The Office (2005–2013)

A mockumentary on a group of typical office workers, where the workday consists of ego clashes, inappropriate behavior, and tedium. Based on the hit BBC series.

Creators:

Greg Daniels, Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant

Stars:

Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer

Won 1 Golden Globe. Another 26 wins & 127 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Rainn Wilson	...	Dwight Schrute (187 episodes, 2005-2013)
John Krasinski	...	Jim Halpert (187 episodes, 2005-2013)
Jenna Fischer	...	Pam Beesly (187 episodes, 2005-2013)
Leslie David Baker	...	Stanley Hudson (187 episodes, 2005-2013)
Brian Baumgartner	...	Kevin Malone (187 episodes, 2005-2013)
Angela Kinsey	...	Angela Martin (187 episodes, 2005-2013)
Phyllis Smith	...	Phyllis Vance (187 episodes, 2005-2013)
Kate Flannery	...	Meredith Palmer (186 episodes, 2005-2013)
Oscar Nuñez	...	Oscar Martinez (176 episodes, 2005-2013)
Creed Bratton	...	Creed Bratton (174 episodes, 2005-2013)
B.J. Novak	...	Ryan Howard (166 episodes, 2005-2013)
Mindy Kaling	...	Kelly Kapoor (159 episodes, 2005-2013)
Ed Helms	...	Andy Bernard (152 episodes, 2006-2013)
Paul Lieberstein	...	Toby Flenderson (142 episodes, 2005-2013)
Steve Carell	...	Michael Scott (137 episodes, 2005-2011)
Craig Robinson	...	Darryl Philbin (119 episodes, 2005-2013)
Ellie Kemper	...	Kelly Erin Hannon (102 episodes, 2009-2013)

Storyline

A remake of the hit 2001 BBC TV series The Office (2001), this is a mockumentary that documents the exploits of a paper supply company in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Made up of head chief Michael Scott, a harmlessly deluded and ignorantly insensitive boss who cares about the welfare of his employees while trying to put his own spin on company policy. With an office including the likes of various peers who have their own hangups, The Office (2005) takes a look at the lives of its co-workers: bored but talented salesman Jim, his mildly sociopathic, butt kissing enemy Dwight, mildly righteous receptionist Pam, and indifferent temp Ryan.

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Plot Keywords:

office | mockumentary | remake | scranton pennsylvania | pennsylvania | 

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Taglines:

An NBC comedy not for everyone. Just anyone that works.

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Genres:

Comedy

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Certificate:

TV-14

Details

Official Sites:

NBC [United States] Official Facebook

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 March 2005 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Office: An American Workplace

Filming Locations:

Chandler Valley Center Studios - 13927 Saticoy Street, Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Reveille Productions, NBC Universal Television, Deedle-Dee Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

22 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Thomas Lennon and Ken Marino were considered for the role of Michael Scott.

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Quotes

[repeated line]
Michael Scott: That's what *she* said.

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Connections

Referenced in The 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards (2010)

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Soundtracks

"The Office Theme"
Written by Jay Ferguson
Performed by The Scrantones

User Reviews

well what can i say really!!

This show really is outstanding, in fact its the only show i think i can rate as a 10.

From watching the original uk series back in 2001 on bbc TV, i never thought an American remake would stand any ground whatsoever. When the first series aired in the uk it did'nt really make its mark, and unfortunately never caught on. I was disappointed when it disappeared from our screens, and then quickly forgot about it. I thought it had 1 series and crashed and burned. Then one day i was checking out the reviews for evan almighty on IMDb and noticed that steve carel had still been making this show. I had to get hold of it and see it, And to my joy there was 5 series waiting for me. I never get into TV like i have done with this, i ended up watching 10 episodes in a day, i think i did all 5 series in just under 2 weeks. This show is funny, its acted brilliantly, its over the top, totally crazy but totally entertaining. If your ever down just bung on a couple episodes from good old dunder miflin in scranton and you cant go wrong.

Gervais said that 2 series of the office in the uk was enough. And that he did'nt want to take it further. I know he helps on the US version, and i sure he is surprised to see 6 series already of what i can only describe as the best American sitcom of all time!!