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Season 1 – The Office

2005 Comedy List
71% Tomatometer 41 Reviews 81% Audience Score 500+ Ratings
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. Read More Read Less
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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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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 Audience Member Dwight Schrute: Damn it! Jim! He put my stuff in Jell-O again. [Points to Michael] Dwight Schrute: You can be a witness. Can you reprimand him, please? Jim Halpert: [eating Jell-O] How do you know it was me? Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/23/24 Full Review Crystal S Do you like pranks? Do you like Jell-o? If that’s a yes then this is the show for you! The Office follows a paper company and the ensuing shenanigans of its employees. Selling paper just became fun! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/21/24 Full Review Max W The first two episodes retain traces of adaptation, but the subsequent ones mostly veer towards creating new content in line with the British version's style. Although the American version of The Office has yet to establish its unique identity in the first season, there is hope for it to carve out its distinct style creatively. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/07/23 Full Review Flobine Pas la meilleure saison, mais toute la table est mise pour le reste de la série. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/24/23 Full Review Sarah Caroline B Starts off awkwardly irreverent but gains depth over time. Those who resonate with its workplace humor might find it somewhat disheartening. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 09/24/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 24, 2005 Pilot When a documentary crew arrives at Mifflin, manager Michael Scott attempts to paint a rosy picture but fails after learning the company will be downsizing. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 29, 2005 Diversity Day Michael tells everyone it was his idea to hire a special consultant (Larry Wilmore) to teach racial tolerance and diversity, when in fact it was his behavior that necessitated the training. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 5, 2005 Health Care When Dwight gets the authority to choose a health plan for everyone, the power quickly goes to his head, infuriating his co-workers. 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 is overly confident about his team's chances in a basketball game between the office staff and the warehouse workers. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 26, 2005 Hot Girl An attractive woman's arrival has the male staff members vying for her attention. 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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