Downsize

7.6/10 · 3,065 votesJul 9, 200130 min

Ranked #6 of 6 in Season 1•−0.5 vs season avg

David Brent, manager of the Slough branch of Wernham Hogg paper merchants, is told that it might be closed down. He makes the rash promise of No Redundancies...

Season 1 Episodes6

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Work Experience

The Quiz

Training

New Girl

Judgement

Cast14

Ricky Gervais

David Brent

Martin Freeman

Tim Canterbury

Mackenzie Crook

Gareth Keenan

Lucy Davis

Dawn Tinsley

Stirling Gallacher

Jennifer Taylor-Clarke

Oliver Chris

Ricky Howard

Ben Bradshaw

Ben

Jamie Deeks

Jamie

Jane Lucas

Sheila

Ewen MacIntosh

Keith

Emma Manton

Emma

Alexander Perkins

Ralph

Crew4

Stephen Merchant

Director

Stephen Merchant

Writer

Ricky Gervais

Writer

Ricky Gervais

Director

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Episode Summary

"Downsize" is episode 1 of The Office season 1. It scored 7.6/10 from 3,065 votes, ranking #6 of 6 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais and written by Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais, it aired on July 9, 2001.

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Season 1 Episodes6

Cast14

Crew4

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