150 Fun Facts About The Office

What is the name of the fictional paper company whose Scranton, Pennsylvania branch The Office follows?

Dunder Mifflin is fictional, but its name was printed on real paper: Staples sold branded Dunder Mifflin copy paper for years.

In which city is the Dunder Mifflin branch featured in The Office located?

The show is set at the Scranton, Pennsylvania branch of Dunder Mifflin. Scranton is a real city in northeastern Pennsylvania.

Which Michael Scott catchphrase turns any innocent remark into a double entendre, even in a legal deposition?

That's what she said is Michael's innuendo reflex, deployed in business meetings and, in 'The Deposition', under oath.

What is Dwight Schrute's job title at Dunder Mifflin?

Dwight's official title is Assistant to the Regional Manager, though he frequently insists it is Assistant Regional Manager — a running gag throughout the series.

What type of farm does Dwight Schrute own?

Beet farm, complete with a nine-bedroom, one-bathroom farmhouse Dwight shares with his cousin Mose; NBC once planned a spin-off set there.

Who does Jim Halpert marry in The Office?

Pam Beesly and Jim sneak off and marry privately on the Maid of the Mist before the church ceremony, once their guests threaten to wreck the day.

What is the name of the HR representative that Michael Scott despises?

Toby Flenderson is played by Paul Lieberstein, who was also a writer and showrunner on the series; Michael's loathing never gets a reason.

In The Office's famous Casual Friday cold open, what homemade dish does Kevin Malone drop and try to scoop off the floor?

A pot of chili goes down in front of Erin's desk, and Kevin tells the camera the trick is to undercook the onions so everybody gets to know each other in the pot.

Besides being senior accountant and safety officer, which group does Angela head at the Scranton branch?

Angela Martin serves as the head of the Party Planning Committee (PPC), often clashing with other members like Phyllis over party decisions.

Who is the original regional manager of the Scranton branch before he leaves the show?

Michael Scott, played by Steve Carell, is the regional manager for the first seven seasons before leaving to move to Colorado with Holly Flax.

Which warehouse foreman, played by Craig Robinson, does Sabre boss Jo Bennett move upstairs into the office?

Darryl Philbin later leaves Scranton altogether to join Jim's sports marketing start-up, Athlead, in Philadelphia.

What is the name of the company that acquires Dunder Mifflin?

Sabre, a printer company based in Tallahassee, Florida and run by Jo Bennett, acquires Dunder Mifflin in Season 6.

After a bat gets loose in the office, what does Jim convince Dwight he is turning into?

In 'Business School', Jim and Karen play on Dwight's paranoia after a bat gets into the office, with Jim claiming he was bitten; the episode was directed by Buffy creator Joss Whedon, entirely by coincidence.

Which boom mic operator from the documentary crew befriends Pam in Season 9?

Brian the boom mic operator breaks the fourth wall in Season 9 by stepping in to comfort Pam, revealing the documentary crew for the first time.

In Michael Scott's homemade action film, what part does Dwight Schrute play?

Jim plays the archnemesis Goldenface and Darryl plays the President, while Dwight is the robot butler to Michael's secret agent Michael Scarn.

When the series begins, how long has Pam been engaged to Roy?

Pam and her high-school sweetheart Roy have been together eight years and engaged for three with no wedding date, a running sore point in the early seasons.

What sport does Michael Scott run in to raise money for rabies awareness?

In the Season 4 premiere "Fun Run," Michael organizes a 5K fun run for rabies awareness after hitting Meredith with his car in the parking lot.

What does Stanley Hudson do that becomes a visual running gag whenever he is in meetings?

Stanley is frequently seen doing crossword puzzles during meetings, completely disengaged from whatever Michael or anyone else is saying.

What is Creed Bratton's job at Dunder Mifflin?

Creed works in Quality Assurance, though he rarely seems to do any actual work and often doesn't understand what his job entails.

The US series is adapted from a BBC show created by which pair?

Greg Daniels adapted the Gervais–Merchant original for NBC, and jokes such as the stapler in Jell-O were carried over verbatim from the British pilot.

What is the name of the sports marketing company Jim co-founds in the later seasons?

Jim co-founds Athlead (later renamed Athleap) with his college friends. His involvement creates tension with Pam as he splits time between Scranton and Philadelphia.

What is the name of Michael's annual office awards show, held at the local Chili's?

Michael hands out custom trophies with categories nobody wants to win; the Chili's scenes had to be toned down before the restaurant would allow filming.

In the 'Stress Relief' cold open, how does Dwight test whether his co-workers learned from his safety seminar?

Dwight seals the exits and cuts the phone lines first, and the ensuing panic gives Stanley a heart attack.

What is the name of Angela's sick cat that Dwight kills in 'Fun Run'?

Angela asks Dwight to look after Sprinkles; instead he decides the cat is a waste of resources, and the incident leads to their breakup.

What is the name of Ryan Howard's failed social media website?

Ryan creates WUPHF.com, a service that sends your message to every communication platform simultaneously. Despite investment, it ultimately fails.

Where do Jim and Pam get married?

Jim and Pam get married at Niagara Falls in the Season 6 two-part episode. They secretly exchange vows on the Maid of the Mist boat.

In 'Scott's Tots', what had Michael promised a class of third graders a decade earlier, a promise he cannot keep?

Michael promised to pay their college tuition; ten years on he offers the graduating class laptop batteries instead, in an episode famous for being hard to watch.

What character does Ed Helms play on The Office?

Ed Helms plays Andy Bernard, a Cornell-obsessed, banjo-playing salesman who transfers from the Stamford branch and later becomes regional manager.

Which replacement HR rep, who shares Michael's goofy humor, ends up engaged to him and moving to Colorado?

Holly Flax temporarily replaces Toby as HR representative. She and Michael share the same goofy sense of humor and eventually move to Colorado together.

In The Office's pilot, Jim opens the prank war by encasing Dwight's stapler in what?

Jell-O, and the gag was lifted word for word from the British original; Jim later does the same to Andy's calculator.

Which Ivy League university did Andy Bernard attend, and mention at every possible opportunity?

Cornell, where Andy sang with the a cappella group Here Comes Treble; Dwight torments him by pretending to apply, pennant and bobblehead included.

What is the name of Jan Levinson's candle-making business?

After being fired from Dunder Mifflin corporate, Jan starts "Serenity by Jan," a candle-making business she operates out of Michael's condo.

In the episode 'Dinner Party,' what does Michael proudly show off in his bedroom?

Michael's prized wall-mounted plasma is barely bigger than a laptop screen, and Jan later destroys it with one of his Dundie awards.

Which cousin of Dwight's shares the nine-bedroom, one-bathroom farmhouse with him at Schrute Farms?

Mose is played by Michael Schur, one of the show's writers, who went on to create Parks and Recreation and The Good Place.

Who becomes the regional manager of the Scranton branch in the series finale?

Dwight Schrute finally achieves his lifelong dream of becoming Regional Manager in the series finale, with Jim serving as his Assistant to the Regional Manager.

In 'Frame Toby', what do Michael and Dwight plant in Toby's desk and try to pass off as drugs?

The 'drugs' are a caprese salad; the police officer who arrives is unimpressed, and Toby keeps his job.

In 'Money', what does Michael Scott shout across the office, believing that saying it aloud makes it legally official?

'I declare bankruptcy!' is not how it works, as Oscar explains: bankruptcy is a legal process, not a proclamation. The line was pitched by writer Lee Eisenberg.

What alter ego does Michael adopt when he goes to a bar to try to pick up women?

Date Mike is Michael's cringeworthy alter ego he uses when trying to flirt at a bar, complete with a backwards hat and exaggerated confidence.

How many seasons did the US version of The Office run for, from 2005 to 2013?

The Office ran for 9 seasons from 2005 to 2013 on NBC, totaling 201 episodes. Steve Carell left after Season 7, but the show continued.

What is the name of Michael's screenplay that the office eventually films?

Michael spends a decade writing, shooting and re-shooting his spy film before finally screening it for the office in Season 7.

Which famously uncomfortable Office episode has Michael visit a high school class he made a promise to?

"Scott's Tots" is notorious among fans for being almost unwatchably cringe-inducing as Michael has to tell students he cannot pay for their college.

Who plays Robert California, the enigmatic Sabre CEO introduced after Michael's departure?

James Spader first appeared in 'Search Committee' as a candidate for regional manager and talked his way into the CEO's job instead.

What does Pam study at art school in New York before returning to Scranton?

Pam attends the Pratt Institute in New York to study graphic design in Season 5 but fails a class and decides to return to Scranton and Jim.

What is the name of the Dunder Mifflin CFO who frequently interacts with Michael?

David Wallace is the CFO of Dunder Mifflin who serves as Michael's main contact at corporate. Despite Michael's antics, Wallace recognizes Scranton's strong sales numbers.

Dwight's cousin Mose is played by which writer-producer, who co-created Parks and Recreation?

Michael Schur wrote and produced on The Office before co-creating Parks and Recreation, Brooklyn Nine-Nine and The Good Place.

In 'Casino Night,' what does Jim do that changes his relationship with Pam?

In the Season 2 finale "Casino Night," Jim confesses his love to Pam in the parking lot and later kisses her in the office, a pivotal moment in the series.

What is the name of the Stamford branch manager who competes with Michael before his branch closes?

Josh Porter uses the pending merger to leverage a better job at Staples, so Stamford closes and its staff, including Jim, Andy and Karen, are absorbed into Scranton.

What is revealed in Season 5 to be Creed Bratton's real name?

Creed took the identity of the real Creed Bratton from a man who stole from him, and it is implied the man was killed.

How does Dwight stop Roy when he storms the office to attack Jim?

Roy charges in after learning about Jim's kiss with Pam, and Dwight's can of pepper spray ends it before it starts.

Which Dunder Mifflin vice president, played by Idris Elba, oversees the Scranton branch in Season 5?

Charles Miner takes over the Northeast Sales role vacated by Ryan and Jan, and his clashes with Michael help push Michael into starting his own paper company.

Which Office episode was the first with entirely original writing, after a pilot borrowed from the British series?

B. J. Novak wrote it; Larry Wilmore played the diversity consultant Mr. Brown, and Kelly slaps Michael after his impression.

At the season-two Dundies, which award does Pam win?

Ryan gets 'Hottest in the Office'; a drunk Pam kisses Jim and is banned from Chili's for stealing other customers' drinks. Mindy Kaling wrote it.

Why does Michael Scott keep a George Foreman grill beside his bed in 'The Injury'?

He steps on it; Dwight then crashes his car rushing to help and, concussed, becomes briefly pleasant. Mindy Kaling wrote it.

Which two creators of the British Office wrote the US season-three episode 'The Convict', home of 'Prison Mike'?

Prison Mike is Michael's attempt to convince the office that prison is worse than working for him.

Michael hits Meredith with his car in the season-four premiere. What does Dwight then discover about her?

Hence the 'Michael Scott's Dunder Mifflin Scranton Meredith Palmer Memorial Celebrity Rabies Awareness Pro-Am Fun Run Race for the Cure', before which he carbo-loads on fettuccine alfredo.

Why does Dwight kill Angela's cat Sprinkles in 'Fun Run'?

He judges it against the farm animals he is used to; the mercy killing wrecks their secret relationship for a season.

In 'Dinner Party', how much did Michael pay for the tiny plasma TV Jan later smashes?

Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky wrote the episode; Michael has also had three vasectomies to keep up with Jan's changing wishes.

Whom does Dwight bring, uninvited, as his date to Michael and Jan's dinner party?

He also brings his own food and wine glasses; Paul Feig directed.

Who wrote and sang 'That One Night', the song Jan plays at the dinner party?

The lyrics leave little doubt about what Jan and Hunter got up to.

'Stress Relief', the most-watched Office episode ever, aired straight after which event?

22.9 million watched Dwight seal the exits and start a fire, Stanley have a heart attack, and Michael get roasted; Paul Lieberstein wrote it.

Which three stars appear in 'Mrs. Albert Hannaday', the bootleg movie in The Office's 'Stress Relief'?

During the CPR class the same episode, Dwight cuts the face off the dummy and wears it.

Where do Jim and Pam actually get married before the church ceremony in 'Niagara'?

The ship's captain does the honours; the guests then hijack the church aisle with the 'JK Wedding Entrance Dance' to Chris Brown's 'Forever'.

What injury does Andy Bernard suffer while dancing at Jim and Pam's wedding?

Greg Daniels and Mindy Kaling wrote the hour-long episode; Dwight goes home with Pam's friend Isabel and Michael bonds with Pam's mother.

In 'Scott's Tots', what does Michael give the students whose tuition he had promised to pay?

The episode is notorious as the hardest to watch; in the B-plot Dwight tricks Jim into an 'employee of the month' scheme meant to get him fired.

How long, by Michael's account, has 'Threat Level Midnight' been his dream when the office watches it?

Three years of writing, one of shooting, four of reshoots and two of editing; B. J. Novak wrote the episode and Jim plays the villain Goldenface.

What is Goldenface's plot in Michael Scarn's film 'Threat Level Midnight'?

The President himself asks Scarn to stop it; Dwight plays Scarn's robot butler and returning faces include Jan, Roy and Karen.

What sets off the sprinklers during Michael's proposal to Holly in 'Garage Sale'?

He had first planned to spell out the question in burning gasoline in the car park; meanwhile Dwight trades up from a thumbtack and Jim sells him 'miracle legumes'.

What does Michael do at the airport at the very end of 'Goodbye, Michael'?

He asks to be told if the documentary ever airs; Pam gets through security to say goodbye off-mic. Greg Daniels wrote it and 8.4 million watched.

In the series finale, what has become of Kevin Malone?

Stanley is carving birds in Florida, Erin meets her birth parents (Joan Cusack and Ed Begley Jr.), and Steve Carell's uncredited return as best man was kept secret for months.

What is Creed Bratton's real-life claim to fame before The Office?

On the show he plays a fictionalised version of himself and, in the finale, is arrested as a long-wanted fugitive who had been living in the office.

How many cats does Angela Martin own over the course of the series, according to her Wikipedia tally?

Sprinkles, Princess Lady, Garbage, Bandit, Comstock and Ember are among them; her son Philip is eventually revealed to be Dwight's.

Which martial-arts rank does Dwight Schrute hold?

He is also a former volunteer sheriff's deputy, keeps weapons hidden around the office, and runs a 60-acre beet farm with cousin Mose.

Which cast member shot the footage of Scranton used in the opening credits?

He drove to the city before filming began; the show ran 201 episodes and won the Outstanding Comedy Emmy in 2006.

What happens to Kevin's Police tribute band later in the series?

His chili, dropped all over the floor in 'Casual Friday', is his other great artistic legacy.

In 'Christmas Party', what gift does Michael buy Ryan that blows the $20 Secret Santa limit?

It cost about $400, and after Michael's disappointment with Phyllis's oven mitt he turns the exchange into a Yankee Swap.

What does Jim's Secret Santa gift to Pam contain in 'Christmas Party'?

A teapot with mementos and a letter; Pam gets it back, but does not read the letter until years later, in the final season.

What handmade gift from Phyllis disappoints Michael and triggers the Yankee Swap?

Michael then breaks company policy by buying vodka to salvage the mood.

What does Dwight say he will use Pam's teapot for after refusing Jim's swap?

Jim eventually gets it back for Pam anyway.

How does Michael tell his two Benihana dates apart in 'A Benihana Christmas'?

Neither woman was actually the waitress who served them at the restaurant.

Which Ghostbusters actor directed 'A Benihana Christmas'?

During filming, an object bounced off Dwight's glasses and landed in his water glass — a one-in-a-million shot that stopped the set.

In 'A Benihana Christmas', who gets kicked off the Party Planning Committee by Angela?

Karen and Pam then throw a rival party until the two are merged.

What happens to Meredith at the party in 'Moroccan Christmas'?

Michael then stages an intervention and drives her to rehab; Kevin dubs her 'fire girl'.

Which toy does Dwight hoard and resell in 'Moroccan Christmas'?

Toby ends up paying Darryl $400 for the last one — and gets a different version than his daughter wanted.

In 'Secret Santa', what does Michael change his costume into after Phyllis is allowed to be Santa?

He heckles the gift-giving and outs Andy as Erin's Secret Santa.

What Secret Santa gift does Andy give Erin in the season-six holiday episode?

The birds do not go over well, but the twelve drummers finale wins her back.

Which cast member directed 'Classy Christmas'?

Mindy Kaling wrote it and it brought Amy Ryan back as Holly.

What does Michael do to Holly's Woody doll, a gift from her boyfriend A.J., in 'Classy Christmas'?

He confesses when Holly demands to know who did it, admitting he still has feelings for her.

What does Jim regret agreeing to with Dwight in 'Classy Christmas'?

Dwight's ambushes escalate until the parking lot is full of snowmen.

Which cast member made his directorial debut with 'Christmas Wishes'?

Mindy Kaling wrote it; a drunk Erin tells Andy her wish is for his girlfriend Jessica to die.

Which Pennsylvania Dutch gift-bringer does Dwight dress up as in 'Dwight Christmas'?

He judges everyone 'impish or admirable' and cooks German food after the party committee drops the ball.

Which film does Pete quote from memory to Erin in 'Dwight Christmas'?

Erin checks his accuracy against an online transcript, then decides to actually watch it with him.

How many episodes did the US version of The Office produce across its nine seasons?

It aired on NBC from March 24, 2005, to May 16, 2013.

Who adapted the British series for NBC and ran the show for its first four seasons?

He had co-created King of the Hill and later co-created Parks and Recreation.

Which actor did NBC's Kevin Reilly first suggest for Michael Scott, only to be turned down?

Steve Carell had seen only about half of the British pilot before auditioning.

Where was the first season of the US series filmed?

Later seasons moved to Chandler Valley Center Studios in the San Fernando Valley.

Who wrote The Office theme, performed by The Scrantones?

Greg Daniels had also considered The Kinks' 'Better Things' and Modest Mouse's 'Float On'.

Which streaming service took The Office from Netflix on January 1, 2021?

Peacock offers extended 'Superfan' episodes with deleted scenes.

How many Primetime Emmy nominations did The Office receive over its run?

It won five, including Outstanding Comedy Series in 2006.

The British Office is set in which paper company's Slough branch?

Its motto: 'life is stationery'.

What did the UK original achieve at the 2004 Golden Globes?

Ricky Gervais also won Best Actor for playing David Brent.

Michael Scott's actor was a correspondent on which program from 1999 to 2005?

He shared the 'Even Stevphen' segment with Stephen Colbert.

For which 2014 film did Michael Scott's actor earn a Best Actor Oscar nomination?

He played millionaire and convicted murderer John du Pont.

Rainn Wilson played intern Arthur Martin on which HBO series before The Office?

He co-founded the digital media company SoulPancake in 2008.

Which university did John Krasinski attend, studying English and playwriting?

He and B. J. Novak graduated from the same high school in 1997.

Which two Office cast members attended Newton South High School together?

They graduated in 1997 and co-wrote a satirical play there.

How many episodes of The Office did Mindy Kaling write, the most of any staffer?

She debuted as Kelly Kapoor in the second episode, 'Diversity Day'.

Which movie star did Mindy Kaling play in her off-Broadway play Matt & Ben?

She co-wrote it with college friend Brenda Withers.

Ed Helms is best known outside The Office for playing whom in The Hangover films?

He was also a Daily Show correspondent from 2002 to 2006.

Ellie Kemper, Erin Hannon on The Office, went on to the title role in which Netflix comedy about a freed cult survivor?

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt came from Tina Fey and Robert Carlock, the 30 Rock team, and cast Kemper as a woman rescued from an underground bunker after 15 years.

Where did Angela Kinsey spend 13 years of her childhood?

Her father was a drilling engineer; she still speaks some Indonesian.

Which Office actress voiced Sadness in Pixar's Inside Out?

She was a casting associate on The Office when offered the role of Phyllis.

What was Phyllis Vance's actress doing for The Office when she was handed the part?

She had earlier been a dancer, cheerleader and burlesque performer.

Which 1967 Top 10 hit did Creed Bratton play on with the Grass Roots?

He plays a fictionalized version of himself on the show.

Paul Lieberstein, who plays Toby, ran the show as showrunner for which seasons?

His sister Susanne is married to Greg Daniels.

What was Craig Robinson's job before acting?

He taught at Horace Mann Elementary in Chicago and later played Darryl.

Kate Flannery, who plays Meredith, competed on which reality show in 2019?

She is a former Second City touring company member.

Before acting, Leslie David Baker (Stanley) worked in what field?

He appeared in OfficeMax commercials while finishing his master's degree.

Brian Baumgartner won a Daytime Emmy in 2007 for which Office project?

He later hosted the podcast An Oral History of The Office.

On which podcast platform did Office Ladies premiere in October 2019?

Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey covered every episode of the show.

How many viewers watched The Office pilot on March 24, 2005?

Critics panned it as a near copy of the British original.

Roughly how many viewers watched the series finale in May 2013?

Steve Carell's return as Dwight's best man was kept secret and went uncredited.

Which two SNL stars appear as themselves in the series finale?

Writer Greg Daniels also cameos as a background character.

Michael's silent goodbye to Pam in 'Goodbye, Michael' pays homage to which British Office scene?

Tim turned off his mic so cameras caught only reactions.

The church-aisle routine in 'Niagara' recreates which 2009 viral video?

It is set to Chris Brown's 'Forever'.

Who directed 'Dinner Party'?

Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky wrote the acclaimed episode.

How many viewers watched 'Stress Relief' after Super Bowl XLIII?

It remains the most-watched episode of the series.

What does Dwight do to the CPR dummy in 'Stress Relief'?

He claims to be extracting the organs for donation.

What was the Michael Scott Paper Company's office space before they moved in?

They could hear Dunder Mifflin's toilets flushing through the pipes above.

Why is Scranton nicknamed 'The Electric City'?

The trolley system began in 1886.

What is the name of David Brent's band in the film David Brent: Life on the Road?

Ricky Gervais performed as Brent at the 2007 Concert for Diana.

At the end of season seven, Michael Scott and Holly Flax move to which state to care for her ailing parents?

Colorado, specifically Boulder; Michael's airport goodbye to Pam was filmed without a microphone, so what he says is a secret between the actors.

Where did Michael buy his 'World's Best Boss' mug?

His 'fun jeans' are why he started casual Fridays.

Why did Dwight have to step down as a volunteer sheriff's deputy?

He also serves as a notary public.

What is Athlead renamed by the time Jim rejoins it in Austin?

Darryl joins him there.

Which Brooklyn art school accepts Pam in 'Goodbye, Toby'?

Jim announces he will propose to her that evening.

How does Pam become office administrator?

The salaried position was entirely made up.

Where does Andy Bernard work in the finale, a year after leaving Dunder Mifflin?

His singing-show tantrum was parodied on Saturday Night Live.

What is Erin Hannon's actual first name?

She goes by her middle name to avoid confusion with Kelly Kapoor.

Kevin's webisodes 'The Accountants' revolved around what problem?

The four online episodes followed his search for money for his bookmaker.

Which Doctor Who actress played Nellie Bertram?

She first appeared in the season seven finale in 2011.

Zach Woods, who played Gabe Lewis, went on to play Jared Dunn on which HBO series?

He started improv at the Upright Citizens Brigade at 16.

Who recommended David Koechner for the role of Todd Packer?

They were fellow Second City alumni and co-starred in Anchorman.

Which actress, daughter of a legendary music producer, played Karen Filippelli?

She later played Ann Perkins on Parks and Recreation.

Which Hollywood star played Deangelo Vickers, Michael Scott's short-lived replacement?

Deangelo landed the job not for business experience but for helping stop the theft of one of CEO Jo Bennett's dogs.

How does Deangelo Vickers end up in hospital in his final episode, 'The Inner Circle'?

Jim called him out after he bragged about being able to dunk, and later episodes say he is in a coma.

Former Scranton boss Ed Truck ended Dunder Mifflin's mandatory retirement age by doing what?

Truck, who hired Creed, Phyllis and Darryl, later tells Michael that someone once defecated on his office carpet too.

How many bedrooms does Dwight's farmhouse at Schrute Farms have, according to 'Office Olympics'?

The house has just one bathroom, located under the porch, on a 60-acre beet farm Dwight shares with cousin Mose.

A 2012 Dwight spin-off at Schrute Farms was to be created by Rainn Wilson and which producer?

It was meant to launch as a backdoor pilot in season nine, but the spin-off never went ahead.

Which grade does Michael Scott admit to the camera crew he was held back in?

Born in Scranton on March 15, 1965, he also claims to be 'two-fifteenths' Native American in 'Diversity Day'.

Which character in the original British series is Kevin Malone's counterpart?

Keith was played by Ewen MacIntosh, while Todd Packer was based on the boorish Chris Finch.