The Best Episodes of The Office Season 1

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.3/10(12421 votes)

   #1 - Pilot

   S1:E13/24/2005

   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.

   Director:Ken Kwapis

   Writers:Greg Daniels, Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais

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   Director:Ken Kwapis

   Writers:Greg Daniels, Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais
2. 

   8.1/10(12154 votes)

   #2 - Diversity Day

   S1:E23/29/2005

   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

   Writer:B. J. Novak

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   Director:Ken Kwapis

   Writer:B. J. Novak
3. 

   7.6/10(10127 votes)

   #3 - Health Care

   S1:E34/5/2005

   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...

   Director:Ken Whittingham

   Writer:Paul Lieberstein

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   Director:Ken Whittingham

   Writer:Paul Lieberstein
4. 

   7.8/10(9757 votes)

   #4 - The Alliance

   S1:E44/12/2005

   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.

   Director:Bryan Gordon

   Writer:Michael Schur

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   Director:Bryan Gordon

   Writer:Michael Schur
5. 

   8.2/10(10782 votes)

   #5 - Basketball

   S1:E54/19/2005

   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

   Writer:Greg Daniels

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   Director:Greg Daniels

   Writer:Greg Daniels
6. 

   7.5/10(9617 votes)

   #6 - Hot Girl

   S1:E64/26/2005

   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.

   Director:Amy Heckerling

   Writer:Mindy Kaling

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   Director:Amy Heckerling

   Writer:Mindy Kaling
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