*The IT Crowd Season 1* First Time Watching REACTION

[@jenmurrayxo]

Should we check out Season 2? Jen's TV Reactions: kzbin.info/aero/PLQHhQlj8i5dpS0ELbe5IwPIPBS0fhRtbu

[@Ian-xx1xb]

This was so much fun it's a massive yes to season 2 from me 🔥💙🔥💙

[@tommyshelby2787]

YES every season gets funnier Wait till Boss Son arrives in this show 😂

[@Unitedaerthe]

Yes please To this day it's still one of my favorite go to shows.....

[@Atlas_Redux]

OH GOD YES

[@jamespfp]

Absolutely. All Seasons are excellent, too. Probably Graham Linehan's best work, ever.

[@kellymoses8566]

"The Work Outing" Is one of the funniest episodes of TV ever made.

[@AEnimikeFeeb]

the dinner party also

[@leftofpunk]

@@AEnimikeFeeb Dinner Party is amazing

[@DrBeardfacePA]

That’s the theatre one, right? That’s my favorite episode.

[@thebig9720]

First episode of next series. Masterpiece!

[@iliketostayhome]

My favorite is when he dates the "woman from Iran".

[@noahkilleen239]

This show helped me survive 15 years in IT with some of my sanity intact. People often try to tell me "Oh i love nerdy characters, I watch the Big Bang Theory!" I then gently but firmly correct them and suggest if the want to know what REAL super nerds/IT people are like, watch The IT Crowd. So much better in every way.

[@Atlas_Redux]

You should read BOFH. Mandatory reading for anyone in IT. That's what kept my sanity going for decades.

[@garycameron8167]

Yes. I've been in several "IT Departments" at universities, schools, etc. They are ALWAYS in the basement, a converted closet (really!), or some other out of the way place that no one else wants to work in, and there were ALWAYS piles of equipment, parts, spools of wire, and usually a shelf with nerdy collectibles.

[@tetefather]

Yeah, IT/nerdy people are basically heavily autistic ADHD ppl

[@hackerx7329]

Big Bang Theory is jokes making fun of nerds. IT Crowd is jokes FOR nerds

[@mikeadams8027]

I worked IT for a government contractor. We were in what was called THE DUNGEON. Basement floor behind two secured doors. No windows.

[@fleason771]

I went to many recordings at Pinewood Studios to watch "The IT Crowd" being filmed. That is a real audience in the background sitting between 3-4 hrs watching the show performed live & the cast was always on top form. Happy memories 🥰

[@KWHCoaster]

Oh, that would have been amazing. Love the outtakes where you can hear the audience laughing at the slip ups. 🙂

[@fleason771]

@@KWHCoaster I was there for "The Return Of The Golden Child" & all I will say for now is "Can you get them a drink please Stephanie.." 😮🤣😭🤫 & "It'll blow my cock off!!"

[@CDNChaoZ]

The fact that the female lead is named Jen is just icing on the cake. It's like this show is made for you. Definitely watch the rest!

[@kevinL5425]

My life for decades: “Hello, IT … Have you tried turning it off and on again?”

[@XeonAlpha]

Did tech support for 8 years. This show is almost painfully real

[@Unitedaerthe]

The first time I watched that part I nearly spit out my drink, Knowing that I more than once was probably one of the clueless and confused calling IT..... Thank goodness I never got that part confused, but I always found it funny they did always asked that...... It only took them asking me that once for me to realize I need to do this every time before I call them ......

[@kevinL5425]

@@Unitedaerthe Our IT support centre had a voicemail for people to leave requests for assistance. It directed people to our knowledge base articles, mentioned if any systems were having problems, etc. I SOOO wanted to start the voicemail system with “Hello, IT … Have you tried turning it off then on again?” Like the tape recorder in the show. Back in the day we could even have programmed a DECTalk voice response system to say that, then if they followed up ask if it was plugged in … lol.

[@kevinL5425]

@@Unitedaerthe To be fair, I once called my cable company support line because my PVR / cable box was doing wonky things. Randomly jumping between channels, etc. I thought I had to get it replaced …. until he said “Have you tried changing the batteries in your remote”. (Insert Picard face palm image here). So even we IT professionals can be “that guy” on the other end of the line. The remote was working enough to turn everything on and do some things, but the batteries were too weak to properly do other things like change channels.

[@kevinL5425]

@@Unitedaerthe As to why we asked people to turn it off and on again, it’s because it worked! As people work with computers over time, it may use up resources, or some program you started a couple days ago might not shut down properly and may be messing things up, or any myriad of other problems could happen. Shutting down the computer then turning it on again resets all that and clears up most of the problems. It turns off unused programs, clears out and resets all the memory, closes any files the computer might be holding open on the hard drive, etc. I know of some people that never actually turned off their computer (they just closed their laptop and put it in “sleep” mode). A proper shutdown and restart periodically did wonders for their computer.

[@NialasDubh]

I actually just clapped when I saw this thumbnail. This is delightful news, I can't wait.

[@CarolinaCharles777]

The IT Crowd!!! I did NOT expect this. What a surprise treat!

[@e.d.2096]

THIS WAS HILARIOUS 😂 SEASON 2 PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, JEN! 😊

[@Yora21]

"Father!!!"

[@leftofpunk]

@@Yora21 Unhand me, priest!

[@XenoTheProducer]

Well this is a pleasant surprise lol. This is one of my favourite comedy shows of all time. I think the cast is absolutely perfect, the comedy still makes me howl with laughter to this day...and that theme song has always been utter fire. 🔥

[@Normadeus]

This is among my favorite British TV shows! Yes please to more of "The IT Crowd". 😀😀👍🏻👍🏻

[@DavidSmith-pg1ob]

Yep, this is my favorite also! Some of my other British favorites are "Coupling, "Jekyll", and "Misfits".

[@bigneon_glitter]

_The IT Crowd_ got better with every series. Yes, keep going. Series 4, in particular, features a great bit 🤫 Also worth watching: _Spaced_ (1999, 10 eps) - the classic & influential nerd culture-centric Simon Pegg/Edgar Wright show.

[@twentythreeforlife]

Yes, please watch Spaced! Love the IT Crowd as well.

[@TheRealAhoy]

Yeah, make a big push for Spaced. It's so short I've regularly watched the whole 2 series' with friends while having some drinks, it's very easily digested.

[@Cheepchipsable]

...and Father Ted.

[@Dylan_Platt]

Please, PLEASE watch Spaced! "...hullo Brian"

[@TheRealAhoy]

@@Dylan_Platt Come back in one piece Brian... You know the piece I mean...

[@candicelitrenta8890]

My boyfriend who passed away absolutely loved this show. I could never get him at all into the Big Bang Theory, but this one was his gem.

[@jenmurrayxo]

I'm sorry for your loss 🌹

[@mr.a8315]

❤ *hugs*

[@Adam_Le-Roi_Davis.]

I love that you reacted to this, Jen, it gets even funnier as the series progresses, better with each season. Hopefully you'll react to season 2 and onwards. 😊

[@MrSinnerBOFH]

Yes! Jen is watching the IT Crowd! With Jen! Please watch all the seasons! Such a wonderful show, so many laughters, so many belly aches from laughing! This is real IT, and if you’ve worked there, you know 😂😂😂😂

[@Ian-xx1xb]

This was a wonderful surprise and soon as the title theme kicked in your reaction made it clear this was going to be so much fun with lots of laughs and it didn't disappoint . This was great 😃 cheers Jen you always pick the best shows 🔥💙🔥💙🔥💙

[@maxducoudray]

It’s been years since I’ve watched this show. Can’t wait to revisit it with Jen.

[@cassidywest5539]

Here's hoping foe Season 2. Fatheeeeeer!

[@s.henrlllpoklookout5069]

Another video...I see. Actually, I don't follow

[@stilettoswinger7404]

Maybe then on to "toast of london".I've only heard on Matt berry recently and I think he's brilliant.

[@cassidywest5539]

@@s.henrlllpoklookout5069 SPEAK PRIEST!

[@Yora21]

Unhand me, priest!

[@sithlordkaeyl21]

Oliver Chris, the man that played the security guard Daniel in the third episode, is in another really funny British show ‘Green Wing’. I think you’ll like it, too.

[@mugendub]

Yes! Green Wing was amazing

[@lordflashheart3680]

After 35 years in IT I can tell you a lot of this rings hiariously true (or it did 30 years ago - times have changed). You should keep watching Jen, it gets even better very soon. 🤣

[@miff227]

as a current I.T. Person, no it hasn't changed really, just the actual things you turn off and on again have.

[@lordflashheart3680]

@@miff227 heh, true. I was kinda referring to the times when we used to do board level diagnostics, and built our own cables etc. “Did you turn off the soldering iron”. 🤣

[@corygasparich]

When Judy sees Roy on the streets it is a reference to the 1978 version of Invasion of the Body Snatchers.

[@TEWITHSG]

You should definitely try and watch Garth Marenghi's Dark Place. Its 2-3 years before IT Crowd and has a lot of the same actors before they were all semi famous from being in the IT Crowd. Richard Ayoade was a co-writer on Garth Marenghi and the IT Crowd director appears in a few episodes as well.

[@E_y_a_l]

Wow what a great surprise! it's 1:20 AM here and I was about to call it a night, then this comes up in my feed, I guess sleep can wait! thank you for reacting to this great show!

[@lukebarton5075]

1.30am here and experiencing the same situation!

[@TheWebcrafter]

49:54 - BODY SNATCHERS? The scene in which Judy spots Roy from across the street and begins pointing at him is a direct parody of the 1978 'Invasion of ;The Bodysnatchers' remake end scene.

[@MH-jx1hc]

The outtakes are really good for this show. They obviously had a lot of fun on set.

[@Ian-xx1xb]

truly EPIC thumbnail showing just how flipping hilarious this show is 😂

[@najhoant]

So excited to see you react to this. If you want more Richard Ayoade goodness, check out Garth Marenghi’s Darkplace, it really is one of a kind

[@laurensb1b]

Darkplace is the pinnacle of British Comedy imo

[@treetopjones737]

Travel Man, short trip travel show.

[@ThePorpoisepower]

I want a mug with Moss's mug on the bottom. Also guys totally get monthly emotionaly cycles.

[@WolfHreda]

The Red Door and The Haunting of Bill Crouse are still two of my favorite episodes of television ever. They're so good. Not only should you definitely check out season 2, uhhh, I think you'll be in it through to the end. Season 2 steps up in a big way.

[@robertstephenson9760]

I love the IT Crowd. If it helps, I think the first episode of Season 2 is one of the best episodes of all time. Its one where they go for a night out at the Theatre. This show is written by one of the creators of Father Ted, which is another much loved UK comedy that you might wish to check out.

[@iJeshu]

I work in IT. Yes this is pretty accurate. IT gets blamed for everything too. This series is incredible.

[@aleksb8577]

The IT Crowd and Black Books are some of the funniest shows from the UK!

[@StephenRae-u1t]

I am so, so happy you are watching this!! One of the best British comedies ever made. Richard Ayoade (Moss) is incredibly funny. I think you would also really enjoy 'What We Do In The Shadows' both the movie (which came first) and the tv series.

[@jamespfp]

RE: Old School TV Production Values; Hey Jen! Fun Fact for you about the IT Crowd. FIlmed in front of a LIve Studio Audience. That's why it's so incredibly funny, the cast had to rehearse it for actual catharsis. Glad you're discovering this!

[@fleason771]

100% can confirm this. "The IT Crowd" was filmed at Pinewood Studios & I was in that audience many times. Most British sitcoms (Some US) usually try to keep the audience track from the studio in the edit but if an audience laughs through a characters next line it has to be shortened which gives "the canned laughter" effect. There is a large attempt at trying to keep the audience laughter in the record otherwise what's the point of filming in front of an audience really

[@balrog73]

What a pleasant surprise.....So friggin cool that you're watching this! One of my favorites.

[@glenngalloway6191]

Loved this reaction! When I first saw the show, I couldn't believe that the co-host of the Great British Bakeoff was in this! I would definitely watch reactions to this!

[@markthompson5367]

Looking forward to hearing/seeing you use "flip" in future reactions. I always liked to use "flipping heck" but being a cockney dropped the 'H' so it was "Flippin Eck".Sadly stopped when I learnt more adult curses.somehow I miss those days

[@dannylutz194]

If you enjoy Richmond, you should definitely check out The Mighty Boosh!!

[@brendanstokes-c7y]

Here's more classic comedy's Father Ted done by same creator who did The IT Crowd , Blackadder , Alan partridge, Fawlty Towers, Only Fools and Horses, Extras

[@mr.a8315]

Fantastically funny series and hilarious reaction! 💜 Yes please, to continuing IT Crowd. 52:28 Moss randomly mentions Sheena Easton. 😂😍 She's from Glasgow, Scotland and sang the fab Bond theme song 'For your eyes only'.

[@troyoro]

Your reaction to finding out her name is Jen was so cute 😊❤

[@damienkakoschke3099]

everything in the first episode is 100% accurate! Have you noticed Mosh has a hair style inspired by Mr Glass in Unbreakable?

[@queenjustine66]

Thank you, Jen! ITC has been one of my favorites for a long time and this was fun. Happy to see you've already done S2, will be heading there next =) In the US, mostly among older generations, they say "Aunt Flo is visiting," adding another layer to the joke. I'm ElderX and I use it with my best friend but always wonder if those younger than us know this expression. Apparently they also used to say "she fell off the roof," which seems unnecessarily dire! And not in an authentic spanish accent but in standard american english, tapas is pronounced top-us. emphasis on top.

[@Wannabe_Baby]

Oh wow, of all the things to react to, I never expected this! My worlds are colliding! I appreciate how much you enjoyed hearing "Jen" in a British accent and I think Moss was everyone's favourite in this show. :)

[@timsmith5339]

Interesting note. In 50/50, the middle 'Mexican' in 'Messy Joe's' is Graham Linehan, the writer of the series.

[@MrLacSeul]

😂it crowd on that Rez is next level Shinanagins LOL

[@MrLacSeul]

First Nation's R relevant to the crown ??????? I hope

[@TheNefastor]

Moss dealing with a fire is one of the funniest thing filmed since Laurel and Hardy.

[@rofyle]

Nerds fall into two categories. True nerds who love this show, and fake nerds who watch Big Bang Theory.

[@jimhoyt5]

In Fifty fifty the main mariachi player is Graham Linehan the creator and writer of this show. He makes one cameo per season so keep your eyes open for him.

[@ColinIngus1]

"WE'RE ALL GOANNA DIEEEEEEE!!" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kellymoses8566]

I'm a network engineer. I manage all the computers that move the data packets between computers. Everyone LOVES to blame the network for any and all problems. 95% of my job was proving that the network wasn't the issue.

[@Briansgate]

For anyone that doesn't know, if you like The I.T. Crowd, you could also check out The Mighty Boosh and Garth Marenghi's Darkplace. A lot of the same people cross over on all those shows.

[@swingsloth]

100% recommend Garth Marenghi's Darkplace. The best absurdist comedy ever.

[@ThePorpoisepower]

I want a mug with Moss's mug on the bottom

[@moonlitegram]

Man, first TNG reactions. Now IT Crowd??!! Your channel is one pleasant surprise after another.

[@anonymes2884]

Nice surprise :). The trouble with "Have you tried turning it off and on again ?" is that it _does_ actually fix problems surprisingly often so when you work in IT there really is no escaping it. (and yep, "the two-fingered salute", "the Vs", "the rods" etc. basically means "up yours", our version of the middle finger though the influence of the US being what it is, we use the middle finger too :)

[@marvinsarracino116]

I worked IT for a short time and those phone calls are really like that. Mostly simple fixes or plug it in! ( Duh) I really like this British comedy show I hope you watch season 2. Didn't have a Richmond but I didn't look in our supply closet. Haha lol 🤣 Oh and by the way my solution was to just kick it if on/off didn't work! Sure made me feel better! 😁 Haha lol Jen🐉❤💛 Thanks for bringing this show to my attention. It was awesome!

[@treetopjones737]

It was clearly a server room ( kept chilled ).

[@dropgold]

Not only do you have a good taste in sci-fi, with Star Trek TNG, you 'get' the british humo(u)r with this great comedy series too :) Keep going Jen, as you will surely like the following series too ;)

[@dadougler]

I've never seen anyone else react to this. One of my all time favorites. Very nice!

[@jessemcdevitt]

yessssss.... now watch snuff box and garth marenghi's dark place!

[@steveb1148]

Thanks soooo much for putting this on your channel! Absolutely laughed my butt off with you!!! Never heard of it before, and saw your season 2 reaction posted, so glad I checked it out!!

[@steveb1148]

I was even drinking a beer (corona) along with you!! Hehe

[@stefanc4520]

This show has the best episode ever at the start of season 2!❤

[@sansabark]

13:03 this bit is from Laurel and Hardy’s Sons of the Desert, near the beginning of the film.

[@zainhartono7193]

It only gets better from here on out.

[@ianp1986]

So glad you’re watching this! The guy that presses the profanity button in “Calamity Jen” is called Danny Wallace. He’s written a few books, one called Yes Man that was turned into a film starring Jim Carrey and Zooey Deschanel. I’d recommend it if you’re looking for something to react to 🙂

[@sithlordkaeyl21]

I was so excited, and happy, when I saw the thumbnail today, because this is one of my absolutely favorite British TV shows, let alone a favorite show period. I think you’ll really enjoy it.

[@ToxicDover]

This show is incredible - definitely think about doing season 2 as well! I saw this series for the first time years ago, but I can still sing the emergency services number song hahaha

[@chrisculpepper5384]

I like the fact in their first scene Moss is actually saying the user should.... turn it off and on again, it's just that he was using jargon so most people miss it. lol

[@Geo63]

29:22 "I hate clowns" and the side eye 🤣 🤫

[@plainsimpledav946]

23:25 - Moss talking aboot the referee "He was definitely the vilian of the peice." I an not a sports fan. I still use this line with sports fans.

[@l.p.7551]

One of My favorite shows of all time, love your watching it : )

[@ShadowEpoch]

this is THE best British show EVER!!! i just wish there was more of it...

[@ralphpal]

It gets better and every season is amazing

[@fleason771]

The man who plays Daniel (Fifty Fifty) played another sitcom character called Cpt Nick in BBC sitcom "Bluestone 42" which was about a British Army bomb disposal detachment in Afghanistan. I actually think it was quite good & Capt Nick was my favourite character

[@GoroScornshard]

Cradle of filth is a real British black metal band with a song called coffin fodder btw. ⚰️

[@josephscally6270]

My absolute favorite episode would be ahead it's called "The Work Outing". Wife and I quote things from that episode to this day and we probably saw it 20 years ago.

[@ceremus]

As someone who worked for years in IT support, this is practically a documentary. Also, I can still remember that entire godforsaken emergency service number from that jingle. Also also, 19:29 I love that "Jen's Peace Of Mind" is right next to (our) Jen's head 😂

[@GrilloTheFlightless]

I never thought I’d ever see Jen react to this show, but I’m so glad she did. Hopi g she reacts to Series 2 - there’s some blinding moments in that. Thanks Jen. Made my weekend!

[@chippydogwoofwoof]

Yes yes yes! Although this isnt my favourite show it is fantastic and probably holds one of my favourite single episodes of any sitcom (works outing) it was a perfect storm i came home from the pub with my housemates and by sheer luck caught the beginning of the show myself and one other already knew the show but there was two who didn't but by the end we were all in tears.

[@8967Logan]

I have never seen this before, hilarious. I was planning to head out and get some dinner, but you had me mesmerized. Back to my holiday :).

[@jonesey251]

"He was certainly the villian of the piece ..." has been part of my venacular for years now.

[@Michael-id9bw]

Never even heard of this show, but it's pretty hilarious. Richmond cracked me up. Hope you keep reacting to it. 👍💯

[@johnplaysgames3120]

Jen (imagine I'm typing that in a British accent), I would love for you to react to season 2 of The IT Crowd. It's such a great show and keeps the magic going through its entire run, imo. If you love the absurdity of this show and haven't seen them yet, there are a few other shows made by the same guy who created this one, such as "Father Ted" and "Black Books." They have the same silly, slightly cartoony vibe and ridiculous characters and I think you'll enjoy them. But, yeah, any time you want to react to some IT Crowd, I'm here for it.

[@tsuran3848]

One of my favorite shows of all time. Me and my friends bonded over this throughout high school as each season released. It's fantastic all the way to the end, you should watch the rest!

[@andrewcorrigan9880]

Haha, this is the best! So glad you enjoyed it so much... one of my favourites. Definitely keen to see some more, and confident you'll enjoy the other seasons similarly to this one. :)

[@bethdealmeida6789]

One of my favorite British comedies! Please watch Season 2!

[@vincentblack5078]

I am disabled, is my fav line and episode

[@mikeadams8027]

When people started idle conversations with me while I was fixing their pc (some wanted to pay attention thinking they could fix it next time by themselves), I would take out a crossword puzzle and stop talking to them.

[@thecompanioncube4211]

In my repeated viewings, I always get amazed by the set designs. Roy's tshirts are just top notch and the posters on the walls as well. Notice EVERYONE except Roy wears business formals but Roy always comes to office as a rebel

[@SamuelBlack84]

Except his rolf Harris t-shirt

[@ThaFunkster100]

Love to see more of this show.

[@djJaXx101]

I hope you continue, i think my fav episode is season 2, episode 1: The work outing :D

[@benschroeder4036]

Please do the second season! I don't know how you stumbled across this gem, but I'm glad you did. I watched them all when Netflix had them and thought they were hilarious.

[@AlanCanon2222]

49:47 Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) reference.

[@mmille10]

I'm thinking the joke where Moss is bouncing something sharp in between his fingers is a reference to the movie "Aliens." The android on the mission does the same thing to someone on the crew.

[@queenjustine66]

That's a trope that's been in several movies. It looked so real, but that had to be a fake hand, right?

[@fiveforbiting]

This show is the only one with a laugh track, that I will gladly watch

[@whiterabbit1824]

There are 4 seasons and they are all amazing! You can't stop now. They keep getting better and better.

[@Zofer-1920]

OMG one of my fav comedies of all time.

[@rdale2k5]

You HAVE TO WATCH MORE OF THIS. It is one of my FAVORITE shows of all time. also: "A fire....at a Seaparks?"

[@donp1964]

I’ve been in IT for 32 years, and watched this entire series years ago with my fellow IT team. Whoever wrote this clearly knows the IT business 😂

[@miff227]

this show is homework for any new members of our team who haven't seen it.

[@kd6558]

Yes happy you're watching this! Enjoy!

[@nomis]

OMG WOMAN... Best show ever! Can't believe you're watching this! I love you! :)

[@dereknolin5986]

I'm so glad you watched this! I'd probably put this in my top five favorite comedy shows. I definitely think you should keep watching it and reacting to it!