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Short summary

When Jan tells Michael that the Scranton Branch will be shutting down, Michael strives to keep his staff's spirits up. Meanwhile, everyone privately begins to envision how their lives will change in the aftermath.

Gary Trendel, the guy who calls Meredith about their pact, is voiced by Paul Lieberstein who also stars as Toby Flenderson.

Michael Scott's ringtone for his cell phone is the tune of "My Humps" by The Black Eyed Peas.

When the final get-together for the employees is being planned, the restaurants mentioned are all fictional except for Cooper's. Cooper's was voted the area's best seafood restaurant and was also visited by Brian Baumgartner (Kevin) and Angela Kinsey (Angela) in 2006. Cooper's is located at 701 N. Washington Ave in Scranton.

At 6.21 on the office board is a note for Tues 5th. "Congratulations to all for our First of many Emmys" then below that, "Steve was robbed!"

When Meredith answers the phone after Creed says how much he made from selling company computers, she clearly says, "Deremith Palmer."

User reviews


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    • Author: Zymbl
    Can even explain how could this weeks episode was.After reading the title of this weeks episode, all week i was wondering what would actually happen. Through the middle Ithought they were actually gonna close down Scranton and I was hoping that they wouldn't and i'm so glad they didn't. It was so cool how Jim and Pam both asked if other employees were coming to their branch! and you finally learn that Karen likes Jim. Its just gonna get better from here!! And at the beginning with Jim faxing Dwight was Hilarious. I was so happy to learn that the two branches are merging, i hope Jim gets Michaels job lets get some more input on what you thinks going to happen.
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    • Author: Frostdefender
    Jan tells Michael that their branch will close and he tries to prevent it.

    Great episode. Loved how Michael couldn't keep his moth shut and got everyone worried. Him and Dwight going to do something against it and then think they did it but wondering how was also gold. Great to see Pam and Jim will be working together again.
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    • Author: Beazekelv
    This episode had a lot of humorous moments. The opening sequence between Jim, the fax machine, Dwight, and "Future Dwight" was among the best opening sequences yet. Michael's comments about "Bowling for Columbine"---"I thought it was gonna be more like Kingpin"---were hilarious. The Stanley and Ryan/Kelly stuff was also great. My one problem is the plot itself. I feel that the show is selling out with Jim moving back. They had a great thing going in Stamford, now they give that up to bring this stupid love triangle crap to Scranton. I was very disappointed in the writers. I do hope the Ed Helms character follows Jim and the girl to Scranton. The dichotomy between he and Dwight could be gold. I felt that the episode could have been split into 2 parts. I felt that it was rushed. One moment Jan was at one branch, the next moment the other branch. Everything seemed to get resolved much too quickly. The episode as a whole was good, but there were more funny moments than a completely humorous episode.
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    • Author: Golkis
    The Office

    Branch Closing

    This one was damn good not the best but it was quite good because for a moment there it looked like they will close it or change it and then we will have to again adjust to the new environment and office but turned out fine.
  • Episode cast overview, first billed only:
    Steve Carell Steve Carell - Michael Scott
    Rainn Wilson Rainn Wilson - Dwight Schrute
    John Krasinski John Krasinski - Jim Halpert
    Jenna Fischer Jenna Fischer - Pam Beesly
    B.J. Novak B.J. Novak - Ryan Howard
    David Denman David Denman - Roy Anderson
    Melora Hardin Melora Hardin - Jan Levinson
    Leslie David Baker Leslie David Baker - Stanley Hudson
    Brian Baumgartner Brian Baumgartner - Kevin Malone
    Kate Flannery Kate Flannery - Meredith Palmer
    Mindy Kaling Mindy Kaling - Kelly Kapoor
    Angela Kinsey Angela Kinsey - Angela Martin
    Paul Lieberstein Paul Lieberstein - Toby Flenderson
    Phyllis Smith Phyllis Smith - Phyllis Lapin
    Creed Bratton Creed Bratton - Creed Bratton
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