43. The Office (U.K.) (Seasons 1-3)

Category: TV Comedies
Stars: Ricky Gervais, Martin Freeman, Mackenzie Crook, Lucy Davis, Oliver Chris, Patrick Baladi, Stacey Roca, Ralph Ineson, Stirling Gallacher

If you're anything like us, you're feeling a bit underwhelmed by NBC's The Office post-Steve Carell. And, furthermore, you've watched every Dundler Mifflin rerun about six or seven times a piece. So what is there to do? How about acquainting yourself with the original, British version of The Office, starring a pre-crossover Ricky Gervais as a narcissistic and aloof boss who's not quite as airheaded as Michael Scott, but who's just as funny.