The Office (US)

In the American remake of the sitcom starring Steve Carell, Michael learns of his former boss’s death, prompting him to step in and support his colleagues. He then attempts to provide grief counselling to the staff, aiming to help them cope with the loss.

Grief Counselling is a television programme presented in the format of a single episode. Classified under the genre of a sitcom episode, it focuses on the theme of grief counselling. The show is an American remake of the original sitcom, adapting the premise for a US audience. The central plot follows Michael, who discovers that his former boss has passed away. Upon receiving the news, he assumes the responsibility of providing grief counselling to his coworkers, attempting to guide them through their emotional reactions and to offer support as they process the loss within the workplace environment. Michael's role as counsellor becomes the focal point of the episode's action. Throughout the episode, Michael's attempts at counselling serve as the narrative core, illustrating how a team might collectively navigate sudden bereavement. The storyline highlights the varied responses of the staff, showing both moments of vulnerability and attempts to maintain normalcy amid their shared grief. As an American adaptation, the programme retains the comedic structure typical of its sitcom origins while addressing the serious subject of loss. The format adheres to conventional sitcom timing, delivering the entire plot within the confines of a single episode, thereby balancing humour with the depiction of workplace mourning.