Comments on: The Office: The Surplus, 5.10

By: Carlos

Carlos — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:30:17 +0000

I absolutely disliked this episode so much and seriously, when I watched it, I was beginning to question the show after a slightly less horrible, ‘Frame Toby’. The Dwight-Angela-Andy subplot was pointless, Pam was OOC, and even the A plot was really not that incredible. The best line was definitely, “You are the silent killer. Go back to the annex.” Otherwise, very disappointing episode.

5.5/10

By: Jimmy

Jimmy — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 01:22:21 +0000

Just watched a repeat of this…one of my favorites.

By: Daniel

Daniel — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 18:06:53 +0000

They should have kept Dwight, Andy and Angela in the office, that subplot was useless looking back. With it gone they could have had an episode that involved the entire episode with one story, we haven’t seen that for a long time. I liked that but the Schrute farm stuff ruined it for me. Plus with the third deleted scene in this would have been a great episode.

By: tanster

tanster — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 01:40:10 +0000

A reminder to please focus comments specifically on this episode. Thanks!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 01:34:23 +0000

I feel that Pam changing a lot and Pam completely altering at a finger-snap are two different things.

It’s an objective, founded criticism.

By: : )

: ) — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:57:37 +0000

Does anyone know what pam said when she was making copies and the copier is not working right? She pushes down on the top and mumbles something. What was it??

By: nroth32

nroth32 — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:28:21 +0000

I love the office but ever since the strike the episodes were not as good as season 2 and 3. This episode brought me back to season 2 quality it was the best by far in the last 2 seasons.

By: Craig

Craig — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:33:29 +0000

great episode, i wish andy dwight and angela were at the office instead of schrute farm, they could have contributed greatly to the shenanigans that were going on in the office, enough with that love triangle already, so stale. pam seemed out of character in this episode as well. other than that, a great great episode.

By: chevy

chevy — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 23:55:15 +0000

Smudgy- It was a little bit of both.
she was joking, but she meant it, in a way, too. Anyhoo, that part was great. Literally one of the best scenes of the season!

By: Smudgy

Smudgy — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 21:15:08 +0000

Ok, so Pam was joking when she threatened Jim? I’ve always loved Pam, but I didn’t like that side of her. I thought it was out of character. But if she was joking, then it was totally in character and I’m fine with it! And I loved how Jim got back at her with the copies.

By: Gregster

Gregster — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 20:50:33 +0000

I’m surprised no one has mentioned Jim returning from lunch and being so obviously fake laughing at Mike’s joke. They were obviously pushing the limit in the little competition they had going. Just a little one ups manship.

Oh and John and Jenna, watch out, if the writers give you more little kisses like those two, you two will be in trouble. Those look WAY harder to fake than the big wrap around kisses.

By: Corporate Booty

Corporate Booty — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 17:12:13 +0000

I loved this episode. I rated it a ten. The dynamic between Pam and Jim was fun to watch.

favorites:
Jim getting chills from Pam’s threat
Michael choking on the tiramisu twice

By: James L.

James L. — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 16:25:55 +0000

We take this show so SERIOUS as of lately.

By: jjsally

jjsally — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 15:27:37 +0000

All I can say about Pam is — Damn, she needs a new hairstyle!! Those ridiculous, tight bologna curls hitting her in the face every time her head moves is very distracting. It’s sooooo frumpy and unflattering!! Definitely time for a makeover before the wedding!

By: i saw where it ended

i saw where it ended — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 13:34:51 +0000

I DVR’d the show and watched it over the weekend. It was shown full screen, was it not? Bugged me at several points because people were half in the frame. I tried to figure out if I had done something to my remote, but all my saved episodes were fine. Anybody else notice this?

By: black cat

black cat — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 08:10:27 +0000

Not a strong episode for me. It was the first time since “Branch Wars” that I actually longed for it to be over. I know I’m in the minority so I won’t go into details. The recap at ew.com echoed many of my frustrations.

I just watched the first deleted scene and it was brilliant. If the others are as well, maybe it will change my thoughts about this episode. Here’s hoping…

By: narddog

narddog — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 02:41:19 +0000

Pam’s not really a bitch guys…her and Jim used to do this kind of stuff all the time just messing around with Michael and their stupid competitions.
This was a great episode because it reminded me of all the old episodes…focused in the office (except something on Schrute Farms), Michael just wanting to be loved, Stanley with his looks, Creed being weird…all amazing!

By: srvdove

srvdove — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 01:14:08 +0000

Thought this was more like the well-written shows of the past. The manure in the kitchen joke was perfect. Interaction of the characters seemed right on target. I can see how people are not happy with Pam’s character. Personally, I think the show should have kept the secret love of Jim for Pam throughout the show, that was the most interesting part of that plot line.

By: Also in the minority

Also in the minority — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 21:35:54 +0000

I totally agree with you #66. I might not tune into the show next week after this episode, and I’ve been a die-hard “Office” fan for years. It’s just not the show I fell in love with anymore. And where oh where has my beloved Pam gone? It’s like Jenna Fischer is guest-starring as Jenna Fischer each week instead of playing Pam.

By: G

Sun, 07 Dec 2008 20:32:24 +0000

I can’t believe Pam told Jim to “Suck it” that was awesome…