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<i>The Office</i> Ended as Bizarrely and Brilliantly as It Began NBC

The Office Ended as Bizarrely and Brilliantly as It Began

Sure, the show had declined in recent years. But it never lost its mix of subversion and sweetness—a mix that the series finale knowingly, heartbreakingly, hilariously nailed.

The Oscars in 2014: Very, Very Early Predictions for Next Year's Awards The Weinstein Company

The Oscars in 2014: Very, Very Early Predictions for Next Year's Awards

It's never too early to semi-blindly predict the rest of the year's critical darlings.

Why 'Smash' Will Never Be a Smash, No Matter How Good It Gets NBC

Why 'Smash' Will Never Be a Smash, No Matter How Good It Gets

The second season is much improved, but "'Glee' for grownups" will never attract the viewership NBC wants.

Golden Globes 2013: The Best Awards Show ... Ever? AP

Golden Globes 2013: The Best Awards Show ... Ever?

There were lessons last night for other self-important trophy ceremonies.

Oscar Nomination Predictions: 'The Master' Out, 'Les Miserables' In Various

Oscar Nomination Predictions: 'The Master' Out, 'Les Miserables' In

An awards-season junkie picks which films will be in contention Thursday.

TV in 2013 Will Have More Hillbillies, Nicki Minaj, and (Thankfully) Tina Fey Fox

TV in 2013 Will Have More Hillbillies, Nicki Minaj, and (Thankfully) Tina Fey

A look at the storylines that will dominate the upcoming television season

Could 'Skyfall' Be James Bond's First Real Shot at the Best-Picture Oscar? MGM/Columbia

Could 'Skyfall' Be James Bond's First Real Shot at the Best-Picture Oscar?

The new 007 is so good that it could overcome the academy's bias against 007--and blockbusters.

From 'Bee' Arthur to Dr. Cinderella: TV's Cleverest Halloween Costumes Fox

From 'Bee' Arthur to Dr. Cinderella: TV's Cleverest Halloween Costumes

This year's crop of sitcom Halloween getups range from punny to inventive to sneakily subversive.

Fey/Poehler vs. MacFarlane: The Golden Globes One-Up the Oscars AP Images

Fey/Poehler vs. MacFarlane: The Golden Globes One-Up the Oscars

The '30 Rock' and 'Parks and Rec' stars' comedy is warm and hip, unlike the 'Family Guy' creator's.

'Nashville' Might Save Musical TV, Y'all ABC

'Nashville' Might Save Musical TV, Y'all

Country music is only part of the formula for ABC's excellent new show.

The Revenge of the Irony-Free Family Sitcom ABC

The Revenge of the Irony-Free Family Sitcom

Four shows—"Ben and Kate," "Up All Night," "The Middle," and "Raising Hope"—are proving that sincerity doesn't always lead to schmaltz.

The Unforgivable Boringness of This Year's Emmy Awards AP Images

The Unforgivable Boringness of This Year's Emmy Awards

Twenty-six awards were handed out Sunday night. Nineteen were given to people who had won previously.

What Mindy Kaling Can Learn From 'New Girl': Characters, Not Quirk Fox

What Mindy Kaling Can Learn From 'New Girl': Characters, Not Quirk

The former "Office" star's new sitcom has lots in common with Zooey Deschanel's—for better and for worse.

At Last, the Cast of 'Friends' Is Making Hits Again NBC

At Last, the Cast of 'Friends' Is Making Hits Again

After several years of duds, the actors who played Rachel, Ross, Joey, Phoebe, Monica, and Chandler have finally figured out which roles work for them.

Fall TV Preview: Questions About 'Homeland,' 'The Office,' and More ABC

Fall TV Preview: Questions About 'Homeland,' 'The Office,' and More

A look at the storylines that will dominate the upcoming television season

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