"The Office": Hilarious documentary-style look into the humorous and sometimes poignant foolishness based on the award-winning BBC hit on Thursdays

From Deedle-Dee Productions, Reveille and Universal Media Studios comes the hilarious documentary-style look into the humorous and sometimes poignant foolishness that plagues the world of 9-to-5 in the half-hour comedy "The Office," based on the award-winning BBC hit. Since its premiere on NBC in March 2005, "The Office" has established itself as a genuine hit, earning prestigious television honors such as the 2006 Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series, 2006 Peabody Award, 2006 AFI Honor, Producers Guild Award, Writers Guild Award, SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy, Ace Eddie Award for editing and a Television Critic's Association Award for Outstanding Achievement in Comedy.

A fly-on-the-wall "docu-reality" parody about modern American office life, "The Office" delves into the lives of the workers at Dunder Mifflin paper supply company in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Regional manager Michael Scott (Golden Globe winner and Emmy nominee Steve Carell, "Get Smart," "Little Miss Sunshine") is a single, middle-aged man who is the boastful tour guide for the documentary.

With unshaken enthusiasm, Michael believes he is the office funnyman, a fountain of business wisdom and his employees' cool friend. He has no clue that his employees tolerate his inappropriate behavior only because he signs their paychecks. Painstakingly trying to be liked and to look cool, Michael comes off alternately absurd and pathetic. His prize possession is his "World's Greatest Boss" mug -- which he had to buy for himself.

Pam Beesly (Jenna Fischer, "Walk Hard," "Blades of Glory") is the reasonable and friendly office receptionist who bears the brunt of Michael's routines. The bright spots in Pam's day are her conversations with Jim Halpert (John Krasinski, "Leatherheads" "The Holiday"), a likable sales rep with a good sense of humor who should have found a better job years ago, but is too comfortable with his office mates and routine to leave.

Jim shares his working space with Dwight Schrute (Rainn Wilson, "The Rocker," "The Last Mimzy"), the arrogant assistant to the regional manager. Dwight is intensely irritating to normal people while Jim spends a lot of time finding new, interesting ways to drive Dwight crazy.

Ryan Howard (B.J. Novak, "Punk'd") is the young, smart, former temp, who quickly figured out the real office politics despite Michael's attempts to instill the official point-of-view.

Also starring are Melora Hardin ("Monk") as Jan Levenson, Ed Helms ("The Daily Show with Jon Stewart") as Andy Bernard, Leslie David Baker ("Malcolm in the Middle") as Stanley Hudson, Brian Baumgartner ("Arrested Development") as Kevin Malone, Kate Flannery ("The Heir Apparent") as Meredith Palmer, Mindy Kaling ("The 40-Year-Old Virgin") as Kelly Kapoor, Angela Kinsey ("Tripping Forward") as Angela Martin, Paul Lieberstein (writer, "King of the Hill") as Toby Flenderson, Oscar Nunez ("Halfway Home") as Oscar Martinez, Phyllis Smith ("Arrested Development") as Phyllis Lapin, Creed Bratton (former member of The Grass Roots) as Creed Bratton and Craig Robinson ("Curb Your Enthusiasm") as Darryl Philbin.

"The Office" is executive-produced by Ben Silverman, Greg Daniels, who developed the series for American audiences, Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Howard Klein and Paul Lieberstein.

Episode
	Goodbye Michael Michael, about to leave for Colorado, wants a day without drama to say his goodbyes to each co-worker. Deangelo and Andy scramble to keep Michael's biggest clients.	May 26, 2011
	Search Committee With Deangelo in a coma, Dunder Mifflin-Sabre Scranton is left without a boss. Jo puts Jim, Toby, and Gabe into a committee to interview candidates for the manager position, including Andy, Darryl and a number of outsiders. Dwight, still upset over being demoted by Jo, attempts to get in the race as well, wanting to finally gain the Regional Manager position again.	May 19, 2011
	Dwight K. Schrute, Manager Dwight (Rainn Wilson) takes over as acting manager and applies draconian tactics to the office. Meanwhile, Gabe (Zach Woods) tries to win Erin (Ellie Kemper) back. Jenna Fischer, Ed Helms, Craig Robinson, Brian Baumgartner, Leslie David Baker, Kate Flannery, Mindy Kaling, Angela Kinsey, Phyllis Smith, B.J. Novak, and Creed Bratton also star.	May 12, 2011
	The Inner Circle New office manager Deangelo picks favorites among the staff, revealing his true management style. Angela sees his style as sexist. The episode was written by supervising producer Charlie Grandy, his sixth writing credit of the series.	May 5, 2011
	Goodbye Michael Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell), about to leave for Colorado, wants a day without drama to say his goodbyes to each co-worker. Deangelo (Will Ferrell) and Andy (Ed Helms) scramble to keep Michael's biggest clients. Rainn Wilson, Jenna Fischer, John Krasinski, Craig Robinson, B.J. Novak, Mindy Kaling, Paul Lieberstein, Oscar Nunez, Brian Baumgartner, Angela Kinsey, Phyllis Smith, Leslie David Baker, Kate Flannery, Creed Bratton, Ellie Kemper and Zach Woods also star.	April 28, 2011
	Training Day The new manager, Deangelo Vickers (guest star Will Ferrell), has everyone hoping to make good first impressions: Andy (Ed Helms) finds himself awkwardly typecast while Jim (John Krasinski) and Pam (Jenna Fischer) worry that they've come on too strong. Only Dwight (Rainn Wilson) is apathetic about the new leader.	April 14, 2011
	Garage Sale Previously, Michael completed his final screen of the threat level midnight to Dunder Mifflin staff. Todd was willing to stop his job as a vendor and he want to work in Scranton. While, Andy deals with a glitchy computer and hesitation Pam get a new one. In this episode, the office has a garage sale in the store. Michael wants to ask Holly to marry him.	March 24, 2011
	Costume Contest When Darryl (Craig Robinson) takes an idea to corporate over his head, Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell) freaks out. Everyone in the office is in a competitive mood as the Halloween costume contest gets underway. Meanwhile, Pam (Jenna Fischer) tries to get the truth out of Danny (guest star Timothy Olyphant) about their dating history.	March 17, 2011
	Andy's Play Andy (Ed Helms) invites the entire office to his community theater production of Sweeney Todd in hopes that Erin (Ellie Kemper) will attend. Michael (Steve Carell) tries to put his jealousy aside and enjoy the performance while Jim (John Krasinski) and Pam (Jenna Fischer) struggle with their incompetent babysitter.	March 10, 2011
	Ultimatum Michael prepares himself for the good or bad news about Holly and her boyfriend. In an effort to be an "awesome" office manager, Pam decides to put up a resolution board for everyone to post their New Year's resolutions.	March 3, 2011
	Todd Packer A mock-umentary of Dunder-Mifflin Paper Company's office in the podunk setting of Scranton, Pennsylvania. The show focuses on the employees of Dunder-Mifflin, like the oblivious manager, Michael Scott (Steve Carrell), or crass know-it-all, Dwight Schrute (Rainn Wilson). In fact, the show features a whole host of neurotic characters, tempered only by the sane lovebirds, Pam (Jenna Fischer) and Jim (John Krasinski). Based on The Office (UK), a BBC comedy created by and starring Ricky Gervais, who also produces the American version.	February 24, 2011
	Threat Level Midnight After eleven years of writing, shooting, re-shooting and editing, Michael (Golden Globe Winner Steve Carell) is finally ready to present his long-awaited action movie, "Threat Level Midnight," to his coworkers and love interest Holly (Academy Award Nominee Amy Ryan). But is he ready for their reactions? "Threat Level Midnight" stars Michael Scott as "Agent Michael Scarn," Dwight Schrute as Scarn's butler sidekick, and Jim Halpert as archnemesis "Goldenface," along with many familiar faces from Michael's past.	February 17, 2011
	PDA Amy Ryan (guest star and Academy Award nominee) returns as Holly and her relationship with Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carrell) continues to blossom It's Valentine's Day in the Office and the public displays of affection between Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell) and Holly (guest star and Academy Award nominee Amy Ryan) are making everyone uncomfortable. The aftermath of a bottomless champagne lunch causes complications for Jim (John Krasinski) and Pam (Jenna Fisher). After Gabe (Zach Woods) designs a romantic treasure hunt for Erin (Ellie Kemper), Andy (Ed Helms) tags along.	February 10, 2011
	The Search An emergency call from Helene forces Jim to abandon Michael at a gas station restroom, and Holly, Erin, and Dwight set out to rescue him. Gabe becomes offended at submissions to caption Pam's latest work of art.	February 3, 2011
	The Seminar With Andy's sales at his lowest ever, he gets desperate and holds a small business seminar with the help of some special guests. Michael and Holly turn the event into an improv challenge. Meanwhile, Erin enlists some of her co-workers in her scrabble battle with Gabe. Guest cameo: Ricky Gervais.	January 27, 2011
	Ultimatum Michael prepares himself for the good or bad news about Holly and her boyfriend. In an effort to be an "awesome" office manager, Pam decides to put up a resolution board for everyone to post their New Year's resolutions.	January 20, 2011
	Niagara The Office travels to Niagara Falls to celebrate Jim (John Krasinski) and Pam's (Jenna Fischer) wedding under strict orders not to mention Pam's pregnancy. Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell), Dwight (Rainn Wilson), and Andy (Ed Helms) all want to hook up with guests at the wedding and Michael and Dwight meet twins.	January 13, 2011
	Viewing Party Hoping to bolster his popularity, Erin organizes a Glee viewing party at Gabe's. Meanwhile, Andy's jealousy over Erin and Gabe's relationship intensifies, and Michael is agitated to hear people say Gabe is his boss.	January 6, 2011
	Sex Ed Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell), believing he has herpes, contacts all his ex-girlfriends, including Jan (guest star Melora Hardin) and Holly (guest star Amy Ryan). Andy (Ed Helms) tries to play on Erin's (Ellie Kemper) compassionate side by holding a sex education meeting for the office.	December 30, 2010
	The Lover Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell) shocks Jim (John Krasinski) and Pam (Jenna Fischer) when he reveals the identity of the new woman he has been dating. Dwight (Rainn Wilson) apologizes to Jim for years of torment with a strange peace offering.	December 30, 2010
	Classy Christmas Michael could not be happier when Toby has to take a leave of absence and corporate sends Holly Flax to cover for him. Pam is forced to do a second Christmas party after Michael wants the party to be on the day Holly returns to Scranton. Meanwhile, Jim regrets agreeing to a snowball fight with Dwight.	December 23, 2010
	Murder Michael's (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell) world is rocked by troubling rumors about Dunder Mifflin. He forces the office into a day of strange diversions, upsetting Jim (John Krasinski) and leading others to wonder if Michael has gone insane. Meanwhile, Andy (Ed Helms) finds that his chief obstacle in courting Erin (Ellie Kemper) is his own awkwardness.	December 20, 2010
	Nepotism Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell) refuses to fire the new office assistant (guest star Evan Peters) after everyone complains about his bad attitude. Andy (Ed Helms) plays it cool after Erin (Ellie Kemper) shows interest in another man. Meanwhile, Pam (Jenna Fischer) tries to impress Jim (John Krasinski) by pulling an office prank of her own.	December 16, 2010
	Counseling Corporate assigns Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell) to counseling with Toby (Paul Lieberstein). Dwight (Rainn Wilson) vows revenge on the Steamtown Mall after a shop owner snubs him. Meanwhile, Pam (Jenna Fischer) conspires to change her job title.	December 16, 2010
	Andy's Play Andy (Ed Helms) invites the entire office to his community theater production of Sweeney Todd in hopes that Erin (Ellie Kemper) will attend. Michael (Steve Carell) tries to put his jealousy aside and enjoy the performance while Jim (John Krasinski) and Pam (Jenna Fischer) struggle with their incompetent babysitter.	December 16, 2010
	Classy Christmas Michael could not be happier when Toby has to take a leave of absence and corporate sends Holly Flax to cover for him. Pam is forced to do a second Christmas party after Michael wants the party to be on the day Holly returns to Scranton. Meanwhile, Jim regrets agreeing to a snowball fight with Dwight.	December 9, 2010
	China After reading an article about China growing as a global power, Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell) decides China must be stopped before they take over the US. Everyone in the office complains about Dwight’s (Rainn Wilson) building standards and Pam (Jenna Fischer) threatens to move Dunder Mifflin to a new building.	December 2, 2010
	WUPHF.COM A mockumentary about the modern workplace, The Office explores the everyday lives of the people who run the Scranton branch of the Dunder Mifflin paper supply company. As they struggle to compete with big chain stores and modern technology, the Dunder Mifflin staff is in denial about everything - from the possibility of downsizing to their own insignificance. Still, the Scranton branch has enough heart and small-town charm to stay in business.	November 18, 2010
	Viewing Party Hoping to bolster his popularity, Erin organizes a Glee viewing party at Gabe's. Meanwhile, Andy's jealousy over Erin and Gabe's relationship intensifies, and Michael is agitated to hear people say Gabe is his boss.	November 11, 2010
	Christening A private ceremony for Jim (John Krasinski) and Pam's (Jenna Fischer) family turns into a bit of a circus when the entire Dunder Mifflin office shows up to Cece's Christening. Michael (Steve Carell) took it upon himself to invite everyone from the office. Dwight (Rainn Wilson) only makes the ceremony even more uncomfortable for Jim and Pam when he shamelessly tries to drum up business by handing out business cards and by offering a discount on Dunder Mifflin products.	November 4, 2010
	The Sting Michael, Jim, and Dwight set out to discover how a competing salesman is so successful. Meanwhile, Andy forms a band after learning a friend from Cornell is a success in the music business.	October 21, 2010