
This U.S. adaptation -- set at a paper company based in Scranton, Pa. -- has a similar documentary style to that of the Ricky Gervais-led British original. It features the Dunder-Mifflin staff, which includes characters based on roles in the British show -- and, quite possibly, people with whom you work in your office. There's Jim, the likable employee who's a bit of an every man. Jim has a thing for receptionist-turned-sales-rep Pam -- because office romances are always a good idea! There's also Dwight, the co-worker who is successful but devoid of social skills and common sense.
When Ryan excludes him from a wilderness retreat, Michael goes into the woods for his own survival adventure; Jim tries to revolutionize the office birthday party.
Jan sues Dunder Mifflin, and Michael is deposed as a witness; Kelly trash-talks Pam after Darryl beats Jim at ping-pong.
Pam and Jim run out of excuses and must go to Jan and Michael's house for dinner; when Dwight learns that Angela and Andy are also invited, jealousy gets the best of him.
A model in an office-supply catalog makes Michael feel things; to win back Dunder-Mifflin's parking spaces, Kevin and Andy oppose bosses of five businesses.