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Life at Wilkins Chawla, a mediocre paper company is as boring as the humour of its 'Fun'jabi boss. Add to it some ordinary employees, an uncomfortable receptionist, the boss' sycophant, and the mediocrity goes a

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Office Season 1 Episode 1 - Welcome to Wilkins Chawla
    4.9/10(71 votes)

    #1 - Welcome to Wilkins Chawla

    S1:E1

    Riya breaks the dreaded news of the probable downsizing at Wilkins Chawla to Chaddha, the 'Chief Fun Officer', and asks him to keep it under wraps. And then, the leak happens.

    Director:Debbie Rao
    Writers:Anurag Pandey, Chirag Mahabal

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  2. The Office Season 1 Episode 4 - A Secret Alliance
    5.6/10(42 votes)

    #2 - A Secret Alliance

    S1:E4

    Otherwise at loggerheads, Amit and TP join hands to fight downsizing. Meanwhile, Chaddha organises an unusual party to pep up the mood at the office.

    Director:Debbie Rao
    Writer:Chirag Mahabal

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  3. The Office Season 1 Episode 3 - Cost Cutting
    5.8/10(45 votes)

    #3 - Cost Cutting

    S1:E3

    When asked to come up with a cost cutting strategy, Chaddha puts TP in charge and goes out to plan a surprise for the employees. Brownie points, anyone?

    Director:Debbie Rao
    Writer:Arshad Syed

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  4. The Office Season 1 Episode 11 - Dandiya Downsize
    5.9/10(38 votes)

    #4 - Dandiya Downsize

    S1:E11

    It's Navratri and the employees are in full dandiya mood. However, Chaddha isn't happy as he has to fire someone today. Who will he choose?

    Director:Debbie Rao
    Writer:Arshad Syed

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  5. The Office Season 1 Episode 2 - Anekta Diwas
    6.0/10(43 votes)

    #5 - Anekta Diwas

    S1:E2

    After employees complain against their 'Fun'jabi Boss' offensive humour, the head office assigns Madhukar to organise a workshop on racial tolerance and diversity.

    Director:Debbie Rao
    Writer:Chirag Mahabal

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  6. The Office Season 1 Episode 9 - Wilkins Olympics
    6.0/10(40 votes)

    #6 - Wilkins Olympics

    S1:E9

    While the cat's away, the mice will play. As Chaddha steps out of office with TP, Amit and Pammi find a chance to organise impromptu Olympics in the office.

    Director:Rohan Sippy
    Writer:Sumit Roy

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  7. The Office Season 1 Episode 6 - Who Is That Girl?
    6.1/10(40 votes)

    #7 - Who Is That Girl?

    S1:E6

    Loveleen, a hot beauty consultant has come to the office, and the boys are trying really hard to win her attention. Who will finally take her out, any guesses?

    Director:Debbie Rao
    Writers:Anurag Pandey, Chirag Mahabal

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  8. The Office Season 1 Episode 8 - P.O.S.H.
    6.1/10(42 votes)

    #8 - P.O.S.H.

    S1:E8

    Madhukar is asked to conduct a sexual harassment workshop at the office. Obviously, Chaddha doesn't have a great opinion about the workshop and the new policy.

    Director:Rohan Sippy
    Writer:Shruti Madan

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  9. The Office Season 1 Episode 12 - Dangal
    6.1/10(40 votes)

    #9 - Dangal

    S1:E12

    Amit tricks Chaddha into challenging TP in a 'dangal'. Chaddha cheats andwins, leaving TP disappointed. To make up for it, he plans a surprise for TP.

    Director:Rohan Sippy
    Writer:Arshad Syed

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  10. The Office Season 1 Episode 5 - Kabaddi! Kabaddi!
    6.2/10(39 votes)

    #10 - Kabaddi! Kabaddi!

    S1:E5

    Chaddha's newest goals - push for overtime and unite the teams. Solution? A 'kabaddi' match between the godown staff and office team, with the losers having to work extra hours.

    Director:Rohan Sippy
    Writer:Chirag Mahabal

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  11. The Office Season 1 Episode 10 - Emergency Alert!
    6.2/10(37 votes)

    #11 - Emergency Alert!

    S1:E10

    A fire breaks out in the office, and the employees are asked to evacuate. Chaddha feels that the time is right to impress Sapan, while the team finds an interesting way to kill time.

    Director:Rohan Sippy
    Writer:Adhir Bhat

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  12. The Office Season 2 Episode 3 - Diwali Dhamaka
    6.4/10(29 votes)

    #12 - Diwali Dhamaka

    S2:E3

    Diwali celebration at Wilkins Chawla is in full swing and Chaddha suggests the team to play a weird game. Result? Boom.

    Director:Bumpy
    Writer:Arshad Syed

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  13. The Office Season 1 Episode 7 - The Chaddies
    6.6/10(40 votes)

    #13 - The Chaddies

    S1:E7

    It's that time of the year. Chaddha organises Chaddies - the annual awards night at Wilkins Chawla. While everyone is bored to death, only Pammi has a good time.

    Director:Debbie Rao
    Writer:Chirag Mahabal

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  14. The Office Season 2 Episode 2 - The Nosy Boss
    6.8/10(29 votes)

    #14 - The Nosy Boss

    S2:E2

    When Chaddha begins to monitor the team's emails, he doesn't like what he finds. Elsewhere, Pammi suspects romance brewing between an unlikely pair in the office.

    Director:Rohan Sippy
    Writer:Shruti Madan

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  15. The Office Season 2 Episode 7 - The Hooligan
    6.8/10(25 votes)

    #15 - The Hooligan

    S2:E7

    Someone has vandalised Chaddha's office and he suspects the employees of foul play. Who's the culprit?

    Director:Bumpy
    Writer:Adhir Bhat

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  16. The Office Season 2 Episode 11 - Welcome, Kids!
    6.8/10(27 votes)

    #16 - Welcome, Kids!

    S2:E11

    It's kids' day and the employees get their children to work. Chaddha, of course, has a gala time. Amid the fun, Saleem's teenage daughter develops a crush on Sapan and Kitty runs interference.

    Director:Bumpy
    Writer:Arshad Syed

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  17. The Office Season 2 Episode 5 - The Accident
    6.9/10(28 votes)

    #17 - The Accident

    S2:E5

    When Chaddha burns his foot at home, TP volunteers to help, but lands in trouble. However, we see a new side of TP's personality.

    Director:Rohan Sippy
    Writer:Sumit Roy

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  18. The Office Season 2 Episode 6 - It's a Secret
    6.9/10(25 votes)

    #18 - It's a Secret

    S2:E6

    Now that Chaddha knows Amit's secret, the latter is on tenterhooks. Meanwhile, a suspicious TP spies on Rinchin and a truth is revealed.

    Director:Rohan Sippy
    Writer:Shruti Madan

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  19. The Office Season 2 Episode 10 - Top Salesman
    6.9/10(22 votes)

    #19 - Top Salesman

    S2:E10

    Being the top salesman of the year at Wilkins Chawla, TP has to address the salesmen's convention. Finding him nervous, Amit offers to help.

    Director:Bumpy
    Writer:Shruti Madan

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  20. The Office Season 1 Episode 13 - The Deal
    7.0/10(41 votes)

    #20 - The Deal

    S1:E13

    Chaddha and Riya are out to meet a client, where he wins more than just the contract. Elsewhere, Pammi and Amit spend some time together.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Office Season 2 Episode 4 - The Hunter
    7.0/10(30 votes)

    #21 - The Hunter

    S2:E4

    Chaddha takes the team to Jim Corbett National Park for a motivational session where a series of events make Amit realise that he can't let Pammi go.

    Director:Bumpy
    Writer:Chirag Mahabal

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  22. The Office Season 2 Episode 12 - Chaddha's Birthday
    7.2/10(25 votes)

    #22 - Chaddha's Birthday

    S2:E12

    Chaddha is excited about his birthday but the staff isn't. They are worried about Kutty's impending medical test reports.

    Director:Bumpy
    Writer:Chirag Mahabal

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  23. The Office Season 2 Episode 13 - 'Joint' Effort
    7.2/10(26 votes)

    #23 - 'Joint' Effort

    S2:E13

    TP finds a leftover joint in the parking lot, and tries to find the owner. When no one confesses, he schedules a drug test for all. Worried, Chaddha puts forth a weird demand to TP.

    Director:Bumpy
    Writer:Arshad Syed

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  24. The Office Season 2 Episode 8 - Riya Vs Chaddha
    7.3/10(27 votes)

    #24 - Riya Vs Chaddha

    S2:E8

    Riya is at the Faridabad branch to lead a seminar for the women. Feeling ignored, Chaddha tries to bond with the menfolk in the office and the warehouse.

    Director:Bumpy
    Writer:Shruti Madan

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  25. The Office Season 2 Episode 1 - Appraisal Time
    7.5/10(33 votes)

    #25 - Appraisal Time

    S2:E1

    It's appraisal time at Wilkins Chawla, but Chaddha is losing sleep over his "relationship" with Riya. Meanwhile, a new client relations executive has joined the team.

    Director:Rohan Sippy
    Writer:Shruti Madan

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Welcome to Wilkins Chawla" is the worst rated episode of "The Office". It scored 4.9/10 based on 71 votes. Directed by Debbie Rao and written by Anurag Pandey, Chirag Mahabal, it aired on 6/28/2019. This episode scored 0.7 points lower than the second lowest rated, "A Secret Alliance".