Category: Season 1

The Writer – Mindy Kaling Director – Amy Heckerling A brief synopsis – Michael goes against his (and most companies’) policy not allowing solicitation within the branch by letting an incredibly beautiful girl sell purses in the conference room.  The result has Dwight and Michael falling over themselves to make an impression.  Meanwhile, Michael blows…

The Writer and Director – Greg Daniels A brief synopsis – Michael wagers that the sales staff can beat where house staff in a game of basketball as everyone tries to avoid working Saturday. The best lines – Michael: Hey, Pam, how would you, like to be our cheerleader today? You know, some, ah, pigtails?…

The Writer – Michael Schur Director – Bryan Gordon A brief synopsis – Dwight asks Jim to form an alliance.  Jim, sensing opportunity to make Dwight’s life hell, accepts.  Pam and Jim work really well together in the effort to make Dwight jump at shadows.  Michael throws a birthday party (one month early) to distract…

The Writer – Paul Lieberstein Director – Ken Whittingham A brief synopsis – Jan tasks Michael with picking a heath plan…who subsequently tasks Jim, who deflects to Dwight. The best line – Kevin’s response to Dwight’s accusations of false ailments: “Anal Fissures are real.” The best moment – When Jim throws the keys that he…

The Writer – B.J. Novak Director – Ken Kwapis A brief synopsis – Corporate sends a diversity coach to Scranton Branch as a result of a slew of complaints after Michael does a Chris Rock routine.  Michael decides to hold his own Diversity Day session after the coach leaves. The best line – Preceding a…

The Writers – Ricky Gervais & Stephen Merchant (original), Greg Daniels Director – Ken Kwapis A brief synopsis – Our first glance at the branch, as seen through a documentary crew.  Downsizing is in the future for the branch, thanks to word from Jan Levinson-Gould.  Michael tries to pass it off as no big deal…