What I’m Watching: The Office

The Office: Season 6, Episode 21 “Happy Hour” (B+)

Michael is the least subtle human being in the universe, and it’s a shame that he is so unaware of how to behave in society. It was partially Jim’s fault for altering Michael to the fact that he and Pam were trying to set him up with Julie that he had to unleash the horror that is Date Mike. The most fun part is that Michael actually was able to score and impress the manager with his bad attitude and managerial resume. Dwight also scoring was fantastic, and part of it is that it’s so unexpected to see someone actually attracted to his peculiar and unfriendly nature. Her decision to whack Angela in the forehead just like in the whack-a-mole game was random but hilarious. It’s nice to see Angela finally standing up for herself after being treated poorly by Dwight, but it’s a shame that he doesn’t seem to care at all. Oscar’s desire to get to know Matt is fun, and I especially enjoyed the incorporation of Darryl into this episode. The post-credits ending was particularly entertaining, mostly because of the look on Darryl’s face. Andy’s desire to keep his relationship with Erin secret to avoid drama was painful, but fortunately he swept in and made it all right by the end, and I loved seeing Erin so happy afterwards. Having Pam back was nice, but I think that she and Jim have taken on a new role at the office now, and Erin and Andy seem to have usurped the cuteness of their former romance. Quite honestly, that’s alright, because Jim is doing great as the foil to all of Michael’s follies, and Pam being so excited to have human contact makes her return all the more welcome.