The Office
Stuck the LandingFinale "Finale" scored 9.8, one of its highest-rated episodes.
WorkplaceThe job and its social ecosystem as the stage.This show: 10/10Comfort rewatchThe kind of show people return to endlessly.This show: 10/10Cringe comedyLaughs mined from social discomfort and embarrassment.This show: 9/10Warm humorAffectionate comedy that genuinely loves its characters.This show: 9/10Ensemble castMany characters carrying equal weight.This show: 9/10Easy watchingLow-demand television where half your attention is enough.This show: 9/10Warm glowQuiet happiness, the TV equivalent of a hug.This show: 8/10Banter chemistryRelationships built on verbal spark.This show: 8/10
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Starring
Steve CarellJenna FischerJohn KrasinskiRainn WilsonLeslie David BakerBrian Baumgartner
Written by
Greg Daniels
Starring
Steve CarellJenna FischerJohn KrasinskiRainn WilsonLeslie David BakerBrian Baumgartner
Written by
Greg Daniels
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The Office Episode Ratings Heatmap
| Avg | E1 | E2 | E3 | E4 | E5 | E6 | E7 | E8 | E9 | E10 | E11 | E12 | E13 | E14 | E15 | E16 | E17 | E18 | E19 | E20 | E21 | E22 | E23 | E24 | E25 | E26 | E27 | ||
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| S1 | 7.8 | 7.3 | 8.1 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 8.2 | 7.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| S2 | 8.3 | 8.6 | 8.1 | 8.2 | 8.1 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 8.5 | 8.0 | 8.2 | 8.7 | 8.5 | 9.0 | 8.1 | 7.6 | 8.0 | 8.1 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.0 | 8.2 | 8.5 | 9.3 | ||||||
| S3 | 8.5 | 8.9 | 8.0 | 8.4 | 7.8 | 7.9 | 7.7 | 8.5 | 8.6 | 8.2 | 8.6 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.7 | 7.8 | 8.0 | 8.8 | 8.3 | 8.9 | 8.6 | 8.4 | 8.6 | 9.0 | 9.2 | |||||
| S4 | 8.5 | 8.7 | 8.1 | 8.2 | 8.5 | 8.6 | 8.3 | 8.0 | 8.6 | 9.4 | 7.8 | 8.5 | 8.1 | 7.6 | 9.2 | ||||||||||||||
| S5 | 8.5 | 8.7 | 8.1 | 7.8 | 7.9 | 7.8 | 8.4 | 8.0 | 8.5 | 8.6 | 8.2 | 8.6 | 7.8 | 9.7 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 7.8 | 8.5 | 8.1 | 8.2 | 8.1 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 9.2 | 8.1 | 8.7 | 8.9 | ||
| S6 | 8.1 | 8.7 | 7.9 | 7.8 | 9.2 | 9.4 | 7.5 | 8.5 | 8.0 | 7.9 | 8.6 | 8.0 | 8.2 | 8.4 | 6.7 | 7.5 | 7.8 | 8.3 | 8.4 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 8.4 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 8.0 | 7.6 | 7.8 | ||
| S7 | 8.4 | 8.2 | 8.0 | 8.1 | 7.7 | 7.6 | 8.0 | 7.2 | 7.7 | 7.5 | 8.0 | 8.8 | 8.6 | 8.1 | 7.5 | 8.4 | 8.2 | 9.3 | 7.3 | 9.3 | 7.5 | 8.9 | 9.8 | 9.6 | 7.4 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.1 | |
| S8 | 7.4 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.1 | 8.0 | 7.3 | 7.4 | 7.5 | 6.6 | 7.5 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.9 | 7.3 | 7.5 | 7.6 | 7.9 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 6.3 | 6.7 | 6.6 | 6.8 | 7.4 | 7.5 | ||||
| S9 | 8.1 | 7.3 | 6.8 | 7.1 | 7.6 | 6.7 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 7.7 | 8.2 | 7.4 | 7.5 | 7.6 | 7.3 | 7.1 | 6.9 | 7.7 | 7.3 | 7.7 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 9.0 | 9.4 | 9.8 |
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About
"Cringe comedy that turns into genuine workplace affection"
A mockumentary about the mundane grind at a mid-size paper company in Scranton, run by a boss desperate to be liked more than respected. It starts as a fairly straight riff on cringe-comedy awkwardness, then slowly warms into something gentler: an ensemble hangout show about coworkers who annoy, tease, and genuinely love each other. The pace is loose and episodic, built on small humiliations and running gags rather than plot, and the comedy leans on deadpan camera glances and painfully real office politics. It becomes surprisingly tender without ever losing its silliness.
Watch it for
the ensemble chemistry that turns a dead-end office into a place you don't want to leave.
Maybe skip if
you need strong plot momentum rather than character-driven, low-stakes episodic comedy.
Written by our AI editor to help you decide, spoiler-free by design.
All Seasons
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Season 12005
7.870K62h 13m
This season introduced the main characters, and established the general plot, which revolves around Michael Scott, regional manager of the Scranton branch office, trying to convince the filmmakers of the documentary that he presides over a happy, well-running office. Meanwhile, sales rep Jim Halpert finds methods to undermine his cube-mate, Dwight Schrute; receptionist Pam Beesly tries to deal with Michael's insensitivities and flubs; and temporary employee Ryan Howard is acting mostly as an observer of the insanity around him.
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Season 22005
8.3206K227h 58m
Beginning with "The Dundies", the second season further developed into the plot of the fear of company downsizing, along with the introduction of new characters and developing some of the minor ones—especially that of Dwight Schrute. Michael Scott soon starts a relationship with his boss Jan Levenson and, Pam Beesley and Jim Halpert’s relationship become one of the focal points of the season. Their compatibility becomes more obvious as Jim’s feelings for Pam continue to grow, while she struggles with her relationship with the warehouse worker Roy Anderson.
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Season 32006
8.5194K239h 33m
The season marked the move of main character Jim Halpert from Scranton to Stamford, and also introduced Rashida Jones as Karen Filippelli, and Ed Helms as Andy Bernard—both members of Dunder Mifflin Stamford—as recurring characters. The main plot for the early episodes of the season deals with a recurring problem in seasons one and two—the problem of company downsizing—while in the last half of the season, inter-office relationships also became a major plot point.
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Season 42007
8.5116K146h 47m
Season four marked the departure of Karen Filippelli as a regular character, although she appeared for a few seconds in the first episode, "Fun Run" and in the sixth episode, "Branch Wars", as the regional manager of the Utica branch. Relationships again emerged as the main theme of the season, with Jim Halpert and Pam Beesley's rising, and Michael Scott and Jan Levinson's, as well as Dwight Schrute and Angela Martin's declining. Technology was another prevalent theme as the office staff struggled with initiatives introduced by Ryan Howard to modernize the company.
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Season 52008
8.5198K2610h 13m
Michael Scott and his fellow Dunder Mifflin-ites steal customers, frame co-workers, and indulge in intra-office love affairs.
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Season 62009
8.1175K269h 32m
In Season 6, the crew faces romances, marriage, parenthood, new corporate ownership, Darryl’s rise to middle management, and a ball-busting new boss.
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Season 72010
8.4179K2710h 9m
In Season 7, Dwight is now the owner of the building, Andy is courting Erin, Jim and Pam struggle with being new parents, and past girlfriends haunt Michael.
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Season 82011
7.4133K249h 12m
The eighth season largely centers around Andy Bernard's ascension to regional manager, as well as the antics of Robert California, the new CEO of Sabre, a fictional printer company that owns Dunder Mifflin. Halfway through the season, Dwight Schrute —along with Jim Halpert, Stanley Hudson, Ryan Howard, Erin Hannon, and Cathy —travel to Florida to help set up a Sabre Store, where Nellie Bertram is introduced.
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Season 92012
8.1154K239h 59m
In Season 9, Andy finds his true calling in showbiz, Jim lands the job of his dreams, Erin struggles with love, and Angela's marriage isn’t what it seems.
Full Cast & Crew
Cast
Steve Carell Michael Scott
Jenna Fischer Pam Beesly
John Krasinski Jim Halpert
Rainn Wilson Dwight Schrute
Leslie David Baker Stanley Hudson
Brian Baumgartner Kevin Malone
Angela Kinsey Angela Martin, Angela Martin-Lipton, Angela Schrute
Kate Flannery Meredith Palmer
Phyllis Smith Phyllis Vance, Phyllis Lapin
Creed Bratton Creed Bratton
Crew
Greg Daniels
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