The IT Crowd 2006
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What is The IT Crowd?
The IT Crowd is a British sitcom that originally aired on Channel 4 between 2006 and 2013. Written and directed by Graham Linehan, the series is set in London and follows the comedic misadventures of a rag-tag team of information technology support workers.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2006
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 24
- First aired
- Feb 3, 2006
- Last aired
- Jul 30, 2010
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- Channel 4
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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Overview
The IT Crowd is a British sitcom that originally aired on Channel 4 between 2006 and 2013. Written and directed by Graham Linehan, the series is set in London and follows the comedic misadventures of a rag-tag team of information technology support workers. The main cast includes Chris O'Dowd, Richard Ayoade, Katherine Parkinson, and Matt Berry. The plot centers on Roy and Moss, two basement-dwelling employees who work for a large corporation. They are overseen by Jen, a grifting and tech-illiterate supervisor who runs interference between the technical staff and the company leadership. The office is headed by a hotheaded yuppie, leading to an age-old clash between the IT department and the corporation. The show depicts the daily experiences of this motley crew as they navigate their professional environment. The series is recognized for its focus on the office dynamics of these specific characters as they operate within the larger structure of their workplace.
Should you watch it?
“Three IT workers and their manager navigate the absurdities of corporate life in this workplace comedy.”
- sharp dialogue
- distinctive character dynamics
- niche technical humor
- absurdist pacing
Watch it if you enjoy workplace sitcoms centered on dysfunctional teams.
The series contains mild language and themes typical of workplace sitcoms.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Yesterday's Jam Feb 3, 2006
- E2 Calamity Jen Feb 3, 2006
- E3 Fifty-Fifty Feb 10, 2006
- E4 The Red Door Feb 17, 2006
- E5 The Haunting of Bill Crouse Feb 24, 2006
- E6 Aunt Irma Visits Mar 3, 2006
Season 2 · 6 episodes
- E1 The Work Outing Aug 24, 2007
- E2 Return of the Golden Child Aug 31, 2007
- E3 Moss and the German Sep 7, 2007
- E4 The Dinner Party Sep 14, 2007
- E5 Smoke and Mirrors Sep 21, 2007
- E6 Men Without Women Sep 28, 2007
Season 3 · 6 episodes
- E1 From Hell Nov 21, 2008
- E2 Are We Not Men? Nov 28, 2008
- E3 Tramps Like Us Dec 5, 2008
- E4 The Speech Dec 12, 2008
- E5 Friendface Dec 19, 2008
- E6 Calendar Geeks Dec 26, 2008
Season 4 · 6 episodes
- E1 Jen the Fredo Jun 25, 2010
- E2 The Final Countdown Jul 2, 2010
- E3 Something Happened Jul 9, 2010
- E4 Italian for Beginners Jul 16, 2010
- E5 Bad Boys Jul 23, 2010
- E6 Reynholm vs Reynholm Jul 30, 2010
Frequently asked questions
What is the show about?
It follows the misadventures of a team of IT support workers and their supervisor at a large corporation.
Who are the main characters?
The main characters are Roy, Moss, and their supervisor, Jen.
What is the setting?
The series is set within the IT department of a large corporation.
What is the tone?
The show is a comedic series featuring a motley crew of characters.
Who runs the corporation?
The corporation is headed by a hotheaded yuppie.