The IT Crowd Timeline ( Real )

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February 3, 2006

Premiere of The IT Crowd

The IT Crowd, a British sitcom centered around the staff of the IT department at Reynholm Industries, first aired on Channel 4.

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July 20, 2007

Second Series of The IT Crowd airs

The second series of The IT Crowd premiered, continuing the comedic exploits of Moss, Roy, and Jen.

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September 21, 2008

Third Series of The IT Crowd airs

The third series of The IT Crowd aired, further exploring the adventures of the IT department.

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May 20, 2007

Announcement of The IT Crowd U.S. Adaptation

A U.S. adaptation of The IT Crowd was announced with original creators involved, intending to replicate the British show's success.

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February 14, 2013

The IT Crowd Four-Part Special Announced

A special four-part episode series was announced to be produced and aired as a conclusion to the series.

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December 27, 2013

Air Date of The IT Crowd Christmas Special

The Christmas special of The IT Crowd aired, providing fans with a special episode following the original series.

The IT Crowd Timeline ( Fictional )

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Early 2000s

Roy starts at Reynholm Industries IT Department

Roy joins the IT department and begins working alongside Moss and Jen later on.

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Early 2000s

Jen is hired as the IT Department Manager

Jen Barber is appointed as the new manager of the IT Department, despite having no technical knowledge.

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Early 2000s

The IT Department moves to the basement

The IT department is located in the dingy basement of Reynholm Industries, setting the scene for much of the series.

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Season 2

Moss invents the painful nose-hair clipper

Moss invents a notably painful but humorous nose-hair clipping device, showcasing his quirky technical skills.

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Season 2

The Internet is accidentally unplugged

In an episode, the entire company's internet goes down when Roy accidentally unplugs it, causing chaos.

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Season 3

Jen finds out she is not technically incompetent

Jen proves she is capable by successfully managing an IT crisis despite her lack of tech skills.

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Season 3

Roy and Moss attend Richmond's band gig

Roy and Moss support Richmond, their goth ex-coworker, at his concert, revealing more about Richmond's character.

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Season 4

The IT department survives a company merger

Reynholm Industries undergoes a merger, threatening the IT department's future, but they survive the changes.

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Season 4

The IT Department internet café idea

Jen attempts to modernize the IT department by turning it into an internet café, which leads to comedic mishaps.