The Office Season 1 : |
This season introduced the main characters and established the general plot which revolves around Michael Scott regional manager of the Scranton branch office trying to convince the filmmakers of the documentary that he presides over a happy well-running office. Meanwhile sales rep Jim Halpert finds methods to undermine his cube-mate Dwight Schrute; receptionist Pam Beesly tries to deal with Michael's insensitivities and flubs; and temporary employee Ryan Howard is acting mostly as an observer of the insanity around him. |
Episode 1 - [Pilot] |
Details : A documentary crew arrives at the offices of Dunder Mifflin to observe the employees and learn about modern management. Manager Michael Scott tries to paint a happy picture while sales rep Jim fights with his nemesis Dwight and flirts with receptionist Pam. |
Guest Cast and Crew : Henriette Mantel as Office Worker | David Denman as Roy Anderson | Melora Hardin as Jan Levinson | Brian Baumgartner as Kevin Malone | Oscar Nunez as Oscar Martinez | Angela Kinsey as Angela Martin | Leslie David Baker as Stanley Hudson | Phyllis Smith as Phyllis Lapin | Writer : Ricky Gervais | Writer : Stephen Merchant | Director : Ken Kwapis | Writer : Greg Daniels | |
Air Date : Mar. 24, 2005 | Rating ➦ ★★★★★★★ |
Episode 2 - [Diversity Day] |
Details : A consultant arrives to teach the staff about tolerance and diversity but Michael insists on imparting his own knowledge. Meanwhile Jim struggles to keep hold of a lucrative contract extension. |
Guest Cast and Crew : Larry Wilmore as Mr. Brown | Paul Lieberstein as Toby Flenderson | Mindy Kaling as Kelly Kapoor | Kate Flannery as Meredith Palmer | Brian Baumgartner as Kevin Malone | Oscar Nunez as Oscar Martinez | Angela Kinsey as Angela Martin | Leslie David Baker as Stanley Hudson | Phyllis Smith as Phyllis Lapin | Director : Ken Kwapis | |
Air Date : Mar. 29, 2005 | Rating ➦ ★★★★★★★★ |
Episode 3 - [Health Care] |
Details : Michael doesn't want to upset the staff so he gets Dwight to pass on news about the company's reduced health provisions. Fed up with his nosiness Jim and Pam pretend they are suffering from a variety of conditions including Ebola Mad Cow Disease spontaneous dentohydroplosion hotdog fingers nano-robot infection inverted penis and anal fissures. |
Guest Cast and Crew : Charlie Hartsock as Travel Agent | Melora Hardin as Jan Levinson | Paul Lieberstein as Toby Flenderson | Mindy Kaling as Kelly Kapoor | Kate Flannery as Meredith Palmer | Brian Baumgartner as Kevin Malone | Oscar Nunez as Oscar Martinez | Angela Kinsey as Angela Martin | Leslie David Baker as Stanley Hudson | Phyllis Smith as Phyllis Lapin | Director : Ken Whittingham | Writer : Paul Lieberstein | |
Air Date : Apr. 05, 2005 | Rating ➦ ★★★★★★★★ |
Episode 4 - [The Alliance] |
Details : Michael arranges a morale-boosting birthday party for Meredith and is determined to come up with the funniest message in her card. Dwight wants a pact with Jim to fight the downsizing and Michael regrets showing off when Oscar asks for sponsorship for a charity walk being undertaken by his nephew who has cerebral palsy. |
Guest Cast and Crew : David Denman as Roy Anderson | Paul Lieberstein as Toby Flenderson | Craig Robinson as Darryl Philbin | Kate Flannery as Meredith Palmer | Brian Baumgartner as Kevin Malone | Oscar Nunez as Oscar Martinez | Angela Kinsey as Angela Martin | Leslie David Baker as Stanley Hudson | Phyllis Smith as Phyllis Lapin | Director : Bryan Gordon | Writer : Michael Schur | |
Air Date : Apr. 12, 2005 | Rating ➦ ★★★★★★★★ |
Episode 5 - [Basketball] |
Details : The office staff play a basketball game against the warehouse workers in which Jim shows off to impress Pam and upstage her fiancee who is on the opposing team. |
Guest Cast and Crew : Patrice O'Neal as Lonny Collins | Matt Decaro as Jerry | David Denman as Roy Anderson | Karly Rothenberg as Madge | Craig Robinson as Darryl Philbin | Kate Flannery as Meredith Palmer | Brian Baumgartner as Kevin Malone | Oscar Nunez as Oscar Martinez | Angela Kinsey as Angela Martin | Leslie David Baker as Stanley Hudson | Phyllis Smith as Phyllis Lapin | Director : Greg Daniels | Writer : Greg Daniels | |
Air Date : Apr. 19, 2005 | Rating ➦ ★★★★★★★★ |
Episode 6 - [Hot Girl] |
Details : A woman who comes to the office to sell purses gets the male members of staff excited. She rejects Dwight's advances but Michael reckons he's still in with a chance. |
Guest Cast and Crew : Amy Adams as Katy | David Denman as Roy Anderson | Melora Hardin as Jan Levinson | Paul Lieberstein as Toby Flenderson | Kate Flannery as Meredith Palmer | Brian Baumgartner as Kevin Malone | Oscar Nunez as Oscar Martinez | Angela Kinsey as Angela Martin | Leslie David Baker as Stanley Hudson | Phyllis Smith as Phyllis Lapin | Director : Amy Heckerling | Writer : Mindy Kaling | |
Air Date : Apr. 26, 2005 | Rating ➦ ★★★★★★★★ |