The Office Season 6 spoilers and news
Monday, February 1st, 2010 | 789 commentsLast updated: March 15, 2010
This post contains spoilers and news about The Office Season 6.
March 15: Ausiello Files
Sources confirm to me exclusively that the sublime and criminally underrated Amy Pietz is joining the cast for multiple episodes.
Pietz — best known from her supporting stints on Caroline in the City, Aliens in America, and Rodney — will first air in April and … um … er … that’s pretty much all I can tell you at this point. Suffice it to say her character description is laced with more than a few spoilers.
March 11: NBC INSIDER
The NBC Insider just watched tonight’s episode, St. Patrick’s Day, and says this:
St. Patrick’s Day wouldn’t be the same without the return of a beloved character from the past …
Who do you think it is?
March 11: Scranton Times-Tribune
Tonight’s episode of “The Office” … will revolve around Michael and Co.’s attempts to get out of the office and celebrate the holiday. Unfortunately, the company’s new head honcho, Jo Bennett, is visiting the office and putting a crimp in everyone’s plans.
“She won’t go home. They’re all waiting for her to go home. They all have St. Patty’s Day plans, but she won’t leave,” said “Office” executive producer Paul Lieberstein, who also plays Toby on the show.
As it happened, the show’s producers had plans to send a film crew and a couple of cast members here to take part in this Saturday’s 49th annual St. Patrick’s Parade in downtown Scranton, Mr. Lieberstein said. From there, the show was going to take the footage and incorporate it into the episode, which was originally slated to air on March 18.
Alas, when last week’s Jim and Pam baby episode went from being a two-parter to a one-parter, the St. Patty’s episode was moved up a week, thus nullifying the parade element, Mr. Lieberstein said.
“We were going to put Phyllis on a float and Creed on a chair,” he said. “We were really excited to do it, and maybe we can try to do it again at some point.”
March 9: tanster
The press review copy I received of ‘The Delivery’ had at least three scenes that did not appear in the version that aired on NBC — including one of Jim and Pam right after the birth of the baby. Once all deleted scenes have been posted at NBC.com, I’ll provide more details! :)
March 5: NBC
Summary for the March 25 episode, ‘Happy Hour’:
THE OFFICE ENJOYS A NIGHT ON THE TOWN — Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell) gets kicked out of the bar when he whips out all the stops to impress a friend of Jim (John Krasinski) and Pam’s (Jenna Fischer). Meanwhile, Andy (Ed Helms) and Erin (Ellie Kemper) do their best to keep their relationships under wraps. Dwight rethinks his pre-natal contract with Angela. Rainn Wilson, Leslie David Baker, Brian Baumgartner, Kate Flannery, Mindy Kaling, Angela Kinsey, Phyllis Smith, Creed Bratton, B.J. Novak, Paul Lieberstein and Craig Robinson also star.
March 4: tanster
My tip for watching tonight’s baby episode: if you’re a truly rabid Office fan, watch for something extra funny in the hospital.
March 4: Twitter
Attention: My sister is on THE OFFICE tonight at 9pm EST on NBC. She comes back to the show as Isabel Pam’s best friend.
March 2: TV Guide
What can you tell me about the baby episode of The Office? — Tamara
MICKEY: Well, do you want to know the sex of the baby or do you want to be surprised? Another surprise: Jim and Pam aren’t the only Office couple planning for the arrival of offspring. Back at Dunder Mifflin, Michael thinks the arrival of Baby Jam is proof of his matchmaking skills, so he tries again. This is good news, eventually, for fans of the Ballad of Erin and Andy.
March 1: Watch With Kristin
Jessie in Montreal: Pam and Jim are having their baby this Thursday on The Office! Have you seen it yet? What do we have to look forward to?
All I’m going to say (at least until we cover the Jam baby in more depth later this week), is that Thursday’s episode of The Office is shipper-tastic. Pam and Jim are wonderful, of course, but there is also serious progress on the Dwight-Angela and Andy-Ellie fronts. You’ll love it. BTW, if John Krasinski doesn’t finally get an Emmy nomination for his touching, hilarious work in this episode, there is absolutely no justice in awards season!
March 1: tanster
Just finished watching ‘The Delivery’ and ‘The Mentor’ (new webisodes). Shenanigans a-plenty!
February 26: NBC
Summary for the March 18th episode ‘New Leads’:
THE SALESMAN IS KING-ZACH WOODS (“THE HONKYS”) GUEST STARS- When the sales staff lets Sabre’s new “sales is king” policy get to their heads, Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell) hides their new, prized leads. Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, Leslie David Baker, Brian Baumgartner, Kate Flannery, Mindy Kaling, Angela Kinsey, Phyllis Smith, Oscar Nunez, Creed Bratton, Paul Lieberstein, B.J. Novak and Craig Robinson also star.
February 24: Sabre Q&A
Q. How many episodes is Kathy Bates signed on for? She’s amazing! | Roger
Jen: Yeah, she’s crazy good and we’re all really excited to be working with her. I think she’s signed on for four or five more.
Q. Are there any plans for other cast members to direct in the near future? | Scott
Jen: There is a plan to have Rainn direct. I’m pretty sure he’s directing one of the last ones of the season — I’m not sure the exact episode has been worked out yet — but you can look forward to that.
February 23: NBC
Summary for the March 11th episode ‘St. Patrick’s Day’:
MICHAEL STRUGGLES TO PLEASE THE NEW BOSS — KATHY BATES (“THE BLINDSIDE,” “REVOLUTIONARY ROAD”) AND ZACH WOODS (“THE HONKYS”) — Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell) thinks he impressed Jo (guest star Kathy Bates) only to discover someone else in the office caught her eye. Meanwhile, Dwight (Rainn Wilson) makes trouble on Jim’s (John Krasinski) first day back from paternity leave. Andy (Ed Helms) and Erin (Ellie Kemper) have an interesting first date. Jenna Fischer, Leslie David Baker, Brian Baumgartner, Kate Flannery, Mindy Kaling, Angela Kinsey, Phyllis Smith, Oscar Nunez, Creed Bratton, Paul Lieberstein, B.J. Novak, and Craig Robinson also star.
February 22: Watch with Kristin
Wendell in Wyoming: I cannot wait for the Jam baby episode! Any other scoop on The Office?
Not only are the producers casting that new love interest for Michael Scott (Steve Carell) who will show up this spring, but Brian Baumgartner tells us Kevin’s love life is not over either! “Over the next part of the season, Kevin is going to make a concerned effort to improve his work and his accounting skills. And, bag a bunch of models.” OK, so maybe he’s kidding about that last part.
February 19: NBC
The March 11th episode is called St. Patrick’s Day. No summary released yet.
February 19: NBC
A new webisode series called “The Mentor” is scheduled for release on March 4th.
February 12: NBC
Summary for ‘The Delivery’ Pts. 1 and 2, airing March 4th:
IT’S BABY TIME — LINDA PURL (“BONES”) GUEST STARS — Pam’s (Jenna Fischer) contractions begin but she and Jim (John Krasinski) are determined to wait it out as long as possible so they can have more time at the hospital. Meanwhile the rest of the office tries to distract Pam from the pain with food and entertainment. In the second half hour, Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell) anxiously waits for Pam and Jim’s baby to be born. Back at the office, Erin (Ellie Kemper) makes Andy (Ed Helms) jealous when she has lunch with Kevin (Brian Baumgartner). Rainn Wilson, Leslie David Baker, Kate Flannery, Mindy Kaling, Angela Kinsey, Phyllis Smith, Oscar Nunez, Creed Bratton and B.J. Novak also star.
February 8: Watch With Kristin
Reina in St. George, Utah: Thanks for The Office scoop last week. I just signed the Save Wallace campaign! Do you know anything else about the Jam baby yet?
Remember the greatness that was Jim and Pam’s one-hour Office episode? NBC just announced that instead of stretching the arrival of the Jam baby over two weeks, we’ll get another one-hour supersize ep March 4 — how amazing is that?! As for any details surrounding the birth, Ellie Kemper wouldn’t tell us much but did tease, “I know the fans will love it. I’m a fan, I like it. I speak for all fans.”
February 8: NBC
NBC has announced that The Office Season 6 finale airs Thursday, May 20, 9-9:30 p.m.
Tipster: Zoe
February 8: NBC
NBC will broadcast the highly anticipated baby episode of “The Office” as a special one-hour show on Thursday, March 4 (9-10 p.m. ET) rather than as two separate half-hour episodes over two weeks as previously announced.
In the special hour-long episode of “The Office” titled “The Delivery Part 1 and 2,” Pam’s (Jenna Fischer) contractions begin but she and Jim (John Krasinski) are determined to wait it out as long as possible so they can have more time at the hospital. Meanwhile the rest of the office tries to distract Pam from the pain with food and entertainment.
In the second half hour, Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell) anxiously waits for Pam and Jim’s baby to be born. Back at the office, Erin (Ellie Kemper) makes Andy (Ed Helms) jealous when she has lunch with Kevin (Brian Baumgartner).
February 7: Ausiello Files
The Office is getting serious about an Andy-Erin romance. In the March 11 episode, the couple-to-be will finally set out on their first date.
“It’s been a slow process of Andy gaining the courage to ask her out, but he finally does,” reveals Office co-star-slash-showrunner Paul Lieberstein. “The wrinkle in their first date is she gets sick [with the flu], but they attempt to push on anyway.”
The swoon-worthy duo will face an even bigger obstacle in the coming weeks as pieces of Erin’s backstory begin to emerge. “We will reveal that Erin is a foster kid,” says producer BJ Novak. “Andy went to Cornell, so they had extremely different childhoods and upbringings. And learning about those differences and trying to figure out if they mesh will provide a lot of comedy.”
Tipster: katherine
February 5: Rainn Wilson
Guess who’s coming back to The Office?
February 4: NBC
I’ve confirmed with NBC that:
- the March 4th episode will be one hour long
- we’ll have four new episodes in March! WOO!
- there is no new episode scheduled for April 1st
As always, this is subject to change, but it’s accurate as of February 4th. :)
February 3: Ask Ausiello
Question: What’s coming up for my new favorite Office couple, Andy and Erin? — Pam
Ausiello: They’ve set a date … to date! Dunder-Mifflin’s newest crushing co-workers will embark on their first date in the March 11 episode. Naturally, there’s a wrinkle. And if you pick up the new issue of Entertainment Weekly (on sale Friday) and turn to The Ausiello Files, you’ll find out what it is.
February 1: Watch With Kristin
Kim in Texas: Will The Office’s corporate buyout really change things at Dunder Mifflin?
Several stars of The Office have told us not to worry, everything will be fine. But we can tell you that when Kathy Bates’ CEO Jo Bennett finds out Michael and Jim are splitting managerial duties, the you-know-what hits the fan. She might even demand that only one man keeps the top spot, and the other goes back to sales.Jacquie in Los Angeles: What’s up with the new-and-improved Kevin Malone on The Office?
Brian Baumgartner tells us Kevin 2.0 isn’t too different, just striving for a little more: “He’s given an opportunity to get out from under Angela’s heel and make himself better, and through the new regime he’s given an opportunity to do that.” And Kathy Bates’ new position as head honcho has nothing to do with it. “It’s not mandated. He just kind of wants to do better,” says Brian.
February 4: Ausiello Files
Later this season, The Office will introduce a significant new love interest for Steve Carell’s romantically-challenged alter ego.
“Michael is going to meet someone,” reveals Office showrunner-slash-star Paul Lieberstein. “It’s one of these set-ups where a bunch of people go out and you don’t know you’re being set up.”
When Michael discovers what’s going on, “he kind of flips out and goes into ‘date mode,’” says Lieberstein. “And it goes in a weird direction from there.”
Casting for the key role will begin in a few weeks and the character will likely debut in March or April.
… might we see Amy Ryan return as Michael’s soul mate in the near future? “Not this season,” says Lieberstein, “but I’d love to see her back.”
January 27: Ask Ausiello
Question: Are Dwight and Angela ever getting back together on The Office? — Mario
Ausiello: At Saturday’s SAG Awards, winner B.J. Novak hinted that Dwight and Angela would reunite “in a very interesting way,” adding, “They are not going to easily and quietly fall back into a relationship.”
January 25: Watch With Kristin
Natalie in Toronto: I’m so excited to see Kathy Bates on The Office. Can you tell us anything else about her role at Dunder Mifflin?
“There are going to be some new shakeups with people’s jobs, and you’re going to see some people come into the office that maybe weren’t in the office before,” Jenna Fischer (Pam) tells us when asked about the big corporate buyout. “Our jobs are going to switch a little bit, and when you meet [Kathy's] character, she’s just going to blow people away.” But Mindy Kaling says everything will end up A-OK. “Every year or so there’s some scary thing that happens, and then it’s fine.”Diandra in Napa Valley, Calif.: Any fun stuff to look forward to on The Office?
Um, how about a baby, Bates and BFFs? The Office crew just wrapped the first of Oscar winner Kathy Bates’ episodes, and Mindy couldn’t stop raving about her: “She’s just amazing, that woman can swear! I like a woman who can curse, and she curses a ton.” But count her out of a potential Kathy-Kelly friendship. Says Mindy: “We have one scene together, and I think her character has very little patience for mine.” Of course, we also asked Mindy about Pam and Jim’s baby, but the writer-producer-actor claimed that she’s still in the dark about whether it’s a boy or a girl.Melissa in Los Angeles: Why is no one addressing the real issue with The Office buyout: Will studly CFO David Wallace be back?
Our apologies for skipping such a serious issue. We actually just spoke with Andy Buckley about the future of The Office’s David Wallace, and he tells us: “Wallace’s future is up in the air, so let’s start the Save Wallace campaign. I sense I’ll show up again, but I don’t know.” As for the big buyout, Andy advises fans not to miss the Feb. 4 episode when “very interesting things happen at corporate.”
January 22: NBC
Summary for the Feb. 11 episode ‘Manager and Salesman’:
THE OFFICE GETS A VISIT FROM THE SABRE CEO — KATHY BATES (“THE BLINDSIDE,” “REVOLUTIONARY ROAD”) AND ZACK WOODS (“THE HONKYS”) GUEST STARS-The office is eager to welcome Sabre CEO Jo Bennett (guest star Kathy Bates) to Scranton, and are dazzled by her Southern ways. But when Jo finds out there are two branch managers, she says either Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell) or Jim (John Krasinski) must go back to being a salesman. Meanwhile, Andy’s (Ed Helms) Valentine’s Day plan backfires. Rainn Wilson, Jenna Fischer, Leslie David Baker, Brian Baumgartner, Kate Flannery, Mindy Kaling, Angela Kinsey, Phyllis Smith, Oscar Nunez, Creed Bratton, Paul Lieberstein, B.J. Novak and Ellie Kemper star.
January 21: Wall Street Journal
Interview with Andy Buckley (“David Wallace”):
… Buckley may not be employed on “The Office” much longer. Dunder Mifflin’s CFO David Wallace is in danger of being fired, along with several other top executives after the announcement of a company buyout.
“David Wallace’s fate will be decided on Feb. 4,” Buckley said, adding that even he doesn’t know what the producers have in store for his character.
January 21: Watch With Kristin
… Ed Helms’ Nard-Dog keeps earning brownie points with Erin, and the weirdos (as Ellie Kemper hilariously describes them) are finally going on a real-life date. As per usual around The Office, the outing will not go as planned …
Brian Baumgartner told us Kevin’s making some huge changes, and that’s going to open the door to love.
“Kevin is gonna find some love. Well, we hope,” teased Brian. “Let’s hope you get to know her. Let’s hope she’s really, really good-looking for Kevin’s sake.”
“Over the last part of the season, he is going to commit himself to working harder at his job and really try to improve himself as an accountant. We’ll see how that goes.”
January 20: The Abington Journal
In preparation for an episode of NBC’s “The Office” that will air during the show’s upcoming season, The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce recently collected Scranton-related items with a St. Patrick’s Day theme. Select items from the collection will be used as props in an upcoming episode of “The Office” that will feature scenes during the annual parade. While the episode will be taped in California, producers were looking to collect as many items as possible related with Scranton and “parade day” festivities, according to Mari Potis, membership director for the chamber.
I confirmed with a show staffer that they’re filming the St. Patrick’s Day episode this week!
January 18: TV Guide
The Office’s Mindy Kaling reveals her character, Kelly, may be auditioning for American Idol in an upcoming episode, but says, “she won’t get very far in the process. She’ll have one of those horrible auditions.” Isn’t there also the matter of her being, well … way too old? Mindy says, “She may be lying about her age to qualify.”
January 17: L.A. Times
Jenna Fischer tells the L.A. Times on the Golden Globes red carpet that she now knows the sex of the baby!
January 15: NBC
Summary for the Feb. 4 episode, Sabre:
DUNDER MIFFLIN GETS BOUGHT OUT — KATHY BATES (“THE BLIND SIDE,” “REVOLUTIONARY ROAD”) GUEST STARS — When Sabre comes in to take over Dunder Mifflin, Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell) struggles to accept Sabre’s new policies. Pam (Jenna Fischer) and Jim (John Krasinski) have an interview for a local daycare they really want to get into. Andy (Ed Helms) and Erin (Ellie Kemper) work on a welcome song for Sabre as Erin waits for Andy to ask her out. Rainn Wilson, Leslie David Baker, Brian Baumgartner, Kate Flannery, Mindy Kaling, Angela Kinsey, Phyllis Smith, Oscar Nunez, Creed Bratton, Paul Lieberstein and B.J. Novak also star.
January 13: TV Guide
When Academy Award winner Kathy Bates joins NBC’s The Office for an upcoming story arc as Jo, a bossy Floridian executive, she won’t be alone. She’ll be bringing with her a crony named Gabe, played by Zach Woods, who appeared in the 2009 James Gandolfini film, In The Loop.
“Gabe fills the role that Jan (Melora Hardin) used to have,” says the Executive Producer Greg Daniels. “He’s the guy who goes from branch to branch, whom people have to report to.”
In other words, Michael (Steve Carell) will hate him. We can also look forward to the impending birth of Pam and Jim’s baby. Daniels says Pam will try to hold her baby in past midnight so that she can get a full two days in the hospital before her insurance plan kicks her out. Pam’s mom (Linda Purl) will be returning to see her new granddaughter, but it is Michael who will of course be more excited than anyone by the baby’s birth. But Daniels adds, “I don’t think Michael’s expecting her to take maternity leave. He hasn’t quite thought this out.”
Daniels also hints that a day care center could soon be opening at Dunder Mifflin. Hope they reserve a spot for Michael!
Tipster: Rachel
January 13, 2010: Ask Ausiello
Question: Is Amy Ryan returning to The Office? — Dan
Ausiello: Yes! Eventually! “I really want her to come back at some point, but there’s nothing definite right now ,” says Office e.p. Greg Daniels. “But I have all the plans in the world to have her back. Michael needs to see her again. They have so much that’s not resolved.” For now, Michael will have his hands full dealing with all the turmoil at Dunder Mifflin under new boss Kathy Bates. And when that crisis passes, Daniels hints that Michael may start dating again. “I expect probably before the end of the year that there may be something [romantic] for him.”
January 10, 2010: Watch With Kristin
Marisa in Pasadena, Calif.: I’m dying for more Subtle Sexuality on The Office. Any chance that’s on the way?
You’re never going to believe this, but The Office mastermind Greg Daniels just told us: “I’ve been encouraging Subtle Sexuality to go on tour.” Seriously! Greg also promises there’s more where that came from. “They have other songs and stuff.”
January 10, 2010: Watch With Kristin
“Part of the concept is that Pam is trying to hold the baby in until after midnight so that she can get the maximum time in the hospital, so the HMO will…If she comes in at 11:50, her first day is ten minutes and then she gets 24 hours after that, so she’s trying to keep the baby in while she’s at work and trying to distract herself. That’s the plot of the first half-hour.”
And Daniels says the rest of the Dunder Mifflin gang will be in on it: “They are all aware that she’s in labor, and she pushes it maybe too far.”
Meanwhile, Kathy Bates is coming on board as CEO of the new parent company that buys Dunder Mifflin. Daniels tells us of her character:
“She’s a larger than life character. She has two giant Great Danes that accompany her to the office, and she’s very funny. Fantastic actress. We’re very excited to have an academy award person on the show.”
January 10, 2010: NBC press release
Pam and Jim experience the birth of their baby in a special two-part episode of “The Office” on Thursday, March 4 and Thursday, March 11 (9-9:30 p.m. ET both nights).
In “The Office,” Oscar and Golden Globe Award winner Bates (“Misery,” “The Late Shift”) portrays the CEO of Sabre, the mysterious company that buys Dunder Mifflin. The charismatic and iconoclastic CEO is the most exciting guest the Scranton branch has ever seen — and a Southern charmer who has always done things her way. Bates will appear in a multi-episode arc beginning on Thursday, February 4.
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Was that Jenna Fischer’s real life fiance as the lactation consultant?!
[from tanster: ding ding ding ding! that's it! :) ]
So, if we are really dense (which I am speaking of myself) or if we’ve had a really long day (which I am also speaking of myself) and we miss what’s in the hospital, will you fill us in?? Because I’m gonna miss it; law of averages in my case. :)
[from tanster: of course, i will absolutely reveal what it is once the episode airs! but i know that some of you guys will instantly know what i'm talking about and will post a comment before i do. :) ]
So remember in one of season 5’s episode, Pam reads Holly’s document that Michael stole from her computer? And Pam tells Michael that she can’t tell him what’s in it, but it’s not over.? SO.. is anything going to happen with Holly? Or is she done?
Andy-Ellie?
I thought JKras was robbed last year…he was amazing in those final moments of “Company Picnic.” So, totally in agreement with Kristen that a nomination is long overdue.
Thanks Tanster! Can you tell us if there are any great emotional moments to go with the comedy?
Fellow Tallyheads, did my eyes decieve me or did we just get promised some Dwangela?!
Keeping my fingers, toes, and eyes crossed that JKras finally gets his long overdue Emmy nod with the birth episode. Can’t wait for Thursday!
Did anyone notice she used Ellie instead of Erin?
I am soo glad Craig Robinson is in the St. Patrick’s Day and New Leads episodes!! We haven’t seen much of Darryl since season 5; in which he was simply fantastic!
Did I just read what I just think I read? DWIGHT AND ANGELA?! Dwangela in Thursday’s ep?! YES
Are you going to give us a spoiler per day to tide us over, Tanster? Can you tell us anything? Pretty please.
[from tanster: i will check with the producers tonight.]
I’m not a shipper. I don’t like relationships for the most part on the show.
Dwight and Angela are an exception.
I just want the show to get back into it’s roots, pranks, salesman Jim, Angela and Dwight, ect..
Could you be any luckier, Tanster? The rest of us are going to die in anticipation! I hope you enjoyed them both…3 more days!
Tanster, I’m so jealous! :)
Was it as sweet as the pregnancy reveal last season? (I knew it was coming and it still managed to make me smile a mile wide and tear up at the same time)
Oh I can’t wait for Thursday
I quite agree Joey.
I am finding the focus on the same characters (with Erin being so new and all) to be ruining my enjoyment, because I love the Office when all of these superb actors are getting an equal share of screentime.
This is the first summary that doesn’t feature Ed and Ellie since “Shareholder Meeting”. Hopefully their streak is gone for good.
@Matt: I agree, I found Ed and Ellie’s absence to be a little surprising. Plus, the plot synopsis seems a bit short to me…could it be that something has been left out of the synopsis, so as not to spoil anything?
@Alison
There are 25 episodes scheduled, but I’m not sure if that’s counting the hour longs as one or two.
I find it a bit strange that they’re listing Zach Woods under THE HONKEYS (which I can find almost no information on), rather than IN THE LOOP (which is up for best adapted screenplay at the Oscars).
No Ed Helms or Ellie Kemper in latest synopsis. Interesting.