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The Office

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Generally favorable reviews based on 51 Critic Reviews

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Universal acclaim based on 196 Ratings

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The Office

Series Details & Credits

NBC | Release Date: March 24, 2005

Starring: Paul Lieberstein, Melora Hardin, Ed Helms, Rainn Wilson, Catherine Tate, B.J. Novak, Jenna Fischer, John Krasinski, Mindy Kaling, Craig Robinson, Angela Kinsey, Brian Baumgartner, Creed Bratton, Phyllis Smith, Leslie David Baker, Oscar Nuñez, Kate Flannery, Ellie Kemper, Clark Duke, Jake Lacy

Summary: Based on the popular British series of the same name, this faster-paced American version follows the daily interactions of a group of idiosyncratic office employees at paper company Dunder Mifflin's Scranton branch via a documentary film crew's cameras.

Regional manager Michael (Steve Carell) thinks he's the coolest, funniest, best bossBased on the popular British series of the same name, this faster-paced American version follows the daily interactions of a group of idiosyncratic office employees at paper company Dunder Mifflin's Scranton branch via a documentary film crew's cameras.

Regional manager Michael (Steve Carell) thinks he's the coolest, funniest, best boss ever - which, of course, makes him the uncoolest, most obnoxious and annoying boss as far as his staff are concerned. Salesman Jim Halpert (John Krasinski) has always loved receptionist Pam Beesly (Jenna Fischer) and loves sabotaging his cube-mate, the know-it-all Dwight Schrute (Rainn Wilson). Ryan Howard (B.J. Novak) started as a young, smart, self-possessed temp, but quickly figured out the real office politics despite Michael's attempts to instill the official point-of-view, and gets himself a job at corporate HQ in New York.

The staff is rounded out by quiet Phyllis Lapin Vance (Phyllis Smith), beaten down by the working life Stanley Hudson (Leslie David Baker), office alcoholic Meredith Palmer (Kate Flannery), up-tight Angela Martin (Angela Kinsey), formerly closeted homosexual Oscar Martinez (Oscar Nunez), stocky and uncouth Kevin Malone (Brian Baumgartner), ambivalent kleptomaniac Creed Bratton (Creed Bratton), Sad Sack HR rep Toby Flenderson (Paul Lieberstein), persistently love-struck Kelly Kapoor (Mindy Kaling), icy corporate manager turned Michael's girlfriend Jan Levinson (Melora Hardin), former Stamford branch denizen and Cornell graduate Andy Bernard (Ed Helms), warehouse foreman Darryl Philbin (Craig Robinson), and Pam's ex-fiancé Roy Anderson (David Denman).… Expand

Creator: Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant

Genre(s): Comedy

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Air Date: May 16, 2013
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Air Date: May 16, 2013
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S9:E23. A.A.R.M. (2)
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Metascore

66

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31

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15

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5

Critic Reviews

91

Entertainment Weekly

Ken Tucker

Sep 20, 2012

Season 9 Review: Here's a show that knows how to dive into its final season. Read full review

88

San Jose Mercury News/Contra Costa Times

Chuck Barney

May 17, 2013

Season 1 Review: The good news is that it doesn't stink. The even better news is that it's clever and sophisticated and immediately outclasses most of the comedies currently on network television -- not that the bar is set to breathtaking heights. [24 Mar 2005, p.D01]

80

Miami Herald

Connie Ogle

Season 3 Review: The engaging, honest commentary is just what a DVD set should provide, and once again The Office extras don't disappoint. Read full review

67

Newsday

Verne Gay

Season 6 Review: Michael is a clinically interesting personality type who is profoundly unempathetic, until such times as he is very empathetic. The wonderful creative trick of The Office is knowing exactly the right moment to humanize Michael. Read full review

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Arizona Republic

Bill Goodykoontz

May 17, 2013

Season 1 Review: It ain't bad. Unnecessary, maybe. Why watch the road-show version when you can rent the DVD of the original? But not bad. [20 Mar 2005, p.1E]

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Boston Herald

Mark A. Perigard

Sep 20, 2012

Season 9 Review: The ninth and final season premiere of NBC's The Office definitively answers a few key questions about the cogs at the middling paper company Dunder Mifflin--if anyone out there is still interested in the once smart, now just silly sitcom. Read full review

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TV Guide Magazine Matt Roush

Sep 20, 2012

Season 9 Review: There is exactly one interesting storyline. Read full review

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ACriticalThing

Aug 12, 2019

Just finished up this wonderful series for the first time today (late to the party I know!).

Truly heartwarming. The first season may be a shock as Michael is abrasive at first, but everyone grows on you. If you're a fan of Brooklyn 99, this show is for you too.

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Sniperman440

Nov 15, 2021

This is the greatest TV show of all time. My review needs to be longer so here is a motivational quote: "Bears, beets, Battlestar Galactica."

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Ilovedoritos

Mar 17, 2020

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10

Alfadas

Sep 7, 2022

Season 1: Cringe humor. Funny but sometimes difficult to watch (which is definitely the intend)
Season 2-7: Funny, cringe, feelgood. Lighter humor, still cringe moments, which are broken up by moments of humanity in each character. Satisfying character development. Season 7-9: Personally, ISeason 1: Cringe humor. Funny but sometimes difficult to watch (which is definitely the intend)
Season 2-7: Funny, cringe, feelgood. Lighter humor, still cringe moments, which are broken up by moments of humanity in each character. Satisfying character development. Season 7-9: Personally, I found the less funny than previous seasons. Seemed writers keep the show go on longer than it's organic length. Feelgood ending of the entire show, so still worth to watch everything.… Expand

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Sephiroth93

May 6, 2020

This show wasn't just funny. It was about a beautiful friendship and relationship with the people you care about. Jim and Pam will be everyone favorite couple, Dwight is a character that will never be forgotten in a million years because of Rain Willson outstanding comedy & performance.

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YoungBirdyRingo

Oct 19, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Overall, really enjoyable. I thought it was funny throughout. Even in the later seasons when I feel there were some weaker episodes, it was still funny. But my biggest problem is the Jim & Pam ark. I'm perplexed by how episodes like Scot's Tots do an incredible job at making you feel a certain emotion, but this ark, which is one of the main plot points for the whole show is just sort of annoying. I enjoyed everything else, though.… Expand

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Keepzepack

Oct 29, 2022

This show is deeply unfunny. It's shallow, moronic, misogynistic and it goes for laughs using a full-sized blow-up sex doll, showcased repeatedly, in their dimwitted brief that it's good for laughs. It might just be, in the 4th grade. If you're any older, this show is garbage.

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Seasons & Episodes

66

Series Overview
Season 9

64
- Season 9 Overview
  Air Date: September 20, 2012
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  S9:E25. Finale (2)
  Air Date: May 16, 2013
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  S9:E24. Finale (1)
  Air Date: May 16, 2013
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  S9:E23. A.A.R.M. (2)
  Air Date: May 9, 2013
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  S9:E22. A.A.R.M. (1)
  Air Date: May 9, 2013
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  S9:E21. Livin' the Dream
  Air Date: May 2, 2013
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  S9:E20. Paper Airplane
  Air Date: April 25, 2013
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  S9:E19. Stairmageddon
  Air Date: April 11, 2013
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  S9:E18. Promos
  Air Date: April 4, 2013
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  S9:E17. The Farm
  Air Date: March 14, 2013
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  S9:E16. Moving On
  Air Date: February 14, 2013
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  S9:E15. Couples Discount
  Air Date: February 7, 2013
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  S9:E14. Vandalism
  Air Date: January 31, 2013
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  S9:E13. Junior Salesman
  Air Date: January 31, 2013
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  S9:E12. Customer Loyalty
  Air Date: January 24, 2013
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  S9:E11. Suit Warehouse
  Air Date: January 17, 2013
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  S9:E10. Lice
  Air Date: January 10, 2013
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  S9:E9. Dwight Christmas
  Air Date: December 6, 2012
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  S9:E8. The Target
  Air Date: November 29, 2012
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  S9:E7. The Whale
  Air Date: November 15, 2012
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  S9:E6. The Boat
  Air Date: November 8, 2012
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  S9:E5. Here Comes Treble
  Air Date: October 25, 2012
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  S9:E4. Work Bus
  Air Date: October 18, 2012
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  S9:E3. Andy's Ancestry
  Air Date: October 4, 2012
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  S9:E2. Roy's Wedding
  Air Date: September 27, 2012
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  S9:E1. New Guys
  Air Date: September 20, 2012
Season 8

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- Season 8 Overview
  Air Date: September 22, 2011
Season 7

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- Season 7 Overview
  Air Date: September 23, 2010
Season 6

78
- Season 6 Overview
  Air Date: September 17, 2009
Season 5

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- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: September 25, 2008
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: September 27, 2007
Season 3

85
- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: September 21, 2006
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: September 20, 2005
Season 1

62
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: March 24, 2005