But not too hard - they are the perfect couple, after all. In other, strictly more boring news: Pam lets loose the fact that she believes in ghosts, which leads Jim to question his wife’s sanity. 2: Gabe’s snuff-like home movie reaffirmed one of my long-dormant-but-still-fun theories: He will be revealed, eventually, as the Scranton Strangler! Trust me people. 1: It forced Erin to reveal her hand, so to speak, and make the party even more “adult” - by bringing out some X-rated playing cards, which she could barely look at without crying. (Her too-cute Wendy costume didn’t hurt, either.)Įrin’s bid to make the office party a bit “spookier” did bring out a gem, though: Seeking the advice of Gabe - that noted horror film fan - Erin shows one of his very odd, very disturbing home movies during the festivities, which promptly freaks everyone out. Still, it was tough seeing the look on Erin’s face - even more so due to the fact Ellie Kemper is just so adorable as the constantly befuddled secretary. And has been for 31 dates now! (It was a nice detail that his number was so specific.) Why we’re just learning this now, though, and why Andy seemed so on the verge of a meltdown in the previous episode doesn’t make a whole lot of sense, aside from the fact the writers were desperately trying to find some sort of dramatic reveal to justify an episode’s worth of awkward behaviour. Does he not still carry even the tiniest of torches for that odd little girl? Turns out, though, that Andy is actually dating someone. Bernard are similarly snuffed out.Īt first, it’s odd to see the former love birds so at odds with each other, especially because we’re not sure what, exactly, is going on in Andy’s head. Thus, Erin’s carefully planned Halloween party is stripped down by the former heads of the much-feared party planning committee (Angela and Phyllis), while her hopes for some quality time with Mr.

The episode’s first half wasn’t bad: Andy put on his best Michael Scott hat as he variously approved and shot down costume suggestions from the staff, only to quickly up the entire office’s game once it’s discovered Robert California is coming for a visit. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.

The office season 2 episode 5