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The Best Episodes of The Office Season 1

Every episode of The Office Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Office Season 1!

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The everyday lives of office employees in the Scranton, Pennsylvania branch of the fictional Dunder Mifflin Paper Company.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Office Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.3/10(12421 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    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.

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  2. The Office Season 1 Episode 2 - Diversity Day
    8.1/10(12154 votes)

    #2 - Diversity Day

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Ken Kwapis

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  3. The Office Season 1 Episode 3 - Health Care
    7.6/10(10127 votes)

    #3 - Health Care

    S1:E3

    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...

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  4. The Office Season 1 Episode 4 - The Alliance
    7.8/10(9757 votes)

    #4 - The Alliance

    S1:E4

    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.

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  5. The Office Season 1 Episode 5 - Basketball
    8.2/10(10782 votes)

    #5 - Basketball

    S1:E5

    The office staff play a basketball game against the warehouse workers in which Jim shows off to impress Pam and upstage her fiancee who is on the opposing team.

    Director:Greg Daniels

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  6. The Office Season 1 Episode 6 - Hot Girl
    7.5/10(9617 votes)

    #6 - Hot Girl

    S1:E6

    A woman who comes to the office to sell purses gets the male members of staff excited. She rejects Dwight's advances, but Michael reckons he's still in with a chance.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "The Office" season 1. It scored 7.3/10 based on 12421 votes. Directed by Ken Kwapis and written by Greg Daniels, Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais, it aired on 3/24/2005. This episode is rated 0.8 points higher than the second-best, "Diversity Day".