David Brent, manager of the Slough branch of Wernham Hogg paper merchants, is told that it might be closed down. He makes the rash promise of `no redundancies'.
Come to Gareth's new office, the meeting room, which he's commandeered in order to ferret out the sender of an image the boss declares "offensive to women": a naked lady with his own face. Find out what follows when the wrong person is accused.
Tim learns a valuable lesson about letting the boss win, as David Brent and his mate Finchy face off against Tim and Ricky in the annual quiz night. Things quickly become over-competitive, and it all comes down to a tie-breaker.
To fend off the increasing staff disillusionment, a training day has been scheduled. Dawn's engagement to Lee is on the rocks and Tim begins to think that he may at last have a chance with her.
David interviews for a new secretary and chooses blonde Karen. Meanwhile, Donna's late arrival at work inevitably sparks the rumour that she is sleeping with a colleague.
Brent hears that the Slough branch is to be merged. Though there will be job losses, his position is safe, and he needs to keep his team on board.
Ricky Gervais
David Brent
Mackenzie Crook
Gareth Keenan
Lucy Davis
Dawn Tinsley
Martin Freeman
Tim Canterbury
Ralph Ineson
Chris "Finchy" Finch