The Office: Season Four |  | Actors: Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, B.J. Novak
Studio: Universal Studios
Category: DVD
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Format: AC-3, Box set, Color, Dolby, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled)
Rating: Unrated
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Number Of Discs: 4
Running Time: 405 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 5.5 x 0.9
MPN: 61102114
UPC: 025195017329
EAN: 0025195017329
ASIN: B001AEF6AY
Theatrical Release Date: September 2, 2008
Release Date: September 2, 2008
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Genre: Television: Series
Rating: NR
Release Date: 2-SEP-2008
Media Type: DVD
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Is a season of The Office with less episodes still a great season? That seems to be the debate among the Emmy-winning sitcom's faithful audience in regard to season four, which like every program in 2007 and 2008 suffered due to the Writers Guild strike. But even a truncated season can't dispel the fact that The Office remains one of television's funniest and most consistently inventive programs. If a theme can be grafted upon season four, it's Things Fall Apart: former temp Ryan (writer-producer B.J. Novak) is promoted to executive position and then squanders that power, while Dwight (series MPV Rainn Wilson) attempts to recover from his breakup with Angela (Angela Kinsey) and her apparent relationship with the hapless Andy (Ed Helms). Elsewhere, HR's Toby (writer-director Paul Lieberstein) finally flees Dunder Mifflin for that long-threatened vacation to Costa Rica (and is replaced by Oscar nominee Amy Ryan), and Stanley (Leslie David Baker) reaches his own breaking point in "Did I Stutter?" The center of office entropy is, of course, boss Michael Scott (Steve Carell), who is knocked off his pedestal throughout the season; his sweetly naïve television spot is disparaged in "Local Ad," he's passed over for the executive outing in "Survivor Man," and in the season's highlights, he is forced to twice endure humiliation at the hands of his own girlfriend Jan (Melora Hardin), first in the heartbreaking "Deposition," and then immediately after in the Emmy-nominated "Dinner Party," which puts their disintegrating relationship in sharp focus. Even office lovebirds Jim (John Krasinski) and Pam (Jenna Fischer) experience some rocky moments as Jim anguishes over the right time to propose to her. But don't let that laundry list of disasters fool you into thinking that season four is a downer; if anything, many of the episodes are among the funniest the show has produced to date. Most notable among these are the opener "Fun Run" (the Scranton team participates in Michael's charity race for rabies prevention), "Job Fair" (Michael attempts to hawk Dunder Mifflin to high schoolers, while Jim struggles to land a client), and the aforementioned "Dinner Party" and "Goodbye, Toby." Longtime viewers may wince at some of the broader gags in the season, like Michael and Dwight driving into the lake in "Dunder Mifflin Infinity," but the best episodes are so strong--and Carell and his fellow players so dead-on in their performances--that it's hard to make a case against the season for those relatively few low points. Extras in the season-four set are fewer than in previous releases, though that may have to do with the reduced number of episodes. Deleted scenes are offered for every episode, and many are real gems, most notably those in "Dinner Party" and "Goodbye Toby." A smattering of commentaries is also included; Carell and Krasinski are noticeably absent, but Wilson, Fischer and the writing and directing staff more than make up for their absence. And the featurette "Writer's Block," which includes footage of the writers' panel at an Office convention, gives an amusing alternate to the usual behind-the-scenes coverage. Michael's complete ad for Dunder Mifflin, a battery of amusing faux PSAs for rabies, and a gag reel do much to fill out the supplemental features. --Paul Gaita
Stills from Season Four of The Office (Click for larger image)
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 Season Four is Pleasant Viewing! February 5, 2010
Cajun Reader (Golden Meadow, LA)
I really liked the deleted scenes on this Season 4 of The Office! Was very entertaining & delivered on the chuckles meter quite well. For any Office fan,I can promise very good quality of the DVD's & only complaint I have is that the episodes weren't longer!! (But then that's the whole problem with The Office for me......it's never long enough! Just love, love, love The Office & have just purchased Season Five!)
 Fast delivery of a funny product January 30, 2010
J. Richardson (UK)
I bought this as a gift for a friend in the states...it was delivered within the stated time scale and entertained my friend to the desired effect
Back To The Winning Formula December 27, 2009
Zachary Koenig (Fergus Falls, MN)
Though the third season of "The Office" was, for the most part, still hilarious television at its finest, it sort of diverged from what made the show so endearing...the relationships. While I commended the writers for doing such a thing to bring new life into the show, I also have to say that Season Four was a welcome return to what The Office does best.
Despite being cut to just 14 episodes do to the TV Writer's strike of 2007-2008, this season manages to still provide a laugh a minute while also getting back to the core of the series, that being the relationships such as Jim/Pam and Dwight/Angela. Michael Scott keeps doing his hilarious thing, but what sets The Office apart from all other comedy sitcoms is its ability to keep developing the characters and maintaining its quality level (e.g. not turning into a soap opera). This season did not provide a drop off in that category as Jim & Pam "shippers" will be delighted at the return of that complicated romance, as well as the tension that always exists between Dwight and Angela.
Thus, despite its shortened stature, I considered Season Four to be better (quality-wise) than the one preceding it. Watch with confidence knowing that the writers/creators/producers are still able to keep things fresh and hilarious.
I love this Season! Shortlived though December 11, 2009
Karen
I loved the office season 4! My favorite season after season 2. It was very Entertaining & I felt all the characters have grew more with there personality. Sad there wasn't many episodes but still a classic. No episode let me down. Ryan being Michaels boss was a great touch. Get this season if you have yet to own it,, you won't be let down.
The Weakest Season on DVD, but still very good November 28, 2009
C. Yi
As far as The Office on DVD goes, this is a little bit weaker than the other ones, obviously, since it's a little bit shorter, and there are fewer extras. However, hey, it's still the Office, it's still good, so who are we kidding; if you have the others, you're going to buy this one. And you're not going to be upset.
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