Only A True Office Fan Knows Everything That Happened On Season 1
- by Jessie Dax-Setkus
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Okay, you’ve seen the genesis of The Office, you’ve seen the characters we know and love grow into who they are in future seasons. The first season was arguably the most awkward season of all of them. There are so many uncomfortable pauses and jokes that make the audience cringe. We meet the “world’s best boss” Michael Scott, and we also witness the epic battle between salesmen Dwight Schrute and Jim Halpert. We knew from the very beginning of this show that it would be a classic because it took all the elements we know from our own offices and made us laugh about them. Who doesn’t know an Angela or even a Stanley? Don’t we all?
How well would you say you know The Office season one? Do you remember episodes like “The Alliance” and “Diversity Day?” How about the great moments like Michael making his entire staff put index cards on their foreheads with different races on them and acting out each other’s stereotypes? It makes you just palm smack, am I right? Put yourself to the test by taking our quiz and see how well you know The Office season one. See if you can make the staff proud!
What does Jim encase Dwight's stapler in?
From the very first episode of The Office, Jim was playing pranks on Dwight, and Dwight didn't like it a whole lot. We see that these two obviously don't have the best relationship with each other, but we are in for a good time with them because of this prank. Jim seems to easily get under Dwight's skin, and Dwight falls for it pretty easily. If Dwight would let it go, Jim wouldn't have any fuel to pick on him.
Why does Michael pretend to fire Pam?
Poor Pam, she gets picked on by Michael on the regular and all she wants to do is her job. She tries to stand up to him, but he just shuts her down. You can't help but feel bad for her, especially in season one because she hasn't found her voice yet like she has in later seasons. Pam just seems to get abuse shoveled on her and she takes it. So much for answering the phone and keeping her head down.
In an attempt to upstage Mr. Brown's racial diversity seminar, Michael creates his own seminar under what name?
Diversity Day was a big deal because Michael made some inappropriate Chris Rock jokes that offended many people in the office, and this required some disciplinary actions from corporate to explain diversity to the entire staff. The problem is, Mr. Brown, the lecturer needs only Michael's signature, which he is not willing to give because he claims he didn't learn anything. Therefore, he makes his own racial diversity seminar that isn't completely politically correct. What was the name of this seminar?
Michael assigns everybody an index card with a different race on it. There is no card for which race because it would be 'too soon.'
Michael decides to do an exercise where everyone in the office puts an index card on their head with a race written on it, and they have to go around the room while everyone uses their race's stereotypes on them. It's politically incorrect in every single way, and the office is very uncomfortable with it, but Michael is dead set on proving his point. However, there is one race that is not represented because Michael says it is 'too soon,' which race is it?
Michael assigns Dwight the task of creating a new health care plan. When Dwight hands out anonymous illness forms, Jim and Pam write what on their forms?
Dwight is tasked with coming up with the office's health care plan because Michael can't make a decision, so he makes as many cuts as humanly possible to the dismay of the entire office. Everyone bans together against Dwight because he is making ridiculous decisions that are basically like a ay cut to everyone. Some people do not take the health care plan seriously at all so they don't fill out Dwight's requested forms like they should. What did Jim and Pam write on their forms?
Michael promises the office a surprise and when a free trip to Atlantic City fails he returns to the office with what?
Michael falls short on one of his promises yet again, and he attempts to cover it up and win the office back over by bringing them a big surprise. So he leaves the office to find a great big surprise for everyone to do and comes up a little bit short. His surprise isn't so exciting and the office questions him about this small gift being their 'big surprise.' Michael then scrambles to get a real surprise and ends up empty handed.
When Dwight asks him to join an alliance, Jim responds by saying what?
Downsizing rumors are swirling through the office and the entire staff is paranoid about losing their jobs. In the meantime, Dwight decides to form an alliance with his long-time enemy, Jim, and later adding Pam along to the alliance. Jim and Dwight make an unlikely team because the two of them mix like oil and water due to their rocky past, which makes this episode all the more hilarious to watch. but when Dwight asks Jim to join in on the alliance, what does Jim respond with saying?
Not realizing it was per mile, Michael donates how much money to Oscar's nephew's walk-a-thon.
Michael didn't listen to Oscar as per usual, and as he was donating to Oscar's nephew's walk-a-thon, he thought he was donating an overall amount to the cause rather than a per mile amount. Everyone makes a huge deal about the amount he pledged and he acts like he is the big man of the office, until he realized what he did. He then tries to back out of it, but it is too late and he is stuck with what he donated.
Assuming he must be good at basketball, Michael chooses who to join the team?
The office workers decide to play a basketball game against the warehouse workers, and Michael puts together his dream team. They then up the stakes by saying the losing team has to work on Saturday because corporate said that people have to come in over the weekend. Michael assumes that one office worker is really good at basketball although he isn't and puts him on the team. This person ends up being a major disappointment and doesn't help the team a whole lot.
After the basketball game, Michael tells the office they don't have to come in Saturday because it's not 'like coming in an extra day will prevent us from being' what?
The basketball game was pretty close, but Michael got a pretty lame foul and called the game before it was over. The office staff was up at that point, so technically the office staff won making the warehouse staff come in over the weekend. The warehouse staff was not happy about that, so Michael didn't make anyone come in over the weekend. however, he said that they wouldn't have something happen if they didn't come in over the weekend; what was it?
A girl named Katy comes to the office to sell what?
Normally, the office doesn't allow vendors to come in and sell their items, but because Katy was so hot Michael allowed her to come in and sell her stuff. Many guys in the office fell for her good looks and tried to ask her out, and even bought her items to try to win her over—including Dwight. Michael really has a thing for her, but Katy doesn't seem to return the feelings. What does she sell to the office staff while she is there?
To impress Katy, Michael spends the $1000 top sales representative prize on what?
Because Michael is trying to impress Katy, he spends a ton of money on something he doesn't need. He also sees that she is really hitting it off with Jim and he gets jealous. Katy just feels awkward and uncomfortable around Michael, but Michael isn't getting the hint. Even the high-priced item that he bought didn't impress her, which really isn't a surprise based on some of the lines he dropped on her. But what did he buy to impress her?
In what city does the show take place?
During the theme song of the show, it tells the viewer where the show is taking place. It's in somewhat of a smaller town, but it is not that far from New York City either as that is where their corporate is and they drive over there on the regular. This town might not seem like it has a lot to offer, but everyone that works in the office seems to really like where they live. But where is it that they live?
What does Michael's mug say on it?
Michael has a very iconic mug that he uses in pretty much every single episode, but he starts drinking from it in season one. The thing is, he bought himself this mug rather than his employees buying it for him, so it kind of negates what it says on the mug but he really doesn't seem to care. Michael lives in his own little world and does not seem to care what the reality of everyone around him actually is.
What is Michael Scott's job title?
Michael has been working at Dunder Mifflin for quite some time, so it is only natural that he has been promoted enough times to be in charge of his office. Although many people might wonder why he was the choice to be in charge, it was clearly the choice by corporate to promote him because of the time he put in at the office rather than the skill set he brought to the table. But what was his official title?
Where is Michael's 'special filing cabinet' for things from Corporate?
Michael doesn't have a ton of respect for authority, and when he gets anything sent to him from corporate he has a very special place that he files the paperwork. He is actually caught not reading the memos that are sent to him from his boss on the regular, and this seems to get him in a little bit of hot water from time to time. The thing is, Michael seems to run his office just fine in some crazy way.
What is Jan's last name?
Jan was Michael's boss and she was a real pain in the butt to work for. She was a real stickler and didn't really take no for an answer. Not many people liked working for her, so it was a surprise when Michael eventually started dating her because they were so opposite and wrong for each other. During the first season of The Office, Jan was married, but she was going through a divorce very soon after. What was her last name?
What is Todd Packer's nickname for Jan?
Todd Packer is another worker that not many of the office employees like a whole lot. He is brash and offensive. Not many of the employees seem to care for his humor besides Michael, likely because his humor is pretty similar but not quite as offensive believe it or not. Todd does not like Jan at all, likely because she is a woman and his boss. In fact, Todd has come up with a nickname for her, what was it?
Who are the people Michael considers his heroes?
Even Michael Scott has some heroes that he admits to. Although he typically praises himself for many things, he does have people that he takes tips from. Surprisingly, they are actually really great people to take inspiration from. Michael isn't one to admit that he has heroes, but in this case he does. Michael is one of those strange follows that can make an awkward situation out of pretty much anything, even discussing who his heroes are. But who were they?
What is Dwight's job title?
Dwight kisses Michael's butt from the beginning. The main reason that he kisses his behind is because he wants to move up in the company and that is pretty obvious—he loves power. Dwight is dead set on being Michael's number two. In season two, Dwight pretty much is Michael's number two, although Jim is silently Michael's number two throughout the entire show. Dwight lets the entire office know about his title all of the time, but what is his title?
What is Pam's favorite yogurt flavor?
Pam has a real thing for yogurt throughout the show, but she slips and says what her favorite flavor is in season one. If you notice, she is always snacking on yogurt. Maybe she doesn't have time to prepare a proper lunch, who knows, but she is just always eating yogurt. Even in future seasons she is still eating yogurt. It just seems to be her thing. Do you remember what flavor is her favorite? Which one is she always snacking on?
How long have Pam and Roy been engaged?
Roy and Pam are engaged to Jim's dismay, and it is an office joke how long they have been engaged. In fact, it is a Dundie given out every year that they have the longest engagement. Pam doesn't find it funny at all, and she wants Roy to commit, but she also has a thing for Jim so she is kind of stuck in her situation. It is awkward, and we all root for Jim and Pam even though she is engaged.
What item of Michael's does Jim put in Jello?
In episode one, Jim has a thing for putting people's stuff in Jello including Michael's stuff. First he targeted Dwight, then he turned on Michael, which begs the question where did he find the time to make Jello in the office? Also, how would Dwight and Michael not notice that their stuff was gone in the first place? It just seems like an impossible situation. However, Jim seemed to pull it off somehow. What item of Michael's did he put in Jello though?
In the episode "Basketball" where does Jim say he is going on Saturday?
There was a vicious game of basketball being played between the office workers and the warehouse workers and the stakes are working over the weekend. Jim does not think he is going to be working over the weekend because he has plans. However, Pam and Roy also have plans, so Pam is not rooting for the office workers to win. Jim and Pam banter back and forth about which side is going to win. But where does Jim say he is going?
What name does Michael say he calls Jan?
Jan and Michael have an interesting relationship later in the show, but in season one they have a boss-employee relationship. Michael seems to respect Jan, but when he is talking to Todd Packer his tone kind of changes. Jan is somewhat of an ice queen and is kind of proud to have that title during season one. Michael does have a nickname for her though. It's interesting because he just has an interesting dynamic with her, but what was the nickname?
How does Todd Packer greet Michael on the phone?
Todd and Michael are friends...according to Michael. Todd actually isn't all that nice to Michael. In fact, when he calls Michael he doesn't have a very nice greeting for him. Todd really doesn't have a lot of nice things to say about anyone, including Michael—especially Michael. Todd is a salesman that is on the road all of the time, and he really does not have to answer to much of anyone so he is kind of rough around the edges.
What rumor starts spreading after Michael and Jan's meeting?
Michael and Jan have a closed-off meeting that no one gets to listen in on. This, of course, gets the office started with a major rumor. People start freaking out a little bit because of the conclusion they jump to, but they have no real reason to jump to it. However, Michael and Jan are being really secretive about what they were talking about, which puts everyone at even more unease. So what was it that absolutely everyone was losing their minds about?
Who does Michael impersonate to impress Ryan?
Michael isn't in touch with the younger generation, so when he tells jokes or does impressions it is super awkward. When he meets Ryan, he gets a "man crush" of sorts and he tries to impress him right off the bat. However, the impression he picks isn't really a great idea, and Ryan gets super weirded out from the get-go. Michael never gives up trying to impress him throughout the entire show and he always falls flat on his face.
In "Diversity Day", Michael claimed to be how much Native American?
Michael has some tall tales about his life. During "Diversity Day" Michael creates his own diversity seminar and tries to top the seminar that Mr. Brown did before him. He does not sign off that he learned anything, so he branches off to teach everyone in his own way. However, it is not politically correct in any way, including the way he describes his own personal heritage that makes no sense. What part does he say that he is Native American?
In "The Alliance", how long was Meredith's birthday from the birthday party Michael held for her?
Meredith is the office drunk, although in season one her among many other character's roles weren't super developed fully yet. We were just getting to know characters like her, Kelly, Creed, Keven, and even Angela. Some of the characters we laugh at and love in later seasons were more quiet and posed as filler characters during season one. Meredith was no exception. yes, it was her birthday, but we didn't know much about her. How far away was her birthday from when they celebrated it though?
In "The Alliance," where did Dwight hide?
Jim and Dwight form an alliance because they think that everyone is going to lose their jobs. Eventually, Pam joins their alliance too. The two make a very unlikely pair when they are teamed up because they do not get along super well on the day to day. The two are actually office frienemies in all reality. In the meantime, Jim convinces Dwight that he must hide until the time is right. But where does Jim convince Dwight to hide for a while?
In "Basketball", who exhibited spectacular basketball skills?
Michael was very picky about who played on the basketball team and judged them based on how they looked. A couple of people that wanted to play were not invited to be on the team because they did not look like athletes, but one of these people actually ended up being a spectacular basketball player and should have been on the team. This was not discovered; however, until after the game was over. Who was the office worker that ended up being a great player?
Where did Michael purchase his "World's Best Boss" mug?
Michael has an epic coffee mug; however, he bought it for himself. The sad thing is no one in the office has ever bought him anything that has ever said best boss on it, but he still believes that he is the world's best boss regardless. He is kind of in denial about what people think about him, but as long as he has this mug he thinks that they believe he is the best boss ever. But where did he buy it?
Who is Jan's boss?
Michael is just a big fish in a small pond because he does not work for corporate. As we all know, Jan the ice queen is his boss, but she also has the boss, and he is the COO. It seems as though Jan and her boss kind of butt heads based on some of the comments that are made and that is proven in later seasons when Jan is eventually fired for her performance. But what is his name?
What is Jim trying to deal with throughout the "Diversity Day" episode?
Diversity day falls on a really bad day for Jim. He has a lot going on and he does not have the time to be jumping into pointless meetings because of what he is dealing with. He starts to get frustrated because he is not able to get done what he is so desperately trying to do, and these diversity day meetings seem to take priority over what he has been trying to do all day. What was he trying to do?