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The Office Season 1 Episodes

6 Episodes 2005 - 2005

The American TV version of the award-winning British sitcom The Office opens Season 1 by establishing its faux documentary format, as Michael Scott (Steve Carell), regional manager of a branch office of Dunder Mifflin Paper, jumps through hoops to convince the filmmakers that he presides over a happy, well-running ship. This is but one of Michael's many pathetic self-delusions: he also thinks he's the epitome of "cool," he's convinced that everything he says is a laugh riot, and even worse, he actually labors under the misapprehension that he is qualified for his job. Meanwhile, sales rep Jim Halpert (John Krasinski) continually cooks up methods to undermine his hated cube-mate, the obnoxious know-it-all Dwight Schrute (Rainn Wilson); receptionist Pam Beesly (Jenna Fischer) continually deals with Michael's insensitivities and flubs; and office temp Ryan Howard (B.J. Novak) acts mostly as an observer of the insanity around him. Some of the episodes in The Office's six-episode trial run carried over general plot ideas from the earlier British series, particularly the threat of wholesale downsizing that weaves through the various plots and subplots; however, only the pilot was a direct adaptation of one of the U.K. version's episodes.

Episode 1

Pilot

Thu, Mar 24, 2005 30 mins

In the series pilot, Michael is told a downsizing plan is to be confidential; thus, it spreads like wildfire. Michael: Steve Carell. Pam: Jenna Fischer. Jan: Melora Hardin.

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Episode 2

Diversity Day

Tue, Mar 29, 2005 30 mins

Despite creating the need for a diversity seminar, Michael feels he's the best candidate to run one, which he does after the facilitator leaves. Brown: Larry Wilmore. Kelly: Mindy Kaling. Pam: Jenna Fischer. Michael: Steve Carell. Jim: John Krasinski.

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Episode 3

Health Care

Tue, Apr 5, 2005 30 mins

Michael promises a surprise to distract the troops from Dwight's dictatorial choosing of a cut-rate health-care plan. Jan: Melora Hardin. Dwight: Rainn Wilson. Michael: Steve Carell. Pam: Jenna Fischer.

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Episode 4

The Alliance

Tue, Apr 12, 2005 30 mins

Dwight proposes an alliance with Jim to combat downsizing; Michael forces Pam to create a birthday party to improve morale. Meredith: Kate Flannery. Roy: David Denman. Dwight: Rainn Wilson. Pam: Jenna Fischer. Jim: John Krasinski.

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Episode 5

Basketball

Tue, Apr 19, 2005 30 mins

Michael captains his handpicked basketball squad against a team from the warehouse, where Pam's boyfriend Roy works. Darryl: Craig Robinson. Lonny: Patrice O'Neal. Roy: David Denman. Jerry: Matt Decaro. Jim: John Krasinski. Pam: Jenna Fischer. Dwight: Rainn Wilson.

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Episode 6

Hot Girl

Tue, Apr 26, 2005 30 mins

The competition for attention is stiff after Michael lets a comely handbag vendor set up shop in a conference room. Katie: Amy Adams. Roy: David Denman. Kevin: Brian Baumgartner. Jim: John Krasinski. Michael: Steve Carell.

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