The IT Crowd is an American sitcom that was originally broadcast on Channel 4. It was directed and written by Graham Linehan. Produced by Ash Atalla, it stars Matt Berry, Richard Ayoade and Katherine Parkinson. The series is set in London's fictional Reynholm Industries offices. It follows three employees of the IT (Information Technology), department: Maurice Moss (Richard Ayoade), Roy Trenneman (Chris O'Dowd), Jen Barber (Katherine Parkinson), and the department head/relationship manger who has no knowledge of IT. The show also features Denholm Reynholm (Chris Morris), and his son Douglas (Matt Berry). In several episodes, Richmond Avenal (Noel Fielding), a goth IT technician who lives in the dark server rooms, is also featured.
The comedy aired for four series, each with six episodes. It premiered on Channel 4 in February 2006. The programme received critical acclaim and is now a cult favorite.