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The Office (U.S.)
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- 5.1
- Seasons
- 9 seasons
- Series Duration
- 2005-2012
Based on the British comedy of the same name, this acclaimed sitcom is told through the lenses of a documentary film crew and filled with gossip, pranks, romance and general foolishness at Dunder Mifflin Paper Co. in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
It was always going to be a brave move remaking Ricky Gervais's classic mockumentary The Office. After all the ground-breaking Brit-com had taken home six BAFTAS and a Golden Globe amongst its sizeable awards haul and built a huge fanbase the world over. However, anyone who has watched the US version of the show will know that none of the side-splitting gags, gleeful awkwardness and tear-jerking pathos have been lost in translation.
Much like its British counterpart, the American remake is a hilarious look at how the staff of a paper company survive the mundanities of their daily work life. Mundane, however, is one thing The Office isn't. This is one of the funniest shows on television. Stat.
Set in Scranton, Pennsylvania; The Office stars Steve Carell, winner of his own Golden Globe for best performance in 2006 for his portrayal of the brash, over-bearing boss with a heart of gold Michael Scott. At the time Carell was hot off his star-making turns in Bruce Almighty and Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy and The 40 Year old Virgin was about to be released in cinemas. Powered by a demented self-belief and incredibly thick skin, Scott is as brilliant comedy creation who, much like the show, initially aped his British counterpart but quickly took on a life of his own, defying all expectations to become a brilliant comedy character in his own right.
Just like the British version, the Stateside The Office was a career maker for many. Apart from the aforementioned Carell, the staff of Dunder Mifflin includes¬ Blades Of Glory star Jenna Fischer as Pam Beesly, the company's long-suffering secretary and object of unrequited desire for Jim Halpert, played by John Krasinski. Rainn Wilson gets all the best lines as the Battlestar Galactica obsessed beet farmer who takes on the position of assistant to the regional manager a little too earnestly. Two of the show's writers also make a most welcome appearance on screen in the form of Mindy Kaling (The Mindy Project) and B.J. Novak who play Kelly and Ryan, the kind of couple you never want to work with and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt star Ellie Kemper and Ed Helms (The Hangover trilogy) are the "will they?" "won't they?" couple you wish you did. Will Ferrell, Idris Elba, Kathy Bates and James Spader add to the guest-starring Hollywood star power.
Like all the best comedies, The Office mixes tears of laughter with weeping pathos. The emotional core is driven by the wonderful performances from the entire cast. These are characters you grow to love. When they cry, you will cry and when they laugh, you'll be in hysterics.
Nine series of comedy gold. Who knew being in the office could be this much fun?
Episodes
S1 E1 Pilot
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M Mature themesMichael tries to spare the staff by keeping news of possible downsizing a secret, which only makes them more anxious when they find out anyway.
S1 E2 Diversity Day
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M Mature themesMichael's offensive behavior prompts the company to sponsor a seminar on racial tolerance and diversity. Jim has trouble securing his biggest yearly commission.
S1 E3 Health Care
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M Mature themesWhen forced to pick a cheaper health care plan, Michael, rather than lose popularity points with his staff, shirks the responsibility to Dwight.
S1 E4 The Alliance
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M Mature themesAmid rumors of downsizing, Michael tries to raise morale with a birthday party, even though it's no ones birthday. Dwight asks Jim to form a "Survivor"-style alliance.
S1 E5 Basketball
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M Mature themesMichael and gang play the warehouse workers in a not-so-friendly game of basketball. Overly confident, Michael bets that the losers will have to work on Saturday.
S1 E6 Hot Girl
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M Mature themesDwight, Michael and Jim all vie for the attention of an attractive woman who comes to the office to sell purses.
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