"If i had to choose between a one-night-stand or time with these people? I choose them..."
Based on the popular British series of the same name, this faster-paced American version follows the daily interactions of a group of idiosyncratic office employees via a documentary film crew's cameras.
Regional manager Michael (Steve Carell, The Daily Show) thinks he's the coolest, funniest, best boss ever - which, of course, makes him the uncoolest, most obnoxious and annoying boss as far as his staff is concerned. His co-worker Jim (John Krasinski, Kinsey) lusts after engaged receptionist Pam (Jenna Fischer, Miss Match) when he's not sabotaging his cube-mate, the know-it-all Dwight (Rainn Wilson, Six Feet Under). Ryan Howard (B.J. Novak, Punk'd) is a young, smart, self-possessed temp, who quickly figures out the real office politics despite Michael's attempts to instill the official point-of-view.
Episode 1: Pilot A documentary crew arrives at the offices of Dunder Mifflin to observe the employees and learn about modern management. Manager Michael Scott tries to paint a happy picture, while sales rep Jim fights with his nemesis Dwight and flirts with receptionist Pam.
Episode 2: Diversity Day A consultant arrives to teach the staff about tolerance and diversity but Michael insists on imparting his own knowledge. Meanwhile, Jim struggles to keep hold of a lucrative contract extension.
Episode 3: Health Care Michael doesn't want to upset the staff so he gets Dwight to pass on news about the company's reduced health provisions. Fed up with his nosiness, Jim and Pam pretend they are suffering from a variety of conditions including Ebola, Mad Cow Disease, spontaneous dentohydroplosion, hotdog fingers, nano-robot infection, and Count Choculitis.
Episode 4: The Alliance Michael arranges a morale-boosting birthday party for Meredith and is determined to come up with the funniest message in her card. Dwight wants a pact with Jim to fight the downsizing, and Michael regrets showing off when Oscar asks for sponsorship for a charity walk being undertaken by his nephew, who has cerebral palsy.
Episode 5: Basketball The office staff play a basketball game against the warehouse workers in which Jim shows off to impress Pam and upstage her fiancé who is on the opposing team.
Episode 6: Hot Girl When an attractive woman, Katy, comes to the office to solicit her purses, all of the male staffers vie for her affection, most notably Michael and Dwight. Meanwhile, Pam gets jealous of her new competition, Dwight buys a man purse in order to woo the woman, Michael recruits Ryan to clean out his car in hopes of driving Katy home, and one of the lucky workers goes home with Katy in the passenger seat.
I bought this off PlayUSA for £16.99 and its worth every penny. There are a few extra features,but nothing great. The features are............. • Deleted Scenes • "Pilot" Commentary with Steve Carell, John Krasinkski, Rainn Wilson and BJ Novak • "Pilot" Commentary with Jon Krasinski, Rainn Wilson, Jenna Fischer, BJ Novak and Executive Producers Greg Daniels and Ken Kwapis • "Diversity Day" Commentary with Steve Carell, John Krasinkski, Rainn Wilson, BJ Novak and Executive Producer Greg Daniels • "The Alliance" Commentary with John Krasinski, Rainn Wilson, Jenna Fischer, BJ Novak, Executive Producer Greg Daniels, Consulting Producer Larry Wilmore, Writers Paul Liberstein, Mindy Kaling and Michael Schur • "Basketball" Commentary with Steve Carell, John Krasinski, Rainn Wilson, BJ Novak and Executive Producer Greg Daniels
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