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The Office (TV series 2005– )

Pilot (#1.1)

23 min  -  Comedy | Drama | Romance
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The premiere episode introduces the boss and staff of the Dunder-Mifflin paper company in Scranton, Pennsylvania in a documentary about the workplace.

Director:

Ken Kwapis

Writers:

Greg Daniels (developer), Ricky Gervais (teleplay), and 4 more credits »

Original Air Date:

24 March 2005
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Cast

Episode cast overview:
Steve Carell ...
Rainn Wilson ...
John Krasinski ...
Jenna Fischer ...
B.J. Novak ...
Melora Hardin ...
David Denman ...
Leslie David Baker ...
Brian Baumgartner ...
Angela Kinsey ...
Henriette Mantel ...
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Oscar Nuñez ...
Phyllis Smith ...
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Storyline

Michael Scott is the regional manager of Dunder Mifflin, a failing paper supply firm in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Also working there are Dwight Schrute (assistant to the regional manager), Jim Halpert, a salesman and Pam Beesly, the receptionist. It is Ryan Howard's first day as a temporary worker and Michael makes a day of showing him the ropes of the office. Meanwhile, Michael's boss, Jan Levinson-Gould, visits from corporate in New York City to tell him that his branch may be downsized. Written by Anonymous  

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Plot Keywords:

Boss | Office | Team | Mockumentary | Pennsylvania  | See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Did You Know?

Trivia

Kate Flannery, who would go on to play Meredith Palmer, auditioned for the role of Jan Levison-Gould. See more »

Goofs

Crew or equipment visible: When Roy first enters, the boom mike can be seen at the top of the screen. See more »

Quotes

Jim Halpert: If I left, what would I do with all this useless information in my head? You know? Tonnage price of manila folders? Um, Pam's favorite flavor of yogurt? Which is mixed berry.
Pam Beesly: Jim said mixed berries? Oh wow... Yeah, he's on to me.
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Connections

References "The Six Million Dollar Man" (1974) See more »

Soundtracks

"Little Drummer Boy"
Written by Katherine Davis, Henry Onorati, and Harry Simeone
Performed by Rainn Wilson See more »