A mockumentary on a group of typical office workers, where the workday consists of ego clashes, inappropriate behavior, and tedium. ", "Rainn Wilson, Angela Kinsey Talk Final Season of "The Office" with WPXI", "Petition to Supersize The Office Series Finale", "Scoop: NBC Expands The Office Series Finale", "NBC, The CW Confirm Retrospective Specials Prior to "90210," "The Office" Finales", "Rainn Wilson's Office Spinoff, The Farm, Not Picked Up by NBC", "Will Kelly Kapoor Return One More Time? He was also complimentary towards the "little tidbits", such as Dwight's subplot. [19] Kratzer called the underuse of Colbert "borderline criminal". \"She's Got A Way\" by Billy Joel - performed by Roy at his wedding. It was viewed by 3.32 million in this demographic. She wrote that the episode "was not only funny but had a huge nostalgia factor", and continued the show's trend of strong Christmas episodes. [58] Michael Imperioli guest starred in the episode "Livin' the Dream" as Sensei Billy, acting as a foil for Dwight. Work Bus 1. "[18] IGN reviewer Cindy White awarded the episode a 7.9 rating, denoting a "good" episode. "Here Comes Treble" was viewed by 4 million viewers and received a 1.9/5 percent rating among adults between the ages of 18 and 49, ranking third in its timeslot. After her daycare turns away her child, Angela is forced to bring her kid to work. VIEWS. "Here Comes Treble" is the fifth episode of the ninth season of the American comedy television series The Office. Boom mic operator Brian (. [33][76] Based on seven critiques, review aggregation website Metacritic gave the ninth season of the show a 64 out of 100 rating, which denotes "generally favorable reviews". [64] For the first sixteen episodes, the series was able to maintain roughly 4 million viewers. [6] Angela is dressed as former First Lady Nancy Reagan, with her husband State Senator Robert Lipton wearing a Ronald Reagan mask. Critical reception was moderately positive; although some critics took issue with certain aspects, such as the reveal of the in-series documentary crew, many argued that it was an improvement over the previous season. 16K. In order to play a Halloween prank on his coworkers, Dwight wears a jack-o'-lantern on his head and succeeds in scaring Erin. It was the show's first season without head writer Paul Lieberstein, who was replaced by Dan Sterling. [67] This made it the highest-rated episode of the season; it also marked an increase in the previous season finale, which garnered only 4.49 million viewers. She was, however, critical of Andy's characterization, noting that he was merely used as a plot device when convenient. [14] Ken Kwapis directed the series finale; he also directed the show's pilot episode. Meanwhile, Dwight finally receives his black belt in karate from his new sensei (, Jim convinces Dwight that he needs to choose someone to act as an Assistant to the Assistant to the Regional Manager; the two subsequently hold tryouts for the position. [96] The subplot involving Brian (played by Chris Diamantopoulos), a boom mic operator for the in-series documentary, was met with mostly negative reviews. I have edited a scene from season 5, episode 13 Stress Relief, cut with the extra scenes that did not make it into the final episode. Daniels said, "This year feels like the last chance to really go out together and make an artistic ending for the show that pays off a lot of the stuff that matters most to fans. "[12] WhatCulture! Darryl travels to Philadelphia with Pam to interview at Jim's new company; after a mixed interview, Darryl gets the job. This episode guest stars, One year after the airing of the documentary, past and present employees of Dunder Mifflin gather for Dwight and Angela's wedding. 189 songs… Pam and Jim share lunch with Brian, the documentary's sound man. [29] Clark Duke and Lacy joined the cast as customer service representatives hired to deal with the many neglected customer service complaints Kelly has amassed over the years;[7] Lacy's character, Pete, is also a love interest for Erin. The ninth season of the show was produced by Reveille Productions and Deedle-Dee Productions, both in association with Universal Television. [76] Entertainment website Holy Moly named the series one of the best shows during the 2012–13 season, writing that "this final season of The Office has been great" largely due to the fact that "every single relationship in the show rings true with the audience. [26] Mindy Kaling and B. J. Novak have much lesser roles as Kelly Kapoor and Ryan Howard, respectively. "Here Comes Treble" received mixed reviews from television critics, with many mainly criticizing Andy's characterization. [21] On May 2, 2013 the petition amassed 20,000 signatures. "[9] Daniels consulted with Kemper and asked for her input, as he felt she had the best understanding of Erin's characterization. The episode originally aired on NBC on October 25, 2012. Clark returns from his stint as Jan's sexual assistant and Dwight enlists his help; the two pose as a father and son so that they can successfully sell to the owner of a suit warehouse. Dwight makes Angela jealous when he starts dating a Brussels sprout farmer, who Clark suspects may be trying to lure Dwight into a scam. "Here Comes Treble" was written by supervising producer Owen Ellickson, marking his third writing credit for the series, after the eighth season episodes "Pool Party" and "Fundraiser". [7] Former NBC Entertainment co-chairman Ben Silverman also guest stars as one of the investors who attends Jim's meeting. He criticized the characterization of Andy and said that the character had "hit a plateau when his fist went through that wall in season three" and represented "a grinning puppet who can be imbued with some of Michael Scott's leftover tics and remind people he went to Cornell". Alarmed, Erin redirects him towards using his family's money to create a scholarship for young a cappella singers. [17] Dan Forcella of TV Fanatic awarded the episode three-and-a-half stars out of five and called it "a nice enough holiday episode". Angela orders a hit on Oscar for cheating with her husband, the office makes a tower with their customer complaint cards, Jim wines and dines Stanley and Phyllis in exchange for a favor, and Pam begins her mural. The release of the documentary promos creates tension for the Dunder Mifflin employees, Dwight considers a business venture with his girlfriend's family, and Jim and Darryl have an awkward business meeting with baseball player Ryan Howard. COMPOSER. It guest stars Stephen Colbert as Andy's college friend Broccoli Rob and Ben Silverman as an investor.. [25] As such, Helms made only a small appearance in "The Whale" and was absent from the following eight episodes. "Here Comes Treble" is the fifth episode of the ninth season of the American comedy television series The Office. [7][8] Krasinski also directed an episode. It originally aired on NBC on May 2, 2013. [36][37] A month after the episode aired, Carell explained in an interview with TVLine that he "lied for months to the press, to almost everyone, really". The episode also marked the final Halloween installment for the series. Behind-the-Scenes Panel Discussion (Blu-ray exclusive), This page was last edited on 13 January 2021, at 20:22. One year later, Dunder Mifflin employees past and present reunite for a panel discussion about the documentary and to attend Dwight and Angela's wedding. This was largely due to the anticipated increase in viewership that the finale would bring. [6], In a conference call on August 21, 2012, Daniels announced that this would be the final season of the series. Wilson said, "it's getting real. After Jim decides to follow his dream and start a sports marketing company in Philadelphia, Pam begins to worry about moving, and the couple's relationship experiences stress. [59] The episode "A.A.R.M." [33] Three months later, however, the producers for The Office mounted "an 11th-hour effort last month" to get Carell to make a cameo in the show's final episode, according to TVLine. [79] She concluded that the finale was able to successfully return the series "to what had always been its heart—to have true fulfillment". Episode 1 • The Dundies. [74] In terms of viewers, the ninth season ranked as the lowest-rated season of The Office, although it beat the first season's ranking, which was the 102nd most watched program for the 2004–05 year. [38] He noted that he "felt terribly for the cast and for [executive producer] Greg Daniels, because they all lied, too. In the episode, Andy Bernard (Ed Helms) invites his old college a cappella group, Here Comes Treble, to perform for the office during Halloween. Down", "Ads for The Office Finale Could Go for $400,000", "Complete List Of 2012-13 Season TV Show Viewership: 'Sunday Night Football' Tops, Followed By 'NCIS,' 'The Big Bang Theory' & 'NCIS: Los Angeles, "IAM Rainn Wilson – Dwight From the Office and the Founder of SoulPancake – AMA! Sepinwall called it "a tremendously satisfying conclusion to a show that could make us gasp with laughter, but that could also make us cry or smile". The Office. Additionally, Wilson was initially slated to appear in only 13 episodes before leaving for a planned Dwight-centric spin-off,[5] but the spin-off was not picked up by NBC. 19 episodes 6 songs. [63][64] In addition, it marked a 46 percent drop in viewership from the season eight premiere "The List". [7][8] A central point during the season was the romance between Erin Hannon (Ellie Kemper) and Pete Miller (Jake Lacy). Jim then later demonstrates using a baseball bat and a jack-o'-lantern how he can smash it off Dwight's head, but Dwight runs away in fear. [97] Dan Forcella of TV Fanatic criticized the reintroduction of the character in the episode "Promos", noting that his reappearance felt "forced". guest starred Aaron Rodgers, Clay Aiken, Mark McGrath, Santigold, and Jessica St. Clair, all playing themselves. The ninth season largely focuses on the relationship between Jim (John Krasinski) and Pam Halpert (Jenna Fischer). He criticized the story, saying that "the plot's failure [is due to the fact that] the goal of the story was not met by the means the writers chose to employ; there was no sense of grand scope or deep-rooted history, just Andy being petty and refusing to let go of the past as he's challenged by his old friend." Meanwhile, Pam starts to realize that her family may have to leave Scranton. During the seventh season episode "The Sting", Andy mentioned that Broccoli Rob and Anastasio had collaborated on a song together. Andy, however, gets angry when he hears that his college friend Broccoli Rob (Colbert) is telling a different story about the group. "[83] The season's penultimate entry, "A.A.R.M. Kevin Malone (Brian Baumgartner) is dressed as Charlie Brown, the protagonist in the comic strip Peanuts by Charles M. [83] Reiher also praised the episode's two subplots, writing that "drunk Darryl and Die Hard" helped produce "a classic episode of The Office that brought back the warm and fuzzy feelings of the early seasons of the show. In addition, the two are executive producers on the show. 1. [3][4] The episode was directed by Claire Scanlon, who has served as an editor on the series for several seasons, this was her second directing credit after the eighth season episode, "Angry Andy". [37] Cornet wrote that it "was a strong hour of television [and] the finale shone and delivered on all of its promise. [12] Pam and Jim later get in an argument about the 1962 novelty song "The Monster Mash". S9, Ep9 6 Dec. 2012 [57] Comedian Roseanne Barr had a two-episode arc as a talent agent named Carla Fern, and first appeared in the episode "Stairmageddon". ^* denotes an extended 75-minute episode (with advertisements; actual runtime around 52 minutes). Dwight's sister Fannie (. Meanwhile, in their Philadelphia apartment, Darryl is uncomfortable with Jim's uncleanliness. [41] Melora Hardin returned as Jan Levinson in the episode "The Whale" and had a small vocal cameo in the episode "Couples Discount". The documentary airs, and a year later, the members of the office gather for Dwight and Angela's marriage as well as a final round of interviews. Devon Abner as Devon White, a former Dunder Mifflin Employee who was fired by Michael. [84][85][86][87] Alan Sepinwall of HitFix wrote that the episode was "surprisingly ... terrific in most areas. After Jim returns, he tells Pam during the Here Comes Treble's performance, and they start arguing during the singing. "[7][8] Daniels also said all the questions would be answered, such as who was behind the documentary, and why they had been filming it for so long, as well as the reveal of the Scranton Strangler. Krasinski and Helms were expected to appear in fewer episodes in order to film several upcoming movies. For the Nathan Carter album, see Livin' the Dream (album). " [1] On May 11, 2012, NBC renewed The Office for a ninth season. "[38] Krasinski, on the other hand, explained that "It was so thrilling. Online Krasinski said that the producers were supposedly "still trying to figure out [Carell's] schedule" and that the finale "just wouldn't be the same without him". Andy battles rude comments on the Internet. He explained, "we never intended him to actually [interfere with Pam and Jim's marriage], but wanted people to worry about it so they would be engaged in the story. Season 4. [9], Due to the nature of the episode, many of the characters are dressed as cultural icons and characters from fiction. Ask questions and download or stream the entire soundtrack on Spotify, YouTube, iTunes, & Amazon. [94] Verne Gay of Newsday called the scene a "historic" moment for the show. [8] With the filming of "Here Comes Treble", the cast began realizing that the show was truly approaching its end. Dwight tries to prevent Darryl from leaving the office. "[77] Michael Tedder of Vulture commented that he was "willing to call it the fourth best season of the show overall, which is by no means faint praise. Meanwhile, Nellie asks Andy for a letter of recommendation in order to adopt a baby; Erin, meanwhile, gives her pointers on how to fill out a proper application for adoption. Wilson noted that the "writers really just wanted to torture me by having me in a pig's nose for an entire week of shooting". Save. David Brent performs a cover of this song over the end credits of the Training episode. With Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, Ed Helms. [11] The group also sings Cornell's alma mater. Roseanne Barr guest stars in this episode as well. "The Office" was one of the best comedies on network television so far in the new century. For his new job, Jim Halpert (John Krasinski) meets with investors. 80. We all just flat-out lied … It was just one of those things that we all vowed and had to protect". "[99], On December 12, 2012, the series was nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series, but lost to Modern Family. When he calls his mother to set it up, she informs him the family has lost all their money. Directed by David Rogers. SONGS. S9, Ep9 6 Dec. 2012 It is the final season of the American series and consisted of 22 episodes. [2] Series developer Greg Daniels returned as showrunner this season. Others were more complimentary of the episode's subplots. Season 1. [39] Former series regular David Denman was the first to do so, appearing as Roy Anderson in the second episode of the season "Roy's Wedding"; he was last seen as part of the Threat Level Midnight film in season seven. 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[51] Former NBC co-chairman and The Office executive producer Ben Silverman had a minor recurring role as one of Jim's colleagues. With Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, Ed Helms. [40] Josh Groban reprised his role as Andy's brother, Walter Jr, appearing in the episode "The Boat". [20] On March 19, 2013, the official Office fansite OfficeTally launched a campaign on Change.org to "super-size or extend" the finale; this campaign was motivated by a statement made by Daniels, in which he mentioned he would "beg" the studio to air a longer episode. "[5] Brent Forrester, who had been a consulting producer and writer since the third season was promoted to executive producer, alongside new series writer Dan Sterling. Download & listen to the ost soundtrack, list of songs & score music. In another scene, Andy throws a tantrum about his solo and his nickname. Meanwhile, Dwight finds evidence that a madman is loose in the office and tries to track him down, and the first meeting of Jim's new job causes a fight with Pam. [8] White wrote that his cameo was not "quite the sublime experience I was hoping for" largely due to the amount of anticipation that was put into his appearance. [49] "Finale" also featured the return of several recurring characters, such as Nancy Carell as Carol Stills (who played the recurring role of Michael's real-estate agent and short-time girlfriend), Sendhil Ramamurthy as Ravi, Jackie Debatin as Elizabeth (who first appeared in the third season episode "Ben Franklin"), Devon Abner as Devon (who was a former Dunder Mifflin employee fired in "Halloween"), and Spencer Daniels as Jake Palmer (who first played Meredith's son in the season two episode "Take Your Daughter to Work Day"). ", "The Office's Ellie Kemper on Erin and Pete, a Very Dwight Christmas and Mindy Project", "John Krasinski Directing something funny in this weeks episode. It actually makes me sad and infuriated that the show I had come to love has been reduced to this flaming pile of garbage. \"Foggy Mountain Breakdown\" by Earl Scruggs - performed by Andy in the end of the episode, on banjo. In this category, the show received a 2.6 rating. The episode was written by B. J. Novak, who also acts in the show as Ryan Howard, and directed by Jason Reitman. [96] Daniels later revealed in an interview that the subplot was a red herring to keep viewers emotionally invested in Pam and Jim's story. [5], The title is a reference to Andy's a cappella group Here Comes Treble, which had previously been alluded to in the series, but never actually shown. [13] Daniels directed the first episode, which he also wrote. [18] In mid-December, Krasinski later revealed that he was optimistic about a return; in an interview with E! [3][4] Daniels stated that the season would feature more big season arcs, saying "I'll tell you that the last couple of years, I don't think we did any big arc-type things in the way that we used to in the beginning, I think the thing we're going to do is bring back a lot of arcs. 3. [25] According to TVLine, he returned to work right before the show's Christmas break. [30], Kinsey and Wilson also noted that the cast and crew could neither "confirm nor deny" but were "hoping" for a return of Steve Carell as Michael Scott. He returned in the episode "Couples Discount". Dwight is forced to shoot Stanley with a few bull tranquillizer darts to knock him out. ", received a glowing response from many critics. Season 2 - Episodes. Writer Mindy Kalingalso departed from the show. [90][91] "The Farm" was largely derided due to its uneven nature, and the broad humor that it used. "[78] He explained that this was largely due to the fact that the "final season was a chance to see how everyone else would end up". [10] Bonnie Stiergnberg of Paste felt that the episode was too rushed and that the storylines did not have a chance to naturally play out. Season 3. When the party planning committee forgets to plan the annual Christmas party, Dwight gets everyone to celebrate with a traditional, Pam accidentally brings lice into the office but lets. "Finale" was nominated for three awards at the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards, and won for Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Comedy Series. [10] Oscar Martinez (Oscar Nunez) is dressed as a dinosaur, but states that he is "the Electoral College". "The Office" Finale (TV Episode 2013) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. [80] She felt that the character growth in the final few episodes was particularly well executed, and the last stretch of the season helped raise it after a rocky start; ultimately, she felt that the writers were able to craft the proper ending for the show. The ninth season of The Office premiered from September 20, 2012 and ended on May 16, 2013. \"\"New Guys\"\" 1. Dwight prepares for a marriage proposal and hires an assistant for his assistant, Andy auditions for a singing program, Darryl tries to leave his job without a fuss, and Pam has second thoughts about Jim staying in Scranton. 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Meanwhile, Dwight is a guest on a radio show, and his co-workers call in to bother him. May 17 2013. [72][75], The ninth season of The Office received moderately positive reviews from television critics. Visit Tunefind for music from your favorite TV shows and movies. Schulz. This meant that, on average, the season was viewed by 2.6 percent of all 18- to 49-year-olds. Season 2. The Office • Season 2 Soundtrack 22 Episodes. [53][54][55][56] The fourteenth episode, "Junior Salesmen", featured several guest stars. Erik Adams of The A.V. [19], Michael Tedder of New York felt that the main story was weak and that the "plot line might have made more sense last year, with Andy trying to take his mind off troubles with Erin or Robert California by trying to regress to his college days without it working, but these days Andy is the boss and has the girl." She wrote that while the story had its limitations, "Little lines and bits ... helped elevate 'Here Comes Treble'". When he tries to take it off however he realizes it is stuck! [79] Roth Cornet of IGN awarded the season an 8.5 out of 10, denoting a "great" year. All 2 songs featured in The Office (US) season 9 episode 17: The Farm, with scene descriptions. Ask questions and download or stream the entire soundtrack on Spotify, YouTube, iTunes, & Amazon. "[84] Roth Cornet of IGN noted that "The interplay between Jim, Dwight, and Pam has been the core of the series since Michael Scott's departure, and it was good to see the trio front and center once again as The Office comes to a close. [19], Originally, the season was supposed to contain 24 episodes, which would have meant that the series aired exactly 200 episodes. With Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, Ed Helms. He did, however, compliment the appearance of Colbert, writing that "it was still nice to see the two Daily Show alums sparring again." The series depicts the everyday lives of office employees in the Scranton, Pennsylvania branch of the fictional Dunder Mifflin Paper Company. Andy auditions for "The Next Great A Cappella Sensation". Jim is upset with Pam because of her failure to record Cece's recital, but the argument quickly escalates into a major fight about Jim's business venture. Following the decline in ratings from the previous year, the ninth season of The Office managed to stabilize around 4 million viewers per episode. "Finale" is the last episode of the American comedy television series The Office. Pam and Jim spend time talking with Nellie and Toby respectively about their marital troubles and couples counselling. After inviting his former college a cappella group, Here Comes Treble, to perform for the office during Halloween, Andy gets angry when he hears that his college friend Broccoli Rob (, Andy must help his family when his dad loses all of their money. Angela begrudgingly allows Oscar and Kevin to attend her son Phillip's first birthday party. Episodes are listed by the order in which they aired, and may not necessarily correspond to their production codes. Club awarded the episode a "B–". SONGS. reviewer Joseph Kratzer gave the episode two-and-a-half stars out of five and called it the "first dud of the ninth season". [21] On May 7, NBC announced the series finale would be extended, and air in a 75-minute time slot. ^‡ denotes an hour-long episode (with advertisements; actual runtime around 42 minutes). [16] The Office finished third in its time slot, being beaten by an episode of the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) series Grey's Anatomy which received a 3.0/8 percent rating and an entry of the CBS drama Person of Interest, which received a 2.9/8 percent rating[15] Despite this, The Office was the highest-rated NBC television program of the night. "[88] Nick Campbell of TV.com wrote that the episode was "just right" for the series. [68][69][70] Although in its ninth season, The Office no longer was NBC's highest-rated scripted comedy series—it was surpassed by Go On[71][72]—it often ranked as the highest-rated scripted NBC series on Thursday nights. It is Halloween, and Andy Bernard (Ed Helms) invites the latest roster of his Cornell University a cappella group, Here Comes Treble (portrayed by the University of Virginia Hullabahoos), to perform for the office during the Halloween party. In the 146-second clip, Andy tells the office that the a cappella group is staying with Andy and Erin—Andy gets the basses and B-tones and Erin gets the tenors. "Lice", for instance, was called "terrible" by Campbell, as well as the "epitome of filler" by Brett Davinger of The California Literary Review. The "concert" ends and Andy continues to argue with Rob as Rob halfheartedly apologizes for stealing Andy's song until Erin finally puts an end to the video chat. The Office Series Finale Review: Finale (Season 9, Episodes 24-25) By Juan Sam @@JuanSam26 8 years ago. 25 episodes 42 songs. TV Reviews The Office 5/17/13. It's like there's a clock ticking". Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Comedy Series, List of The Office (American TV series) characters, Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series, List of The Office (American TV series) episodes, "Comedies Lead the Way for the Next TV Season", "Greg Daniels and the Future of 'The Office, "The Office to End This Season, Show's Boss Promises 'All Questions Will Be Answered, "Ask Ausiello: Spoilers on Once Upon a Time, Bones, Office, Supernatural, HIMYM and More! \"I'll Be\" by Edwin McCain - performed by Here Comes Treble. Adams compared Colbert's cameo to former lead actor Steve Carell's appearance in the first series of the BBC Two sitcom Life's Too Short, calling it "an unfortunate echo". [60] The series finale guest starred: Rachael Harris as Angela's sister; Joan Cusack and Ed Begley Jr. as Erin's biological parents; Malcolm Barrett as Stanley's replacement; and Bill Hader and Seth Meyers as themselves. Find all 279 songs featured in The Office (US) Soundtrack, listed by episode with scene descriptions. "[87] The series finale, in particular, was praised by critics. "Local Ad" is the ninth episode of the fourth season of the American comedy television series The Office, and the show's sixty-second episode overall. [77][81][82], Several specific episodes received praise. Dwight and Angela participate in a paper airplane contest and compete against each other. 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