'The Office' Returns.... And It's Worth The Wait!

By Lisa Day

So we had to wait through a long strike, but "The Office" is finally back in full force.

After last week's limited cast Dinner Party episode, it was great to see ALL the characters that we love.

And how much do we love Kevin and Phyllis now?

While he usually plays aloof, Kevin revealed his sensitive side was suffering after a recent breakup. And how sweet was his triumph after "winning one" for the team by getting control of the parking lot?

Meanwhile, Phyllis may have one line, but it stole the show as she told Andy to, "make sure you call when you get there, so we know you're OK," after he realized he left his cell phone in his car parked on the street.

And although some fans are finding Jim and Pam's love now stale and static, Jim's engagement ring reveal, and the near proposal, sure changed that!

So thank goodness everyone is back at work, and maybe as the season unfolds we can hear more from the minor players (Stanley… come back!) as we wonder what exactly Creed is going to do with that third office chair?