Is The Office Coming Back to Life?
I don’t know that I’ve ever blogged about The Office, though I used to consider it one of my favorite shows, if not the favorite for a period of time. But sadly, despite my sincerest hopes, the post-Michael Scott era has not been a good one. In fact, three or four episodes in the middle of the season didn’t get recorded on my DVR, and I didn’t even notice. The episodes I have seen have been pretty lackluster.
However, last night’s episode, “Mrs. California,” was a shining beacon of hope, right from the very start. First, let me take you back a few years to season 2 (I think), with my favorite scene from The Office, ever [sorry for the low-quality; it was the best I could find.]:
This week’s episode opener was very similar, and brought joy to my heart. [I shortened the clip, so for set-up, Dwight spent the morning bragging about the benefits of standing over sitting all day, before realizing how badly his feet would hurt. Aaaand ACTION!]:
The episode only went up from there, showcasing what we have all come to love about Andy: his unwavering goodness and desire to please. Not this Michael Scott wannabe crap they’ve been pulling on him all season. But still, Erin had the best line of the episode [after being ordered to be mean to the boss's wife]: “I got it. I know exactly which stapler to give her.”
I know one good episode doesn’t make a bad season good, but if nothing else, it gives me renewed hope that the show can at least end on a high note. Fingers crossed!











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