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The Office season 1 episode 4: The Alliance

Aired 12 April 200522 minRated TV-14

7.8TMDB · 83 votesMark watched

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The Office season 1 is streaming in Australia on Prime Video (subscription), Foxtel Now (subscription), Binge (subscription), Disney+ (subscription, listed for the whole show) and 2 more. You can also buy it on Apple TV from $9.99, Fetch TV from $9.99 and Prime Video Store from $9.99.

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What happens in “The Alliance”

Michael arranges a morale-boosting birthday party for Meredith and is determined to come up with the funniest message in her card. Dwight wants a pact with Jim to fight the downsizing, and Michael regrets showing off when Oscar asks for sponsorship for a charity walk being undertaken by his nephew, who has cerebral palsy.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 4 of 6 of season 1, so watch episodes 1 to 3 first.
  • It runs about 22 minutes.
  • Directed by Bryan Gordon, written by Michael Schur.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.8 out of 10 (83 votes).

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Cast and crew of this episode

Director
Bryan Gordon
Writer
Michael Schur
Guest stars
David Denman as Roy AndersonCreed Bratton as Creed BrattonKate Flannery as Meredith PalmerLeslie David Baker as Stanley HudsonBrian Baumgartner as Kevin MaloneCraig Robinson as Darryl PhilbinPhyllis Smith as Phyllis LapinOscar Nuñez as Oscar Martinez

Credits: TMDB.

More from The Office Season 1

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