Branch Wars

Season 4, Episode 6, Aired
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Karen, now the regional manager of the Utica branch, attempts to lure Stanley away from Scranton. When Michael objects, he brings Jim and Dwight into his "war." Meanwhile, the other office workers are disturbed by a "Finer Things Club."
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    8.5
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    By Canogaparkcindy, Sep 21, 2010 Report Abuse
    Definitely "one of the better" episodes of season four. I think the one hour long "specials" were really hurting this show in the beginning, and now that that fad is over, I'm proud to say that this episode was great. The plots did seem a bit too over the top, but yet again, what about the Office isn't over the top? So I managed to accept that. Rashida Jones as Karen was really great on this show, and it felt like a breath of fresh air watching her in this episode.

    Michael, Dwight, and Jim go to get payback on Karen for wanting to take Stanley, they end up breaking her copier, and a very awkward but hilarious moment is shared between Karen & Jim. The Finer Things Club was definitely one of the highlights. From Andy wanting to be in the club to Jim not even reading the book they were reading that month. It was hilarious.

    I always hoped in the beginning of the season that this show would improve, and it looks like I got what I hoped for. Great episode.moreless

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  • I loved this episode! It's one of my favorites!

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    By supernatural14, Jun 28, 2008 Report Abuse
    Karen, now Regional Manager of Dunder Mifflin Utica, attempts to lure Stanley away from Dunder Mifflin Scranton. To try to prank Karen for attempting this, Michael and Dwight trick Jim into accompanying them on a raid to Utica. But when they are discovered, Karen scolds them for trying, and is only further angered when Jim informs her that he and Pam are now dating. Back at Scranton, Michael bids Stanley goodbye, who then tells Michael he's decided to stay, revealing that he only said he'd leave to try to get a raise. This episode is extremely funny! If more episodes were like this way more people would watch the show!moreless

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  • My new favorite episode

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    By benvespone, Apr 12, 2008 Report Abuse
    Save for "Diversity Day" this episode takes the place as my favorite episode in the office series. I will say it pushes the envelope at times, but hey, that's what this show is all about.

    The plot line of the episode is, in my opinion, pretty new for the show. Micheal, Dwight, and Jim plan a prank to get back at the Utica branch for stealing Stanley (offering him a better job). During their obviously doomed adventure, the three dress up in what I believe Borat would look like if he worked in the Paper factory. From stink bombs-and real ones, to ahh... especially painful, pushing the envelope type injuries, the Office puts out another instant classic.

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  • GREAT EPISODE!!!!!!!!!

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    By sheep233, Feb 08, 2008 Report Abuse
    I thought this episode was great and had some great scenes and lines. It was funny with Dwight throwing Jim's cellphone out the car window and then them trying to get it back. And it was hilarious with all of them wearing disguises and trying to break into the other office. I think the epsiode wasn't the best of the series, it certianly wasn't better than earlier season 1 episodes but it was a great episode. I agree with some other people that it was kind of like a sitcom and wasn't really done in the office manner but who cares!! I loved this episode!!!!!moreless

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    By mattoaks, Nov 13, 2007 Report Abuse
    Branch Wars has saved season 4 of The Office. From the beginning to the end, a great show.

    Jim gets sucked into another one of Michael's crazy ideas. Despite his greatest efforts ends up seeing Karen and the longest ackward moments ensued.

    So many quotes from this great show that you could use them for weeks. When Dwight cuts his penis to the bottles full of gasoline, it's priceless. Fave moment: Jim not finishing his sentence while walking out of Karen's office and just leaving. Or maybe it was Andy and the finer things club. Or maybe it was Stanley calling Michael a genius. Great show, a Savior for the season!!moreless

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    • During the Finer Things Club meeting that Andy tries to crash, the teapot they are using is the one that Jim gave Pam in the episode Christmas Party. Edit

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    • The French episode title is "La Guerre des filiales", meaning "War of the Subsidiaries". The Spanish title is "Guerra entre oficinas", an exact translation. Edit
    • Though credited, B.J. Novak does not appear in this episode. Edit
    • Music: Concerto No. 1 in E major, Op. 8, RV 269, "La primavera" (The Spring), from Vivaldi's The Four Seasons, during The Finer Things Club meeting Edit

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    • Karen: I am the regional manager of the Dunder Mifflin Utica branch. Turns out it's a pretty easy gig when your boss isn't an idiot, and your boyfriend's not in love with someone else. Edit
    • Oscar: Besides having sex with men, I would say the Finer Things Club is the gayest thing about me. Edit
    • Michael: Dwight brought gasoline and chunks of rubber to make stink bombs. Dwight: Or real bombs. Michael: No, no, not real bombs. Dwight: Yeah, come on, it'll be so bad ass! Edit

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    • When Michael introduces his dummy to Dwight, he says, "Ferris Bueller's Day Off". He is referring to a 1986 John Hughes movie in which a high school boy, Ferris Bueller, fakes being sick to skip school so he can go out on the town with his friends. He puts a dummy in his bed and attaches a string to it and then to the door so that when it opens, the dummy moves- much like Michael's replica of himself. Edit

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