The Office
Series 1
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The story of an office that faces closure when the company decides to downsize its branches. A documentary film crew follow staff and the manager David Brent as they continue their daily lives.
Where to Watch Series 1
6 Episodes
- Downsize
E1DownsizeDavid Brent is the manager of the Slough branch of the Wernham Hogg paper company and he and some of his staff are having a bit of a rough morning after over-imbibing the night before. When his boss Jennifer Taylor-Clark drops in she tells him that the company can no longer afford both a Swindon and a Slough branch and that one is to be merged into the other. She also tells him there are going to be redundancies. Word spreads through the office quickly but David assures everyone that their jobs are safe. - The Quiz
E3The QuizIt's the day of the annual WernhamHogg quiz night with David and his friend Chris Finch, the perennial winners, teaming up yet again. David isn't much help and Finchy, as Dave dcalls him, seems to like to make up his own rules. It's also Tim's 30th birthday and he's received an interesting gift from his mother. He also gets several off-color gifts and cards from his co-workers. - Training
E4TrainingIt's training day at the Slough offices of Wernham Hogg and the topic of the day is how to please and satisfy their customers. Although there is a facilitator for the day, Brent thinks he is the expert on the subject and constantly interrupts. He eventually serenades the group with his guitar. Dawn has a fight with her fiancée Lee and Tim comforts her. Brent's approach doesn't quite help her however. - New Girl
E5New GirlTim decides there's no future for him in selling paper and decides that he going to go to university and study psychology. After staying out all night, Donna shows up for work late and after David admonishes her announces she had spent the night with someone from the office. David is also interviewing for a new secretary and given the choice of Stuart Foote and Karen Roper selects the blond Karen. Gareth gives a Health and Safety seminar, but Donna is the only employee he's invited. Chris Finch shows up at the office and they all go on their regular Wednesday outing to a nightclub, Chasers.
