St. Patrick's Day (The Office)
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"St. Patrick's Day" is the 19th episode of the sixth season
of the U.S. comedy series The Office and the show's 119th episode overall. It was written by Jonathan Hughes and directed by Randall Einhorn
.
In this episode, Jo Bennett and Michael clash during Jo's last day at the Scranton branch, when Jo makes the whole office stay late at work, which angers the branch especially since it is St. Patrick's Day. Meanwhile, Dwight has converted his, Jim's, and Pam's desks into one "megadesk", which frustrates Jim when he returns from paternity leave. Meanwhile, Andy and Erin's first date is interrupted when Erin goes home sick, so Andy pretends to be sick as well to go to her house.
) is spending her last day at the Scranton office and Michael
(Steve Carell
) thinks he's earned her favor after some small talk. However, when Jo opens up the floor to suggestions on how to improve business, Darryl
(Craig Robinson) offers an idea of how to improve shipping for both paper and printers, and Jo allows Darryl to take Jim's old office as a result. Michael tries once again to earn Jo's favor with some small talk, but Jo berates him for wasting time. The rest of the office gets frustrated when Jo forces them to stay late as she has an unpredictable work schedule. Michael is particularly upset as he made plans to meet up with Todd Packer
(David Koechner
) at a bar for St. Patrick's Day. The employees try to make multiple breaks for it but fail. Michael is finally direct with Jo and tells her he's allowing his employees to leave and she complies, showing the first hint of respect for Michael. Michael and Todd Packer meet the rest of the employees at the bar.
Meanwhile, Andy
(Ed Helms
) and Erin
(Ellie Kemper
) are set to have their first date, but Erin is very sick and Jo tells her to go home. Andy, wanting to see Erin, feigns being sick so he can leave. He goes over to Erin's house to see her and they enjoy watching TV together, but their time is interrupted when he meets her foster brother, who makes Andy sit on the chair while he gets to sit next to Erin on the couch and behaves awkwardly with her in front of Andy. When Andy prepares to leave, Erin gives him a lingering kiss on the cheek.
Dwight
(Rainn Wilson
) makes trouble for Jim
(John Krasinski
) on his first day back from paternity leave. Dwight arranges Jim's and Pam's desks with his into one "Megadesk". Jim puts the desks back properly, but Dwight continually reforms his "Megadesk" when Jim is up from his seat. He further annoys Jim by playing "Cat's in the Cradle
" loudly on the computer while Jim is on a sales call, making Jim (surprised that Dwight's cheap manipulations are working) wish he were home with his newborn daughter. Dwight then attempts to get out of work by claiming to Jo he is meeting a client, but Jim does the same thing first via phone, allowing himself to leave and forcing Dwight to go back to his desk. At the end of the episode, Dwight comes in to work the next day to find that Jim had rearranged the desks into a "Quad-Desk", where he put one desk on top of the other two desks, with a little space in between the two bottom desks where he put Dwight's computer, phone and nameplate.
The Office (U.S. TV series) season 6
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of the U.S. comedy series The Office and the show's 119th episode overall. It was written by Jonathan Hughes and directed by Randall Einhorn
Randall Einhorn
Randall Einhorn is an American television director and cinematographer. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio.Einhorn is best known for his work on The Office . He also directed The Accountants, a ten-part webisode spinoff of The Office which appeared online between the second and third seasons...
.
In this episode, Jo Bennett and Michael clash during Jo's last day at the Scranton branch, when Jo makes the whole office stay late at work, which angers the branch especially since it is St. Patrick's Day. Meanwhile, Dwight has converted his, Jim's, and Pam's desks into one "megadesk", which frustrates Jim when he returns from paternity leave. Meanwhile, Andy and Erin's first date is interrupted when Erin goes home sick, so Andy pretends to be sick as well to go to her house.
Synopsis
Jo (Kathy BatesKathy Bates
Kathleen Doyle "Kathy" Bates is an American actress and director.After several small roles in film and television, Bates rose to prominence with her performance in Misery , for which she won both the Academy Award for Best Actress and a Golden Globe...
) is spending her last day at the Scranton office and Michael
Michael Scott (The Office)
Michael Gary Scott is a fictional character on NBC's The Office, portrayed by Steve Carell, and based on David Brent from the original British version. Michael, the central character of the series, was the manager of the Scranton branch of paper and printer distribution company Dunder Mifflin Inc...
(Steve Carell
Steve Carell
Steven John "Steve" Carell is an American comedian, actor, voice artist, producer, writer, and director. Although Carell is notable for his role on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, he found greater fame in the late 2000s for playing Michael Scott on The Office...
) thinks he's earned her favor after some small talk. However, when Jo opens up the floor to suggestions on how to improve business, Darryl
Darryl Philbin
Darryl Mathias Philbin is a fictional character from the US television series The Office. He is played by Craig Robinson.-Overview:Darryl Philbin is the foreman of the warehouse of the Scranton branch of fictitious paper distributor Dunder Mifflin....
(Craig Robinson) offers an idea of how to improve shipping for both paper and printers, and Jo allows Darryl to take Jim's old office as a result. Michael tries once again to earn Jo's favor with some small talk, but Jo berates him for wasting time. The rest of the office gets frustrated when Jo forces them to stay late as she has an unpredictable work schedule. Michael is particularly upset as he made plans to meet up with Todd Packer
Todd Packer
Todd Finch Packer is a fictional character on NBC's The Office, portrayed by David Koechner, and based on Chris Finch from the original British version.-Overview:Todd is a boorish Outside Sales Representative...
(David Koechner
David Koechner
David Michael Koechner is an American comedian, musician, and character actor. Koechner began studying improvisational comedy in Chicago at the ImprovOlympic, under the teachings of Del Close, before joining the Second City Northwest...
) at a bar for St. Patrick's Day. The employees try to make multiple breaks for it but fail. Michael is finally direct with Jo and tells her he's allowing his employees to leave and she complies, showing the first hint of respect for Michael. Michael and Todd Packer meet the rest of the employees at the bar.
Meanwhile, Andy
Andy Bernard
Andrew "Andy" Baines Bernard is a fictional character from the U.S. television series The Office. The character is highly insecure, yet egotistical, constantly mentioning his education at Cornell University...
(Ed Helms
Ed Helms
Edward Paul "Ed" Helms is an American actor and comedian known for his work as a correspondent on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, as Andy Bernard on the US version of the sitcom/mockumentary The Office and for his role as Dr. Stu Price in The Hangover films.- Early life :Helms was born and raised...
) and Erin
Erin Hannon
Kelly Erin Hannon is a fictional character from the U.S. television series The Office. She is the office receptionist for the Scranton branch of Dunder Mifflin, a position previously held by Pam Halpert before she left the company. Erin is played by Ellie Kemper...
(Ellie Kemper
Ellie Kemper
Elizabeth Claire "Ellie" Kemper is an American actress, comedian and writer best known for her role as Erin Hannon in NBC's The Office.-Personal life:...
) are set to have their first date, but Erin is very sick and Jo tells her to go home. Andy, wanting to see Erin, feigns being sick so he can leave. He goes over to Erin's house to see her and they enjoy watching TV together, but their time is interrupted when he meets her foster brother, who makes Andy sit on the chair while he gets to sit next to Erin on the couch and behaves awkwardly with her in front of Andy. When Andy prepares to leave, Erin gives him a lingering kiss on the cheek.
Dwight
Dwight Schrute
Dwight Kurt Schrute III is a character on NBC's The Office portrayed by Rainn Wilson. He originally exactly resembled Gareth Keenan from the original UK version of The Office. Dwight is the top salesman and former acting manager for the Dunder Mifflin Paper Company and has won numerous awards for...
(Rainn Wilson
Rainn Wilson
Rainn Dietrich Wilson is an American actor and comedian. He is primarily known for his role as the egomaniacal Dwight Schrute on the American version of the television comedy The Office...
) makes trouble for Jim
Jim Halpert
James Duncan "Jim" Halpert is a fictional character in the United States version of the television sitcom The Office, played by John Krasinski. The character is based on Tim Canterbury from the original version of The Office...
(John Krasinski
John Krasinski
John Burke Krasinski is an American actor, film director, and writer. He is most widely known for playing Jim Halpert on the NBC sitcom The Office...
) on his first day back from paternity leave. Dwight arranges Jim's and Pam's desks with his into one "Megadesk". Jim puts the desks back properly, but Dwight continually reforms his "Megadesk" when Jim is up from his seat. He further annoys Jim by playing "Cat's in the Cradle
Cat's in the Cradle
"Cat's in the Cradle" is a 1974 folk rock song by Harry Chapin from the album Verities & Balderdash. The single topped the Billboard Hot 100 in December 1974...
" loudly on the computer while Jim is on a sales call, making Jim (surprised that Dwight's cheap manipulations are working) wish he were home with his newborn daughter. Dwight then attempts to get out of work by claiming to Jo he is meeting a client, but Jim does the same thing first via phone, allowing himself to leave and forcing Dwight to go back to his desk. At the end of the episode, Dwight comes in to work the next day to find that Jim had rearranged the desks into a "Quad-Desk", where he put one desk on top of the other two desks, with a little space in between the two bottom desks where he put Dwight's computer, phone and nameplate.
Reception
In its original American broadcast, "St. Patrick's Day" was watched by 7.51 million viewers, with a 3.8 rating and a 11 share in the 18–49 demographic.External links
- "St. Patrick's Day" at NBC.comNBCThe National Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network and former radio network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Rockefeller Center with additional major offices near Los Angeles and in Chicago...