How do I sync without losing information between two computers?

I downloaded some tv shows from my itunes at work and I wanted to put them on my itunes at home. Unfortunately, I got a message saying that I was going to lose all of the information in my iphone 4 if I synced it.

You do not.  The iPhone like all iDevices is designed to sync to one and only one computer/library.
Syncing to a 2nd computer will wipe the device and load selected content from the new computers library.
Here's a thought, do not install iTunes on your work computer and download items you would like on your iPhone.  That is what your personal computer at home is for.  Many companies have policies against employees using work property for personal purposes.

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    Transfer your purchases the same way, choosing "transfer purchases this time, to copy all apps and bought media from the Store to your computer.
    Set up at least one contact and event on your computer to be able the merge your calendars and contacts after your phone got wiped during the first sync.
    The rest of the data can be restored from the backup you made.
    Restoring: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414
    Apps can be downloaded again for free, http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2519

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    On the MacBook launch iTunes.
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    Apple - Support - iPhone - Syncing

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