The Office (U.S.)
Season 1
6 listed hours · 2005–2013 · NBC
From the desk
How this season is filed
NBC’s Scranton mockumentary is not a vibe and not a reunion rumor. It is a nine-season argument about cringe, kindness, and when a workplace sitcom is allowed to end.
TV Flash files Season 1 of The Office (U.S.) (2005–2013) on NBC as the first listed season of 9 — 6 listed hours, 2005-03-24–2005-04-26 from “Pilot” (S01E01) to “Hot Girl” (S01E06). Titles, dates, and synopses on file — no invented recaps.
Desk essentials in this season
- S01E01 Pilot
The thesis in silences: a documentary crew arrives before the show knows how to be loved.
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S01E01 Pilot
A documentary crew arrives at Dundler Mifflin to observe the workplace. Michael Scott tries to paint a happy picture while facing potential downsizing.
Pilot 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.
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S01E02 Diversity Day
Corporate sends in a consultant after Michael attempts to imitate a Chris Rock routine. Michael ends up staging his own Diversity Day event.
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S01E03 Health Care
Dwight ends up in charge of picking a new health care plan.
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S01E04 The Alliance
With Dwight worried about downsizing, Jim agrees to an alliance; Michael tries to increase moral be throwing a birthday party for Meredith.
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S01E05 Basketball
Michael challenges the warehouse staff to a basketball game versus the office staff.
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S01E06 Hot Girl
Several male staff members vie for the attention of an attractive purse sales woman.
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