According to Kaling, NBC was "so excited. She and her friend, My Name Is Earl writer Vali Chandrasekaran, had held a Diwali party in 2005 for the cast of their two shows. Kaling used her own Indian cultural background as inspiration when writing the episode, which portrays the Indian festival of Diwali. That series' co-creator, Paul Feig, has directed several episodes of The Office, including " Email Surveillance". While the episode is partly set at West Scranton High School, filming actually took place at Grant High School in Los Angeles, the same building where Freaks and Geeks was shot. "Diwali" was written by Mindy Kaling and directed by Miguel Arteta. Mindy Kaling drew upon her own cultural background to write the episode. Jim tries to bicycle home but is too drunk, crashing after leaving the office, and an amused Karen gives Jim a ride. She gives him a ride home on the condition that he sit in the back seat. At the end of the evening, Michael mistakenly thinks that he and Pam have a connection, and is rejected when he tries to kiss her. Pam sends a text message to Jim, who does not answer because he is passed out on his desk.
Working late, Andy Bernard ( Ed Helms), Karen Filippelli ( Rashida Jones), and Jim turn a late night of paperwork into an excuse to drink, although Karen, unbeknownst to Jim and Andy, pours her shots into her wastebasket. Meanwhile, in Stamford, Jim Halpert ( John Krasinski) decides to bike to work. She later explains that this is only their ninth date, and drives home, leaving Michael to find a ride. Uncomfortable, Carol declines his offer and leaves the room. Inspired by a conversation with Kelly's parents about Hindu marriage customs, Michael publicly proposes to Carol ( Nancy Carell). Initially reluctant to attend the festival, Pam Beesly ( Jenna Fischer) gives in and ends up enjoying herself. Novak) fails to make a favorable impression on Kelly's parents, who in turn try to set up Kelly with a young doctor. Kelly Kapoor ( Mindy Kaling) invites the entire office staff to a celebration of Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, which Michael Scott ( Steve Carell) mistakenly believes to be an Indian version of Halloween.
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As a result of the episode, The Office became the first American comedy series to depict the holiday, and several commentators have credited it with helping introduce Indian customs to American audiences. Critical reception to the episode was largely positive, with many praising Kaling's writing, Carell's performance, and other comedic elements. According to Nielsen Media Research, an estimated 8.8 million viewers tuned in it earned a 4.2/10 rating among adults aged 18 to 49, placing first in this demographic group. The episode was directed by Miguel Arteta. She undertook research about Indian culture and the resulting episode was substituted in place of one that would have been Halloween-themed. Kaling and executive producer Greg Daniels came up with the episode idea after Kaling held a Diwali party in 2005 for series staff. Meanwhile, at the Stamford branch, Jim Halpert ( John Krasinski) and Andy Bernard ( Ed Helms) get drunk while working late, leading Karen Filippelli ( Rashida Jones) to give Jim a ride home. Novak) struggles to make a good impression on Kelly's parents and Michael Scott ( Steve Carell) considers taking his relationship with Carol Stills ( Nancy Carell) to the next step. In the episode, Kelly Kapoor (Mindy Kaling) invites the office to a Diwali celebration, where Ryan Howard ( B. The series depicts the everyday lives of office employees in the Scranton, Pennsylvania, branch of the fictional Dunder Mifflin Paper Company. The episode first aired on November 2, 2006, on NBC, twelve days after the actual Diwali holiday. It was written by Mindy Kaling, who also acts in the show as Kelly Kapoor, and directed by Miguel Arteta. " Diwali" is the sixth episode of the third season of the American comedy television series The Office and the show's 34th overall. " Crazy in Love" by Beyoncé featuring Jay-Z 6th episode of the third season of The Office " Diwali"
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