Schauplatz der Doku-Comedy: Das Büro einer Papiervertriebs-Firma in einem Londoner Vorort. David Brent, ein selbstgefälliger Vertreter des "unteren mittleren Managements", versucht eine Abteilung zu leiten und gleichzeitig die Zuneigung seiner Mitarbeiter zu gewinnen. Ihm zur Seite: Der waffenbegeisterten Jasager Gareth Keenan, seines Zeichens selbsternannter Teamleiter, der sich ständig mit dem geistig leicht minderbemittelten Tim in den Haaren liegt. Tim, der apathische Vertreter, durchbricht die Monotonie seins Arbeitstages, indem er der süßen und leidenden Empfangssekretärin Dawn nachstellt.
The Office (Staffel 2)
Merger (Folge 1) 7.0
Autor: Stephen Merchant
Sendedatum: 2002-09-30
Laufzeit: 30 min
Übersicht: As a result of the Swindon merger, a group of new staff arrive at Slough branch and David wastes no time in familiarising them with his unique style of management. Meanwhile, Tim seems to be taking his promotion very seriously.
Appraisals (Folge 2) 7.3
Autor: Stephen Merchant
Sendedatum: 2002-10-07
Laufzeit: 30 min
Übersicht: As David conducts the annual staff appraisals he discovers that the group from Swindon are less than impressed with their new boss and a lunchtime trip to the pub does little to improve the situation. The same cannot be said for Tim however, who is getting on particularly well with new girl Rachel.
Party (Folge 3) 7.6
Autor: Stephen Merchant
Sendedatum: 2002-10-14
Laufzeit: 30 min
Übersicht: A colleague's birthday provides a welcome distraction for the employees of Wernham Hogg and leads to a series of practical jokes at the expense of David and Gareth. Meanwhile, David's growing frustrations with new boss Neil constantly looking over his shoulder are somewhat alleviated by the arrival of two representatives from a public speaking company who seem keen to recruit him.
Motivation (Folge 4) 7.5
Autor: Stephen Merchant
Sendedatum: 2002-10-21
Laufzeit: 30 min
Übersicht: David's preparations for his first motivational training seminar that evening don't get off to the perfect start when he first discovers the staff's new nicknames for him that are doing the rounds and then receives another reprimand from Neil for neglecting his duties. Meanwhile, Tim and Rachel finally go public with their relationship, much to the dismay of Gareth.
Charity (Folge 5) 7.7
Autor: Stephen Merchant
Sendedatum: 2002-10-28
Laufzeit: 29 min
Übersicht: It's Comic Relief Day and the staff of Werhnam Hogg all do their bit to raise money including Dawn, whose 'kisses for 1' stand finally provides Tim with the opportunity he's been waiting for. But when David can only produce a draft of his new gameshow concept in place of an important company report, Neil and Jennifer draw the line and inform him that he is being made redundant.
Interview (Folge 6) 7.6
Autor: Stephen Merchant
Sendedatum: 2002-11-04
Laufzeit: 30 min
Übersicht: Although slightly peeved that the staff seem to be taking his redundancy in their stride, David's spirits remain high as he plans his future while also being interviewed for an article in 'Inside Paper'. Tim takes drastic action when he learns that Dawn has resigned in order to move to the USA with boyfriend Lee. However, when David is told that his services as a motivational speaker are also no longer required he sinks to his lowest ebb and begs Neil to reconsider the dismissal. But is it too late?
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