Booze Cruise

Season 2, Episode 11, Aired
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Michael takes the entire Dunder Mufflin staff on a motivational cruise aboard a party boat on Lake Wallenpaupack, but his planned presentation is bogged down by numerous distractions, including a dance contest, limbo, snorkel shots, and the pushy Captain Jack. Jim and Katy's relationship hits the rocks as Roy and Pam finally set a wedding date.moreless
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    By Canogaparkcindy, Sep 26, 2010 Report Abuse
    A very eventful episode of The Office tonight, and in some places, quite funny. We've got a lot of Jim & Pam development, that's probably why most people like this episode, and we've got the regular Office shenanigans except now on a boat. Jim & Katie are still dating, as they go on the boat. Katie & Roy end up hitting it off meanwhile Roy & Pam aren't doing so well, and the same goes for Katie & Jim. For some reason, I expected Roy to cheat or something like that. But things went in the exact opposite direction. Roy sets a date for the wedding right when Jim is on the verge of telling Pam how he feels. He's at the point of giving up until he tells Michael, and Michael tells him not to give up. Finally someone knows that Jim is after Pam. And Roy & Pam setting a date, wow, perfect timing. Katie & Jim break up, Michael freaks out the whole boat when he says it's sinking.

    Overall just a funny eventful episode, that got me excited to watch the next one.moreless

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    By ScreamingViking, Sep 26, 2010 Report Abuse
    The Dunder-Mifflin crew goes on a "motivational" cruise on the Lake Wallenpaupack Princess captained by "Captain Jack". The boat's captain puts Dwight in charge of a fake wheel, which Dwight thinks is real. Jim and Pam share an awkward moment alone on the deck away from their significant others. No one is motivated by Michael's speech, but, after hearing a war story from the captain, a drunken Roy is inspired to announce a date for his wedding with Pam. Jim is crushed; he breaks up with Katy, realizing that he doesn't want to be with her. He confesses to Michael his feelings for Pam, which surprises Michael, who claims he has a knack for spotting things like that. As Jim is seemingly ready to give up on Pam, Michael encourages him to pursue her. Jim's facial expression indicates that Michael's endeavors to motivate in some way might have actually succeeded.moreless

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    By stevo1973, Jun 13, 2010 Report Abuse
    We learn some great things in this episode--
    1-Dwight and Angela (who will play Mrs. Howell in Michael's version of Gilligan Island) continues their relationship from the BBQ episode.
    2-A Drunk Roy sets the wedding date. I'm sure that he will not remember the date or that Pam will have problems with the date once she gets off the natural high of Roy finally taking the next step.
    3-Jim trying to move towards Pam by breaking up with his girlfriend and then heading to talk to Pam about their relationship (right before item #2 happens).
    4-Drunk Meredith and Captain Jack.

    Michael is typical Michael in trying to overtake the Booze Cruise and steal Captain Jack's thunder. I loved the speech about the ship going down (which was his metaphor about the Office). But Michael showed a great side to himself when he allowed Jim to tell him his true feelings for Pam. Michael offered advice and wasn't at all about himself.

    Meredith naked count #2--this time with a life preserver
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  • Michael takes the entire Dunder Mufflin staff on a motivational cruise aboard a party boat on Lake Wallenpaupack, but his planned presentation is bogged down by numerous distractions, including a dance contest, limbo, snorkel shots...moreless

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    By cavanagh15, Sep 20, 2009 Report Abuse
    Michael takes the entire Dunder Mufflin staff on a motivational cruise aboard a party boat on Lake Wallenpaupack, but his planned presentation is bogged down by numerous distractions, including a dance contest, limbo, snorkel shots, and the pushy Captain Jack. Jim and Katy's relationship hits the rocks as Roy and Pam finally set a wedding date.

    Another one of those pivotal episodes with characters and the relationships that they have with one another. Jim really breaks down in this episode and confides in Michael on the side of the boat. The acting stood out to me the most in this episode. The writing was solid, but Jim's character was acted to perfection. Pam and Roy are destined to end - I think that that has been made obvious since the first episode of season one. Either way - a very good episode on the acting side of things.moreless

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  • Michael books the company retreat on a booze cruise. In January. His presentation doesn't go as planned and developments on the boat make a big change for Pam and Jim, giving Michael the chance to inspire at least someone.moreless

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    By Scorptilicus, Oct 27, 2007 Report Abuse
    The first time this episode aired, I missed it. I'd heard that it was good, but never sought it out, especially after I stopped watching the show last year. Getting the chance to view this one the other day, I'm wondering how I ever lost interest in this show. This episode brings everything that makes The Office great. Brutally awkward humor and situations, Michael's well meaning but misguided attempts to appeal to his subordinates, progress in the Jim/Pam/Roy triangle, and Michael having one of his unobnoxious, humanizing moments. The final scene really is a surprising and nice moment, well done by both actors (even a funny interruption by Dwight). Steve Carell does indeed deserve the Emmy nominations he receives.moreless

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    • Captain Jack said he was the captain of a cyclone class PC 179 during Desert Storm. In fact the first Cyclone wasn't even laid down until June 90 and commissioned in 93 well after Desert Storm. Edit

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    • The German episode title is "Betriebsausflug", meaning "Office Outing". The French title is "La Croisière Bibine", the Italian title is "Crociera alcolica", and the Spanish title is "Crucero Con Barra Libre", all exact translations. Edit
    • Dean Holland was nominated for an Emmy Award in the Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Comedy Series category for his work on this episode. Edit
    • Guest Brenda Withers had already worked extensively with Mindy Kaling during their 2002 stage production Matt & Ben, a satirical look at how Matt Damon and Ben Affleck may have come up with the screenplay for Good Will Hunting. Edit

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    • Michael: Now, on this ship that is the office, what is a sales department? Anyone? Darryl: How about the sales department is the sails? Michael: Yes, Darryl, the sales department makes sales. Good. Edit
    • Captain Jack: But I'm not only your ship's captain, I'm also your party captain! Michael: Yeah, I'm your party captain, too! Captain Jack: Michael, please... Michael: And we are gonna rock it! Captain Jack: If you would just... Michael: You are gonna put on your dancin' shoes later on! If the boat's a-rockin', don't come a-knockin'! Edit
    • Jim: To tell you the truth, I used to have a big thing for Pam. So... Michael: Really. You're kidding me. You and Pam? Wow. I would have never put you two together. You really hid it well. God. I usually have a radar for stuff like that. (pauses) You know, I made out with Jan... Jim: Yeah I know. Michael: Yeah. Yup. (pauses) Well Pam is cute. Jim: Yeah. She's really funny. She's warm and she's just... nevermind. Michael Well if you like her so much, you should... Don't give up. Jim: She's engaged. Michael: Pssh. BFD. Engaged ain't married. Jim: Huh. Michael: Never ever ever ever give up. Edit

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    • Michael refers to Stanley as a Harlem Globetrotter as he boards the boat, after naming everyone as a member of the cast of Gilligan's Island. This is in reference to the special Gilligan's Island movie where, after they are rescued and return to the island, the Harlem Globetrotters come to the island for a basketball exhibition. Edit
    • Another quite prominent reference to Titanic: Michael shouting "I'm the king of the world" from the front of the ship. Jim bet that would happen within the first hour, and he was right as it happened while leaving the harbor. Edit
    • There are numerous references to the movie Titanic in this episode. The love triangle theme of Titanic is particularly prominent in this episode, since all are brought together on a ship: a young woman (Pam), the boorish fiancé to which she is unhappily engaged (Roy), and a more worthy guy with whom the viewers hope she will end up (Jim). These personas correspond to the characters played by Kate Winslet, Billy Zane, and Leonardo DiCaprio in the actual film. Edit

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