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''Note: "The Client" was supposed to air but has been officially replaced by a different episode, "The Fight", for unknown reasons'' ''Note: "The Client" was supposed to air but has been officially replaced by a different episode, "The Fight", for unknown reasons''


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After the original British series won two Golden Globes, an American version of The Office was created by NBC Universal. Though it retains the same title, the American version of the show is set in Scranton, Pennsylvania. NBC has described it as a faster-paced version of the original; Gervais said before the premiere that it would probably have actors with better teeth. Creators Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant have production credits on the new show, but they are not otherwise involved. The first episode of the American series duplicated the first episode of the UK series almost word for word, with only names and cultural references changed. All the characters have been renamed and re-cast with American actors, the most notable being Steve Carell as Michael Scott (the equivalent of David Brent).

Producers, directors and writers known for innovative work in U.S. comedy TV have contributed to The Office. Simpsons writer Greg Daniels is one of the main producers. Paul Feig of Freaks and Geeks fame is directing some of the episodes. And Ken Kwapis, who established his ability with the genre in The Larry Sanders Show and Malcolm in the Middle, directed the pilot and has produced/directed several episodes.

The show has been somewhat less successful than the British series; it was cancelled in Australia after only one week on the air (although, half of the first season was shown during this first week), but continues to draw reasonable ratings in North America. A new (possibly 13 episode) season began on NBC in fall 2005. Despite all of this and hostile British loyalists, the show is considered by some a cult hit.

Episode list

Season 1

# Title Original
Airdate		 Brief Description
1 Pilot March 24 A firsthand introduction to the staff of the Dunder-Mifflin Paper Company, headed by Michael Scott.
2 Diversity Day March 29 The corporate head office sends a sensitivity trainer into the office, after Michael makes an off kilter remark.
3 Health Care April 5 Michael passes off the responsibility of picking a new health care plan to Dwight.
4 The Alliance April 12 Dwight forms an alliance with Jim (doing it as a lark) in fear of the downsizing rumors around the office.
5 Basketball April 19 Michael and staff take on the guys in the warehouse to a basketball game, with those working on a Saturday the gamble.
6 Hot Girl April 26 A pretty, young saleswoman sets up shop in the office, which catches every male's eye.

Season 2

# Title Original
Airdate		 Brief Description
1 The Dundies Sept 20 The embarrassing annual awards show takes place at a Chili's restaurant.
2 Sexual Harassment Sept 27 A gross e-mail and an obnoxious employee become one of a few subjects in the office.
3 Office Olympics Oct 4 With Michael out finalizing his condo purchase, Jim sets up the office olympic games with staff.
4 The Fire Oct 11 A fire in the kitchen forces the staff outside, making them play a game of "Desert Island" to mitigate the boredom. Meanwhile, Michael tries to impress Ryan with his business savvy making Dwight feel threatened.
5 Halloween Oct 18 The office dresses up for Halloween and Michael is forced to fire someone.
6 The Fight Nov 1 After Dwight karate punches Michael, Jim organizes a lunchime rematch at Dwight's dojo where Pam becomes annoyed when Jim gets too friendly.

Note: "The Client" was supposed to air but has been officially replaced by a different episode, "The Fight", for unknown reasons

Cast

Main cast

  • Michael Scott — played by Steve Carell — Michael is the Regional Manager
  • Jim Halpert — played by John Krasinski — Jim is the Sales Representative
  • Pam Beesly — played by Jenna Fischer — Pam is the receptionist
  • Dwight Schrute — played by Rainn Wilson — Dwight is the Assistant to the Regional Manager
  • Ryan Howard — played by B.J. Novak — Ryan is a temporary employee

Minor cast

Finance department:

  • Kevin — played by Brian Baumgartner — Kevin is bald, somewhat over-weight and works in the finance department.
  • Angela — played by Angela Kinsey — Angela is the short, Blonde girl who works along side Oscar and Kevin and acts as their disciplinarian.
  • Oscar Martinez — played by Oscar Nunez — Oscar is a Latin American man.

Other office employees:

  • Stanley — played by Leslie David Baker — Stanley is the African American employee.
  • Phyllis — played by Phyllis Smith — Phyllis is a fun-loving intravert.
  • Meredith — played by Kate Flannery — Meredith is the Redhead.
  • Kelly — played by Mindy Kaling — Kelly is the Indian woman
  • Toby — played by Paul Lieberstein — Toby is a slender, Blonde, balding man who is divorced with kids.

Warehouse employees:

  • Roy — played by David Denman — Roy is Pam's fiancé who works in the warehouse.
  • Darryl — played by Craig Robinson — Darryl is an employee who works in the warehouse.
  • Lonny — played by Patrice O'Neal — Darryl is an employee who works in the warehouse.

Outside company employees:

  • Jan Levinson-Gould — played by Melora Hardin — Jan is Michael's superior
  • Todd Packer — played by David Koechner — Todd is a travelling sales rep who is also good friends with Michael and loves to tell dirty jokes.

Other:

  • Katy — played by Amy Adams — Hand bag saleswoman that stops by the Office and later dates Jim

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