The Office

On last week's episode of The Office, Erin was awaiting a date proposal from Andy.

Andy, meanwhile, was anxious for Erin to make the next move.

Soon, fortunately, these awkward miscommunications will come to an end: writer/star Paul Lieberstein confirms that Erin and Andy (hereby dubbed "Endy) will get together on the March 11 episode.

“It’s been a slow process of Andy gaining the courage to ask her out, but he finally does,” Lieberstein told Entertainment Weekly. “The wrinkle in their first date is she gets sick [with the flu], but they attempt to push on anyway.”

Meanwhile, viewers will learn more about Erin in the process of this courtship.

“We will reveal that Erin is a foster kid,” said producer BJ Novak (Ryan). “Andy went to Cornell, so they had extremely different childhoods and upbringings. And learning about those differences and trying to figure out if they mesh will provide a lot of comedy.”

So will giving this duo more musical material with which to work. Here's to hoping to many Endy duets in the future!

This was far from the best episode of all-time, and it's easy to pinpoint why:

Not enough Creed. Or Kevin. Or Meredith. Or Dwight.

The Office cast members and characters we've grown to love over the years were marginalized in order for the show to highlight the takeover by Sabre. Which is somewhat understandable, as that will likely be the main storyline for the rest of the season.

But instead of having Michael spend so long at a sullen David Wallace's house, couldn't the episode have given us more of the aforementioned characters dealing with internal changes? After all, the snippets we saw were hilarious as always.

Who didn't laugh at Michael tossing Creed the chord in the opening scene? Or Kevin telling Michael that it isn't a toast simply because he's holding liquid? Or Christian Slater's random appearance?

Jim and Pam have grown a tad stale, too. Or perhaps it was just their storyline. It seems like every show with an expecting couple depicts their attempts at trying to get into the best pre-school/daycare/kindergarten.

Not every one has the male walk in on a guy in the bathroom, though.

We do love Erin and Andy. Their "Sabre" song was probably the highlight of the episode and their contrasting views on who should make the next move has serious, humorous potential.

Of course, even a sub-part episode contains a bunch of great quotes. Our favorite are listed below.

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As loyal fans of The Office, we're big fans of Holly and would like nothing more than to see this adorable character end up with Michael.

But, let's face, she appears to have moved on. Therefore, it's refreshing to see that Michael may soon be doing the same.

“Michael is going to meet someone,” said producer/writer/portrayer of Toby, Paul Lieberstein. “It’s one of these set-ups where a bunch of people go out and you don’t know you’re being set up.”

So, what happens when Michael discovers what’s going on? Lieberstein told Entertainment Weekly: “He kind of flips out and goes into ‘date mode.' And it goes in a weird direction from there.”

The love interest will debut this spring, as casting will soon get underway.

As for Holly, might she end up with Michael in the end? Lieberstein would simply say: "I’d love to see her back.”

He isn't alone. Until then, remember to catch up on your favorite The Office quotes every week at TV Fanatic.

After a long layoff, The Office finally returned with a new episode last night! Oh, wait ...

"The Banker" was really just a glorified clip show. Weak, Office. Good thing the clips themselves were funny ... but come on. We expect better. Just air another repeat, honestly.

The premise for the episode was technically new, as Michael and company were on their best behavior as they try to impress a potential buyer who visits the Scranton branch.

Some touches, such as the fake Stanley, were priceless, but in between the banker’s evaluation questions, all we got were lame (albeit hilarious) flashbacks to past Office glory.

Thus, The Office quotes last night were mostly ones you already know. Just the same, they're worth revisiting again and again by following the link to our complete library!

Michael Scott arrives for work in style.

As previously reported, Kathy Bates is coming to The Office. She'll play Jo, the head of the company that purchased Dunder Mifflin on the 2009 finale.

But the Oscar winner won't be walking into the funniest show on TV alone.

Zach Woods is also joining the show for multiple episodes. He'll take on the role of a crony named Gabe who "fills the role that Jan used to have,” said producer Greg Daniels. “He’s the guy who goes from branch to branch, whom people have to report to.”

This will mark Woods' first role on TV. He most recently appeared in the James Gandolfini film In the Loop.

While Community and 30 Rock both return with new episodes this week, fans must wait until January 21 for a new episode of The Office.

Fortunately, NBC has given viewers a couple of exciting teases to consider as they await new installments of the funniest show on TV.

First, Kathy Bates will join the cast on February 4. The Oscar winner will recur on the series as the  CEO of the company that purchases Dunder Mifflin.

“She’s a larger-than-life character,” producer Greg Daniels Daniels told reporters this weekend. “She has two giant Great Danes that accompany her when she first visits the office.”

Also, Pam's pregnancy will be the focus of a two-part episode that airs on March 4 and 11.

“It’s big,” said Daniels. “Part of the concept of it is that Pam is trying to hold the baby in until after midnight so she can get the maximum time in the hospital because of the HMO. So she’s trying to keep the baby in while she’s at work. She pushes it maybe too far.”

For Pam and Jim, first came love; then came marriage; then, in early March, will come a child in a baby carriage.

After an episode that was more depressing than funny last week in "Scott's Tots," The Office got back to its roots Thursday with a terrific Christmas episode, "Secret Santa."

Michael Scott was back to his old petulant, pouty self when he learned Jim let Phyllis be Santa Claus at the branch party, and decided to revolt - as a heckling Jesus Christ.

The comedic moments were rapid-fire - Creed asking what evil boys get in stockings, Kevin sitting on Santa's lap, Andy's gift to Erin - but there was also a key plot point.

Michael learned from Wallace that the company was bought out, and believed this meant everyone in Scranton would be on the street. But it turns out the reverse is true.

While the execs are getting sacked, the distributors of Dunder-Mifflin are the most efficient part of the company, and the branch is safe. It's a true Christmas miracle!

It was nice to see the insolvency plot line tied up as we head into the second half of the season, especially after a holiday office party for the ages. Well played, Office.

Kevin sits on Santa's lap, with predictably hilarious results.

Some of our favorite The Office quotes from last night appear below. Follow the link for our full library of quotes from last night and every episode in the show's history!

Jim: Wait. We haven't gone under. We've been sold. That could mean many different things.
Michael: It's hard for me to imagine a scenario in which Meredith Palmer keeps her job and David Wallace does not. No offense Meredith.
Meredith: No, I get it. | permalink

Michael: How's everybody doing?
Jim: Not great. You heckled Santa for an hour and a half.
Michael: That was a different guy. That was Jesus. Jesus ruined the party. Petulant Jesus.
Angela: Are you serious? That is so offensive. | permalink

Jim: You can't yell out "I need this, I need this" as you pin down an employee on your lap.
Michael: Okay. You know what Jim, there are two Santas in the room. Things get ruthless!
Jim: Yup.
Michael: Do you understand you forced my hand. | permalink

Kevin: I didn't even get to tell you what I wanted!
Michael: Okay you know what you get? A thousand helium balloons attached to you so Santa doesn't have to go through this again.
Kevin: Awesome. | permalink

Michael: Ho ho ho! Why pay more to sit next to old Tranny Claus over there, when you can sit on my lap. Phyllis is only ... pretending to be a man, I'm the real thing. Sit down on my lap and there will be no doubt! [awkward silence] No it's not, not like penis-wise. | permalink

Andy: I begged Dwight and Jim to give me Erin for Secret Santa. And I decided to give Erin the 12 days of Christmas. Is it my fault that the first eight days is basically 30 birds? | permalink

Pam: So Santa, what can we expect from this party?
Phyllis: It's going to be a very jolly time if you've been good!
Creed: What if you've been bad?
Phyllis: Oh, then nothing but a lump of coal for you!
Creed: What if you've been really, really bad? Like more evil, and strictly wrong.
Jim: Okay, Creed, we covered it. Lump of coal.
Phyllis: Yeah ... | permalink

The Office's beloved Jim and Pam Halpert (John Krasinski and Jenna Fischer) will be welcoming a new addition to their family soon. But not until after the Olympics, natch.

When Pam finally gives birth on the Thursday night comedy, the little boy or girl may well be walking and talking already, because she's been pregnant since May already.

She's not even showing, really. At this rate, the kid will be born in mid-2011.

"Pam was originally due in February, but now the baby won't come until at least March," Jenna told E!, and you can blame the Olympics, airing February 12-28 on NBC.

The Winter Games will preempt The Office quotes (and babies) for a few Thursdays. Who cares about luge, ski jumping and bobsledding when you've got the Dundies?!

Jenna Fischer isn't looking too pregnant in real life. Because she's not.

On the flip side, unlike SOME shows that will remain anonymous but are totally on our s--t list right now (cough, Glee, FlashForward, V), The Office won't be gone too long.

We'll get to see two episodes before the Olympics, on February 4 and 11, as well as tonight's Christmas episode. So that's better than nothing, and sure to be hilarious.

Last night's "Scott's Tots" was not one of The Office's best.

In fact, rather than delighting in Michael Scott's personal and professional bungling, it was actually a little depressing. Promising kids college tuition, then yanking it away?

That's pretty low, even for the Dunder-Mifflin regional manager.

If there was a silver lining to be found, it would be sweet, wonderful Erin, whose attempts to pick Michael up after his latest debacle were heartwarming. She's also cute.

Meanwhile, Dwight is out to sabotage Jim, who seems blissfully unaware (or fakes it really well). He's even got a diabolical plan (titled as such), and Ryan wants in.

We've posted some of The Office quotes from last night below. Follow the link for our entire library of quotes from every episode and all six seasons of the comedy ...

This guy has done something bad. Something really bad. Even by his standards!

Dwight: Heyy! Jimmy, what's up?
Jim: Not much.
Dwight: Cool! Very cool. I bet if you tried, you could grow the best beard of anyone in this office!
Jim: Thanks Dwight.
Dwight: That laugh is so infectious!
Michael: Creepin' me out. I'm gonna go.
Dwight: I didn't mean any of those things I just said. | permalink

Ryan: Okay. So, um. Listen. I know about your diabolical plan.
Dwight: What?! "Diabolical plan?" I wouldn't even know how to begin-
Ryan: [holds up My Diabolical Plan by Dwight K. Schrute] I found a copy of it in the copier tray.
Dwight: So what do you want.
Ryan: I want the same thing you want. I want to take Jim Halpert down. I want in. | permalink

Creed: Guys, I'm starting to think Pam's not even pregnant. | permalink

Michael: How about this. If you can find a way to pay for your tuition, let me buy your books. Ok?
Student: They're expensive.
Michael: Yeah, well. I owe you that, at least, right?
Student: It's about a thousand dollars.
Michael: Really. Wow. That's... over two hundred dollars a year.
Student: No. A thousand each year. | permalink

Andy: Employee of the month. Every awesome place I've worked at had one ... Bear Stearns, Lehman Brothers, AIG... my summer at Enron. | permalink

Michael: Now, I can't pay for your college. But you don't have to go to class, to be in class. Online classes are a viable option to a traditional college experience. And the best way to access those courses is with your own personal laptop. Which is rendered useless, without batteries! And I have one for each of you. Hold on! Hold on! Hold on! Hold on. They're lithium! | permalink

This weekend at Us Weekly's Hot in Hollywood party, The Office star Jenna Fischer dished a little on what she calls the "new Jim and Pam," and their future baby.

Is the PB&J baby (to use Kevin's nickname for them, one of our favorite Office quotes) going to arrive this season? And what will that entail? Well, Jenna says ...

"We haven't shot the birth yet. We're on a hiatus right now, but it's coming up. Pam's gonna give birth in February. The baby's due then so not much longer now!"

"My favorite thing was the outfit I got to wear for the Christmas episode," she adds. "They got me a little red jumper dress and it looked cute with the baby bump."

Jenna Fischer is quick to note Pam's strong work ethic.

"She's been a trouper, she hasn't missed any work, if you've noticed. She only vomited in the office once ... well, more than once, but she's a model employee!"

Any other Office romance gossip on the horizon?

"I always like our office romances. I personally am a fan of the Dwight and Angela romance," Jenna said. "I would like to see more of that in the upcoming season."

"I hope that will rekindle because those two oddballs are kind of my favorite. But I'm really liking the Andy and Erin love story. It's bringing out a really neat side of Andy, and I think Erin is just such a sweet soul. I think it's nice."