The Pilot: Episode 1.01
“The Pilot” Season 1 Episode 1 Air Date: March 24, 2005 Writer: Greg Daniels (original UK Office by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant) Summary: A documentary crew arrives at Dunder-Mifflin Paper Inc in Scranton, Pennsylvania to begin filming the misadventures of Michael Scott. Among Michael’s employ are Dwight the eternally loyal Assistant (to the) Regional Manager, Ryan the bewildered temp, Jim the bored salesman, and Pam the shy receptionist.