Novak double as writers as well as actors in the show, and between them, wrote three episodes on the season. The show's writers include Daniels, Gervais, Merchant, and Michael Schur, while Mindy Kaling, Paul Lieberstein, and B.
The show is based upon the British series created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, who are executive producers on the show, and it is produced by Greg Daniels, also an executive producer, along with consulting producers Larry Wilmore and Lester Lewis. The first season of the show was produced by Reveille Productions and Deedle-Dee Productions, both in association with NBC Universal Television Studios. The DVD contained all six episodes, along with commentaries from creators, writers, actors, and directors on most of the episodes, as well as deleted scenes from all of the episodes. Universal Studios Home Entertainment released season one in a single DVD on August 16, 2005. While some enjoyed the pilot, others opined that it was a mere copy of the original British version. The season debuted to high numbers, and garnered moderately positive reviews from critics aside from a poorly received pilot episode. Season one of The Office aired on Tuesdays in the United States at 9:30 p.m. Meanwhile, sales rep Jim Halpert (Krasinski) finds methods to undermine his cube-mate, Dwight Schrute (Wilson) receptionist Pam Beesly (Fischer) tries to deal with Michael's insensitivities and flubs and temporary employee Ryan Howard (Novak) is acting mostly as an observer of the insanity around him. This season introduced the main characters, and established the general plot, which revolves around Michael Scott (Carell), regional manager of the Scranton branch office, trying to convince the filmmakers of the documentary that he presides over a happy, well-running office. The season stars Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, and B.
The Office is an American adaptation of the British TV series of the same name, and is presented in a mockumentary format, portraying the daily lives of office employees in the Scranton, Pennsylvania branch of the fictitious Dunder Mifflin Paper Company. The first season of the American televisioncomedy The Office premiered in the United States on NBC on March 24, 2005, concluded on April 26, 2005, and consists of six episodes. List of The Office (American TV series) episodes Andy plays it cool after Erin shows interest in another man. The Office Season 7 Episode 1 Michael refuses to fire the new office assistant after everyone complains about his bad attitude.