Casino Night

Season 2, Episode 22, Aired
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Dunder Mifflin holds a Casino Night in the warehouse to benefit charity. While Michael faces the task of juggling two dates, Jim is forced to ponder the reality of transferring to the Stamford branch and what that means for his relationship with Pam.
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  • Season 2 Finale

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    By Canogaparkcindy, Apr 30, 2011 Report Abuse
    A really great finale that honestly summed up the whole season and wrapped it with a nice bow on top, all the while, the finale gave us viewers what we've been waiting for all season, which I think is also essential in a finale.

    We've got some cliffhangers, a really good final scene that can really hold you over until the new season begins. The Office, regardless of how eventful it was, it still managed to be incredibly funny. Which is this show at it's best. An eventful funny episode, and we've got a lot of genuinely funny moments in this episode.

    From Creed stealing to Michael going on a date with Carol and Jan at the same time, hilarity definitely ensues. We've got the Dwight/Angela relationship going strong, we learn that Jan might like Michael, looks like Jim really is getting transferred, and of course the biggest cliffhanger of all: Jim reveals his feelings for Pam. The best episode of the series? Maybe, so far, it has the best episode I've seen of the Office, but I'm sure they're are better out there, maybe not in shock value, but in comedy. So overall, a great episode, the kiss between Jim & Pam, when I saw that, I actually heard people from all around the world cheering. That's how intense that scene was. An amazing finale and quite possible the best episode of the series.moreless

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  • Loved it!

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    By labrikos, Apr 05, 2011 Report Abuse
    I just loved how they turned only 5 or so minutes of Jim&Pam to the locomotive of this episode because those guys were the only thing I cared about when I played it again; my favorite guy on TV finally opening up! I think if they won't get together in season 3, though if Pam goes through with the marriage she is just as dumb as hell... Roy is just a fine example of a mule, but Jim is great on every level. Hope I was Pam :) Anyway, looking forward to play the next episodes, I just love being a latecomer to the audience; buying all available seasons on DVD and not having to wait for a week!!moreless

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  • Every character gets a chance to shine in this episode of the office! Scranton branch is preparing to host a Casino-themed fundraiser, and the camera focuses on the Jan-Michael-Carol and Jim-Pam-Roy awkwardness. The last 10 min will make your heart pound.moreless

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    By GoodPadThai, Apr 05, 2011 Report Abuse
    This is absolutely, positively the best episode of The Office. There are several allusions to previous episodes that fans will pick up on (the Hooters catering, the Chilis waitress/date, etc), and they will also enjoy learning more about Oscar, Creed, Toby, Kevin, and the rest of the secondary characters. So many brilliantly funny lines from this episode are now known as classics, from "I hate so much about the things you choose to be" to "I want to be more than that." The best part of this episode, though, is its unpredictability. Perfectly written, perfectly acted, perfectly executed. I just wish it had been longer! The deleted scenes (available on the DVD) are some of the best scenes in series history!moreless

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  • This is television at it's best.

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    By Mdinkle1, Sep 25, 2010 Report Abuse
    "Casino Night" is my personal favorite episode of The Office. If you have any doubts as to whether or not The Office is a good show, just watch this episode. It has the perfect balance of jokes and heart. The Jam moments were perfect, and I have never seen better acting in my life. This episode follows the Dunder Mifflin employees and their friends and families as they host a Casino Night in the warehouse. I did not stop laughing throughout the entire episode. There were plenty of hilarious one-liners. Another high point of this episode is the fact that many different characters got to showcase themselves, especially minor characters that we do not see a lot of, such as Creed, or Daryl. The Dwight-Jim interactions in this episode were priceless; the mind-control trick was hilarious, and I don't think I've ever laughed so hard as when Dwight concluded that Jim had a good hand whenever he coughed. The ending, of course, was one of the best moments in the entire series, as we finally see Jim tell Pam just how he feels about her, and kiss her in the (empty) office. That was a wonderful ending to a wonderful episode. I can watch this episode over and over again, and never get sick of it. It is truly a series classic. 10/10.moreless

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  • The best episode in season 2.

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    By HarryPotel, Sep 25, 2010 Report Abuse
    Just finished watching the second season and this episode was, I think, one of the best. I loved to see the situation reversed with Michael so he, without doing nothing, is getting 2 girls. And, besides he was right all the time about Jan, even when he played this like an idiot all the time.

    What I liked best about this episode was the ending, with Jim and Pam. I think that this was done in a great way, very real, without a lot of unescessary cliches and such, he just said what he needed to say and that's it. He needed to do that before escaping to Stanford, it was a great way to end it.moreless

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    • When Michael and Toby both go 'all-in' off their initial two cards while playing Texas Hold 'Em, they simply flip their two cards over and Toby is declared the winner based on his pair of jacks. However, the dealer never did the three card 'flop,' followed by the one card each 'turn' and 'river.' Michael still could've won the hand. Edit
    • Dwight asks Jan if she is staying overnight at the "Hyatt in Wilkes-Barre." The only Hyatts in Pennsylvania are in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. Edit
    • Kevin's band, Scrantonicity, was first mentioned in the deleted scenes of the first episode in season one. Kevin makes reference to it throughout the deleted scenes on almost every episode. Edit

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    • The French episode title is "La Soirée Casino", the Spanish title is "Noche de casino", and the Italian title is "Serata al casinò", all exact translations. Edit
    • Steve Carell won a WGA Award in the Episodic Comedy category for his work on this episode. Edit
    • David Rogers and Dean Holland won an Eddie Award in the Best Edited Half-Hour Series for Television category for their work on this episode. Edit

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    • Michael: Okay, everybody, tonight's event is to benefit the Boy Scouts of America. Oscar: Again? We do that every year. Michael: Well, they need our money. They don't have cookies like the Girl Scouts. Edit
    • (at the poker table) Toby: I'll call. Michael: What are—that's insane. Toby: I have good cards. Michael: Well, Toby, I went all in on the first hand so doesn't that tell you that I might have good cards, too? So, don't be stupid. Just take it back. Dealer: No, I'm sorry, sir, he can't. He's gone all in. Michael: Well, okay, alright, whatever. Dealer: Flip 'em. (Toby reveals his hand as does Michael and Toby has the better cards) Michael: You really sc—You screwed that up. (Michael slaps his cards down and exits the table) Edit
    • Darryl: I taught Mike some uh, some phrases to help with his interracial conversations. You know, stuff like, "fleece it out", "going mach five", "dinkin' flicka". You know, things us Negroes say. Edit

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    • Michael says, "Jan Levinson, I presume?," referring to British journalist Henry Morton Stanley, who spent his life searching for David Livingston. Upon finding him he famously uttered the words, "Dr. Livingston, I presume?" Edit
    • Michael: Well, If there wasn't any luck involved, I would always be winning. This is an allusion to the 2004 World Series of Poker where after Phil Hellmuth (10 time bracelet winner and 1989 WSOP Main Event Champion) busted out, he said "Well, if there wasn't luck involved, I would win every one." Edit
    • Michael: Shuffle up and deal. Let's get it started. Black Eyed Crows. Though he gets the band name wrong, Michael is referring to the Black Eyed Peas and their hit song, "Let's Get it Started." Edit

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