Cardsfan111

It was a little vague. He told Kelly it was his, then told the camera that he was dating a girl, she went out to get something and never came back. I took it to mean it was her baby and she left him with it, but it wasn't absolutely clear.

Decker

I really liked the finale as well. Nice to go out with three great episodes after two pretty miserable years. Really touching and mildly funny, perfect for a finale. I loved Jim's "Gunden Pranken" bit, fits the character and sweet as well.
Having only watched sporadically this season, I've been a little fuzzy on what this business opportunity thing was. Did his job in Philly have anything to do with whatever Daryl is doing in Austin?
Also, since I missed the first few episodes this year, how did they write off Kelly, and how much has Ryan been on this year and what was his story-line?

Tommy_Harn

I think you'll find some disagreement with Friends being an A. Even if you liked the show (I didn't, but watched most of the show's run), you'd have to admit that the quality of the writing was inconsistent as the year's went on.

Great finale for the Office. A good mix of humor, heart and nostalgia.

madcougar

I wish I could suspend my disbelief to the levels that you can, Windom.

Tarantino

I think I'd rate it a B as well, the A's being Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm & Arrested Development.

dex14

I don't think Curb is over.

Osiris3657

Yea, Larry David has not said he's done and HBO themselves have said they are "cautiously optimistic" the show will be back.

dex14

He'll do it when he wants to. He could keep doing this show with 5 year breaks. I don't think it'll ever officially be over until he's dead.

raven56706

Seinfeld an A? hmmm not sure about that but everyone is entitled to their opinion

SpanishTechno

Personally I give The Office an A for season 2 alone but I understand why people wouldn't. At its best The Office was the funniest comedy and the most touching drama on TV.

bcd

Pretty sure Michael didnt' have the authority to fire him, since he wasn't employed by the branch, he was employed by corporate. David Wallance owns, what presumably is the only branch, and they needed an HR person so Toby was employed the branch.

JasonF

Same job. A few episodes back, they were ready to take the business national and at that point, Jim stepped back so he could stay with Pam in Scranton. Apparently, they've relocated their HQ to Austin in the intervening six months.

Pharoh

This.

I haven't watched much TV the last few years so perhaps I am missing somebody, but they are to me the best TV couple, perhaps ever. (At least since the Petries).

Pharoh

Bookmarked by "The Dundies" and "Casino Night". And so much in between.

andicus

I seem to remember Jeff Garlin saying there would be more Curb.

cleaver

As drama and action and even procedural shows evolve over time sitcoms inch toward the lowest common denominator because that's what gets the ratings. My top 2 sitcoms are Cheers and Golden Girls which I just find more packed with jokes than anything today. This was a solid show but there were episodes the last 2 seasons that would depress me with how bad they were, like I can't believe I just spent 22 minutes watching James Spader chew scenery with a bunch of characters who failed to evolve in Carrell's absence. But then I catch 90 seconds of a CBS comedy and it's like Happy Endings can't get renewed and these shows dominate, damn you middle America!
Voted Kelly Kapoor after much debate. I miss her and Ryan more than Michael and Amy Ryan; Ryan pulling out the iPad with the analog clock app at Andy's recital is one of my favorite gags from the show.

Bill Needle

As Ryan proudly tells Kelly "I've finally mastered commitment!"

boogieman03

I really liked the finale as well. Nice to go out with three great episodes after two or three really mediocre (or bad) years. Touching with some funny bits made for a good and satisfying finale.

I loved Jim’s “Gunden Pranken” bit. Glad we got more Jim/ Dwight pranks, but good pranks this time.

Nice nostalgia call back to Pam answering the phone

Loved Phillis trying to make the new guy fat.

Loved seeing Michael again, and even got a great “That’s What She Said”. Glad he’s happy and still dumb enough to buy 2 phones for pictures. (He’s happy to buy a family plan!)

I’ll miss Jim & Pam, most of all. Maybe my favorite TV couple, next to Coach Taylor & Mrs. Coach.

Tarantino

I know it's not over. I never said it was. I just said it was an A in the comedic rankings of all time.

Finisher

Best part of the Kelly-Ryan thing is that she's leaving an attractive doctor to be with .. Ryan.

cungar

On the last episode of his podcast he said it's possible but not in the next year.

Troy Stiffler

Creed was awesome in this.

Poor Andy. I never considered him part of the "Office Family".

I would have ended it with Creed being carried off. But I don't write and direct TV shows. So who cares?

It was a nice finale.

devilshalo

I feel like all my kids grew up... and then they all married each other. It's every parent's dream.

windom

So did Daryl take his daughter to Austin or did she stay behind in Scranton?

whotony

Why do you think about this?