The Office Season 3 spoilers
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Last updated: May 16
This post lists news tidbits, newest ones first, about The Office Season 3.
SPOILER WARNING! This post contains spoilers. I can’t verify every tidbit of information posted here — all I can do is link to the source. You’ll need to make up your own mind. ;)
For a super spoiler page, go here.
May 16: Ask Ausiello
Question: There hasn’t been any scoop on The Office since early April! Come on, Ausiello! Give us something! — Emily
Ausiello: I tried (and succeeded) to make up for lost time at NBC’s upfront Monday, where the entire cast (sans Steve Carell) was in attendance. John Krasinski and Jenna Fischer confirmed my frienemy’s report that producers shot two different endings for the season finale, but denied it was because they were waiting to see if Rashida Jones’ fall pilot was picked up. Their costar/producer B.J. Novak later backed that up, saying, “We always knew [which ending we were going to use], we just wanted to keep it a secret.” He added that the twist ending is indeed a game-changer, and one that revolves around everyone. “Next year’s going to be different,” he teased, “and you’ll see why in the finale.”
May 9: IGN interview with Brian Baumgartner
There is some big stuff coming up for [JAM] in the finale. I can tell you that Kevin plays an important role in deciding Karen or Pam. And he takes that role very seriously.
May 8: Us magazine
Re: ‘The Job’ (May 19):
The scoop: There’s an opening at Dunder Mifflin corporate, and Michael (Steve Carell), Jim (John Krasinski) and girlfriend Karen (Rashida Jones) all want it. “Somebody does take the job,” cocreator Greg Daniels tells Us (best bet: Jim). “We’ll see more of the New York offices next year.”
Office crush: Fans rooting for Jim and Pam (Jenna Fischer) to revisit romance may be disappointed: Jones is back for Season 4, and, says Daniels, “Pam is on a journey of self-discovery. Her happiness may be more about her self-realization.”
Tipster: RealityCheck
May 7: Watch with Kristin
I can’t believe your Office scoop about Karen and the two endings! Aaah! Does this mean no one knows yet whether Pam and Jim get together?
Precisely. In one ending, they get together. In one, they don’t. However, I can tell you that Pam will grow a spine and say some things she’s been dying to say (are you not loving the new, ballsy, tire-changin’ Pam?!) and that Jim will have to make a choice between them. Brian Baumgartner of Scrantonicity fame (they rule!) dishes: “Kevin plays a crucial role in determining: Pam or Karen?” Gaaah! Brian also confirms that they’ve shot “several endings,” adding, “We honestly don’t know for sure what will happen at the end. There’s a job opening at corporate, and there are several people from the Scranton branch who are vying for that job in New York.” I’m told Karen and Jim are two of the three people who want that position, which is why Rashida (Karen) was spotted shooting scenes in New York with John (Jim) just last week.
Gustavo in Provo, Utah: Do you know if Jan is pregnant on The Office? I think she’s pregnant by Michael.
There are big developments coming on the Man front. Angela Kinsey tells us, “There’s a big new twist for Michael and Jan. It’s really funny. They just keep getting a little more bent. I love that storyline, actually.”
Dani in Great Neck, New York: Any Office romance news?
Dwangela is dwiiirrrty. Angela Kinsey says this of her recent make-out scene with the Schruter: “One of the writers, Mike Schur, told me that after he watched that scene being filmed, he realized that Dwight and Angela have probably made out all over the office at different times, after hours, and it sort of makes us all look at the office in a new way. So I think they’re gonna have some more rendezvous moments—absolutely!”
May 4: Watch with Kristin
Sources tell me exclusively that The Office is shooting two endings to the current season—one in which Rashida Jones (Karen) leaves the show, and one in which she stays—because it is not yet known whether Rashida is back next season.
As you may have heard, R.J. shot a comedy pilot for Fox called The Rules for Starting Over, and she won’t know until late next week whether it has been picked up. If it is, Rashida’s leaving The Office to fulfill her Rules contract. If it isn’t, she sticks around for another season to make us Jim and Pam fans miserable.
Meanwhile, how’s this for news of the maximum awesome variety? Sources tell me the rumors are true that The Office may be expanding to a full hour next season. Word is, NBC execs are seriously considering a lengthier Office on Thursday nights (perhaps signaling a move of Scrubs to ABC).
All will be revealed when the networks present their new fall schedules to advertisers the week of May 14 in NYC.
Tipster: GMMR
May 3: OfficeTally!
Spoilers for tonight’s episode, ‘Women’s Appreciation’:
- Michael is confused about his personal life.
- Facial hair becomes part of a prank.
- You’ll see a room at Dunder Mifflin you’ve never seen before.
These spoilers are based on what I saw during my set visit back in March. They aren’t earth-shattering, but I did write them, and NBC did approve them. I hope the facial hair prank made it in to the final cut; it’s pretty funny.
This may be the only time ever that a spoiler originates from OT. :)
May 2: IGN interviews Angela Kinsey
Any hints you can give on what’s to come in the last episodes of the season?
Kinsey: Oh, they’re great episodes, I have to say. We have three more. Two are super-sized and our season finale is an hour-long special. One episode we go to a lake and Michael’s decided he wants to do sort of like a Survivor meets The Office to see who’s really got what it takes for leadership qualities. John Krasinski had to wear an outfit, and I will forever look at him differently, because he looked so hilarious to me. That’s about all I can say about that. Dwight and Angela have a scene. We always shoot our scenes back to back. We never look at each other, because we think we are super sleuths. We really think we’re getting away with this big secret. And in one episode coming up they wanted us to face each other as we spoke. And first of all, I know why I should never look at him, because I laughed through every take, because Rainn as Dwight is hilarious to me. But it totally changed [things], and it had this amazing dynamic the minute we faced each other. So that was a fun moment for me personally. And I can say this about the season finale: questions will be answered. There’s some big, big twists. And Jan and Michael have something big that happens to them; I’m gonna emphasize the word big.
Tipster: Greg
Apr. 30: Watch With Kristin
Paul in San Francisco: Any news on the Office finale?
I’m hearing you Jam fans will be pleased! Yayaaay!
Apr. 22: NBC Boards
Check out these photos of John and Rashida, then head on over to GMMR for speculation.
Apr. 19: NBC Press Release
Synopsis for ‘Beach Games’ (May 10):
LIFE’S A BEACH — Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell) is being considered for a position in corporate and has to recommend his replacement, but while the group expects a fun outing at Lake Scranton, Michael has planned a day of “Survivor”-like competitions to find his successor. Meanwhile, Pam (Jenna Fischer) is not asked to join in any of the activities and is forced to watch Jim (John Krasinski) and Karen (Rashida Jones) have fun together. Rainn Wilson, B.J. Novak, Angela Kinsey, Oscar Nunez, Kate Flannery, Phyllis Smith, Ed Helms, Paul Lieberstein, Mindy Kaling, Brian Baumgartner and Leslie David Baker also star.
Synopsis for ‘The Job’ (May 17):
THE FINAL REVIEW IS ONE-HOUR SEASON FINALE — In a special one-hour finale, the office is still buzzing from the events of their day at the beach. A job opening in Corporate pits coworker against coworker as Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell), Jim (John Krasinski) and Karen (Rashida Jones) all head to New York for final interviews. In Scranton, Dwight’s (Rainn Wilson) new regime institutes sweeping reforms, Pam (Jenna Fischer) plays an interesting role and Jan (Melora Hardin) comes in with exciting news. B.J. Novak, Ed Helms, Leslie David Baker, Kate Flannery, Angela Kinsey, Oscar Nunez, Phyllis Smith, Paul Lieberstein and Creed Bratton also star.
Tipster: Lauren
Apr. 16: Watch with Kristin
Ginny in Texas: Any hope for Jam? I want them to be together right now!
Well, the good news is that I’m hearing Karen will not be in The Office full-time next year (there are whisperings she might be sent to corporate—hurrah!), so all the Scranton stars seem to be aligning for a Jam make-out session. And if you’ve seen Blades of Glory, you know just how hot that second kiss might be. (God bless Jenna Fischer and her slobbery tongue! Funniest part of the flick, if you ask me.)Christa in Laguna Niguel, California: Any news with The Office? I’m newly hooked!
I spoke to Oscar Nuñez at this weekend’s GLAAD Awards, where the show was nominated for the “Gay Witch Hunt” episode, and he tells me that his character’s gay relationship won’t be seen again this season. “Maybe next season. For this one I think we’re kind of done.” As for the rest of the gang? “There’ll be some movement of personnel.” Like, Karen to corporate? (Yes, I’m going crazy with anticipation of what may be!)
Apr. 13: NBC press release
Synopsis for ‘Women’s Appreciation’ (May 3):
CAN’T LIVE WITH ‘EM, CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT ‘EM - Outrage breaks out in the office after Phyllis (Phyllis Smith) gets an unexpected eyeful from a flasher. Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell) makes some important personal decisions when he takes the women on a special outing. Meanwhile, Dwight (Rainn Wilson) and Andy (Ed Helms) work on catching the predator. John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, B.J. Novak, Melora Hardin, Leslie David Baker, Brian Baumgartner, Kate Flannery, Mindy Kaling, Angela Kinsey, Paul Lieberstein, Oscar Nunez, Rashida Jones and Creed Bratton also star.
Apr. 6: Starry Constellation Magazine
In an interview with Melora Hardin, Melora says:
What is it about your role as Jan on “The Office” that really has enticed you to keep coming back to the show?
Well, they made me a regular on the show in the second season so they have me for the next five years and I just love her! I just think she’s got a lot of depth and dimension. I always describe her as a woman who has a hard exterior and a soft, gooey center. I love that her flaws are showing through. She’s got so much going on at all times, there are a least three things to play in every moment with her, so she’s a lot of meat to bite in to for an actress. I have to say, I’m madly in love with Jan Levinson, so I guess it’s a good marriage. You’re supposed to be in love with your character.
Apr. 5: NBC press release
Synopsis for ‘Product Recall’ (Apr. 26):
AN OFFICE IN CRISIS — The office is in crisis mode after a large shipment of Dunder-Mifflin paper is accidentally sent out with an obscene watermark. Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell) tries to manage the media with an impromptu press conference. Jim (John Krasinski) and Andy (Ed Helms) try to calm the high school principal who has sent out prom invites on the affected stationary. Rainn Wilson, Jenna Fischer, B.J Novak, Phyllis Smith, Leslie David Baker, Mindy Kaling, Rashida Jones, Creed Bratton, Oscar Nunez, Angela Kinsey, Brian Baumgartner and Kate Flannery also star.
Tipster: Nicole
Apr. 2: Watch with Kristin
Helena in Boston: I need a Jam session!
Don’t we all? My toast is so dry and barren without Jam! But I’m 99 percent sure we get some lip-smacking Jam deliciousness by the end of the current Office season. I’m hearing that Pam continues on her path of asking for what she wants: First, the light beer, and now, the Big Tuna. Meanwhile, Karen might be headed for—drum roll, please—the Dunder-Mifflin corporate office! Or, at least, that’s the way it looks from here. So, pray to the Jam gods (Smucker’s?) that it’s true.
Everlee in London, England: Michael and Jan have become my favorite part of The Office! Any scoop you can give us on what’s coming up with them?
Melora Hardin, who plays Jan, recently told me, “[Jan] is getting wilder. She is a little kinky—I have to say, I think Jan is one of the most exciting, multidimensional characters on television.”
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Bring on the season 4 spoilers!
Not exactly a spoiler, but I just saw a commercial on Bravo and they said “find out Jim’s reaction to Pam’s announcement tonight”. Hopefully, there will be some JAM closure one way or the other.
is anyone else nervous/excited!!! the clock is going so slowly!! when is it going to be 8! i want to start do speculation on Season 4!
wow. season 3 went by so fast.
season 4 spoilers anyone?
11 hours to finale time, East Coasters!
I’m still working on my predictions. I’m still trying to watch all of Season 3 before the finale tonight (6 more to go!), and then I’ll post my predictions.
I agree 1141; at this point, after the way they’ve shown Jim and Karen’s relationship this season, there is no way they could frame a “who should Jim choose” storyline that I would find feasible.
Oh thoooooose pictures. I don’t think they mean much of anything really.
From this very page of OfficeTally:
“Apr. 22: NBC Boards
Check out these photos of John and Rashida, then head on over to GMMR for speculation.”
Those are the photos I’m referring to. They are the ones that showed John and Rashida shooting several scenes in New York. Basically just walking around New York together.
Thank you sooooo much. I have been waiting sooooooo long to get back on, i will have to reqad the updates later, but thank you.
Spoiler pictures? What spoiler pictures? Okay, for bragging rights, though we’re all saying pretty much the same thing:
Michael gets the job, but like David Brent, keeps showing up in the Scranton branch with hilarity ensuing naturally. Production at Scranton goes up. Jim gets promoted to regional manager, which is next on his totem pole anyway. Dwight is furious and will spend all next season trying to sandwich/sabotage Jim’s leadership. Karen remains in Scranton (take that JAM freaks!) but breaks up with Jim. Pam goes to NY for the Art School thing, but since it’s only on weekends she’s still in Scranton most of the time. Halfway through the season, Michael, not fitting in at corporate asks to return to Scranton. Hopefully, Jan has not had a boob job, cause that’s pretty lame, still holding out she’s pregnant, because that’s a pretty major storyline to explore.
Jim Bag - what spoiler pictures?
I hope the spoiler pictures from a few weeks ago were from the fakeout ending.
One of my predictions will probably be that Karen breaks up with Jim after Pam’s confession.
I knew they knew which ending they would use.
I would like to see Michael at Corporate, but not Jan in Scranton. I would like to possibly see Karen as RM in Scranton, but only if she and Jim are through.
To be honest, I don’t want Jan at the Scranton branch. She’s really one of my least favorite characters on the show. Wouldn’t that be a demotion for her?
Even if Michael does get the promotion, I don’t think it would last long.
ok i just have to comment that “I bet they’ll have a party EVERY episode next season”is the funniest name i have heard in a long time. But yeah, Jan moving down to the Scranton Branch would be “BIG” and plus it would provide alot of funny moments next season.. i am just having a hard time seeing Michael move because then the office would be just a office and the whole Dwight being RM would get old real fast. But then maybe Michael and Jan switch jobs which would be hilarious.. but thats not probable.
I think Anne maybe right … in order for tommorrow night’s episode to be the “game changer” I think Michael has to get the job at corporate (despite the fact that Michael sold his condo and it would be interesting to have him either homeless or living with Dwight because he didn’t get the job at corporate, which was my original thought) and maybe Jan takes the job as RM in Scranton.
There’s being dynamic and innovative, but then there’s blown up out of proportion and crappy.
But, I don’t want the game changed. We tried that remember–Stamford?
I can’t see Jim and Karen’s relationship getting any better. And if it does come down to a LAME who will Jim choose scenario, that’s when I stop caring.
I am starting to think that maybe Michael gets the job.. since everything is going to change next season. But if he does then The office wouldnt be The Office anymore..maybe Jan becomes Regional Manager.