The Office Season 5 Finale

Well I have to say, season 4 and 5 of The Office has been way better than I thought they would be, especially season 5. A lot of shows fall into the trap of getting lazy as the seasons go on but the American version of The Office has actually improved as it has progressed. Sure it has become more far-fetched and over the top. However, it has also brought the laugh quotient up as a result of it. So I kept wondering how are they going to end this season, after the fiasco that was the Micheal Scott Paper Company.

Well the season finale starts at a company picnic. The branches are playing volleyball against each other and of course Dwight is set on winning. Micheal meets up with Holly again and they hit it off as they try to create a sketch for the picnic, which of course is awkward and goes wrong. As per usual, the episode ends on a cliffhanger, involving Pam and Jim; I won't say what it is for those of you who have not watched the episode.

I have to say I was impressed with the way they handled the Micheal and Holly situation. It is easy to figure out from the very moment that they introduced Holly that her and Micheal were destined for each other. Of course they would be the most socially inept couple to currently reach the airwaves, but that is what makes them so endearing. Well eventually Holly left the Scranton branch and Micheal was alone again; he did try to reunite with her, only to find out that she was dating someone else. In this episode though, it is apparent that Micheal and Holly will be the "will they, wont they" couple of the series for seasons to come, maybe along with Andy and the new receptionist. It is interesting to note how Micheal and Holly's relationship parallels with Jim and Pam's revelation at the end of the episode. I hope the writers are able to keep the show evolving in the next season.