The Office (TV Series) Couples Discount (2013) User Reviews

What they did to Andy is the most stupid thing ever

[TimonsyJ · 6/10 · 10 September 2020]

While season 8 had a lot of problems, Andy had a great arc and a great relationship with Erin. Through all of season 8 Andy did everything he can to succeed at his job and be liked, then he risk it all by going to get Erin and then did everything he can to get his job back, by the end he was "nard-dog" everyone knows and loves but more confident, in control of his life and with the woman he loves. Then season 9 started, and the writers thought that when Andy was mad he was funnier, so they reversed all of his development to get back being a douchebag. Then he risks his job and his relationship going for 3 months on a boat trip, like if he never cared about both of those things. He comes back, and he's even more of a bad person and selfish than Andy pre-anger management at the beginning of season 3. What just happened? Oh and there's Pete. He may not be bad person or as selfish as Andy is, but his character isn't compelling. There is nothing about him that makes him relatable, funny or interesting. He has no chemistry with Erin and no similarity with her. They developed the Andy and Erin relationship for 3-4 seasons and they gave us many reasons why these two belong together, and now they threw all of that away and made Pete with Erin a thing. Why?

Apart from all of that, this episode is not bad. it's got funny moments and unlike many people I think the Jim and Pam marital problems have been handled pretty well. And about Brian, it's a great and risky idea but he was just used as a cheap trick to make the audience worry more about the Jim and Pam relationship instead of making an interesting story about the people behind the cameras.

Couples Discount (#9.15)

[ComedyFan2010 · 7/10 · 14 February 2019]

It is Valentine's Day and Andy is coming back.

The episode was alright but not too funny. The highlight was probably Darryl and Oscar pretending to be a couple and Darryl standing up for Oscar. I am also sad how they presented Andy. He was never such a dislikable guy. They could have done it in a different way. And Pete is not such a great character that it would be important for Erin to be with him, he is a bit boring.

Communication

[spasek · 8/10 · 19 October 2023]

Fallout from the "attack" on Pam is the focus of this episode as well as Andy returning from his sabbatical.

Pam and Jim's relationship continues to be strained, and frankly, this was a great direction to take them in. Anyone who tells you that relationships have no problems or conflicts is lying, or they are simply living in that ridiculous Hallmark bubble world.

Jim, of course, has made some mistakes, but Pam is continuing to struggle to grow. Arranging a lunch date with Brian on Valentine's Day was a big mistake. This could easily have been done on another day. Of course, Pam also makes the mistake of not telling Jim everything that's been going on, which leaves Jim feeling left out.

We know Jim is under stress, but Pam should realize that these are things that Jim would want to know about, and her excuse is a very poor one. I was happy at the end though when Pam overrode Jim's decision to go back to Philly without talking things out (fighting). Conflict and fighting aren't necessarily bad things, and it's important to realize the value of communication and why it's so vital to a healthy relationship.

Also, Pam's continued naivety is evident in how she is clueless about Brian and his obvious feelings. You'll also note that during the lunch, Brian only looks at Jim a few times. His entire focus is on Pam. Frankly, Jim handled Cathy much better than Pam did with Brian during this sequence of episodes, which makes Pam's insecurities and immaturity all the more evident.

And then we have Andy showing up a day early and barking out orders as if nothing had happened. Of course, everyone is angry and livid with his actions, and the best scene of this entire episode is the very last one where Erin breaks up with him and tells him her feelings about him being gone for 3 months...all with David Wallace listening on the phone! Priceless!

Abysmal writing

[drydenl · 1/10 · 8 August 2021]

If you're a fan of Andy Bernard, NEVER watch this episode.

it's unfortunately what they did to andy's relationship with erin

[tomasorozcoa · 1/10 · 13 August 2021]

It is frustrating seeing how andy fought so much for erin that in the end they throw it all away, if I had to record a movie the writers should have thought of something better not to make him a patán and to erin a bobalicona who falls in love with a character like pete without development or anything, please if you are going to see the series do not see season 8 and 9.

This show writers killed Andy

[DragonFireBreather · 1/10 · 26 January 2021]

How do you make one if the most beloved characters into one of the most hated characters in record time? Just ask the moron writers of season 9. They ruined the Andy character in record time. First, there was no way Ed Helms was able to carry a show that Steve Carell carried effortlessly but they didn't need to pulverize Andy into the ground. He was simply the wrong character to put in the lead. They should of just brought in someone else, someone new. They almost had it with James Spader but yet again the idiot writers blew that too and made him into a creep that made our skin crawl. What a waste.

Also another despicable turn was having Oscar have an affair with Angela's husband. Disgusting that a so called friend can sit feet away from you and be okay with sleeping with your spouse. That's just disgusting. They ruined the Oscar character for me forever. I doubt I will be able to even watch the earlier seasons without wanting to throw up at his cheating face. Affairs and cheating is not funny to me... thanks a lot you dummy writers.

Season 8 & 9 are just horrible... absolutely horrible. Don't waste your time. Just rewatch seasons 1-7 and all will be good with the world.

This is definitely the worst episode of the series

[tadeubigboy · 1/10 · 15 August 2023]

Andy's presence back in the office in this episode is one of the most deplorable things you can do to a character.

The way his relationship with Erin ends is very sad; at the end of the previous season, he fought to get her back.

For those who may not have been following the series from its inception, these emotional nuances might not resonate as strongly. However, for dedicated viewers who have been with the characters since the beginning, the impact of these events is palpable and lingers long after the episode concludes. This particular narrative turn was remarkably effective in eliciting a profound emotional response, leaving a lingering sense of sadness that can stay with the audience throughout the day.

Congratulations writers

[tmdwns-64933 · 1/10 · 16 February 2021]

Congratulations writers you succeeded to make me write an imdb review for the first time in my life It's just the most disgusting and stressful 20 minutes video in the world I love the office it's my favourite show "except" season 8, 9 I understand you may make things less funny than before but how could you make things so stressful and disgusting?? I really don't understand isn't it supposed to be funny?? They just changed one of the main characters into a most horrible disgusting awful person I seriously don't understand why they did this and i don't even want to understand

Erin killed the show

[francogrex · 3/10 · 26 July 2021]

She isn't funny, she's the exact opposite. She wasn't the only responsible one for killing the show and having it end miserably (while it started and went on great for almost 7 seasons, what a waste afterwards in seasons 8,9). I think also the creators must have messed up with the actors (they didn't know how to keep them), I think they failed to deliver and keep it together until the end, in a complete and irreparable fashion.

What happened to this show??

[Moth2223 · 1/10 · 7 June 2022]

Wow i recently started this show and blazed through the seasons and i have to say not what i expected but season 8 and 9 is a horror show .. S9 E13E14E15 were some of the worst!! Jenna/John and Ed producing delt some blows and everything was just cringe and bad .. its so sad how it took a dive so fast

Character are just really bad people, and dont even start with Erin???, the writing is lame, the plots are not nearly funny .. its like watching a sinking ship .. i love Dwight, the only character i can manage and the Jim and Pam (who are my favorite) plots just got sour .. they were the best and in 3 episode they f@#ed it up ..

this was supposed to be a comedy right???

Won't ever watch season 8-9 ever again !!!!

Lesson to other sitcom writers

[Faristuta · 5/10 · 21 June 2020]

If the show is supposed to be funny, it's fine to inject 2-3 sad or cringe-worthy moments in an episode, but not half of it. Brian and Andy- unfunny and sad and unlikeable. Wish they did only 10-12 episodes in this season.

I'm upset that andy is back

[jamesmtuttle-31416 · 1/10 · 24 November 2020]

After The Office jumped the shark, Andy became unbearable. It was nice to get a break from him. Now he is back and I can't stand the drama between him and Erin.

Andy proves He just can't carry the show

[french-55318 · 3/10 · 31 October 2020]

Not much to write here. Andy just isn't that funny on his own, and can't carry the show as the main person. He is an irritant that just won't go away. The show was much better without his presence. Sorry, but the show is much better when Andy is a bit player.

Can't watch more of Andy .😒

[jitensharmajv · 1/10 · 26 October 2021]

Writers totally ruined Andy's character. Nelly is much more likeable than Andy now. The show has gone downhill after the exit of Steve Carell (Michael Scott). The last 2 seasons are a complete disappointment to the show's name.

you can start to feel the series decline

[martin-76012 · 2/10 · 21 January 2024]

What they did to Andy is horrid and doesn't make any sense if you look at the character progression and personality. Andy would have NEVER given up Erin like that, and whoever wrote this crap in favour of a random unlikeable character (Pete) with nothing to offer should never write again.

The worst part is that the character of Andy never comes back from this, is downhill and that also doesn't make sense.

Considering how many people feel the same way about this, It would be nice if the writers could give a solid explanation on why they decided to destroy a character like this. Brian's character is another one that didn't make sense.

Unhappy Valentine's Day

[vivianla · 28 February 2021]

The Halperts have lunch with Brian the former camera man. Jim is upset to learn that Pam cried in front of Brian and didn't bother to tell Jim this intimate detail.

Andy comes back on the day David Wallace is supposed to visit.

Erin goes to tell Pete she couldn't break up with Andy but Pete tells her she doesn't have to apologize. He just wants her to be happy and she gives him a kiss on the lips. She runs back to Andy and tells him they are breaking up. He was gone for three months and she thought he was dead.

Andy

[Misha0809 · 1/10 · 17 February 2022]

... is the worst manager ever. He always was a bad manager even on his "not mean" days and he was also known to be a terrible sales man.

First day back and he makes sure they lose a client. Unbelievable.

How could he even get this position instead of other candidates back then?

Erin is also annoying. Pete shutting up Meredith is just cringe. Who does he think he is anyway?