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One of the best new comedies on television, The Office chronicles the inner-workings of the fictional Pennsylvania paper company Dunder-Mifflin. The name itself sort of alludes to a bureaucratic labyrinth administered by dunderheads, and in reality, it is. Unfortunately, what makes The Office so outrageously funny is the frightening ability of its millions of viewers to relate to the onscreen happenings. Dunder-Mifflin is mis-managed by the politically-incorrect, borderline lunatic Michael Scott (Steve Carell). Deploying his twisted logic as the basis of company policy, substituting worn out clichés for real leadership, and offering an endless array of ever ridiculous group activities to "increase morale," he fosters a white collar environment that makes the comic strip world of Dilbert seem desirable in contrast.

Carell, one of Hollywood's hottest stars, shines in the role of the crazed and eccentric office manager, and his talents are well complimented by Rainn Wilson in the role of Michael's butt-kissing, rule-Nazi sycophant, Dwight Schrute. Dwight's over-the-top antics regularly conflict with the rest of the office, particularly co-worker and desk neighbor Jim Halpert (John Krasinski). An unspoken office crush between Jim and Pam Beesley (Jenna Fischer) makes for an interesting and recurring subplot. The two epitomize the rest of the Dunder-Mifflin employees who convey themselves as logical, well-reasoned, and normal individuals; normal people trapped in a bizarro world where bumbling idiots like Michael and Dwight preside over their work week. Similar in theme to the hilarious feature film Office Space, the show provides viewers with a much more excitable Bill Lumbergh lording over an army of Peter Gibbons-like worker bees. For creators Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, who first experienced success with the concept in the United Kingdom, it's a surefire recipe for pure, unadulterated laughter.

The Office (Season 2) DVD features a number of hilarious episodes including the season premiere "The Dundies" in which the annual staff awards, "The Dundies," are handed out by Michael. Michael struggles with the event due to some corporate complaints about his past handling of the event, while still managing to offend each and every one of his fellow employees. Following a fight with Roy, Pam gets hammered and the spends the evening joking around with Jim. The two end up kissing before Pam catches a ride home with another coworker... Other episodes include "Christmas Party" in which Michael screws up the office Christmas party with another one of his erratic decisions, and "Conflict Resolution" in which Michael's efforts to improve relations within the office result in a worse situation.

Below is a list of episodes included on The Office (Season 2) DVD:

Episode 7 (The Dundies) Air Date: 09-20-2005

Episode 8 (Sexual Harassment) Air Date: 09-27-2005

Episode 9 (Office Olympics) Air Date: 10-04-2005

Episode 10 (The Fire) Air Date: 10-11-2005

Episode 11 (Halloween) Air Date: 10-18-2005

Episode 12 (The Fight) Air Date: 11-01-2005

Episode 13 (The Client) Air Date: 11-08-2005

Episode 14 (Performance Review) Air Date: 11-15-2005

Episode 15 (Email Surveillance) Air Date: 11-22-2005

Episode 16 (Christmas Party) Air Date: 12-06-2005

Episode 17 (Booze Cruise) Air Date: 01-05-2006

Episode 18 (The Injury) Air Date: 01-12-2006

Episode 19 (The Secret) Air Date: 01-19-2006

Episode 20 (The Carpet) Air Date: 01-26-2006

Episode 21 (Boys and Girls) Air Date: 02-02-2006

Episode 22 (Valentine's Day) Air Date: 02-09-2006

Episode 23 (Dwight's Speech) Air Date: 03-02-2006

Episode 24 (Take Your Daughter to Work Day) Air Date: 03-16-2006

Episode 25 (Michael's Birthday) Air Date: 03-30-2006

Episode 26 (Drug Testing) Air Date: 04-27-2006

Episode 27 (Conflict Resolution) Air Date: 05-04-2006

Episode 28 (Casino Night) Air Date: 05-11-2006

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The Office Is Making Huge Waves In Ratings And Cash At The Bank

In 2001, Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant created what is considered one of the funniest British television programs of all time called The Office. The series lasted for two seasons and a two part Christmas special.

The series followed a documentary format, although the entire pretense of the show was fictional. The show was noted because of its emphasis on characters that functioned like regular (in some cases not so regular) people with desires, flaws, mannerisms, and traits that were different from their co-workers.

Each character received their own back story and face time in the series. A particular standout performance on the show was Gervais himself as David Brent who could easily be compared to any rude boss that anyone may have had.

The show proved to be so popular in Britain, that in the United States the National Broadcasting Company received the rights to do an American take on the series, also titled The Office. The show premiered in 2005 as a mid-season replacement. For the Americanization of the show, all of the characters were renamed, reworked, and redesigned with the American audience kept in mind.

The show still retained its premise, but it took place in Stanford, Pennsylvania at the Stanford Branch of the fictional Dunder-Mifflin Paper Company. This new version of The Office featured Steve Carell as Michael Scott, the American counterpart of David Brent. It also features Rainn Wilson as Dwight Schrute, John Krasinski as Jim Halpert, Jenna Fischer as Pam Beesly, and B.J Novak as Ryan.

The series also humorously features Creed Bratton, former member of the band The Grass Roots, as a fictionalized version of himself who exhibits eccentric, possibly psychotic, behavior throughout all of his appearances on the show. The show has been notable for the will they or won't relationship between Jim and Pam that was constant throughout the first three seasons of the show.

It was for those three seasons that many fans found a point of focus. This romantic tension between characters changed when in the fourth season it was revealed that the two had begun dating. This had led to some fans thinking that the quality of episodes would decline, but other fans say that the decision helped keep the plot point from wearing thin.

Unfortunately, in late 2007, production on the second half of the fourth season was put on hold due to the Writer's Guild of America Strike that has affected television and film everywhere. However, fans remain excited that the strike has ended and are glad they they may have the next season to look foward to.

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i live in Cambodia so only get to see it on DVD
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