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The Office S7E1 — Nepotism
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The Office•Season 7•Episode 1

Nepotism

8.1/10 · 6,721 votesSep 23, 201023 min

Ranked #10 of 24 in Season 7•−0.1 vs season avg

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Michael refuses to fire the new office assistant after everyone complains about his bad attitude. Andy plays it cool after Erin shows interest in another man. Meanwhile, Pam tries to impress Jim by pulling an office prank of her own.

Directed byJeffrey Blitz
Written byDaniel Chun
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Steve Carell

Steve Carell

Michael Scott

Rainn Wilson

Rainn Wilson

Dwight Schrute

John Krasinski

John Krasinski

Jim Halpert

Jenna Fischer

Jenna Fischer

Pam Beesly

B.J. Novak

B.J. Novak

Ryan Howard

Ed Helms

Ed Helms

Andy Bernard

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Daniel Chun

Daniel Chun

Writer

Warren Lieberstein

Warren Lieberstein

Producer

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David Rogers

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Jeffrey Blitz

Jeffrey Blitz

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Steve Carell

Steve Carell

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B.J. Novak

B.J. Novak

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Halsted Sullivan

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Matt Sohn

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Episode Summary

"Nepotism" is episode 1 of The Office season 7. It scored 8.1/10 from 6,721 votes, ranking #10 of 24 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by Jeffrey Blitz and written by Daniel Chun, it aired on September 23, 2010.

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