Which Series 1 episode first aired on 30 July 2001?
Answer
Training
Which Series 1 episode first aired on 30 July 2001? The answer is Training.
“Training” is the fourth episode of the first series of The Office, the BBC Two mockumentary created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant. Series 1 began in July 2001 and followed the employees of Wernham Hogg’s Slough branch as they faced possible downsizing under manager David Brent.
The episode centres on a training day led by Brent, whose attempts to appear inspirational and entertaining repeatedly undermine the session. It is part of the first series’ gradual expansion from workplace satire into character-driven comedy, particularly through the contrasting personalities of Brent, Gareth Keenan, Tim Canterbury and Dawn Tinsley.
A common mix-up is confusing the broadcast order with the episode titles. “Downsize” opened Series 1, followed by “Work Experience” and “The Quiz”; “New Girl” and “Judgement” came later. The episode aired on 30 July 2001, placing “Training” fourth in the six-episode series.