Welcome to Wernham Hogg, a paper company stuck in dreary old Slough, where life is stationery. Critics and fans alike have lauded this hilarious, biting look inside the cubicle walls as a cult classic in the vein of This is Spinal Tap and The Larry Sanders Show.
Meet David Brent, the worst boss you'll never have. The wince-worthy regional manager thinks he's the funniest bloke around, and territorial yes-man, Gareth Keenan would undoubtedly agree. Self-proclaimed team leader Gareth is constantly bickering with witty nemesis Tim, an apathetic sales rep who wears his boredom on his sleeve. Tim is trapped in their ridiculous little world - but the center of his universe is lovely Dawn, the betrothed receptionist of his affection and the reason he returns each morning.
Hell is other people... in The Office.
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EPISODE LIST
1. Downsize (7/9/01)
2. Work Experience (7/16/01)
3. The Quiz (7/23/01)
4. Training (7/30/01)
5. New Girl (8/13/01)
6. Judgement (8/20/01)
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EPISODE GUIDE
Disc 1: Episodes 1-6
1. Downsize (7/9/01)
Rumors about layoffs, staplers hidden in lemon jelly and grossly inappropriate jokes made by regional manager David Brent are just part of a typical day at the Wernham Hogg Paper Company. David Brent, manager of the Slough branch of Wernham Hogg paper merchants, is told that it might be closed down. He makes the rash promise of No Redundancies.
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2. Work Experience (7/16/01)
A new girl arrives on work experience. The day is brightened up even more by a doctored picture of David Brent that's been e-mailed around the office. Cue Gareth Keenan Special Investigator.
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3. The Quiz (7/23/01)
Tim is 30 today and receives some special gifts. Dawn wants to organise after-work drinks for him but it's also the annual quiz night. Brent & Finchy see it as a point of honour that they win. The only real competition comes from Tim & Ricky.
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4. Training (7/30/01)
Wernham Hogg, Slough branch are having a training day. Rowan, an outside consultant tries his best. Dawn has other things on her mind.
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5. New Girl (8/13/01)
Brent decides to take on a new secretary despite the spectre of redundancies in the Slough branch. He can choose between some bloke that's turned up for interview and a pretty young blonde. The day is rounded off with a trip to Chasers nightclub.
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6. Judgement (8/20/01)
Jennifer arrives to give the final decision. The Slough branch is to be merged with Swindon and some people will lose their jobs, and Dave has been offered Jennifer's job, which he accepts. |
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