'The Coup' is the third episode of the third season of the American comedytelevision seriesThe Office, and the show's thirty-first episode overall. It first aired on October 5, 2006 on NBC in the United States.
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Season 9New Guys
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Dwight and Jim are intimidated by the office's newest additions, who are considered younger versions of themselves. Meanwhile, Andy tries to make Nellie's life miserable, and Angela tries to get rid of one of her cats.
Roy's Wedding
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After Roy's wedding, Jim and Pam wonder if they still have any secrets they're hiding from each other. Meanwhile, Clark tricks Erin into a 'news audition,' and Dwight challenges Nellie's new charity initiative.
Andy's Ancestry
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Nellie plays a trick on Andy after researching his ancestry, Dwight teaches Erin a new language, and Pam tries to teach Nellie how to drive.
Work Bus
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When Jim convinces Dwight that the building is unsafe, Dwight rents a bus and sets up the office inside. Nellie asks for Andy's help in adopting a baby. Meanwhile, Jim tries to make Pam happy with some pie.
Here Comes Treble
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On Halloween, the Cornell a Capella group pays a visit to Andy, Dwight discovers that Nellie takes anxiety pills, and Pam disapproves of Jim's business decision.
The Boat
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Andy has one last chance to captain the family boat before he sells it, Jim, Pam and Nellie prank Dwight with a radio interview, and Kevin finds out about Oscar's affair with Angela's husband.
The Whale
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The office trains Dwight to sell to a female client without being offensive, only to discover that the client is Jan Levinson. Angela and Oscar both think the senator is cheating on them, and Jim has trouble on an important conference call.
The Target
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Angela orders a hit on Oscar for cheating with her husband, the office makes a tower with their customer complaint cards, Jim wines and dines Stanley and Phyllis in exchange for a favor, and Pam begins her mural.
Dwight Christmas
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Dwight puts together a Pennsylvania Dutch-themed office Christmas party, but he ends it abruptly because Jim has to leave for his other job. Meanwhile, Erin seeks comfort from a co-worker after a disappointing text from Andy.
Lice
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Pam causes a lice outbreak but lets Meredith take the blame, Jim has a business meeting with Dr. J, and some coworkers try to get Darryl and Val back together.
Suit Warehouse
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Dwight and Clark pose as father and son to get an account, Darryl goes for an interview with Jim's new business, and everybody in the office goes crazy over a new espresso machine.
Customer Loyalty
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Dwight tries to keep Daryl from leaving Dunder Mifflin, Jim misses his daughter's recital because of an important business meeting, and Nellie is worried that Erin will dump Andy for Pete.
Junior Salesman
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Dwight gets to hire a new salesman to replace Jim when he is at his other job. But will he promote Clark or go with one of his unqualified friends instead?
Vandalism
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Pam tries to find out who vandalized her mural, Darryl finds out that Jim is a slob, and Oscar goes to Angela and The Senator's child's first birthday party.
Couples Discount
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Andy returns after three months to an angry office and an even angrier girlfriend, and Jim's Valentines Day with Pam does not go as planned.
Moving On
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Andy finds out that Erin dumped him for Pete, Dwight gets Angela's help taking care of his aunt, and Pam interviews with a real estate firm whose boss is a carbon-copy of Michael Scott.
The Farm
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Show follows Dwight Schrute a beet farmer running a bed and breakfast inn.
Promos
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The release of the documentary promos creates tension for the Dunder Mifflin employees, Dwight considers a business venture with his girlfriend's family, and Jim and Darryl have an awkward business meeting with baseball player Ryan Howard.
Stairmageddon
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Dwight shoots Stanley with a bull tranquilizer after he refuses to go on a sales call, Jim and Pam head to marriage counseling, The Senator comes out of the closet, and Andy tries to find a talent agent.
Paper Airplane
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The employees hold a paper airplane competition, Andy gets an acting role in a workplace safety video, and Jim and Pam's marriage tensions continue to build.
Livin' the Dream
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The Office Season 3 Episode 3 The Coup
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Dwight becomes regional manager after Andy quits his job, Jim dedicates more time to his Dunder Mifflin job to save his marriage, and Angela has problems with her new living arrangements after her breakup with The Senator.
A.A.R.M.
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Dwight prepares for a marriage proposal and hires an assistant for his assistant, Andy auditions for a singing program, Darryl tries to leave his job without a fuss, and Pam has second thoughts about Jim staying in Scranton.
Finale
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One year later, Dunder Mifflin employees past and present reunite for a panel discussion about the documentary and to attend Dwight and Angela's wedding.
The series depicts the everyday lives of office employees in the Scranton, Pennsylvania branch of the fictional Dunder Mifflin Paper Company. In this episode, Jan Levinson (Melora Hardin) becomes unimpressed with how Michael Scott (Steve Carell) is controlling his branch, so Dwight Schrute (Rainn Wilson) tries to take his job and an office power play ensues. Meanwhile, Pam Beesly (Jenna Fischer) conducts a lunchtime fashion show, and the Stamford branch plays Call of Duty as a team-building exercise, something Jim Halpert (John Krasinski) does not do well in. The episode was written by co-executive producer Paul Lieberstein and directed by executive producer Greg Daniels. Several cast members noted that the episode contained Shakespearean elements, such as Angela Martin's similarities with the Macbeth character Lady Macbeth. According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was viewed by 4.1% of all 18- to 49-year-olds, and 11% of all 18- to 49-year-olds watching television at the time of the broadcast. Critical reception was largely mixed, with several reviewers criticizing Jim's Stamford storyline. Synopsis[edit]Jan Levinson (Melora Hardin) berates Michael Scott (Steve Carell) when she discovers that he calls the entire office into the conference room every Monday to watch a movie. Angela Martin (Angela Kinsey) prods Dwight Schrute (Rainn Wilson) to ask Jan to give him Michael's job. After her awkward meeting with Dwight, where he declares he can be a better boss than Michael, Jan calls Michael and demands he get his branch under control. The Stamford branch plays Call of Duty under the guise of a team-building exercise. New to the game, Jim Halpert (John Krasinski) plays poorly and draws the ire of his teammates. As he leaves for home, Jim pretends to toss a grenade at Karen Filippelli (Rashida Jones), who responds by creating a pretend explosion with paper clips. Karen longingly watches Jim leave. Meanwhile, Pam Beesly (Jenna Fischer) decides to revamp her wardrobe after her separation from Roy Anderson and ordered some new clothes. When Pam's clothes are shipped to the office, Kelly Kapoor (Mindy Kaling) insists that Pam perform a lunchtime fashion show to show off a new blouse. When it draws unwanted attention, Pam concludes that it is too revealing. Michael leads Dwight to believe that he has been given control of the branch before revealing the ruse. Dwight begs for his job and for Michael's forgiveness while Angela and the rest of the office watch. Dwight offers to do Michael's laundry for a year. When it appears that Michael is on the verge of firing Dwight, Michael insists that they 'hug it out, bitch.' Dwight quickly returns to being Michael's loyal right-hand man, but Michael is still resentful, and forces Dwight to stand atop a box in the middle of the office, wearing a sign that says 'LIAR'âand then promise to do Michael's laundry for a year. Production[edit]
Angela's storyline in this episode has been compared to Lady Macbeth's (pictured) in the play Macbeth.
'The Coup' was written by co-executive producer Paul Lieberstein, who plays series regular Toby Flenderson, and was directed by executive producer and series creator Greg Daniels.[1] Several cast members believed the episode contains Shakespearean themes, in particular elements of the Macbeth character Lady Macbeth in Angela's storyline.[2] Lady Macbeth was depicted as an ambitious woman who 'exerted an evil influence over her husband,'[3] characteristics that fit with Angela attempting to push her lover, Dwight, into power.[1][2] In her weekly blog for TV Guide, actress Kate Flannery previewed the episode, 'Behind every great man is a pushy woman. Or in this case, a pushy, short, judgmental blonde named Angela. It's the ultimate Adam-and-Eve saga. Angela is about to push the apple in Dwight's face as she persuades him to try to take Michael's place at Dunder-Mifflin [sic].'[4] In preparation for some episode scenes, Rashida Jones 'took some serious Call of Duty' lessons from the writers, as they all play the online game. In the DVD audio commentary, Rainn Wilson stated that he was happy that the series could 'have the nuanced stuff and then the really broad stuff'; he referred specifically to Michael confronting Dwight in this episode as well as to the season's twenty-third episode 'Beach Games', where 'people are running around in inflatable outfits bashing each other.' Also in the audio commentary, Jones suggested that Dwight's punishment â being forced to wear a 'liar' sign and stand silently on some boxes in the middle of the office â was reminiscent of the iconic photo of the Abu Ghraib torture and prisoner abuse.[2] The season three DVD contains a number of deleted scenes that were edited from the episode. These include Creed revealing that he sleeps under his desk four nights a week, Dwight and Angela flirting in the break room after he tries to persuade her to join Movie Monday, Dwight responding to Angela's initial suggestions that he should push Michael out by saying 'Michael has the best sales figures in the company's historyâI'll never come close to his numbers', Michael becoming suspicious when Pam interrupts to tell him that he has a phone call, Pam responding to Kevin's unwanted attention to her neckline, and Creed reacting to having Dwight as the new boss.[5] Reception[edit]
Overall, 'The Coup' had its moments, but it's far from being among the best Office episodes to date. Dwight being shamed and groveling for mercy on Michael's floor was funny (and disturbing) but not as satisfying as when Pam & Jim pull an elaborate prank on Mr. Schrute. Here's hoping the series kick-starts the Pam-Jim storyline again soon, before we start wondering why those documentary cameras are still following Jim way over in the Stamford branch.
Brian Zoromski, IGN[6] 'The Coup' first aired on October 5, 2006 in the United States on NBC. It received a Nielsen rating of 4.1/11. This means that it was seen by 4.1% of all 18- to 49-year-olds, and 11% of all 18- to 49-year-olds watching television at the time of the broadcast. The episode placed as the 24th most-watched episode for the week in that demographic.[7] The episode received mixed reviews from television critics. IGN columnist Brian Zoromski rated 'The Coup' 7.8/10, indicating it as a 'good' episode. He felt that after the 'brilliant' episode from the previous week, 'The Coup' was 'somewhat anticlimactic, as Jim doesn't interact at all with the Scranton branch and the Pam-Jim storyline is pretty much ignored.' Despite his disappointment with Jim's storyline, Zoromski commented that the 'best moments of the episode were the completely random ones, such as Dwight knowing that Jan wears blouses from Liz Claiborne and earrings from Ann Taylor.'[6]AOLTV's Michael Sciannamea was also unhappy with Jim's scenes, writing that they were 'beginning to grate on [him]. Is every branch office at Dunder Mifflin filled with crazies? How then does the company stay in business? I think it would have been funnier if Jim ended up in an office where it's nothing but work and no play at all. The Call of Duty bits didn't do much for me.'[8] Kath Skerry of Give Me My Remote called Dwight's groveling 'hilarious,' but was unsure about Jim and Karen's ending scene, explaining that it 'was adorable. Too adorable. And Iâm not quite ready to handle the fact that Iâm not HATING the idea of Jim and Karen. I feel like Iâm betraying Pam. Iâm still a JAM shipper all the way, but itâs nice to see Jim smile again.' Skerry concluded that 'there were some seriously funny, laugh out loud moments tonight, but I donât think this episode is going to make my favorites list. But even when The Office isnât at its best, itâs still hands down the best comedy on TV.'[9]Television Without Pity graded the episode with an A-.[10] In the audio commentary, Wilson noted that 'The Coup' is 'not a fan favorite,' though it was submitted for an Emmy Award.[2] For his work on this episode, Paul Lieberstein was nominated for a Writers Guild of America Award for Best Screenplay â Episodic Comedy. References[edit]The Office Season 3 Episode 3
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Season 3, Episode 3 The CoupFirst Aired: October 5, 2006 An office power play ensues when ultraserious Angela, offended by Michael's various antics and his inefficient leadership, leans heavily on Dwight to make a push for Michael's job. Meanwhile, Pam puts on a lunchtime fashion show; and Jim's attempts to play a video game turn deadly---in a virtual sense. Watch Now
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Production[edit]The third season of the show was produced by Reveille Productions and Deedle-Dee Productions, both in association with NBC Universal Television Studios. The show is based on the British series created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, who are executive producers on the show and wrote the third-season episode 'The Convict'.[1]The Office is produced by Greg Daniels,[1] who is also executive producer and show runner. Returning writers from last season include Daniels, Michael Schur, Gene Stupnitsky, Lee Eisenberg, Jennifer Celotta, Mindy Kaling, Paul Lieberstein, and B. J. Novak. Joining the writing staff for the second season are Brent Forrester, Justin Spitzer, and Caroline Williams.[2] Season three featured episodes directed by twelve different directors. Ken Kwapis, Ken Whittingham, Daniels, Randall Einhorn, Tucker Gates, Jeffrey Blitz, and Harold Ramis all directed multiple episodes. The remained only directed one episode for the season. Gordon, Kwapis, Whittingham, and Daniels had all previously directed episodes during season one and two.[2] The season also featured guest directing courtesy of Joss Whedon and J.J. Abrams.[2][3] While The Office was mainly filmed on a studio set at Valley Center Studios in Van Nuys, California,[4] the city of Scranton, Pennsylvania, where the show is set, was also used for shots of the opening theme.[5] The series was renewed before the airing of the second season episode 'The Carpet'. Series star Jenna Fischer noted that 'It is rare in this business to hear news of a pickup so early', but that NBC was very pleased with how well the show was doing.[6] It had previously, and erroneously, been advertised that the show would finish its run at the end of March 2006. Fischer later explained that while the season would end â actually in May â the show would continue.[6] Cast[edit]
Rashida Jones had a recurring role this season as Karen Filippelli.
The Office employs an ensemble cast. All of the main characters, and some minor ones, are based on characters from the British version of The Office. While these characters normally have the same attitudes and perceptions as their British counterparts, the roles have been redesigned to better fit the American show. The show is known for its large cast size, many of whom are known particularly for their improvisational work. Steve Carell stars as Michael Scott, Regional Manager of the Dunder Mifflin Scranton Branch. Loosely based on David Brent, Gervais' character in the British version,[7] Scott is a dim-witted and lonely man, who attempts to win friends as the office comedian, usually making himself look bad in the process. Rainn Wilson portrays Dwight Schrute, who, based upon Gareth Keenan, is the Assistant to the Regional Manager, although the character frequently fails to include 'to the' in his title.[8]John Krasinski portrays Jim Halpert, a sales representative and prankster, who is based upon Tim Canterbury, and is in love with Pam Beesly, the receptionist.[9] Pam, who is based on Dawn Tinsley, is shy, but is often a cohort with Jim in his pranks on Dwight.[10] B. J. Novak portrays Ryan Howard, who for the first two seasons is a temporary worker, but is promoted to sales representative in this season.[10] The show includes many supporting characters playing roles of office workers, working in various positions around the office. Angela Martin, Oscar Martinez, and Kevin Malone are the office's accountants, and are portrayed by Angela Kinsey, Oscar Nunez, and Brian Baumgartner, respectively. Schrute, Halpert, Phyllis Lapin, portrayed by Phyllis Smith, and Stanley Hudson, portrayed by Leslie David Baker, compose the sales division of Dunder Mifflin Scranton. Midway through the season Karen Filippelli, portrayed by Rashida Jones; and Andy Bernard, portrayed by Ed Helms, both join the sales division as transfers from the Stamford branch. Kate Flannery portrays Meredith Palmer, the promiscuous Supplier Relations Representative, writer-actress Mindy Kaling portrays Kelly Kapoor, the pop culture obsessed Customer Service Representative, writer-actor Paul Lieberstein portrays Toby Flenderson, the sad eyed Human Resources Representative, and Creed Bratton plays a fictionalized version of himself as the office's Quality Assurance Officer. Other characters include Roy Anderson, Pam's former fiance played by David Denman, Warehouse Supervisor Darryl Philbin, played by Craig Robinson, and Jan Levinson, Michael's main love interest, who is portrayed by Melora Hardin.[11] Reception[edit]Ratings[edit]
The ratings for season three of The Office.
The third-season premiere 'Gay Witch Hunt' received a 5.7/9 in the Nielsen ratings, meaning that on average 5.7 percent of households were tuned in at any given moment and 9 percent of all televisions in use at the time were tuned into the program.[12] The premiere was watched by 9.1 million viewers, and marked a slight increase from the second season premiere 'The Dundies'.[12][13] At the onset of the season, the show began to eclipse the viewership of its lead-in program, My Name Is Earl.[14] The season hit a low with the nineteenth episode 'The Negotiation', which was viewed by 6.74 million viewers.[13] The season finale, 'The Job' was viewed by 7.88 million viewers, also an increase from the second-season finale 'Casino Night'.[13] By the end of the 2006â07 season, it placed 68th, a one-place slip from the previous season. Despite this, the show's third season was slightly more watched than the previous: it averaged 8.3 million viewers, and scored a 4.1/11 in the Nielsen ratings, meaning that on average 4.1 percent of households 18â49 years old were tuned in at any given moment and 11 percent of all televisions in use at the time were tuned into the program. The series also ranked as the 28th most-watched series in the 18-49 demographic.[15] Reviews[edit]The third season of The Office was met with critical acclaim. Review aggregator website Metacritic gave the third season of the show an 85 out of 100 rating, which translates to the status of 'universal acclaim'.[16] Travis Fickett of IGN felt that 'In its third season The Office continued to be one of the smartest, funniest and most likable shows on television.'[17]Entertainment Weekly writer Meeta Agrawal praised the show for separating the action between Jim in Stamford and the rest of the characters in Scranton, a feat that he notes 'could have been disastrous' to other shows.[18] Furthermore, he argued that the effort made the audience 'appreciate [the characters] even more'.[18] Ultimately, he gave the season an 'Aâ'.[18] Francis Rizzo III of DVD Talk called the season 'an outstanding year for the Scranton crew' and praised the 'unbelievably funny 21 episodes in between' the opener and the finale as reasons as to why it was 'a great stand-alone season from easily one of the funniest shows on TV.'[19] The third season was the first season to feature hour-long episodes, with 'A Benihana Christmas' and 'The Job'.[20] While the following season would be criticized for its overuse of hour-long episodes, both of season three's longer episodes received favorable reception.[21][22][23] While season three did indeed feature mainstream songs in its soundtrack, many of the songs were decades old. Daniels later explained that 'our songs are not about the show's identity as a whole. Each song reflects personal elements of a character, or the emotions of the character at the time.'[24] Awards[edit]The third season of The Office received seven nominations for Primetime Emmys at the 59th Primetime Emmy Awards, and won the award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series for the episode 'Gay Witch Hunt', as well as the award for Outstanding Single-camera Picture Editing For A Comedy Series for the episode 'The Job'.[25]The Office was also nominated for the Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series, with the award going to 30 Rock.[26] Other nominations included Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for Steve Carell for his portrayal of Michael Scott, Outstanding Supporting Actor for Rainn Wilson for his portrayal of Dwight Schrute, Outstanding Supporting Actress for Jenna Fischer for her portrayal of Pam Beesly, Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series for Ken Kwapis for directing the episode 'Gay Witch Hunt', and another nomination for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series for Michael Schur for the episode 'The Negotiation'.[25] Episodes[edit]In the following table, 'U.S. viewers (million)' refers to the number of Americans who viewed the episode on the night of broadcast. Episodes are listed by the order in which they aired, and may not necessarily correspond to their production codes.
^â denotes a 'super-sized' 40-minute episode (with advertisements; actual runtime around 28 minutes). DVD release[edit]
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