The Office, The Alliance

The premiere episode introduces the boss and staff of the Dunder-Mifflin Paper Company in Scranton, Pennsylvania, in a documentary about the workplace.

Michael's off-colour remark puts a sensitivity trainer in the office for a presentation, which prompts Michael to create his own.

Michael leaves Dwight in charge of picking the new healthcare plan for the staff, with disastrous results ahead.

For a laugh, Jim agrees to an alliance with Dwight regarding the downsizing rumours.

Michael and his staff challenge the warehouse workers to a basketball game with a bet looming over both parties.

Michael is just one of the many male staff who start vying for the attention of an attractive saleswoman in the office.