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Cam Porter is back this week, and he brought some bad greenscreen! We're watching the 20th episode of Season 6, New Leads! Sabre brings with it new opportunity, which Michael tries to use to get respect from the sales team. It goes about as well as you'd expect.

Josh Boltz is back this week for an episode we hoped to release on Saint Patrick's day. The gang is celebrating another holiday in Scranton and that means Michael is going as extra as possible. Unfortunately, with Joe Bennett in town, he has a new challenge to face. Will he be able to get the office out in time for some St Patrick's Day Shenanigans?

Jim and Pam are having a baby! Josh Boltz is back in the hot seat as we welcome Cece Halpert to the world. We learn how many tickets you get for double parking at a hospital, and some great techniques to help a new baby latch. we also briefly borrow another couple's baby. Meanwhile, Dwight does some kitchen remodeling.

Josh Boltz is back to help us navigate Manager and Salesman, the episode that ends the "Jim as Manager" arc and gives us our first in-office introduction to Jo Bennett, played by the incomparable Kathy Bates. Will Michael make a new friend with her arrival, or just be weird and awkward? You know the answer.

Josh Boltz is back, and Christian Slater is here for the first time. Well, not here, maybe back there somewhere. Sabre comes to Scranton to see what they bought. New boss Jo Bennett has the office's attention, and Michael and Jim as co-managers has hers! What changes can we expect?

It's a clip show! We debate whether it's a good one or a bad one, and why they chose this particular time in the show to do it. Josh Boltz is back!

Another Christmas in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and this episode we have Michael Zampino along for the ride. Phyllis gets to be Santa, and that only leaves one role for Michael. How he gets there and who he offends along the way is a Christmas adventure unlike any other? Can Dunder Mifflin survive?

Jeff Thomas joins us to talk about the most controversial episode of the series, Scott's Tots! But is it as bad as everyone says? Michael makes an impossible promise to a group of students, and ten years later, it's time to collect! Erin is along for the ride as Michael faces the music, in a therapeutic episode that we think had to happen. Join us for a look at the "cringiest" episode of The Office, at least since Dinner Party. And ask yourself, whatcha gonna do?

Michael does the spin. And so do we as we welcome Cam Porter back to the show to talk about Shareholder Meeting! Dunder Mifflin leadership is facing the stockholders, and Michael is brought to New York to represent the best of the company. Meanwhile, Jim works to earn the respect of his co-workers.

Season 6 turns a corner as we welcome unofficial third host Josh Boltz back to the show to talk about a murder in Savannah! Dunder Mifflin may be bankrupt, and Michael has a plan to distract the staff, if only Jim will let him. The bullets and bourbon fly in Scranton as we celebrate 100 episodes and 6+ years of the "Quad P"!

Michael proves himself to Pam as a suitable partner for her mother, mere moments before breaking up with her. Michael Zampino is back as we dive into Double Date, and find it to be one of our favorite episodes of the season, despite an absolutely horrendous B-plot. Great moments from the supporting cast and a cool way to tie the two plots together make this one of the more interesting episodes we've seen in Season 6. Join us for all the decorations, poetry, and proper use of the word "Cattywampus."

Did you know a koi cost $300? Michael and the rest of the office do after a curious incident during a business call. I mean, it's not kiss your co-worker pregnant belly curious, but we'll get there, too. It's a weird one, but can we expect anything less as we move through Season 6? Josh Boltz is back as we try to make sense of the absurdity.

Michael has taken a lover. Unfortunately, it's Helene, Pam's mom. Jim finds out, and things get worse from there. Also, Erin has strict opinions about candy. Michael Zampino is back as we break down this weird episode.

Something feels off this episode. Josh Boltz is back, so that can't be it. He and Brian and Hilton check out the episode Mafia, and struggle to enjoy it, despite so many great character moments. It's clearly an episode that left a mark on culture, so why isn't it sitting right with out crew?

It's wedding time, and that means Pam and Jim and the entire staff of Dunder Mifflin Scranton head to Niagara Falls. Michael Zampino is back this week, sitting down with Brian and Hilton to recap the drama, excitement, and all the fun with MeeMaw! Bring an extra pair of shoes, and watch out for your scrotum, because this is an event to remember. Oh, and don't call people Bumpkins, as a rule.

Thank God for Creed! He saved what was a less than perfect episode. Michael and Jim are butting heads as Jim settles into his role as co-manager, so co-hosts Brian and Hilton (and co-guest Josh) are dissecting the ins and outs of this complex and not very funny episode. Is it still one to watch? I mean, yeah.

Josh Boltz is back this week as we dip into Episode 2 of Season 6, The Meeting! Despite having three plotlines and a lot of character moments, we don't love this episode, just like Michael doesn't love meetings he isn't invited to!

It's been a few years since we've had Alyssa Steen back on the show, and since she and Hilton used to work together, office gossip seemed like the perfect reason to have her back! Michael hates feeling left out, and in trying to fit in, he might just ruin Stanley's life! Luckily, Jim and Pam have a real rumor to share, just in time to save the day!

We don't care if there's a continuity error, we're glad Pam kicks ass at Volleyball. Honestly, we love this episode, and we're thrilled to have Josh Boltz back to talk about it. Company Picnic pulls out all the stops, as cast members return and core cast have new chances to shine. We also put a wrap on our longest season yet, looking back on the humble days of 202 when we thought recording season 5 would only take a handful of weeks. Oh, the delusion. Anyway, get your team ready, let's take on corporate!

Brett and Hannah are back with Brian and Hilton as we get into the penultimate episode of Season 5, Cafe disco! Michael's obsession with creating a caffeinated dance club in his old office space has the office frustrated, and Phyllis incapacitated. Luckily, Dwight knows his veterinary medicine. This one has a cold open we don't like, and an ending we love. Also, more Kevin and Lynn in the Superfan cut!