The U.S. version of the office is probably the best comedy show on tv. when i first started watching it i was not to sure of it but after a few episodes i wanted more, it is nothing like friends, i cant believe somebody made the comparison only major thing similar is its comedy and on nbc. all the characters are hilarious even meredith the alcoholic and angela'a rude demanding ass, andy's hilarious anger issues, the ridiculous racial and sexist comments michael makes (unknowlingly), etc!!!!