While the tears in our eyes were drying after last night's proposal, NBC aired a short clip of what's to come on the show: Will Ferrell steps in as boss of Dunder Mifflin!

Well, this episode was a doozy. Aside from the surprising, sweet, awesome proposal clip, it showed us what is so great about this show, and why we should be hanging on to The Office even after Steve Carell's exit.

Your favorite television show is delayed, I'm afraid. Indefinitely. Also today: Total Recall casting continues, as does TV pilot casting. Plus, The Office plans big fireworks for its finale.

The Office's Amy Ryan insists that knowing there's a proposal on the way will not spoil anything, saying that it "happens in true Michael Scott fashion" and that it took the show's crew two days to clean up after filming.

Can't say we blame Mindy for breaking while filming scenes with Will Ferrell. So what does she channel to fight off the giggles? An awful YouTube video of a woman throwing a cat into a bag and then a river.

The Office this week dipped into the show's past to bring back the show's most repugnant character, the bawdy and disgusting Todd Packer.

The Office tonight treated us to a nice diversionary episode, which made up for its lack of plot moving elements with some nice Michael "Scarn" related bad-assery.

NBC's The Office is headed towards what many expect to be a disaster: the forthcoming departure of Steve Carell. With that sea change on the horizon, what does one of The Office's secondary character actors, Oscar Nunez, have to say?

It might be Valentine's Day, but that's not stopping The Office from breaking our hearts. During last night's love themed episode, the departure of Michael Scott loomed even greater as he and Holly continued on their path to happily-ever-after.

Chandler's new show premiered last night where Monica's old-new show should have been, and it blew it out of the water. Also today: lots of pilot casting news including TV roles for movie people, an interesting idea for The Office's future, and a scintillating blind item.

After being abandoned by Jim, Michael ventures an existential "walkabout" in Scranton. It's a contemplative time for powerful soul-searching, and for revealing his inner monologue to adorable animals.

Why don't your grandparents like The Office? Possibly because they can't tell when the characters are doing embarrassing, inappropriate things. How do I know? Because scientists made old people watch The Office and recorded their reactions. Of course.

Today at Gawker.TV, Stephen Colbert investigates Taco Bell's meat, Community puts on an anti-drug play, the return of Archer, Pawnee gets the flu on Parks & Rec, and Michael Scott and David Brent meet on The Office.

A longtime dream of many Office fans was realized this evening as two titans of industry finally happened upon each other in a hallway. The Gervais/Carell team up was exactly as glorious as you'd expect. Video inside.

Kristen Stewart may soon be whistling while she works. Also today: We have two new Charlie's Angels, Will Ferrell gets an office job, and this New Year's Eve movie keeps getting better.

In his infinite tactical genius, Michael plans sad and happy parties for himself depending on the state of Holly's relationship. He may jump the gun a bit, but this is valuable advice. Plan booze for the best and worst.

The star of our favorite show about a super-powered kid is returning to the airwaves. Also today: Ricky Gervais stops by an American office, the 2012 film schedule shifts to accommodate the end of the world, and TV casting news.

We all have embarrassing prom photos, and here's one of John Krasinski of The Office that a friend of Gawker sent in. It's not that embarrassing—for a prom photo. Is yours worse? You can win a prize!

With only 7 more episodes left for Michael Scott, Ellen asked Steve Carrell about his replacement: "I think it would be in their interest to go in a different direction and not try to do the same type of character."

Today at Gawker.TV, Kathy Griffin stands by her fat jokes about Bristol Palin, Community goes stop-animation for Christmas, we find out who Sweet Dee's baby-daddy is, and Paul McCartney sings an updated version of The Beatles' "Yesterday" on Late Night.