Crime Aid

Season 5, Episode 4, Aired
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Following a burglary at Dunder Mifflin on the night of his third date with Holly, Michael organizes an auction to replace what was stolen. Pam has a job at corporate to help with finances. Dwight seeks Phyllis' help to win Angela back.
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    4.0
    "Poor"
    By Canogaparkcindy, Oct 07, 2010 Report Abuse
    This was a very bad episode of The Office, it was forgettable and I felt like the writers could have done way better, with Roy being in the episode, and Jim driving back to New York.

    The concept was good, the office gets robbed, but then as the episode progressed, it was just an auction that was devoid of laughter, nothing really happened, and by the end, I felt as though this show was about Michael's love life. They're still continuing with drama that is so insignificant, it's not even worth watching.

    The whole Dwight/Angela/Andy has already been dragged out too long and it's only the fourth episode of the season, Dwight seemed... out of character. Why would he got to Phyllis of all people? Because she knows? Dwight has always shown resentment toward Phyllis and it just didn't make sense.

    The end with David Wallace finding out about Michael & Holly was the most uninteresting cliffhanger. All of those things aside, this episode just wasn't funny or eventful, and that just makes this a poor episode.moreless

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  • Dunder Mifflin's Scranton branch gets robbed.

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    By sequoa84, Oct 24, 2008 Report Abuse
    On a very top-down perspective, I found this installment a fairly good one. There was a nice storyline, which was executed in probably the best way possible. Certain subplots were different and good for a change.

    I suppose the prime motive this episode was able to establish was the Holly-Michael relationship. Its good to see a character who is actually compatible with the depiction of Michael's delusional character. There were literally zero Jim-Dwight sequences this episode, which evidently makes it clear why this one wasn't funny. Dwight's role this time around seemed to be way off track, though for a change it was good to see him as a chap who is serious about his relationship with Angela. The final scene where a lot of people bid for Phyllis' hug was sweet. And she offering Dwight relationship advice was definitely a well played scene.

    Overall, there were a few ups and downs, and I guess the show is trying to figure out a new mode of taking things forward. I absolutely hated the previous installment, but this one was OK. And yes, practically you can't expect the best to be delivered all the time.moreless

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  • Not getting better.

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    By thefanof, Oct 24, 2008 Report Abuse
    Wow, The Office just keeps falling and falling. From stealing lines from other shows and comedians (David Spade did the "swing batter swing" line during the auction 8 years ago) to just downright bad jokes, if it is stupid you can count on it being on The Office.

    What has happened to the Michael character? He was never luvvy-dubby like this? He was never so careless regarding the work ethic of his company. And what about Dwight? Instead of being clever he was just simply annoying. Putting a flat on one of Phyllis' tires? Really?

    You used to say when watching The Office "Ha ha, how do they think of this stuff?" but now you just say, "Wow, did they really just do this?"moreless

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  • Pam, Jim and....Roy!?!?!?!

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    By SMGslayer97, Oct 24, 2008 Report Abuse
    Oooooooh Jim! I just wanted to hug him, he misses Pam so so so so much. I mean that is the sweetest thing ever but when he ran into Roy that was...well akward of course, but when he mentioned that he and Pam were engaged I knew something was going to happen. I didn't expect Roy to cause any real trouble, they said goodbye to him a long time ago, but I had a feeling he would just say something without thinking and Jim would spiral and he did. Oh poor baby! But he's right, he's not that guy and they're not that couple. I understand why it's so very hard for him. Pam is his best friend, the woman he has loved forever and his fiancee. Being apart like this can't be easy, especially now that she's extra busy with school and a new part time job at corporate (where Michael can find her 16 to 18 hours a day ). I get it, I so do but he has nothing to worry about, it's just the distance that's freaking him out. Pam will come back and it'll all be great. But I could see where maybe after his run in with Roy he would want to run off and find Pam, especially after how long it took Pam to actually realize and return the feeling he had for her and after all if you want to get technical Pam was engaged to Roy when she started developing feelings for Jim. It's not as simple as all that but given Jim and Pam's current long distance status I could see where he would be extra vulnerbale right now.

    Sidebar, it was nothing really but how cute was it when Jim referred to Pam as the future mother of his children!

    Michael and Holly are in trouble, and not even because they accidentally let the office get robbed. They are actually clicking as a couple, in more ways then one, but see David Wallace didn't know that they were dating and now that he does...she's so going to canned. That'll go well. All that aside they are actually sort of nice togehter. I mean Michael isn't so bonkers when he is with her and the little that slips out somehow works for her, weird lady that Holly.moreless

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  • The office has been robbed and Michael decides to set up an auction to pay back for peoples belongings. Meanwhile Pam gets a job at corperate to make some money as Jim bumps in to Roy.moreless

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    By huntercal, Oct 24, 2008 Report Abuse
    Of all the episodes so far this season this one has to be the funniest. There is so much going on this episode but it is very easy to keep track of things.

    Firstly, Michael and Holly are going out but they make a serious mistake. They leave the office open all night and someone comes in to rob the office. Everyone's stuff is stolen and as Michael feels bad he sets up an auction to earn money to buy new stuff for the workers. Michael even sets up a grand prize to draw people to the auction, the only problem is his prize is a fake.

    In NY Pam soon runs out of money and Michael helps by getting her a job in corperate. She is obviously enjoying herself in NY but Jim feels kinda disconnected to her. It only takes a chance meeting with Roy for Jim to realise a jealous side to himself.

    Back at the office, Dwight discovers that Angela and Andy have set a date for their wedding. This leads Dwight to seek out Phyllis for some relationship advice. This is one of the more touching storylines in this ep as it takes Dwight a long time to realize that Phyllis is helping with nothing in it for her.

    Most of the humour in this one derives from the reltionship between Michael and Holly as you soon realise that Holly isn't so much puting up with Michael as she is loving every minute with him (who would have guessed). But this relationship leaves a nice twist for the end of the episode. I can only hope that next week is as funny!moreless

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    • The French episode title is "Le cambriolage", meaning "The Burglary". The Spanish title is "La subasta benéfica", meaning "Charity Benefit". Edit
    • International Airdates: Latin America: July 6, 2009 on Canal FX Edit
    • Charlie Grady was nominated for a WGA award in Episodic Comedy for writing this episode. Edit

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    • Michael: In my opinion the third date is traditionally the one where we'll have sex. Does Holly think that way? I don't know. I will probably find out tonight. If she starts having sex with me I'll know for sure. Edit
    • Darryl: Mike gave me a list of his top ten Springsteen songs. Three of them were Huey Lewis and the News, one was Tracy Chapman "Fast Car", and my personal favorite, "Short People". Edit
    • Michael: So, Darryl and the boys in the hood in the warehouse have graciously donated to uh, "go out for a beer with them right now." You know what? I'm actually going to bid on this. I'm going to start the bidding because this is something that I've dreamt of— Darryl: Mike, we can't do this—conflict of interest. Jim: Five dollars! Darryl: Sold! To Jim! Edit

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    • When Michael calls Pam at corporate, his singing of her full first name—Pamela—is a play on mountaineers singing "Ri-co-la" in TV commercials for Ricola cough drops. Edit

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