Ep 6. Doomsday
- TV-PG
- November 3, 2011
- 22 min
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7.4 (4,521)
In The Office season 8 episode 6 titled "Doomsday", the Scranton branch deals with a new challenge as rumors of the company going bankrupt begin to circulate. Dwight, who always has a plan, decides to create a doomsday prepping situation within the office, complete with an evacuation plan and food rations. This quickly spirals out of control as the rest of the employees, particularly Jim and Pam, become skeptical of Dwight's plan. Meanwhile, Dwight's former love interest, Esther, returns to the office, causing tension between him and Angela.
Throughout the episode, tension between various characters continues to build. Jim and Pam's relationship is tested as they disagree on how to deal with the doomsday situation. Ryan attempts to take advantage of the situation in a bid for power within the office. The new CEO, Robert California, also makes an appearance and adds his own unique perspective to the chaos.
As the day wears on, the situation within the office becomes increasingly dire. The employees start to panic and fear sets in as they realize that their jobs and livelihoods may be in jeopardy. Dwight's doomsday prepping is both a source of comfort and unease for everyone. As the episode comes to a close, it's clear that things may never be the same within the office.
Overall, "Doomsday" is a tense and amusing episode that showcases the various dynamics at play within the Scranton branch. While the impending bankruptcy is certainly a concern, it's the interpersonal relationships and the characters' reactions to the situation that make for compelling viewing. Fans of The Office will enjoy this episode as it manages to deliver on both the comedy and drama that the show is known for.