The IT Crowd

A chaotic sitcom set in the basement IT office of a faceless corporation, The IT Crowd follows two technicians, the laid-back Roy and the hyper-logical Moss, who handle ridiculous helpdesk calls and dodge office politics while their clueless manager Jen pretends to understand technology. Episodes spin out from small misunderstandings into elaborate, hilarious situations that highlight the trio's social awkwardness and oddball routines. The tone stays light and silly, with most stories resetting at the end of each episode, so you get sharp, character-driven humor without any spoilers about long arcs or finales.

Created by Graham Linehan, the series premiered on Channel 4 in 2006, and features Chris O'Dowd as Roy, Richard Ayoade as Moss, Katherine Parkinson as Jen, and Matt Berry as their eccentric boss. The show ran over several series and a special, becoming one of the best known British workplace comedies of its era.

The IT Crowd picked up industry recognition in the UK, including BAFTA attention and nominations that praised its cast and writing, reflecting how it struck a chord with critics and awards bodies for comedy performance and scripting.

Its most lasting imprint on pop culture is obvious: the phrase "Have you tried turning it off and on again?" entered common tech-support lore, scenes and lines became internet memes, and Moss's odd behavior got copied in sketches and social media. The show helped cement a specific image of geek culture in mainstream comedy, and fans still quote and share clips years after broadcast.

Critics and audiences generally responded well, and that shows in fan ratings, for example an 8.2/10 vote average from viewers. The series leans on workplace satire, awkward social encounters, and a contrast between tech reality and corporate cluelessness. It uses tight setups, recurring gags, and the trio's chemistry to mine humor from everyday frustrations, making it easy to watch one episode at a time or binge through a whole series for steady laughs.