The Office: We were huge fans of the U.K. version and approached the idea of a U.S. version with trepidation. No need. This series holds its own entirely and is consistently brilliant. Cringingly brilliant, but brilliant. Like everyone else, we're suckers for the Jim/Pam yes-no relationship. We also love love love the zingers. Our recent favorite: Michael (to Karen, the new woman in the office played by the gorgeous Rashida Jones -- we know of what we speak, we've seen her in person. BTW, she is a Harvard grad. Sorry for the paraphrasing): You're quite exotic. Was your father in the military? NBC
