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The Office: Season 1

  • 2005
  • 6 episodes

This season introduced the main characters, and established the general plot, which revolves around Michael Scott, regional manager of the Scranton branch office, trying to convince the filmmakers of the documentary that he presides over a happy, well-running office. Meanwhile, sales rep Jim Halpert finds methods to undermine his cube-mate, Dwight Schrute; receptionist Pam Beesly tries to deal with Michael's insensitivities and flubs; and temporary employee Ryan Howard is acting mostly as an observer of the insanity around him.

Season 1 of The Office premiered on March 24, 2005 and has 6 episodes, from "Pilot" to "Hot Girl". The last episode aired on April 26, 2005.

Where to watch The Office

In the United States, you can stream The Office on Peacock, YouTube TV and TBS. You can also buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. It is on streaming services in 137 countries.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 1PilotAired March 24, 2005

    A documentary crew arrives at the offices of Dunder Mifflin to observe the employees and learn about modern management. Manager Michael Scott tries to paint a happy picture, while sales rep Jim fights with his nemesis Dwight and flirts with receptionist Pam.

    • 24m
    • Directed by Ken Kwapis
    • Written by Greg Daniels, Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant

    Guest stars

    • David Denman Roy Anderson
    • Melora Hardin Jan Levinson
    • Creed Bratton Creed Bratton
    • Leslie David Baker Stanley Hudson
    • Brian Baumgartner Kevin Malone
    • Phyllis Smith Phyllis Lapin
    • Oscar Nuñez Oscar Martinez
    • Angela Kinsey Angela Martin
  2. Episode 2Diversity DayAired March 29, 2005

    A consultant arrives to teach the staff about tolerance and diversity but Michael insists on imparting his own knowledge. Meanwhile, Jim struggles to keep hold of a lucrative contract extension.

    • 22m
    • Directed by Ken Kwapis
    • Written by B.J. Novak

    Guest stars

    • Creed Bratton Creed Bratton
    • Mindy Kaling Kelly Kapoor
    • Kate Flannery Meredith Palmer
    • Leslie David Baker Stanley Hudson
    • Brian Baumgartner Kevin Malone
    • Phyllis Smith Phyllis Lapin
    • Oscar Nuñez Oscar Martinez
    • Angela Kinsey Angela Martin
  3. Episode 3Health CareAired April 5, 2005

    Michael doesn't want to upset the staff so he gets Dwight to pass on news about the company's reduced health provisions. Fed up with his nosiness, Jim and Pam pretend they are suffering from a variety of conditions including Ebola, Mad Cow Disease, spontaneous dentohydroplosion, hotdog fingers, nano-robot infection...

    • 23m
    • Directed by Ken Whittingham
    • Written by Paul Lieberstein

    Guest stars

    • Melora Hardin Jan Levinson
    • Creed Bratton Creed Bratton
    • Mindy Kaling Kelly Kapoor
    • Kate Flannery Meredith Palmer
    • Leslie David Baker Stanley Hudson
    • Brian Baumgartner Kevin Malone
    • Phyllis Smith Phyllis Lapin
    • Oscar Nuñez Oscar Martinez
  4. Episode 4The AllianceAired April 12, 2005

    Michael arranges a morale-boosting birthday party for Meredith and is determined to come up with the funniest message in her card. Dwight wants a pact with Jim to fight the downsizing, and Michael regrets showing off when Oscar asks for sponsorship for a charity walk being undertaken by his nephew, who has cerebral palsy.

    • 22m
    • Directed by Bryan Gordon
    • Written by Michael Schur

    Guest stars

    • David Denman Roy Anderson
    • Creed Bratton Creed Bratton
    • Kate Flannery Meredith Palmer
    • Leslie David Baker Stanley Hudson
    • Brian Baumgartner Kevin Malone
    • Craig Robinson Darryl Philbin
    • Phyllis Smith Phyllis Lapin
    • Oscar Nuñez Oscar Martinez
  5. Episode 5BasketballAired April 19, 2005

    The office staff play a basketball game against the warehouse workers in which Jim shows off to impress Pam and upstage her fiancee who is on the opposing team.

    • 23m
    • Directed by Greg Daniels
    • Written by Greg Daniels

    Guest stars

    • David Denman Roy Anderson
    • Kate Flannery Meredith Palmer
    • Leslie David Baker Stanley Hudson
    • Brian Baumgartner Kevin Malone
    • Craig Robinson Darryl Philbin
    • Phyllis Smith Phyllis Lapin
    • Oscar Nuñez Oscar Martinez
    • Angela Kinsey Angela Martin
  6. Episode 6Hot GirlAired April 26, 2005

    A woman who comes to the office to sell purses gets the male members of staff excited. She rejects Dwight's advances, but Michael reckons he's still in with a chance.

    • 23m
    • Directed by Amy Heckerling
    • Written by Mindy Kaling

    Guest stars

    • David Denman Roy Anderson
    • Melora Hardin Jan Levinson
    • Mindy Kaling Kelly Kapoor
    • Kate Flannery Meredith Palmer
    • Leslie David Baker Stanley Hudson
    • Brian Baumgartner Kevin Malone
    • Phyllis Smith Phyllis Lapin
    • Oscar Nuñez Oscar Martinez

Season cast