The Office

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Season 8
  • Network: NBC
  • Series Premiere Date: Mar 24, 2005
Season #: 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
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6.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 173 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 95 out of 173
  2. Mixed: 60 out of 173
  3. Negative: 18 out of 173
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  1. Jackk
    Nov 18, 2011
    6
    Up until 7th season, I adored the show. But as for 8th, I barely stand for the end of episodes.
    This season (unrelated to Carell's disappearance) does not reflect the show's primary cult.
  2. overkill94
    Dec 5, 2011
    4
    A once classic show has slowly gone downhill since season 3 and has reached new depths of unfunniness this season. Funny writing has been replaced by increasingly absurd characterizations (what happened to monotone Kevin? where did Jim's dry wit go?) and equally absurd situations. The episode where Andy gets a tattoo was actually good, but every other episode of this season has beenA once classic show has slowly gone downhill since season 3 and has reached new depths of unfunniness this season. Funny writing has been replaced by increasingly absurd characterizations (what happened to monotone Kevin? where did Jim's dry wit go?) and equally absurd situations. The episode where Andy gets a tattoo was actually good, but every other episode of this season has been extremely difficult to watch. Robert California had a certain amount of charm at the beginning but just now is just an extremely frustrating character. Definitely time to put this turd out to pasture.… Expand
  3. sonjo18
    Jan 28, 2012
    4
    This show began to collapse even before Steve Carell left. Now that he is gone, however, the show is simply spinning in circles until it can think of a funny situations. The problem is that every character in the office had a relationship and worked off Michael Scott. Now they are all lost and we get stuck watching writers and actors try to create something out of nothing. It still gets aThis show began to collapse even before Steve Carell left. Now that he is gone, however, the show is simply spinning in circles until it can think of a funny situations. The problem is that every character in the office had a relationship and worked off Michael Scott. Now they are all lost and we get stuck watching writers and actors try to create something out of nothing. It still gets a 4 because some episodes seemed to hit a stride, but overall it's not looking good for Scranton's employees.… Expand
  4. StreetsBehind
    Feb 11, 2012
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Office minus Steve Carrel is not The Office. The past few seasons have been just ok, nothing compared to the magnificence of seasons 2 and 3. Once Carrell announced he would be leaving after season 7, I was hoping the series would end, and it would have been a perfect ending with Michael Scott leaving.

    The introduction of James Spader has given the show a little life, but he is only present in about half of the season's shows so far, and he is not making a big enough impact to revive the show.

    Most of the existing characters are watered down or almost unwatchable, with the only laughs coming from some of the auxiliary characters. Jim and Pam, once TV's most adorable couple, are boring and annoying now with no story lines of interest.

    Andy Bernard stepped into the manager role, and try as he does, cannot match Michael Scott's hilariousness. Ed Helms is doing a pretty good job given the situation, but he nor James Spader nor anyone could replace Steve Carrell.

    I will continue to watch, and patiently wait, for the finale this show should have gotten last season.    … Expand
  5. Stanford
    Jan 14, 2013
    6
    Comparing to seasons 1-7, this just isnt The Office of old, alot of the comedy, almost most of it left with Steve Carrell, the absence of Michael Scott is very evident, as an overall series this season is good but being The Office this is a very sub-par season
  6. bjepsen25
    Jan 25, 2016
    5
    My Rating: (8.8/10.0)

    I don't really know why everyone trashed this season of "The Office" to be honest. Yes, it wasn't as great as the first 7 seasons, but for what they we're up against (Losing Steve Carell), I thought they did a great job. If you have season the first 7 seasons, then I definitely think Season 8 is a no-brainer.
  7. RalphcCiurczak
    Nov 27, 2021
    5
    +Still has most of the original cast
    +Some jokes are still funny
    +A few good episodes -Most episodes,while not disasters,are huge misses -Over 80% of the characters have been flanderzied(ex.Kevin Malone,Andy Bernard,etc.) -No Michael Scott,a huge part of what made the show genius -Plots get old quickly -Writing is below average -Feels like a fan fiction more than a actual series    +Still has most of the original cast
    +Some jokes are still funny
    +A few good episodes

    -Most episodes,while not disasters,are huge misses
    -Over 80% of the characters have been flanderzied(ex.Kevin Malone,Andy Bernard,etc.)
    -No Michael Scott,a huge part of what made the show genius
    -Plots get old quickly
    -Writing is below average
    -Feels like a fan fiction more than a actual series
    -Not really funny    … Expand

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  1. Slant Magazine
    Reviewed by: Rob Humanick
    Dec 7, 2011
    38
    The show's been just barely treading water.
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  2. People Weekly
    Reviewed by: Tom Gliatto
    Nov 7, 2011
    63
    James Spader, as the cryptic new CEO, is better. Everything he says sounds like a parable intended for stupid children. That's how to manage Dunder Mifflin. [15 Nov 2011, p.43]