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Michael outs Oscar as gay.

Great episode! The whole thing with Oscar being outed and Michael have this horrible talk in the conference room was just perfect. Especially those kisses. Did you see how happy Kelly was at that moment? And Michael still thinking Oscar's partner is his roommate was so him!

Jim moving is a sad part that brings some new fun to the show. His new coworkers have potential. And it was nice to see him and Pam missing each other. He still managed to pull a prank on Dwight with his gaydar.

This is in competition to be my favorite episode of the series. It has everything -- Jim/Pam pining, Jim/Dwight pranking, Michael's idiocy, Michael's heart. And they manage to do it all in a new way. Ultimately I don't think Jim's move to Stamford was the best storyline, and it introduced us to Andy, which is a crime that can never be forgiven. But it allowed for interesting interactions between Jim and Pam. That scene where Jim remembers the first diversity training and Pam resting her head on his shoulder... so touching.

It's also crazy that this came out in 2006. So much has changed in just over 10 years when it comes to gay rights. I'd expect the content to age poorly since it's such a developing issue but I think this episode will hold up for a long time. And Michael's behavior was not entirely uncommon back then-- hopefully now more of a time capsule.

Personally, I think the strongest episodes of "The Office" came from the first half of season 2. Not that the second half of season 2 was bad... but jokes about "presents" left on carpets and entire episodes revolving around Dwight Shrute's volunteer sheriff duties did not entirely reach the bar set earlier that season with hilarious episodes such as "The Dundies," "The Client," and "Christmas Party." With the show's Emmy win in August, of course there's going to be more pressure to do well. The season premiere was pretty hilarious, but also had a dark tone, similar to that of its BBC predecessor. When Oscar's sexuality is accidentally outed by oblivious boss Michael Scott, chaos ensues the Scranton office. The first half of the episode spends probably too much time tying up loose ends from last season (for example: why Ryan is no longer a temp, what happened between Jim and Pam, why Phyllis has a rock on her finger, and why Roy is in the warehouse tearing up...) Oscar is met with immature giggling from his co-workers, paranoia that his homosexuality is contagious, and ignorant statements from Michael. Angela's behavior toward him, along with his breakdown and confrontation to Michael (followed by Michael's own breakdown) gives the episode a mix of shock, sadness and pure insanity. Jim's new job results in him relying on the documentary crew for the comfort and fun he once had in Scranton, and questions unfold, bound to create a new story arch for the beginning of this new season.

Overall, Gay Witch Hunt had me laughing and out of my seat, but it may take a few views to fully appreciate.

This episode is frankly genius. By outing Oscar as gay, Michael proves his absolute ignorance. At the same time, the audience almost feels bad for Michael, as it's abundantly clear that he cares about Oscar, and doesn't mean anything by his homophobic comments. The moment when Michael kisses Oscar is shocking, but it feels deserved, as the ultimate climax to a fantastic episode. The fact that Michael surprised the cast by doing this only adds to the scene. Aside from the main plot, everything else is great. Stanley has a hilarious moment, as he laments about having two toasters in his house as Pam and Roy recount the events leading up to and following their breakup. This moment is perfectly timed, but also perfectly delivered by Leslie David Baker. The addition of Andy to the show is hated by most fans, but I see it as a positive, as I think Andy was the perfect foil to Jim during his time in Stamford (after that...that's another story). Overall, easily the best episode of the series.

This was a very interesting episode because it went back to the show's roots of exploring real life situations in an office. This type of thing happens every day in the real world and those who didn't find the episode funny clearly have never worked in an office. If they did, they would get it. If they do and still didn't get it it just means they don't pay attention to what happens in their office.

Now for the Jim's Not in Scranton complaint. What gets me about people who post on IMDb is how none of them seems to have the ability to pick up a newspaper or magazine and read. If they can't find it on the Internet they don't know about it. It was announced over the summer all of this is leading up to a merger of the two branches later in the year. That means Jim and Pam and Michael and Dwight will all be back together shortly and those who whine for Jim's return are illiterate idiots who can't be bothered to read.

Jim has transferred with a promotion. Jim and Pam are in their intimate moment. Jim says, "You have no idea how long I wanted to do that.". Pam says, "Me too.". Jim goes in for another kiss but is stopped by Pam.

Roy brings two plates of food. Pam had cold feet a few days before the wedding and cancelled the wedding. But they still had to pay for the food. Pam now lives in her own apartment and is taking art classes. She also has five weeks worth of food.

Roy is unshaven and says he fell to the bottom after the cancellation. He hasn't been caring himself and he will still do his best for Pam. He works out too.

Jim has chosen to leave as he says he has no future in that office anymore.

Michael learns that Oscar is gay and it spreads. Michael orders everyone to the conference room.

Phyllis is suspicious of being gay by Michael and she says she is marrying Vance. This results in oohs and aahs and everyone looking at Phyllis endearingly. Phyllis says Michael knew her in high school and everyone thought Michael was gay because of his clothing.

Michael apologizes to Oscar and the audience cringe as Michael kisses Oscar on the lips.

Gay Witch Hunt was disappointing.....Nothing really exciting happened, and it was pretty much only focused on the "gay" subject. Well, with Pam and Jim----When Jim kissed Pam in the second season final episode- Pam though he was drunk......Pam dumped Roy......and Roy became a wreck. Pam got a apartment. Jim was transfered-and didn't exactly fit in with everyone else.The tension is maybe....gone.......or do the writers have something planned? hopefully the next episode is better. Let Steve Carell write another episode. He wrote a good one. The writers now seem only to focus onto one thing or the other. This better not go down from here. Millions would be disappointed.