


It was also fun watching Jones dress down and attempt to not look like one of the more beautiful people on the planet. Rashida Jones as Karen did a great job of being the likable third point to the unspoken love triangle. The Stamford branch gave us Karen Filippelli and Andy Bernard - two great additions to the ensemble. The new configuration offered up a lot of great moments, and the distance between Jim and Pam only solidified what is one of the most charming and compelling romances on television.

However, the writers were smart to break new ground rather than try and repeat themselves. Moving Jim out of the Scranton branch and sidelining the Jim and Pam storyline was a major departure from the second season. It's arguable that the show was not as consistent this season as it was in season 2. In its third season The Office continued to be one of the smartest, funniest and most likable shows on television.
