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Season 1 – The Office

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This U.S. adaptation -- set at a paper company based in Scranton, Pa. -- has a similar documentary style to that of the Ricky Gervais-led British original. It features the Dunder-Mifflin staff, which includes characters based on roles in the British show -- and, quite possibly, people with whom you work in your office. There's Jim, the likable employee who's a bit of an every man. Jim has a thing for receptionist-turned-sales-rep Pam -- because office romances are always a good idea! There's also Dwight, the co-worker who is successful but devoid of social skills and common sense.
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Critics Consensus

The Office quickly distinguishes itself from its source material within the first few episodes, proving not all Hollywood remakes of overseas hits are destined to end in failure. (That's what she said.)

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Paul Hoggart Times (UK) It's broader and less understated, especially in Steve Carell's Michael Scott, who lacks the terror behind David Brent's eyes. Yet the new American material is generally as funny as the original. Feb 20, 2020 Full Review Austin Smith New York Post If you are like me, and somehow never managed to catch the original, Carell and his American "Office"-mates are just fine. Rated: 3/4 Feb 20, 2020 Full Review Dana Stevens Slate The harder it tries (and even, at times, succeeds) in amusing us, the more melancholic we'll feel, remembering how magical things used to be. Feb 20, 2020 Full Review Betsy Bozdech DVDJournal.com It requires a high tolerance for watching other people put themselves into impossible situations - and then make them worse. Rated: 3.5/4 Jan 8, 2022 Full Review Kathryn Reklis The Christian Century As more people are required to surrender more parts of their lives to work, whether it is a dream job or not, there may be collective nostalgia for the monotony of a stable job... Aug 27, 2021 Full Review Travis Fickett IGN Movies As a pilot, this one is largely a failure. However, as an initial effort to bring the universal comedy of the original and its take on the workplace -- it works. Rated: 6.9/10 Feb 24, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Captain C This is a really good start for a show. I happen to really enjoy it. I am not a big fan of long shows because it always takes an eternity to watch or sometimes I end up stopping to watch it because I’m not into it. But this is actually better than i expected. I am currently writing this as I am currently watching season 3 and I must say that the other seasons are a bit better. But still, there were a lot of scenes that made me chuckle. 90% Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 11/22/24 Full Review Lasse L There's potential but the show hasn't found its rhytm yet. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 10/17/24 Full Review Ed R You have to explain to everyone that the first season of The Office is tough to get through. Only six episodes but it gets so much better! Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 10/11/24 Full Review Regal R 75/100 - the first season is funny but its not that great. its also only 6 episodes long while the 2nd season is 20+ episodes. i think what makes this show great is how the characters develop of the course of the series. the show really picks up in season 2. funny, classic, worth watching. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/24/24 Full Review Sams K I adore this! Just perfect. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/24/24 Full Review Dani C The serie was amazing 10 / 10 but the first season was a pain to watch Rated 3 out of 5 stars 07/14/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Steve Carell

Michael Scott

Jenna Fischer

Pam Beesly Halpert

John Krasinski

Jim Halpert

Rainn Wilson

Dwight Schrute

B.J. Novak

Ryan Howard

Melora Hardin

Jan Levinson-Gould

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 24, 2005 Pilot When a documentary crew comes to Dunder Mifflin to learn about modern management, manager Michael Scott tries to paint a happy picture of his domain, but his jokes keep falling flat. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 29, 2005 Diversity Day Michael's offensive behavior prompts the company to sponsor a seminar on racial tolerance and diversity; Jim has trouble securing his biggest yearly commission. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 5, 2005 Health Care When forced to pick a cheaper health care plan, Michael, rather than lose popularity points with his staff, shirks the responsibility to Dwight. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 12, 2005 The Alliance Michael tries to raise employee morale with a birthday party amid rumors of downsizing. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 19, 2005 Basketball Michael and gang play the warehouse workers in a not-so-friendly game of basketball; Michael bets that the losers will have to work on Saturday. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 26, 2005 Hot Girl Dwight, Michael and Jim all vie for the attention of an attractive woman who comes to the office to sell purses. Details

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Season Info

Director
Ken Kwapis, Bryan Gordon, Greg Daniels
Executive Producer
Ben Silverman, Greg Daniels, Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Howard Klein
Screenwriter
Mike Schur, Greg Daniels
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 24, 2005
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