The premiere episode introduces the boss and staff of the Dunder-Mifflin Paper Company in Scranton, Pennsylvania in a documentary about the workplace.The premiere episode introduces the boss and staff of the Dunder-Mifflin Paper Company in Scranton, Pennsylvania in a documentary about the workplace.The premiere episode introduces the boss and staff of the Dunder-Mifflin Paper Company in Scranton, Pennsylvania in a documentary about the workplace.
Oscar Nuñez
- Oscar Martinez
- (as Oscar Nunez)
Randall Barnwell
- Madsen
- (uncredited)
Creed Bratton
- Creed Bratton
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaJenna Fischer, who won the role of Pam Beesley, prepared for her audition by looking as boring as possible. The look that Fischer wore to her audition became her character's signature look.
- GoofsWhen Dwight discovers that Jim put his stapler in Jello, we see Phyllis turning around after Michael says "Discipline, kinky!" However, Phyllis is not sitting behind Michael and Ryan for the rest of the shot.
- Quotes
Michael Scott: This is our receptionist, Pam. If you think she's cute now, you should have seen her a couple years ago.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The Office: The Banker (2010)
- SoundtracksLittle Drummer Boy
Written by Katherine K. Davis, Henry Onorati, and Harry Simeone
Performed by Rainn Wilson
Featured review
S1 E1: Pilot
I would like to start out by saying that The Office is my favorite show and the first show I ever watched all the way through. I will do my best to review every episode to the best of my ability. I have ranked all the episodes in advance to make sure my reviews are accurate and to the point. I am starting out with The Office but will try to review the episodes of other shows I am passionate about such as Parks and Recreation, Friends, How I Met Your Mother, Arrested Development, etc.
Now that that is out of the way, I will begin by discussing Season 1 as a whole. As for most first seasons of sitcoms, the quality is not the best since the show doesn't quite know what it wants to be. The Office doesn't have an exceptional first season, however it is better than some. I still really enjoy watching this season, but it definitely gets better in Season 2.
This show was meant to be an americanized version of the British show of the same name. As a result, it was difficult for the show to separate itself from the original and become its own unique show. After the pilot, you can start to see this happening. Unfortunately, the pilot is almost exactly like the pilot for the British version. I don't find this to be a major issue; it still has some original material that is quite hilarious. Nevertheless, this is still a good episode but is not near as good as other episodes to come.
I apologize for how lengthy this review is. This had to be long because I had so much I needed to say, but the reviews to come will be much shorter.
Now that that is out of the way, I will begin by discussing Season 1 as a whole. As for most first seasons of sitcoms, the quality is not the best since the show doesn't quite know what it wants to be. The Office doesn't have an exceptional first season, however it is better than some. I still really enjoy watching this season, but it definitely gets better in Season 2.
This show was meant to be an americanized version of the British show of the same name. As a result, it was difficult for the show to separate itself from the original and become its own unique show. After the pilot, you can start to see this happening. Unfortunately, the pilot is almost exactly like the pilot for the British version. I don't find this to be a major issue; it still has some original material that is quite hilarious. Nevertheless, this is still a good episode but is not near as good as other episodes to come.
I apologize for how lengthy this review is. This had to be long because I had so much I needed to say, but the reviews to come will be much shorter.
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