The Office (US) S3 E7 - 'Branch Closing' Mini-Review


It's Over.

In the best episode so far this season, the Scranton branch is informed that it's being closed. It was nice to see validation for Michael however, when it was revealed that Josh had bailed on the company and joined Staples. Michael, as Jim aptly said, would never have done that. Thus, it is Stamford that is closing, which will be a shame in one sense as it was fun having two different office sets, but it will certainly be interesting to see how the new personalities clash in the office. Also, Karen has announced she likes Jim. Jim buddy, OPEN YOUR EYES!!! Anyway, every one loves a good love triangle so Pam/Jim/Karen will be great to watch.

 BEST MOMENTS

  • That cold open!! Dwight smashing the mug out of Stanley's hand was hilarious!
  • "Just call me Levinson in the morrrrning, baaaaaaby"
  • "Don't hurt me like I hurt you"
  • "You think Stanley's grow on trees? They don't."
  • "It's over." "We are screwed"
  • Michael crying over his branch closing :(
  • "If I get to stay and Ryan is laid off, I will KILL myself"
  • "I know you're seeing someone, but I'm still willing if you are"
  • [Meredith offers to have sex with Michael Michael - "This day just gets worse and worse"
  • "That would be like just loading trucks without any meaning"
  • Stanley - "I really couldn't be happier!"
  • "Don't worry about me" "I wasn't"
  • "Shotgun" "No, there's no one else"
  • Ryan - "This could not have worked out better for me"
  • "Say what you will about Michael Scott, but he would never do THAT." - great quote
  • Feel so sorry for Roy now :(
  • Kevin and Angela hugging was a weird sight!
  • Stanley's shocked face!
  • Ryan and Kelly getting back together!
  • "I'm kind of into him!" - JIM YOU LUCKY BASTARD
DID YOU KNOW?!*
  • Gary Trendel, the guy who calls Meredith about their pact, is voiced by Paul Lieberstein who also stars as Toby Flenderson
  • Michael Scott's ringtone for his cell phone is the tune of "My Humps" by The Black Eyed Peas
  • At 6.21 on the office board is a note for Tues 5th. "Congratulations to all for our First of many Emmys" then below that, "Steve was robbed!"
  • When the final get-together for the employees is being planned, the restaurants mentioned are all fictional except for Cooper's. Cooper's was voted the area's best seafood restaurant and was also visited by Brian Baumgartner (Kevin) and Angela Kinsey (Angela) in 2006. Cooper's is located at 701 N. Washington Ave in Scranton
  • In the scene where Dwight is rummaging through the Wallace's trash, a golden retriever (presumably the Wallace family dog) is visible in the background
  • Throughout the episode everyone is wearing heavy coats or trenchcoats even though Michael's car's dashboard, when he & Dwight are heading to New York, says the outside temperature is 87°...a reminder that The Office is filmed in California
  • When Meredith answers the phone after Creed says how much he made from selling company computers, she clearly says, "Deremith Palmer."
RATING: 8.8/10









*Trivia from IMDB

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