Ep 6. Hot Girl

Michael Scott, the hapless and often inappropriate boss at Dunder Mifflin Scranton branch, has a new obsession: the arrival of a new (and hot) saleswoman named Katy. The sixth episode of The Office’s first season, titled “Hot Girl,” revolves around the staff’s reactions to her arrival and Michael’s attempts to impress her.

As soon as Katy walks through the door, all eyes are on her. Jim, ever the flirt, tries to strike up a conversation, but to no avail. Dwight, as always, is fiercely competitive and determined to make a sale before anyone else can. Meanwhile, Michael is smitten and goes to great lengths to impress her, including buying her a new computer and offering her a job as an executive. This, of course, causes tension between him and his staff, who are all vying for her attention in their own ways.

Throughout the episode, we see various characters try to woo Katy in their own unique ways. Ryan offers to take her out for drinks, while Stanley sets up a consultation for her with an insurance salesman. Even Angela, the stern and often unsympathetic accountant, makes an effort to befriend her.

As the day wears on, it becomes increasingly clear that Katy is not interested in any of them. She brushes off Jim’s advances and is unimpressed by Michael’s attempts at being charming. However, she does seem to take a liking to Pam, the receptionist, and the two strike up a friendship throughout the episode.

One of the highlights of “Hot Girl” is the scene in which Michael and Dwight attempt to impress Katy with a homemade grill in the parking lot. They dress up in aprons and chef hats, but things go awry when Michael tries to start the grill with gasoline and nearly sets himself on fire. It’s a hilarious and cringe-worthy moment that perfectly encapsulates Michael’s desperation to impress Katy.

As the episode comes to a close, we see Katy packing up to leave for the day. Michael, desperate to make a move, asks her if she’d like to grab some dinner. She declines, telling him that she has a boyfriend. Michael is crushed, but Pam offers him some kind words and a shoulder to cry on.

Overall, “Hot Girl” is a hilarious and relatable episode. Most people have, at one point or another, been infatuated with someone at work and gone to great lengths to impress them. The episode also gives us some insight into the characters and their motivations. We see that Jim is still pining for Pam and that Dwight will stop at nothing to make a sale. And, of course, we see Michael’s desperation for love and attention, which is a recurring theme throughout the series.

All in all, “Hot Girl” is a great episode and a perfect introduction to The Office’s unique brand of humor and awkwardness.