The Office: Season 1

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The Office: Moving On

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NBC | Season Premiere Date: March 24, 2005

Starring: Paul Lieberstein, Paul Lieberstein, James Spader

Summary: Based on the popular British series of the same name, this faster-paced American version follows the daily interactions of a group of idiosyncratic office employees at paper company Dunder Mifflin's Scranton branch via a documentary film crew's cameras.

Regional manager Michael (Steve Carell) thinks he's the coolest, funniest, best bossBased on the popular British series of the same name, this faster-paced American version follows the daily interactions of a group of idiosyncratic office employees at paper company Dunder Mifflin's Scranton branch via a documentary film crew's cameras.

Regional manager Michael (Steve Carell) thinks he's the coolest, funniest, best boss ever - which, of course, makes him the uncoolest, most obnoxious and annoying boss as far as his staff are concerned. Salesman Jim Halpert (John Krasinski) has always loved receptionist Pam Beesly (Jenna Fischer) and loves sabotaging his cube-mate, the know-it-all Dwight Schrute (Rainn Wilson). Ryan Howard (B.J. Novak) started as a young, smart, self-possessed temp, but quickly figured out the real office politics despite Michael's attempts to instill the official point-of-view, and gets himself a job at corporate HQ in New York.

The staff is rounded out by quiet Phyllis Lapin Vance (Phyllis Smith), beaten down by the working life Stanley Hudson (Leslie David Baker), office alcoholic Meredith Palmer (Kate Flannery), up-tight Angela Martin (Angela Kinsey), formerly closeted homosexual Oscar Martinez (Oscar Nunez), stocky and uncouth Kevin Malone (Brian Baumgartner), ambivalent kleptomaniac Creed Bratton (Creed Bratton), Sad Sack HR rep Toby Flenderson (Paul Lieberstein), persistently love-struck Kelly Kapoor (Mindy Kaling), icy corporate manager turned Michael's girlfriend Jan Levinson (Melora Hardin), former Stamford branch denizen and Cornell graduate Andy Bernard (Ed Helms), warehouse foreman Darryl Philbin (Craig Robinson), and Pam's ex-fiancé Roy Anderson (David Denman).… Expand

Creator: Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant

Genre(s): Comedy

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E6. Hot Girl
Air Date: April 26, 2005
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S1:E5. Basketball
Air Date: April 19, 2005
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S1:E4. The Alliance
Air Date: April 12, 2005

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James Poniewozik

Jul 1, 2013

It's ironic that NBC's most original sitcom in years is a remake, but who cares? The Office is a daring, unflinching take on very American workplace tensions. Read full review

Gillian Flynn

Jun 18, 2013

The good news for fans — and neophytes — is that the new sitcom is clever and insular, capturing all the drudgery, awkwardness, and rivalry of cubicle living. ... Ultimately, though, The Office lacks the aching subtlety of the BBC version. Read full review

Jun 28, 2013

Devotees are probably poised to dismiss the adaptation out of hand, but I found enough funny business here to overcome my sales resistance. Read full review

Noel Holston

May 17, 2013

Carell's Scott may emerge as one of those characters viewers dearly love to hate, but the guess here is that he's too over the top - much more so than Gervais' character was - to be appreciated in doses this large. He'd be more effective as a secondary character - think Danny DeVito's immortally despicable Louie DePalma in "Taxi." [24 Mar 2005, p.B33]

Bill Goodykoontz

May 17, 2013

It ain't bad. Unnecessary, maybe. Why watch the road-show version when you can rent the DVD of the original? But not bad. [20 Mar 2005, p.1E]

Sarah Rodman

May 17, 2013

Somehow executive producer Greg Daniels (``The Simpsons,'' ``King of the Hill'') and his cast must win over new fans while not pissing off the old fans. [23 Mar 2005, p.42]

Scott D. Pierce

May 17, 2013

Carell doesn't capture the weird charm, the subtlety and the vulnerability -- and the show doesn't have any of those...Frankly, it's sometimes so painful to watch you can just imagine remotes clicking all across the country. [24 Mar 2005]

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tferrall

Aug 6, 2012

This show remains my favorite show on TV. Even after Steve Carrell left, the writers adapted the show to keep it entertaining. It has lost some luster since Steve's departure, but is now more grounded and realistic. It is more down to earth while still being funny. Season 8 was not myThis show remains my favorite show on TV. Even after Steve Carrell left, the writers adapted the show to keep it entertaining. It has lost some luster since Steve's departure, but is now more grounded and realistic. It is more down to earth while still being funny. Season 8 was not my favorite season, but it was sure up there. I can't wait to see what they do in Season 9.… Expand

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RainbowDenix

Jun 8, 2016

The Office (U.S) is the best comedy series I have ever seen. It surpasses its U.K. predecessor in every way. This should be seen by all fans of Modern Family and Parks and Recreations

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lbfink232

Oct 13, 2011

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zztopless3000

Feb 7, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Office is a totally underrated TV show that is hated by most critics, but loved by most watchers. The newest seasons however lack the hilarity that the first seasons had with Steve Carell.… Expand

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BlountyNG

Apr 2, 2012

You can tell that the americans based this off a much better UK program, but i'm not gonna hold that against them. This show is good to watch and the comedy is good for a saturday night while I'm eating my microwave dinner. Some episodes fall a bit flat, but mostly they are above average. IYou can tell that the americans based this off a much better UK program, but i'm not gonna hold that against them. This show is good to watch and the comedy is good for a saturday night while I'm eating my microwave dinner. Some episodes fall a bit flat, but mostly they are above average. I would reccomend to people, Thanks for reading.… Expand

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CBZ

Mar 8, 2011

Although The Office started very well, after three seasons it became a very repetitive show where there was less humor and more drama. I wish they stopped when they were at its peak, like they did with the original UK version, which is a lot better for those people with more mature taste andAlthough The Office started very well, after three seasons it became a very repetitive show where there was less humor and more drama. I wish they stopped when they were at its peak, like they did with the original UK version, which is a lot better for those people with more mature taste and sense of humor. Nonetheless, this is a good show and a landmark for the TV comedy.… Expand

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Broyax

Aug 26, 2018

Les blagues de bureau, tout le monde connaît, surtout quand c'est le responsable qui les fait le lundi matin. Steve Carell s'y colle ici avec entrain et opiniâtreté et la série tente de trouver du comique à de nombreuses situations de l'équipe de gratte-papiers, tous plus cons les uns queLes blagues de bureau, tout le monde connaît, surtout quand c'est le responsable qui les fait le lundi matin. Steve Carell s'y colle ici avec entrain et opiniâtreté et la série tente de trouver du comique à de nombreuses situations de l'équipe de gratte-papiers, tous plus cons les uns que les autres.

Evidemment, c'est la version américaine d'une série britannique à l'origine, ici en format sitcom de 20 mn... mais sans les rires enregistrés... or sans les rires enregistrés, comment savoir quand il faut "rire" ? faut-il se fier aux grimaces de Steve, ou juste aux tronches de cake de ces andouilles périmenazes à col roulé ?

On ne sait pas, car dans ce bureau, tout est absurdement débile d'un bout à l'autre de chaque épisode et on s'ennuie terriblement : ce n'est pas drôle du tout et affligeant de stupidité et de beauferie pathétique. A ranger donc au même (ca)niveau que les autres sous-produits amerloques en la matière.… Expand

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