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Pilot

  • Episode aired Mar 24, 2005
  • TV-14
  • 23m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
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Steve Carell, Kate Flannery, Rainn Wilson, and Brian Baumgartner in The Office (2005)
The Office: Pilot
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Branch manager Michael Scott nervously showcases Dunder Mifflin Scranton to a documentary crew while looming layoffs unsettle the staff; Jim pranks Dwight and Pam quietly fears her job may b... Read allBranch manager Michael Scott nervously showcases Dunder Mifflin Scranton to a documentary crew while looming layoffs unsettle the staff; Jim pranks Dwight and Pam quietly fears her job may be cut.Branch manager Michael Scott nervously showcases Dunder Mifflin Scranton to a documentary crew while looming layoffs unsettle the staff; Jim pranks Dwight and Pam quietly fears her job may be cut.

  • Director
    • Ken Kwapis
  • Writers
    • Greg Daniels
    • Ricky Gervais
    • Stephen Merchant
  • Stars
    • Steve Carell
    • Rainn Wilson
    • John Krasinski
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    12K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Ken Kwapis
    • Writers
      • Greg Daniels
      • Ricky Gervais
      • Stephen Merchant
    • Stars
      • Steve Carell
      • Rainn Wilson
      • John Krasinski
    • 32User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    The Office: Pilot
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    Steve Carell
    Steve Carell
    • Michael Scott
    Rainn Wilson
    Rainn Wilson
    • Dwight Schrute
    John Krasinski
    John Krasinski
    • Jim Halpert
    Jenna Fischer
    Jenna Fischer
    • Pam Beesly
    B.J. Novak
    B.J. Novak
    • Ryan Howard
    Melora Hardin
    Melora Hardin
    • Jan Levinson
    David Denman
    David Denman
    • Roy Anderson
    Leslie David Baker
    Leslie David Baker
    • Stanley Hudson
    Brian Baumgartner
    Brian Baumgartner
    • Kevin Malone
    Angela Kinsey
    Angela Kinsey
    • Angela Martin
    Henriette Mantel
    Henriette Mantel
    • Office Worker
    Mike McCaul
    • Office Worker
    Oscar Nuñez
    Oscar Nuñez
    • Oscar Martinez
    • (as Oscar Nunez)
    Phyllis Smith
    Phyllis Smith
    • Phyllis Lapin
    Randall Barnwell
    • Madsen
    • (uncredited)
    Creed Bratton
    Creed Bratton
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    • Director
      • Ken Kwapis
    • Writers
      • Greg Daniels
      • Ricky Gervais
      • Stephen Merchant
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    User reviews32

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    6tlinsten-44374

    Good Introduction, Bad Episode

    For a episode itself it lacked any real story, the humour didn't really fit for characters we just met but as we go along we connect more and will enjoy more but this episode was just not the best, But did do a good job introducing us to what the characters act like around each other and there relationships.
    8bmiller59

    Sporadic bouts of deep belly laughs

    We've never seen an episode of The Office....never. Loved it. Don't know where to start reviewing the Pilot, but getting to know some of the characters and their hi-jinx is consistent with what I've heard. Don't know why I've never watched it, but looks like I have a lot to catch up on.
    8Edvis-1997

    8

    Wathcing it for the first time after 16 years of release and it still makes me laugh, that's what I call iconic TV Show, I'm hooked up after first episode.
    revlis975

    Do not judge this show by it's cover!!

    I couldn't watch the office after seeing the first season but my friends really insisted that I carry on and mind you that was one of the best decisions I made in TV shows. The USP of this show is that you'll never get tired of it and it's extremely rewatchable. You'll find certain nuances in rewatches that you'll definitely miss in the first one.

    TLDR : Highly recommended, watch atleast two seasons before jumping on any conclusions
    6jackVSjack

    Needed a whole new script for the US version.

    There was absolutely no way they were going to be able to match the UK first episode by doing pretty much the same script. The actors don't fit as well into the original roles as they were written. Krasinski is no Freeman, he misses the beats in between the lines most of the time. Carell is closer. But his part works better when the character works to include the audience at home as he searches to he discovered. He doesn't come over quite as desperate. It's good they have tried to make it different but this opening pales when we've seen it done better.

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    • Trivia
      Jenna 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.
    • Goofs
      When 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.

    • Alternate versions
      This episode has an extended cut version released under The Office: Superfan Episodes.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Office: The Banker (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      Little Drummer Boy
      Written by Katherine K. Davis, Henry Onorati, and Harry Simeone
      Performed by Rainn Wilson

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    • Release date
      • March 24, 2005 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Production companies
      • Deedle-Dee Productions
      • Reveille Productions
      • NBC Universal Television
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    • Runtime
      • 23m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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