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Critics often cite this as the "first great episode" where the show found its unique, cringeworthy tone separate from its UK predecessor.

After Michael Scott performs a controversial and offensive imitation of a Chris Rock routine, Corporate sends a consultant, Mr. Brown (Larry Wilmore), to conduct a racial diversity seminar. The Office 1x2

Feeling insulted that the training is primarily for his benefit, Michael hijacks the session. He creates his own "diversity" exercise where employees wear index cards with different races on their foreheads and must treat each other based on stereotypes. Critics often cite this as the "first great

Wilmore, a writer for the show, originally just read for the part during a table read, but producer Greg Daniels liked him so much he was asked to formally audition for the role. Feeling insulted that the training is primarily for

"The Office" Diversity Day (TV Episode 2005) - Full cast & crew

(Season 1, Episode 2) is a defining moment for the American version of The Office , as it was the first episode to feature completely original writing rather than adapting scenes from the British series. Episode Summary

Despite his professional loss, Jim ends the day on a positive note when Pam Beesly falls asleep on his shoulder during the meeting, leading him to conclude it was "not a bad day". Cast & Credits Director: Ken Kwapis Writer: B.J. Novak Guest Star: Larry Wilmore as Mr. Brown