The Office - Diversi... Today

: The episode culminates in a memorable moment where Kelly Kapoor slaps Michael after a particularly offensive impression. Behind the Scenes Facts

: While the office is in chaos, Jim loses his largest yearly commission to Dwight, a running B-plot that highlights the high stakes of their rivalry.

This guide breaks down (Season 1, Episode 2), the landmark episode that helped the U.S. version of The Office find its own cringeworthy voice. Episode Overview Original Air Date : March 29, 2005. The Office - Diversi...

: Offended that he isn't leading the seminar, Michael stages his own "Diversity Tomorrow" workshop, famously featuring his invented game, "Diversity Tomorrow: Because Today is Almost Over" . Key Moments to Watch For

: It was the first episode not based on a script from the original UK series, specifically designed to tackle topics like race that were more central to American culture at the time. : The episode culminates in a memorable moment

: After Michael Scott’s inappropriate Chris Rock impersonation, corporate sends a real diversity trainer, Mr. Brown, to the Scranton branch.

: Employees wear cards on their foreheads representing different ethnicities and must treat each other based on stereotypes. version of The Office find its own cringeworthy voice

: This episode marks the first appearances of Toby Flenderson (Paul Lieberstein), Kelly Kapoor (Mindy Kaling), and Meredith Palmer (Kate Flannery).