Sweet! The Office is doing double duty tonight, May 14, ending its fifth season at 9pm ET with the episode “Company Picnic,” which is also the mockumentary’s hallmark 100th episode. Equally nice, Amy Ryan (Gone Baby Gone) and Idris Elba (The Wire) return to reprise their roles as Holly Flax and Charles Miner, respectively.
The occasion is the annual Dunder Mifflin company picnic. During the outdoor festivities, Michael and Holly are reunited, and somehow that entails Michael having some big plans for her. Also, the office employees compete in the picnic’s volleyball tournament.
A sneak peek montage and an …read more

…and we knew she won’t stay for the entire fifth season because that was announced way back after the fourth-season finale aired, when it really was news.
So, I have no clue why dozens of entertainment publications are writing about the following as if it’s a recent development, but I thought I’d play along just in case I missed something important the first time around and misunderstood when New York Magazine wrote very clearly and legibly “it’s thought that Ryan won’t be able to sign on full-time next year.”
Perhaps the news is that Amy Ryan will resume her role as human …read more

Amy Ryan Rocks The Office
Smart New York Magazine agrees with me that Oscar nominee Amy Ryan was the bomb on The Office’s fourth-season finale last Thursday. Sadly, the publication also reveals that although her character Holly is a permanent replacement for outgoing human-resources guy Toby, Ryan might not be around the entire fifth season. For shame!
Renewed Reaper Needs Some Lady Love
Buzz Sugar’s pre-renewal interview with Reaper star Bret Harrison is a bit dated now, but it’s still relevant because the first-season finale “Cancun” premieres Tuesday.
If Harrison’s comments prove true, fans might get the chance to welcome a new …read more

Original Air Date: May 15, 2008
Well, it looks like H.R. man Toby really is leaving, after twelve years at Dunder Mifflin, and for Costa Rica, too. Despite the fact that he despises him, Michael wants to throw a big farewell party for Toby to celebrate having a huge weight lifted off his back. Obsessively frugal Angela is against a huge to-do due to a lack of funds, which leaves Phyllis in charge of finding an anti-gravity machine per Michael’s request after the boss hands over a shoeful of dough he’s saved.
Toby’s replacement, Holly (Academy Award nominee Amy Ryan, …read more

My Name Is Earl
Camdenites, Part 1 and Part 2: Will Earl and Billie’s marriage last? I’m guessing no, but tune in anyway to see for yourself. [8pm–9pm EST/NBC/Third-Season Finale]
The Office
Goodbye, Toby, Part 1 and Part 2: I can’t believe it — looks like Toby really is leaving Dunder Mifflin after all. Oscar Nominee Amy Ryan (Gone Baby Gone) guest stars, as well, and Toby actor Paul Lieberstein will blog live for fans at the show’s NBC website after the double episode, which also doubles as the season finale. [9pm–10pm EST/NBC/Fourth-Season Finale]
NOTE: Check the Comedy Calendar for …read more