Episodes

This week we break down the first part of “Goodbye Michael” and we are joined by the writer of this episode, Greg Daniels! The office thinks tomorrow is Michael’s last day, but Michael has decided to secretly leave a day early. Greg shares his joy of writing this episode, including the easter egg of Michael pushing his Dundie on his desk to match the opening credits shot. Jenna points out how Michael has grown since the first Party Planning Committee meeting in Season One, but maybe the PPC hasn’t changed so much. Angela shares how even though Angela Martin couldn’t care less about Michael leaving, there are shots in this episode where Angela’s eyes are red from crying. It’s hard to let Michael leave to be with Holly and Toby’s brother, Rory, in Colorado, but this episode is still a total treat like vanilla ice cream with hot fudge so let’s fudge it up!

It’s almost time to say goodbye to Michael, so today we’re taking a trip down memory lane with “Frame Toby.” NOOOOOOOOOO! Toby’s back and Michael is horrified. Michael does what anybody would do to get rid of Toby, frame him with drugs and get him fired. Meanwhile, the office fights over a very disgusting microwave and Jim buys his parents’ house. Jenna does a deep dive on how to clean a microwave, Angela has a soap box moment about street names, and we find out who ended up cleaning the microwave which was accompanied by… a slow clap! 

This week we’re breaking down “Michael’s Last Dundies”. Michael tries to teach Deangelo how to host the Dundies Award show but Deangelo’s extreme stage fright gets in the way. Meanwhile Pam gives Erin some relationship advice that results in her very public breakup with Gabe. We hear clips from the director and writer of this episode, Mindy Kaling! Mindy talks about what it was like to direct her very first TV episode and how she wrote both this episode and the first “Dundies” episodes in Season Two. In honor of Michael, Angela throws her own Dundies Award ceremony for the Office Ladies team which may have resulted in a “Longest Engagement” moment. And Jenna deep dives the sweet potato fry. So get your acceptance speech ready because it’s time for Michael’s Last Dundies!  

This week we’re breaking down “Training Day.” Michael becomes fast friends with the man who’s been hired to replace him at Dunder Mifflin, Deangelo Vickers, who is played by the very funny Will Ferrell! But once Michael introduces Deangelo to the office, Michael begins to have second thoughts about his replacement and leaving. The ladies make some Kahlua Sombreros in honor of Michael and Deangelo’s meet up and talk about what it was like to work with Will Ferrell for four episodes. Angela plays some deleted Michael and Deangelo scenes, and Jenna deep dives the origin of meet cutes. Angela also shares a song sung by her aunt and the ladies reminisce with temp job stories. We don’t have to lure you with a turtle to enjoy this episode because it’s a good one, way better than the TV Show “Babies I Don’t Care About.”

This week we're breaking down “Garage Sale”. Dunder Mifflin is having a big garage sale and Michael plans to propose to Holly. Meanwhile Dwight goes on a quest to get the most expensive item at the garage sale by starting out with trading only a thumbtack. Jenna breaks down where the inspiration for this episode came from, and Angela gives us a table-by-table breakdown of everything the Dunder Mifflin crew is trying to sell, including Michael’s unforgettable tiny broken plasma screen TV and more. Then, Jenna does a deep dive on Boccardo Jewelers, Angela gives us international Garage Sale info, and the ladies answer fan questions about Michael’s big proposal, and yes there is a safety meeting involved. Office Ladies listeners, this episode is great and you don’t even need to save up 3 years worth of your salary to enjoy it.

This week we’re breaking down “Todd Packer.” Dunder Mifflin employees are upset when traveling salesman Todd Packer gets a permanent job at the office. Meanwhile, Pam uses her power as Office Administrator to help Andy get a new computer. Then, the ladies reveal how David Koechner came to play Todd Packer, Jenna explains what a bottle episode is and how this episode is an example of it, and Angela deep dives into ant farms. There’s also some Tasty Kakes! So it’s time to enjoy this episode and ask ourselves, Who is Justice Beaver?

This week we’re breaking down “Threat Level Midnight” with writer of the episode, B.J. Novak! After years of working on his personal passion project, Michael finally finishes his movie “Threat Level Midnight” and screens it for the office. Unfortunately Holly isn’t really impressed. B.J. shares his joy of writing this episode and making Michael Scott’s movie a reality. Afterwards, the ladies reminisce on how fun it was to act and dress as their characters from earlier seasons. Angela shares some great bloopers and Jenna reveals another popular musical group that made a song inspired by “Threat Level Midnight”. So come on everybody, it’s clean up on Aisle 5. Let’s do the Scarn and enjoy this episode!

This week we have a special episode where Jenna and Angela sit down with “The Office” superfan and popstar, Billie Eilish! Billie shares her favorite episodes, seasons and what “The Office” means to her. Billie also shares how “The Office” made her learn a couple things incorrectly including thinking that the band U2 was from Scranton. The ladies talk with Billie about what it was like to sample a clip from “Threat Level Midnight” in her song, “My Strange Addiction.” Then we end with an “Office” quiz! Are you an “Office” superfan? Can you get all the questions right? Enjoy this very fun and special episode with Billie Eilish! Happy New Year!

This week, we’re taking a trip down memory lane with “Casino Night”, which includes an interview with John Krasinski! This episode was written by Steve Carell and the ladies start this JAM packed episode by explaining how Steve ended up writing this episode, we chat about Pam's wink to Jim, and Jenna shares some behind the scenes tidbits about the Scrantonicity video. Then we get some fan catches about Pam's casino night dress paired with her watch, and that Dwangela slap heard around the world. Finally, we call up the one and only, John Krasinski, to talk about his memories about this episode, the teapot, and that iconic episode ending.

This week, Jenna and Angela answer your fan mail questions and revisit some past “Office” episodes. Jenna brings in Michael’s “coffee” drink from “Chair Model” to share and it quickly gets turned into an adult beverage. Angela gets redemption over saying “chunk it”, and the ladies go through some wedding invitations, baby pics and more, sharing some wonderful, heartfelt fan stories. Plus we have some exciting upcoming news. So please enjoy this episode while you get ready for the holiday break, we love ya!

This week we’re breaking down “PDA” and we’re joined by Greg Daniels who directed this episode! Michael and Holly are happily back in a relationship but they are not shy of expressing it in the office with a lot of PDA. Meanwhile Jim and Pam get drunk at lunch and spend the rest of the work day trying to hide it, among something else. Greg talks about directing this episode and what it was like anticipating the last few Michael Scott episodes. Jenna shares an idea she had during filming to show how Jim and Pam were drunk and Angela ponders if Angela Martin was in charge of watering and pruning the plants. Also, a fan writes in to say why this episode was a bit confusing for viewers outside of the United States. So whatever you do, don’t do Stanley’s Sudoku and enjoy this episode! 

This week we’re breaking down “The Search”. When Jim leaves Michael at a gas station to attend to baby Cece, Michael wanders around Scranton causing Dwight, Erin and Holly to go look for him. Meanwhile, the office has a caption contest to Pam’s drawings even though Gabe keeps trying to institute unfun rules. Brent Forrester sends in clips on what it was like to write this “The Office” meets “Sleepless in Seattle” episode. Jenna wonders about the meaning of doodles, Angela talks about the animals cast in the pet shop and the ladies break down who’s who in the pictures on the “THIEF!” wall. No need to send out an APB … Ask Pam Beesly… Did you see what we did- nevermind, enjoy this episode!

This week we’re breaking down “The Seminar”. Andy hosts a small business seminar in the conference room with the help of some of his fellow coworkers. Meanwhile, Pam and Oscar try to help Erin beat Gabe in a game of Scrabble. Jenna breaks down the special Ricky Gervais cameo, Angela points out some great Creed moments including an alternate Creed seminar speech and the ladies discuss a business idea of Jenna’s. So gather in the conference room for Nard Dog’s seminar, meet Lou Peachum and enjoy this episode!

It’s Thanksgiving break and what better way to spend it than reminiscing on another great Michael and Holly episode? Take a look back when all the branches of Dunder Mifflin gathered for a company-wide picnic. Michael reconnects with Holly and the Scranton branch come together to slay at volleyball until Pam and Jim discover some very surprising news. The ladies break down why this episode needed “special business performers”, Angela reveals some epic volleyball moves and Jenna shares how the big season finale news was kept under wraps. So grab your soup snake and enjoy this very special episode! Happy Thanksgiving!

This week we’re breaking down “Ultimatum”. Michael and the office finds out how Holly’s ultimatum to AJ went and Pam gets the office to make New Years’ resolutions. The ladies share what would be in their happy and sad boxes, Jenna gives a location breakdown of the roller rink used in this episode and what the building is today. Angela is inspired by Darryl, Dwight, and Andy and brings her roller skates into the studio to skate around. So shake up a bottle of champagne and enjoy this episode!

This week we finish breaking down “Classy Christmas.” Holly has arrived to Pam’s new Classy Christmas party and Michael is disappointed to discover Holly is still dating AJ. Meanwhile, Pam gives Jim the comic book she made for him, “The Adventures of Jimmy Halpert.” Jenna breaks down the comic book made by artist Tone Rodriguez. Angela with the help of her husband, Josh, creates Ryan’s fictional cocktail, F Train to Brooklyn, and serves it to the Office Ladies team. We also have a visit from Santa-kins and there’s an update on Cassi untangling of the clacky balls. Please enjoy this episode and remember, in the end, the greatest snowball isn’t a snowball at all, it’s fear.

This week we’re breaking down the first half of “Classy Christmas”! This year, Pam is in charge of the Christmas party and it’s the least dramatic and best holiday party in the office yet, until Michael discovers Holly is coming back and cancels the party to demand a new Classy Christmas party for her. Jenna gives us some Hello Kitty facts including how easy the clearance to use the Hello Kitty laptop cases was in comparison to another famous item used in this episode. Angela points out the improvised part of the scene between Angela Martin and Michael, and the ladies break down how the outdoor snowman scene was built in hot 91 degree weather. So quick, let’s take a Charlie’s Angels picture together and then enjoy this episode!

This week we’re breaking down “China”. When Michael outsmarts Oscar in front of the office, Oscar can’t let it go. Meanwhile Andy keeps bothering Darryl via text messages. Jenna goes over texting etiquette, Angela does some real Mom Detectives’ work on finding the lunch spot that’s featured on Dwight’s mug and we learn how Phil Shea made that toilet paper spooling machine. We also have a little treat from The Office’s first assistant director, Kelly Cantley. So BTB and enjoy this episode!

This week we’re breaking down “WUPHF.com” and we are joined by the writer of this episode, Aaron Shure! The smartest and brightest of the office workers have invested in Ryan’s Internet startup business, WUPHF.com. It only takes a few days to realize it’s a bad investment and everyone but Michael wants to sell. Writer Aaron Shure shares what it was like to write this episode, along with writing some very iconic cold opens. Jenna answers a fan mail flurry about why the show used straw instead of hay at Dwight’s Hay Place, Angela reveals another connection she has with the actor who played the Senator’s son, and fans give theories as to why we never see him again and if he was even the Senator’s son. So everyone follow us into Dwight’s shelter to enjoy this episode and food for 14 days. After that, we have a difficult conversation.

This week we’re breaking down “Viewing Party”. Gabe and Erin host a “Glee” viewing party at their home and Michael can’t help but wreck the party due to his disdain of Gabe. Meanwhile, Pam discovers Dwight is the answer to help regulate Cece’s sleeping cycle. We learn the interior of Gabe’s apartment was built on the warehouse set, Angela uncovers what Stanley would rather be doing than attend Erin and Gabe’s viewing party and Jenna shares how surprisingly easy it was to shoot the scene where Dwight instantly calms Cece. We promise you, you do not need powdered seahorse to enjoy this episode. So please leave the seahorses alone!