The Office (U.S.)
Pilot
Season 1, Episode 1 · Aired 2005-03-24
Synopsis
A documentary crew arrives at Dundler Mifflin to observe the workplace. Michael Scott tries to paint a happy picture while facing potential downsizing.
Pilot desk note
From the desk: The Office (U.S.) opens its catalog run with “Pilot” (2005-03-24). Mockumentary boom and streaming's favorite rewatch machine. Carell exit panic, cast pay, and the will-they Jim/Pam economy.
In the series
This episode is part of The Office (U.S.) (2005–2013) on NBC.
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Key cast
- Steve Carell as Michael Scott
- Rainn Wilson as Dwight Schrute
- John Krasinski as Jim Halpert
- Jenna Fischer as Pam Beesly
- B. J. Novak as Ryan Howard
- Ed Helms as Andy Bernard