Season Guide
The Office — Season 1
Season 1 Review
In this first season of The Office, Dunder Mifflin Regional Manager Michael Scott leads the documentary team and his staff on a journey through inappropriate behavior, well-intentioned but misguided comments and a myriad of poor management techniques.
Season Review
Season 1 is the awkward copy: six episodes of Michael Scott as a direct David Brent transcription, and the cringe is more painful than funny. Diversity Day works, Health Care flails, and Jim and Pam are already the show’s slow-burn heart. Watch it for context, then get to season 2.
Episodes
1
SummaryA documentary crew arrives at Dundler Mifflin to observe the workplace. Michael Scott tries to paint a happy picture while facing potential downsizing.Our TakeConfident and engaging. The plot moves, the…
2
SummaryCorporate sends in a consultant after Michael attempts to imitate a Chris Rock routine. Michael ends up staging his own Diversity Day event.Our TakeA well-built episode with more hits than…
3
SummaryDwight ends up in charge of picking a new health care plan.Our TakeA well-built episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.
4
SummaryWith Dwight worried about downsizing, Jim agrees to an alliance; Michael tries to increase moral be throwing a birthday party for Meredith.Our TakeVery good — not the series' peak, but…
5
SummaryMichael challenges the warehouse staff to a basketball game versus the office staff.Our TakeConfident and engaging. The plot moves, the stakes feel real, and the hour flies by.
6
SummarySeveral male staff members vie for the attention of an attractive purse sales woman.Our TakeConfident and engaging. The plot moves, the stakes feel real, and the hour flies by.