when the class exits the improv class, i could swear that pam's boyfriend is one of the people leaving the room. when michael is talking to the documentary camera in the background is the door and it sure does look like roy walking out. i have watched it over and over on my dvr and im feel pretty sure of it. but i also thought the purse lady was pam with a wild wig on. i guess i just keep thinking the writers are trying to make little "inside" jokes by putting castmembers in unexpected places.

I liked Pam making something out of Dwight & Angela's alleged relationship but thought the writers jumped the shark with the ending. Completely unbelievable. Angela should have better standards. The improv class was over the top, but I did like it when Michael whispered to the other guy about having the gun but not being able to show it. Brilliant!

Ah, then I have to agree up to a point. They frequently step over the line with Michael and Dwight.

"Painful in what way? I think painful is the point." Painful because it makes me wish I could jump through the TV and slap him. It's hard to describe, and I understand it's the point of the show, but there is only a certain amount I can take per episode. I think the episodes that are on the edge, and not over it, are much better. Sometimes they take a joke and just beat it to death. The first time with the gun was funny, second time, ok...after that, enough.

I agree, if I have to turn away or Pause it because of the paint hat may be coming. I know it will be a great show. I just have to prepare myself to watch it.

"I had to fast forward through the improv scenes, they were just too painful to watch." Painful in what way? I think painful is the point.

This show has really come into its own over the past few episodes, and right now, it's easily one of the two or three best sitcoms on network television. Alot of praise and hype has been given to "My Name Is Earl", but I believe "The Office" is the stronger half of this, the funniest hour on the networks. I'm not really concerned about the Pam-Jim relationship, as there is no doubt that they will eventually hook up. I just hope that the producers/writers don't hook 'em up any time soon, as this awkward phase is certainly a better source of comedic and dramatic rewards than if they are a bonafide couple. The show is smart to create this Dwight-Angela relationship, as it a nice "distraction" from Jim-Pam, and ought to be riotous as the show progresses. What's also satisfying, and perhaps an indication that everybody has confidence in the longevity of this show, are the small references to past episodes, such as the intern being called "fire guy" in tonight's episode. This is a "ploy" that "Arrested Development" did brilliantly, though might ultimately have been one of the problems for that show in attracting new viewers. "The Office" doesn't rely quite as heavily on this, so hopefully it won't have the same impact on the show's growth in popularity. Must See TV!

As a long time critic of the show I must say it was better then most of the episodes last season. The tech guy incident at the start was hysterical and the fact that he told everyone Michael can read their emails was just too good. I had to fast forward through the improv scenes, they were just too painful to watch. The party scene was good except it looks like Pam might not be as friendly to Jim after hearing what people have been saying...thats unfortunate.