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‘Some Animals Decided To Use It As A Toilet!!’ Amy Ryan Returns For Tonight’s First New OFFICE Since May 15!!!!

British version was better by Horace Cox	Sep 25th, 2008 04:06:45 AM
Just my opinion. They should do another special.
I have to wonder by Bloo	Sep 25th, 2008 04:18:23 AM
what ever happened to the supposed "crossover" between British Office and American Office that was to happen? And while in many people's opinon's the British (original) version is better I think the American version is more fun and less meanspirited, call me a wuss but I always get a little uncomfortable when things get r eal mean, don't find it funny, but that's just me
Shut up Horace. by buffywrestling	Sep 25th, 2008 04:20:03 AM
That shit worked in the first season. It's become something different now. Bad form.
Some animals? Like Gail's animal from Bad News? by Paulseta	Sep 25th, 2008 06:04:20 AM
This show has very little in the way of new ideas - now they're using The Comic Strip Presents. Pathetic.
Michael has facial hair now? by snowpuff	Sep 25th, 2008 06:48:40 AM

Disneyland, CA is better by WerePlatypus	Sep 25th, 2008 07:03:12 AM
So obviously, any discussion of a vacation to Disney World, FL must be completely unenjoyable and be hounded by some shrill, anonymous negativity. I guess I see the logic.
Get a Supernatural TB now! by SID 8.0	Sep 25th, 2008 07:26:58 AM
This is ridiculous, every talkback gets highjacked by Supernatural. How about letting us have our own little thing instead of wasting it on shows we're probably never going to watch. I'm looking at you Gary Unmarried. It's one of the best shows period. By the way glad The Office is back.
UK version vs US version by Celtican	Sep 25th, 2008 07:30:06 AM
I'm British and prefer the US version over the UK version
Amy Ryan is hot because she is normal... by Judge Briggs	Sep 25th, 2008 07:32:44 AM
so redunk
nononononononono! by GaiustheBrave	Sep 25th, 2008 07:45:28 AM
I need to get dvr. Which do I watch? The Office or Supernatural? The eternal dilemma. Wait a minute. Doesn't NBC show eps of The Office on their website?
WILDCARD BITCHES!!! by magic_ninja	Sep 25th, 2008 07:59:42 AM
Oh wait...there's no It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia talkback. My bad.
I'm with ya, Briggs by BizarroJerry	Sep 25th, 2008 08:00:15 AM
Amy Ryan is like Jenna Fischer's Pam in that you feel like you could possibly meet a person like that and have a chance with them. Unlike many TV babes who are so hot they seem untouchable. Oh, and "season-ending make-out session"? Um, that was not making out. That was what was once referred to on television as "doing it".
Wildcard Bitches! by David Cloverfield	Sep 25th, 2008 08:03:28 AM
was the funniest thing I saw on TV lately. They should lose DeVito though. I like him, but he should just let the gang do his thing.
Sucks that Amy Ryan will only be in for six episodes by James Westfall	Sep 25th, 2008 08:08:05 AM
She's pretty freaking awesome. I keep thinking back to her scaring Michael on the ferris wheel... I don't want Holly to go away. =(
Yeah, Ryan should stay by BizarroJerry	Sep 25th, 2008 08:24:16 AM
She's been fairly prominent in NBC's advertising, but maybe they're just trying to make us think she's staying. What's wrong with a new character once in a while? Andy's still around. But maybe that just means Toby will return.
Can Not wait! by erichaislar	Sep 25th, 2008 08:55:21 AM
YAY!
James Westfall by erichaislar	Sep 25th, 2008 08:56:48 AM
They have said she will comeback near the end of the season. for more episodes.
Thanks erichaislar by James Westfall	Sep 25th, 2008 09:03:42 AM
Hadn't heard that and it's good news.
Pam's yams by Little Beavis	Sep 25th, 2008 10:00:38 AM
Can't wait for 'em- can you say motorboat? bbbrbrbrbbrbbbrrrbbbb
Bring back Packer! by Jor-El23	Sep 25th, 2008 10:01:23 AM
Where the hell is Todd Packer? He was totally absent from season 4, except for one mention in a deleted scene, and he had one episode in season 3!
Meh.... by Karl Childers	Sep 25th, 2008 10:03:12 AM
I used to love this show. It should've ended around Season 3. It's become a parody of itself.
There won't be a VP debate by wash	Sep 25th, 2008 10:05:10 AM
They want to hide her until after the election. Go watch that clip of her on Couric. CAN'T STOP LAUGHING!!!
'It should've ended around season 3' by Richard Cranium	Sep 25th, 2008 10:07:02 AM
I tend to agree that last season was the weakest of the 3 full seasons, but I'm willing to give it a mulligan due to the fact that it was strike shortened, and I'm sure there was a lot of character development stuff that had to get axed.
How is Ryan still going to be in the show? by Hagakure	Sep 25th, 2008 10:52:25 AM
Granted, you have to take 'The Office' with a grain of salt in terms of people's actions, but if Ryan is not in jail then has anyone heard how they are going to make him a regular part of the show? Even if the writer's come up with a demotion, why would this company continue to keep this guy around after being arrested for fraud? Even if some kind of magical aquittal is written into the show, the company would still never keep him around because of what it would do to their reputation.
Day Man by Hagakure	Sep 25th, 2008 11:47:16 AM
Fighter of the Night Man. Champion of the Sun. You're a master of karate and friendship....for everyone. Day Man, Day Man...Uhh, Ahhahh. Fighter of the Night Man. Champion of the Sun!
wash by PirateEmery	Sep 25th, 2008 12:20:52 PM
You know who is REALLY funny? Joseph Robinette Biden is a comedic genius.
It's Always Sunny is the highlight of thursday nights by dean999	Sep 25th, 2008 12:38:21 PM
NBC definitely has a fun lineup (especially when 30 rock returns), but it is all pale in comparison to Always Sunny. If you disagree, I will smash your face into a jelly!
PirateEmery by wash	Sep 25th, 2008 01:18:00 PM
Yeah, he is. He's from Scranton (brining it back on topic, folks!!!).
Isn't it beautiful... by PirateEmery	Sep 25th, 2008 01:33:25 PM
...how we are able to take a topic about The Office, relate it to a VP debate next Thursday, segue off to a discussion on Palin, branch off to a jab at Biden, then return it back to The Office without breaking a sweat?
Seriously though by David Lazarus Long	Sep 25th, 2008 01:36:43 PM
Where is the Always Sunny talkback? The two new episodes last week were the funniest things on television since... Ever. A straight hour of doubled over laughter. WILDCARD, BITCHES! Oh, man. That and Dee eating like a bird. "Does it make us racist if we don't eat this dead guy? Because that dead guy just looks SO much tastier!"
On a related note by David Lazarus Long	Sep 25th, 2008 01:38:24 PM
The Office is cool too. And did anyone see the uber creepy bit on the Tim and Eric show with Rainn Wilson's head on a kid talking about peeing in a girls mouth to get her pregnant? Bizarre.
I'm looking forward to seeing the result of the last scene of la by Hamtaro Hentai	Sep 25th, 2008 01:59:16 PM
Dwight and Angela. Uncomfortable... Anyway, glad to see the funniest show on american network tv back.
Creed is god. by Pagliacci	Sep 25th, 2008 02:01:10 PM
We need more of the loveable sociopath.
The only thing 'The Office' is missing to make it the best show by Hagakure	Sep 25th, 2008 02:03:27 PM
......Green Man!
No new 30 Rock until almost November? by Rev. Slappy	Sep 25th, 2008 03:11:02 PM
What the fuck!
Supernatural talkback by Jack_Bauer	Sep 25th, 2008 03:43:39 PM
Do It Herc!
I haven't gotten around to it yet... by GaiustheBrave	Sep 25th, 2008 03:53:53 PM
but, I'm planning on forcing an Arrested Development movie into existence. It's complicated to explain, but I'm gonna go back in time five years ago and shoot my brother, as well as eat all of the junk food from Joss Whedon's fridge and, believe or not, this temporal-spatial paradox will cause great comedy to ensue. Watch Heroes, Tuesdays on NBC. You may not understand it now, but all of the above was completely on topic.
Kick-ass Supernatural & Sunny talkbacks in The Zone! by mach5jack	Sep 25th, 2008 04:17:09 PM
Is Herc's (admittedly excellent) column the only part of AICN you read?
An hour of The Office followed by an hour by skimn	Sep 25th, 2008 05:18:44 PM
of Its Always Sunny is two hours of comedy bliss. Always will never, never, ever get the recognition it deserves but kudos to FX for giving it a 39 episode lock for the next several seasons.
Fat Albert???? by jimbojones123	Sep 25th, 2008 05:26:11 PM
Didn't watch the preview, but I'm soooooooo hoping for Fat Albert from Michael
No, Amy Ryan has to stay... by DocBosch	Sep 25th, 2008 05:41:46 PM
I envisioned a type of reverse Jim and Pam thing going on between her and Michael this season. She seems to actually him, and all their interaction is kinda cute. She would have to work to steal him away from his toxic relationship with Jan, just like Jim/Pam/Roy. So i hope she isn't leaving the show. I hate it when shows i like seem to be evolving, and then just take a step back and reset.
YES!! by Futureman2681	Sep 25th, 2008 09:02:05 PM
I am so glad they are not dragging the Jim/Pam thing out. That was a great episode. And I hope sweet Beadie Russell is around for the whole season.
Cylons Skip Debates by The 6th Conchord	Sep 25th, 2008 09:19:35 PM
I want a 1000 year old cathedral in the continental United States.
that wasn't a tapeworm by The 6th Conchord	Sep 25th, 2008 09:21:21 PM
I've been sittin' all day.
good episode by Gungan Slayer	Sep 25th, 2008 09:30:07 PM
I enjoyed it.
"I never really processed 9/11" by Flim Springfield	Sep 25th, 2008 09:35:31 PM

Michael's goatee by aversiontherapy2	Sep 25th, 2008 10:04:17 PM
Kept disappearing and re-appearing.
Fantastic by KirkLazarus	Sep 25th, 2008 10:23:50 PM
That was everything a season premiere should be.
Is this online? by Maxer	Sep 25th, 2008 10:44:58 PM
Need ittt
The goatee and the fat suit: Ricky Gervais impression? by Mose Schrute	Sep 25th, 2008 11:04:00 PM
Michael Klump = David Brent
What a fantastic Episode!! by erichaislar	Sep 25th, 2008 11:16:30 PM
The Office is back in top form!
well jim said she wouldn't be expecting it by Holodigm	Sep 26th, 2008 12:09:07 AM
he kept his word
anyone notice Meredith's face? by eince	Sep 26th, 2008 12:10:14 AM
it looked burned. pics here. http://tinyurl.com/meredithfac e
Thought the goatee was Michael's attempt to... by billypilgrimisunstuck	Sep 26th, 2008 12:15:31 AM
..look like Tony Stark. Michael saw Iron Man a month after a came out, where he really should have been excited for the Dark Knight. Behind on the times, he grows a goatee to fit in. I LOVED that idea and thought that was it when they didn't mention it, then they had to go on and ruin it by explaining it. Other than that, GREAT premier. I laughed numerous times outloud. The Jim and Pam thing was unexpected, and made me genuinely smile, Ryan and Tobey's return is more than welcome, and it had more of a documentary feel to it (no cold opening, not as many talking heads); am i the only one who feels this way? Oh, and Amy Ryan HAS to stay on the show.
Yeah, what the hell was with her face? by digitalcos	Sep 26th, 2008 12:22:33 AM
And yeah, the goatee popping in and out all episode was off-putting. I know the show's supposed to look like a doc so continuity doesn't have to be perfect, but man, that was distracting. Especially since the gag with Ryan wasn't all that funny.
goatee by lordnigzor	Sep 26th, 2008 12:25:03 AM
seeing Michael with the goatee reminded me of evil cartman
Tony Stark? by digitalcos	Sep 26th, 2008 12:26:51 AM
Seriously? Did anybody else think that? Man, I gotta say, that's like, wow, outta left field. I never woulda thought that's where they were going with it.
Stark by billypilgrimisunstuck	Sep 26th, 2008 12:46:45 AM
Just saw it in the context that this was the first time we ever saw the office during the summer. Didnt see any ostensible explanation to why Mike grew it, so that was my first instinct, then i found myself laughing by the thought of Micahel, alone in a theater, watching Iron Man, and totally geeking out.
Darryl's voice by Jor-El23	Sep 26th, 2008 10:36:57 AM
anyone notice how gravely it sounded? also looks like craig robinson put on some pounds
C'mon, MIchael's continuing man-crush on Ryan by skimn	Sep 26th, 2008 11:01:47 AM
is funny and pathetic. The cornerstones of Office comedy. I have to say considering the opener was a parody of The Biggest Loser/Celebrity Fat Club, and Sunny's episode was a parody of America's Top Model, Sunny's was the funnier. Just sayin' Still funny, funny stuff.
Creed needs his own show. by Stuntcock Mike	Sep 26th, 2008 11:30:58 AM

goatee by LarryTate	Sep 26th, 2008 12:47:41 PM
Wasn't he just copying Ryan?
Totally copying Ryan by buffywrestling	Sep 26th, 2008 12:50:40 PM
How can you guys miss *that? What else have you missed??
Goatee by billypilgrimisunstuck	Sep 26th, 2008 02:30:57 PM
Yeah. I know he was copying Ryan. But they didn't mention that until maybe 10-15 minutes later. Started wondering why they would have him grow it. First thought it was a shout out to Gervais, then I thought of Stark. Then I chuckled to myself. Finally, I was disappointed, since the Ryan punchline wasnt as funny in my head.
Creed by Bricktops hammer	Sep 26th, 2008 09:58:58 PM
does not need his own show. The beauty of Creed is his infrequency and overexposure would ruin it.
Bricktops Hammer by Steve Young	Sep 27th, 2008 12:03:29 AM
You're right about Creed. Oh, and the episode was great. The British vs. American debate is so Season 2. It's dry versus hysterical, and they both win.
The disappearing and reappearing goatee... by Bill Clay	Sep 27th, 2008 12:52:50 AM
Was there an actual reason for that, other than sloppy continuity?
Bill by Bricktops hammer	Sep 27th, 2008 11:03:25 AM
Yes, there was an actual reason for it. He copied Ryan when he saw his, then cut it when Ryan cut his. Did you really watch the episode?
Bill saw it, and so did I... by 2sdaychicken	Sep 27th, 2008 11:25:41 AM
His beard actually appeared, disappeared, reappeared, then dissapeared. It was a mistake.
Seriously by buffywrestling	Sep 27th, 2008 11:36:02 AM
Was there a talking head after Micheal shaved where he had a goatee? Because all I saw was him admiring Ryan's beard, then getting rid of it after Ryan got rid of his.
buffywrestling by Bricktops hammer	Sep 27th, 2008 01:11:06 PM
I'm with you. Must've missed the continuity issue. Dwight has a goatee at the end. maybe people are getting confused. Andy Bernard was hilarious in this episode btw.
loved the proposal by colinjbooth	Sep 27th, 2008 01:25:54 PM
and i loved that they downplayed it. way cooler than bigging it up. best show on tv, period.
Bricktops hammer...Re: magic goatee by Bill Clay	Sep 27th, 2008 01:34:09 PM
Watch it again. Week 3, Michael's clean shaven. Week 4, Michael's goatee appears. Week 5, when Jim has lunch with Michael and Holly ( The 'dreadmill!'), Michael is clean shaven. Week 6 in the fat suit, the goatee is back. Week 7, he finally gets rid of it for good.
goatee did disappear and reappear BEFORE the Shave to Copy bit by chromedome	Sep 27th, 2008 01:48:31 PM
was really obvious and sloppy.... But the episode was GREAT. the paging was funny (and if only Jenna would page me!!) And the payoff for the mistaken assumption of retardeness was hilarious--though they could have kept that assumption in play for a lot longer and it would have been fine by me. And leave it to Michael to screw up an almost suave moment--tearing up the tickets!
Amen as to Creed by Itchy	Sep 28th, 2008 07:03:37 AM
For once in American Sit-Com history, the writers of a show are taking a quirky, hilarious little bit and leaving it obscure. Anyone else would make Creed a feature player and beat the humour right out of him. Creed works solely because it is so unexpected when he shows up, and when he does, he's doing something so utterly ridiculous that you can't believe it. This show needs the same amount of creed. And more of Pam's tits.

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