This US adaptation, set at a paper company in Scranton, Pa., has a similar documentary style to that of the Ricky Gervais-led British original. It features the staff of Dunder-Mifflin, a staff that includes characters based on characters from the British show (and, quite possibly, people you work with in your office). There's Jim, the likable employee who's a bit of an everyman. Jim has a thing for receptionist-turned-sales rep Pam (because office romances are always a good idea). There's also Dwight, the successful co-worker who lacks social skills and common sense. And there's Ryan, who has held many jobs at the company.
Unlike the rest of the office, Michael can't hide his excitement as the annual 'Dundies' awards ceremony approaches. (S2, ep 1)
The Dundies: Unlike the rest of the office, Michael can't hide his excitement as the annual 'Dundies' awards ceremony approaches. (S2, ep 1)
As the office's sexual harassment policy undergoes a review, Michael worries that his management style is in danger. (S2, ep 2)
As the office's sexual harassment policy undergoes a review, Michael worries that his management style is in danger. (S2, ep 2)
With Michael and Dwight out of the office, Jim and Pam lead the staff in a series of games to stave off boredom. (S2, ep 3)
With Michael and Dwight out of the office, Jim and Pam lead the staff in a series of games to stave off boredom. (S2, ep 3)
As a fire forces the staff to assemble in the car park, Michael tries to become a mentor to young temp Ryan. (S2, ep 4)
The office Halloween party takes on a more sombre tone as corporate push Michael to fire someone. (S2, ep 5)
The office Halloween party takes on a more sombre tone as corporate push Michael to fire someone. (S2, ep 5)
The office assembles to watch Dwight and Michael go head-to-head to prove once and for all who would win in a fight. (S2, ep 6)
As Michael attempts to help Jan Levinson land a big new client, the Scranton staff discover a secret screenplay he has written. (S2, ep 7)
Michael uses the staff annual performance review to get advice on his relationship with Jan. (S2, ep 8)
Michael decides to start checking everyone's emails, leading to an upsetting discovery. (S2, ep 9)
Michael decides to break company rules in order to liven up the office's flagging Christmas party. (S2, ep 10)
Michael decides to break company rules in order to liven up the office's flagging Christmas party. (S2, ep 10)
When Michael hires a boat for the company motivational talk, the team's drunken antics lead to a realisation for Jim. (S2, ep 11)
When Michael hires a boat for the company motivational talk, the team's drunken antics lead to a realisation for Jim. (S2, ep 11)
The other employees find themselves reluctant to rush Dwight to a hospital after he suffers a concussion. (S2, ep 12)
The Injury: The other employees find themselves reluctant to rush Dwight to a hospital after he suffers a concussion. (S2, ep 12)
Jim begins to worry that Michael will let slip his feelings for Pam to the rest of the staff. Meanwhile, Dwight spies on Oscar. (S2, ep 13)
The Secret: Jim begins to worry that Michael will let slip his feelings for Pam to the rest of the staff. Meanwhile, Dwight spies on Oscar. (S2, ep 13)
The Dunder Mifflin staff witness Michael's full fury after his office becomes the victim of an unsavoury prank. (S2, ep 14)
The Carpet: The Dunder Mifflin staff witness Michael's full fury after his office becomes the victim of an unsavoury prank. (S2, ep 14)
Boys & Girls: Frustrated at being left out of Jan's women in the workplace seminar, Michael organises his own talk with the men of the office. (S2, ep 15)
Valentine's Day: Michael puts himself and Jan in a tricky position as he visits Dunder Mifflin's head office in New York on Valentine's Day. (S2, ep 16)
Michael puts himself and Jan in a tricky position as he visits Dunder Mifflin's head office in New York on Valentine's Day. (S2, ep 16)
Michael tries to help Dwight prepare his acceptance speech after he is named Dunder Mifflin's Salesman of the Year. (S2, ep 17)
Michael tries to help Dwight prepare his acceptance speech after he is named Dunder Mifflin's Salesman of the Year. (S2, ep 17)
As the employees bring their daughters into work, Michael finds himself bonding with the child of his nemesis, Toby. (S2, ep 18)
As the employees bring their daughters into work, Michael finds himself bonding with the child of his nemesis, Toby. (S2, ep 18)
As the staff anxiously await the results of Kevin's skin cancer test, Michael tries to get everyone to celebrate his birthday. (S2, ep 19)
Dwight takes it upon himself to investigate every member of staff as he searches for the owner of a joint he found in the car park. (S2, ep 20)
Dwight takes it upon himself to investigate every member of staff as he searches for the owner of a joint he found in the car park. (S2, ep 20)
Michael discovers files on all of the complaints the staff have made about one another and decides to read them aloud to the office. (S2, ep 21)
Michael's plan for a staff casino night goes awry when he accidentally invites both Jan and Carol to be his date. Season finale. (S2, ep 22)
Michael's plan for a staff casino night goes awry when he accidentally invites both Jan and Carol to be his date. Season finale. (S2, ep 22)