The Office

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The Office is a 30 minute-long sitcom produced by the Deedle Dee Productions and Reveille Productions in association with NBC Universal Television Studio. It is based on the British series of the same name that was created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant and was adapted for American audiences by producer Greg Daniels. The pilot first premiered on television on March 24, 2005.

The show stars Steve Carell as Michael Scott, Rainn Wilson as Dwight Schrute, John Krasinski as Jim Halpert and Jenna Fischer as Pam Beesly and focuses on the day-to-day lives of the employees of the Scranton branch of the Dunder Mifflin Paper Company. Although a fictional and scripted show, it is shot in documentary format with characters often acknowledging the presence of the cameras, even using talking head segments.

The Office is currently airing its fourth season.

1 Season 1
2 Season 2
3 Season 3
4 Season 4
5 Awards
6 Other Media

[edit] Season 1

Main article: Season 1

Steve Carell as Michael Scott

Season 1 introduces us to the characters of Dunder Mifflin's Scranton branch. Rumors of downsizing create a sense of anxiety in the office.

[edit] Season 2

Main article: Season 2

Season 2 further introduces us to the characters in the office, with dramatic emphasis on the relationship between Jim Halpert and Pam Beesly. Secondary characters receive greater attention than in the first season.

The beginning of the season is dominated by the continuing threat of downsizing, whereas the end of the season deals with the effect of Pam and Roy's upcoming wedding on Jim.

[edit] Season 3

Main article: Season 3

Jim Halpert begins the season in the Stamford branch, having moved there to avoid the pain of his unrequited feelings for Pam, who (unknown to Jim) cancelled her wedding with Roy. When the Stamford and Scranton branches merge, the two are brought back together, but things aren't the same: Jim has a new girlfriend.

The season's primary dramatic focus is the gradual emergence of a newer, more confident Pam.

[edit] Season 4

Main article: Season 4

Jim and Pam are happily dating, but other relationships in the office are less blissful.

[edit] Awards

The Office has been honored with numerous award nominations. The following is a selected list of awards the show has won. See a complete list of awards and nominations by clicking here.

Emmy Awards - Outstanding Comedy Series - 2006
Golden Globes - Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical, Steve Carell - 2006
Peabody Awards - Outstanding Comedy Series - 2007