The IT Crowd (UK)

The Work Outing

Season 2, Episode 1, Aired 8/24/07

Episode Summary

'Dashing' Philip drops in from the sixth floor to ask Jen to the theatre, but a possible date turns into a work outing when Moss and Roy also get invites. The evening spirals towards disaster, leaving Jen to wonder whether Philip is who he claims to be.moreless

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The Work Outing

8.5

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By thefanof, May 26, 2010 Report Abuse

"It's a gay musical called gay."

Oh, man, where do I start with this episode? A defining 30 minutes of television for The IT Crowd, one that secured my position as a loyal fan of the cult-favorite British sitcom. An excellent parody of musicals here, Graham Linehan nailed the stupidity of that genre perfectly.

And then there were all the signature mishaps and misunderstandings, channeling Three's Company a little bit. Moss posing as an employee, Roy pretending to be disabled, just brilliant writing, no other way to describe it.

Even Jen's attempted romance was not bad here. They hit on all cylinders tonight.moreless

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Funny but not as good as some of the season 1 episodes.

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By hrgaffney, Feb 02, 2009 Report Abuse

I felt just a little disappointed with this episode of the IT Crowd. It just didn't seem as funny as the last one in season 1 where I laughed out loud a lot more. Certainly it had some moments of hilarity like when Roy pretended to be disabled and Moss used the staff toilets and ended up as a member of staff. The gay jokes were perhaps a bit too much and the scene at the end with Philip and Jen was telegraphed from the beginning. I have to say that it was still worth watching though, especially the second half.moreless

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By Fafhrd68, Dec 09, 2008 Report Abuse

I dare anyone to find a funnier episode. This bey far is what comedy should be every time. I have watched this episode over 15 times, and still find it funny. "I'm Handicapped." is now one of my tag lines. I have hooked several people on this show by watching this episode. Strong writing, good acting and crack timing is what I come to expect from this team. They didn't let us down. From playing on cultural taboos to hitting us over the head with stereo types this episode runs the gamut. Very rarely does all of this work, yet the It Crowd has done it.moreless

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Such a great show

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By Kez1984, Sep 13, 2007 Report Abuse

One of the few truly laugh out loud (not smirk)shows currently on television, it's been quite a wait for the show, but it was totally worth it, why they are translating it for the the united states, i have no idea as the British version is pitch perfect comedy that anyone can access, you don't need to be specifically British to understand the humour as it is reminiscent of the Simpson's, naked gun, airplane and other classics, I hope the show runs for many seasons as it one of the few shows really worth tunning into at the week ends, great stuff.moreless

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A horrificly funny episode

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By Scrubbins, Sep 04, 2007 Report Abuse

Another season and they started it with a bang; The Work Outing is possibly funniest episode yet. I have to admit that the first part of the episode wasn't too great but still hilarious anyway. I suppose all the main laughter was directed at the theatre part. All the scenes in the theatre were beyond funny, Including the disabled fiasco and if that guy is gay My favourite moment in the episode is when Jen orderes a drink for disabled Roy and ends up being served by Moss, classic Graham Linehan comedy. I think I might even start comparing the IT Crowd to Father Ted.moreless

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- Roy's Shirt: Rabbit eared television Edit
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- International Airdates Latin America: 20 December 2007 on Sony Entertainment Television Edit
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- Roy: I'm disabled! Theater worker: How? Roy: How what? Theater worker: How are you disabled? Roy: Leg disabled! Theater worker: Do you have a wheelchair? Roy: Yes! Theater worker: Where is it? Roy: Stolen! Theater worker: How did they get in? Roy: I don't know! Edit
- Philip: Do you like the theatre? Moss: Never been. But I've always liked the idea of the theatre. The smell of the grease, the roar of the paint. I've often thought if I hadn't ended up in computers, I would have gone into the theatre. Philip: But you've never been to see a play. Moss: No. Philip: Why not? Moss: Never had the interest. Edit
- Jen: May I ask how you became disabled? Roy: Acid. Edit
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- Moss: He's been gay since Wham! Moss is referring to George Michael, who didn't officially come out until after Wham! Edit