thanks to syndication.

cleaver

No.

cultshock

No!

madcougar

more like... no...

FanofComedy

I plan to record it and watch it later before I go to sleep because like you said there is too much going on tonight

NBA last regular season game
NHL playoffs
NFL Draft

bluetoast

So, uh any chance Jim will get arrested tonight?

FanofComedy

Arrested for what?

ams

A script was leaked that had Jim killing Todd Packer after it was discovered that Packer was the father of Pam's baby.

whotony

Why would anyone believe that stupid of an idea? The show is The Office not CSI: Scranton

fujishig

Ever heard of spoiler tags, ams?

DJariya

It's obvious he's making shit up.

Goat3001

Jim is going to get arrested for driving drunk 3 months ago. His BAC was so high even Ryan Dunn was impressed.

Kory

The best part of this entire episode was everyone making fun of FanofComedy in this thread, and him not realizing it.

With that said, there have been some REALLY funny episodes this season. But the top 10 worst episodes in Office history have also come from this season.

whotony

I wasn't making fun of him. I was just being silly by repeating the quote.