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The Office (UK): Season 1

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From Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant comes this mockumentary about a British paper company in an industrial town that is run by a comically inept middle-manager who would rather be popular than effective. Also stars Martin Freeman, Lucy Davis.

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The Office

United KingdomComedyTV-MA2 Seasons | 14 Episodes

From Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant comes this mockumentary about a British paper company in a drab industrial town that is run by a comically inept middle-manager dreams of stardom and

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6 Episodes
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S1 | E1
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30 Mins
David’s superiors inform him that his branch could be absorbed which would lead to redundancies -- he struggles to keep this information from his staff. Meanwhile, a new employee starts at the office, while carefree Tim finds increasingly hilarious ways to amuse himself when he’s forced to share a space with the uptight Gareth. It’s a prank war for the ages.
Work Experience
S1 | E2
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29 Mins
David is being shadowed by Donna, his friend’s daughter. Though he tries to play it cool and show her what a bigshot he is, David is embarrassed when he discovers an incredibly pornographic photo of himself is spreading around the office like a wildfire. He appoints Gareth to figure out who doctored it and his “invetigation” turns up unexpected leads.
The Quiz
S1 | E3
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29 Mins
Tim’s 30th birthday happens to fall on the same day as the office’s Quiz Night. David is so pumped that he’s brought on his obnoxious bestie Chris Finch to be his teammate. On the other side, there’s Tim who has partnered up with the new guy Ricky. When David finds out that Ricky was once on the TV game show ‘Blockbusters,’ he grows incredibly jealous and tries to outsmart him at every turn -- leading to a dramatic final trivia showdown.
Training
S1 | E4
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29 Mins
A man named Rowan is brought into Dunder Mifflin to train the staff. Although Rowan starts the day upbeat, his mood sours when he finds that he’s constantly clashing with David, who uses the event to showcase his skills as not only a comedian, but also as a singer/songwriter, culminating with a performance of his song ‘Free Love Freeway’; After Dawn’s engagement to Lee hits a bump in the road, she is caught crying by a sympathetic Tim, who tries to cheer her up, no matter the cost.
New Girl
S1 | E5
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30 Mins
Though David is told that layoffs are coming, he bucks management by interviewing a couple of candidates for a new secretary position. However, when he tries to show off his football skills to a female interviewee, he accidentally headbutts her; When David finds out that Donna is sleeping with someone in the office, he enlists Gareth to find out the culprit. Ultimately, there is a major confrontation between a drunken David and the employee in question when they all party at a Slough nightclub.
Judgement
S1 | E6
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29 Mins
The redundancies begin as David is forced to fire a forklift driver. While most of the staff at Wernham Hogg fears they may be the next one to go, Tim reveals to Dawn that he is hoping to lose his job so that he can do something else with his life. Meanwhile, Jennifer makes David an unexpected offer and his decision will test his loyalty to the staff he claims to love above all else.

Credits

Cast

Ricky Gervais, Mackenzie Crook, Martin Freeman, Lucy Davis

Directors

Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais

Writers

Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant

Executive Producers

Jon Plowman, Anil Gupta

Cinematographer

Andy Hollis

Editor

Nigel Williams
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