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The Office S1E3 — Health Care

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The Office•Season 1•Episode 3

Health Care

7.6/10 · 11,187 votesApr 5, 200523 min

Ranked #4 of 6 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

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,

Directed byKen Whittingham

Written byPaul Lieberstein

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Cast5

Steve Carell

Steve Carell

Michael Scott

Rainn Wilson

Rainn Wilson

Dwight Schrute

John Krasinski

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Jim Halpert

Jenna Fischer

Jenna Fischer

Pam Beesly

B.J. Novak

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Ryan Howard

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Paul Lieberstein

Paul Lieberstein

Writer

Ken Whittingham

Ken Whittingham

Director

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Elinor Bardach

Costume Supervisor

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Cyndra Dunn

Key Hair Stylist

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Donald Lee Harris

Production Design

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Stuart Bass

Editor

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Steve Rostine

Set Decoration

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Brian Crane

Gaffer

B.J. Novak

B.J. Novak

Executive Story Editor

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Dale Alexander

Key Grip

Marla Garlin

Marla Garlin

Casting

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Kent Zbornak

Unit Production Manager

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Episode Summary

"Health Care" is episode 3 of The Office season 1. It scored 7.6/10 from 11,187 votes, ranking #4 of 6 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Ken Whittingham and written by Paul Lieberstein, it aired on April 5, 2005.

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