What I’m Watching: The Office

The Office: Season 6, Episode 25 “The Chump” (B+)

The good news in an uneven season of this once constantly great show is that some themes, no matter how many times they’re used in some form or another, are still funny. That’s the case with Michael’s stubborn delusions, in this instance thinking that it’s a good idea to both keep dating a married woman and go stake out the husband to see I he’s a good person. Andy coming along with Michael to meet the baseball coach is much like when Jim encountered Andy’s high school girlfriend with him during a business visit. The difference is that Andy really isn’t terribly bright and certainly not as sensible as Jim. While the main thread is fun, the supporting plotlines are much more enjoyable in this installment. The mediation process between Dwight and Angela regarding their baby was hilarious, and I laughed out loud when I heard the provision about the world actually being the Matrix. Dwight’s attempt to diminish his sperm count after agreeing to conjugal visits with her was terrific. Jim and Pam’s fatigue was entertaining, and it’s so great that Darryl is always there just when people need him. Him sending Jim and Pam to the place where all of the warehouse people sleep was cool, but the best part of it was the fact that it’s the same place that Dwight and Angela go to have sex. Two other great moments from this episode: Erin telling Pam that she probably shouldn’t keep a baby up that late and Ryan asking Erin to have a threesome with him and Kelly but immediately thinking better of it.