The Office — Internet Archive Season 1

For the uninitiated, Season 1 of The Office is a curious relic. Comprising only six episodes, it is notably shorter and tonally darker than its successor seasons. Based closely on Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant’s UK original, this first season introduces Michael Scott (Steve Carell) not as a lovable idiot but as a genuinely pathetic, desperate boss. Episodes like “Diversity Day” and “The Alliance” are shot through with a cringe-comedy that borders on the tragic.

: A digitized version of the original scripts by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant (primarily for the UK series, which served as the blueprint for the US Season 1). the office internet archive season 1

: Michael tries to impress a temp, Ryan, while rumors of branch closures circulate. Jim spends his time pranking Dwight, and Pam deals with Michael’s inappropriate "joking" style. Diversity Day For the uninitiated, Season 1 of The Office