Rotten Tomatoes
Movies Tv shows RT App News Showtimes

Season 1 – The Office

Play trailer Poster for Season 1 – The Office Jul 2001 Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist Tomatometer Popcornmeter
100% Tomatometer 22 Reviews 91% Popcornmeter 100+ Ratings
Insufferable middle-management type David Brent is the center of this mockumentary-style comedy set at a nondescript paper company in a nondescript office park in England. David doesn't realize that his employees -- among them beaten-down salesman Tim, under-appreciated receptionist Dawn and truly weird Gareth - put up with his feeble jokes and inappropriate behavior only because he signs the paychecks.
Watch on Fandango at Home Stream Now

Where to Watch

The Office — Season 1

The Office — Season 1

What to Know

Critics Consensus

With a first season that altered the TV comedy landscape, the original British version of The Office proves the most mundane parts of daily life can be as hilarious as they are cringeworthy.

Read Critics Reviews

Critics Reviews

View More
Nancy Banks-Smith Guardian 02/25/2020
The Office is a very funny spoof documentary series, though more "Ouch!" than "Ha, ha!" Go to Full Review Michael R. Farkash The Hollywood Reporter 02/04/2019
It's a wonderful, subversive concept, and by failing to romanticize the players, Office remains true to its ghastly, funny self. Go to Full Review Heather Havrilesky Salon.com 09/07/2018
The first time you watch the show, you really don't believe what you're seeing. Go to Full Review Rob Owen Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 05/04/2019
"The Office" isn't a place anyone in his or her right mind would want to work, but shadowing these characters for a half-hour is entertainment at its most brilliantly nuanced. Go to Full Review Tal Blevins IGN Movies 09/08/2018
9/10
The brilliance of the series lies in this juxtaposition of the seemingly boring with the outrageous. Go to Full Review Ryan Seager What Culture 08/14/2018
Even though some thought it wasn't funny at all, due to its cringe-worthy humour and awkward characters, it's certainly an achievement to take all of these terribly unlikeable people and make us fall in love with them. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

View More
saby s @RT61552573 Nov 8 Cringe. Looove Gervais, Martin, Extras, but The Office is unwatchable to me. See more Evan H. @XRoyalChaos May 25 9/10 (85%), Loved it See more Craig H @DownWeGo 02/16/2025 One of the best british comedies of all time See more Max W @MaxthorWoo 10/28/2023 It takes a little time to adjust to this kind of humour, but once you embrace this style, you'll find that the character design in The Office is even more relatable than you imagined. See more Gareth v @geewah 06/24/2023 Genius. One of the finest comedies ever made. Smart, hilarious, uncomfortable at times and addictive. A show that to this day stays relevant. See more Eri T @RT20108307 03/18/2023 One of the strengths of the show is its ensemble cast, with each character bringing their own quirks and foibles to the table. Tim (Martin Freeman) is the slacker salesman with a heart of gold, while Dawn (Lucy Davis) is the receptionist who dreams of a better life. Gareth (Mackenzie Crook) is the uptight and overly enthusiastic assistant to the regional manager, and his interactions with Tim are some of the show's funniest moments. The show's humor is often dry and subtle, with a heavy emphasis on the awkwardness and discomfort of everyday situations. It's not a show that relies on big laughs or outrageous situations, but rather on the slow buildup of tension and the subtle humor of the characters' interactions. This approach might not appeal to everyone, but for those who enjoy a more understated style of comedy, "The Office" is a must-watch. Overall, "The Office" is a hilarious and well-crafted show that manages to find humor in the mundane and the uncomfortable. With its strong cast and sharp writing, it remains a classic of British television and a must-watch for anyone who loves dry humor and cringe-worthy moments. See more Read all reviews
The Office — Season 1

My Rating

Read More Read Less WRITE A REVIEW EDIT REVIEW POST RATING

Cast & Crew

View All

Ricky Gervais

David Brent

Mackenzie Crook

Gareth Keenan

Lucy Davis

Dawn Tinsley

Martin Freeman

Tim Canterbury

Ralph Ineson

Chris "Finchy" Finch

Nicola Cotter

Karen Roper

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jul 9, 2001 Downsize Brent learns the branch is under threat of closure but promises he will not allow redundancies. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 16, 2001 Work Experience Donna has her first day dominated by a dirty picture of her boss that has been e-mailed around the office. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 23, 2001 The Quiz Brent and Finchy take on Tim and Ricky at the annual quiz night. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 30, 2001 Training The intrusion of a management consultant turns the day into a total waste of time. Details Episode 5 Aired Aug 13, 2001 New Girl David hires a new secretary; David and Donna have a drunken night out at a nightclub. Details Episode 6 Aired Aug 20, 2001 Judgement David learns his Slough branch is to be merged with another. Details

More Like This

View All
Extras 88% 94% Extras Watchlist Life's Too Short 53% 80% Life's Too Short Watchlist White Gold 88% 88% White Gold Watchlist Trailer Park Boys % 91% Trailer Park Boys Watchlist Beggars and Choosers 62% % Beggars and Choosers Watchlist Discover more movies and TV shows. View More
View All

The Office — Season 1

The Office The Office The Office The Office View more photos

Season Info

Director
Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant
Executive Producer
Anil Gupta, Jon Plowman
Screenwriter
Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant
Network
BBC
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Jul 9, 2001
Watch now on