50 Fun Facts About The Office

What is the name of the paper company where most of The Office takes place?

Dunder Mifflin is the fictional paper company headquartered in New York with a branch in Scranton, Pennsylvania, where the show is set.

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.

What is Michael Scott's famous catchphrase that he says after telling a joke?

"That's what she said" is Michael Scott's signature catchphrase, which he uses as an innuendo punchline throughout the series.

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?

Dwight owns and operates Schrute Farms, a beet farm that has been in his family for generations. It also doubles as a bed and breakfast.

Who does Jim Halpert marry in The Office?

Jim and Pam Beesly's romance is the central love story of the series. They marry in Season 6 at Niagara Falls.

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

Michael has a deep, irrational hatred for Toby Flenderson, the mild-mannered HR representative. His contempt for Toby is a recurring comedic element.

What does Kevin Malone spill all over the office floor in a famous cold open?

In the Season 5 cold open, Kevin drops his enormous pot of homemade chili and desperately tries to scoop it back in, creating one of the show's most iconic moments.

What is the name of the party planning committee that Angela heads?

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.

What is the name of the warehouse worker who eventually becomes a salesman at Dunder Mifflin?

Darryl Philbin, played by Craig Robinson, starts as the warehouse foreman and later moves upstairs to become a salesman and eventually joins Athlead with Jim.

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.

What game does Jim convince Dwight that he is turning into through a series of pranks?

In the episode "Business Ethics," Jim convinces Dwight he is slowly turning into a vampire by planting clues like wearing a cape and avoiding garlic bread.

What is the name of the documentary crew's boom mic operator who 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.

What is the name of the improv character Michael Scott loves to play?

Michael Scarn is the secret agent character Michael created for his screenplay "Threat Level Midnight," which the office eventually films as a movie.

What is the name of the engagement ring that Pam wears from Roy throughout the early seasons?

Roy gave Pam a ring with a diamond made from coal — a detail she mentions somewhat unenthusiastically, reflecting the state of their relationship.

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.

What British TV show is The Office (US) based on?

The US version is adapted from the BBC series The Office, created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, which aired from 2001 to 2003.

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 annual event does Michael organize where someone always gets hurt?

The Dundies are Michael's annual award ceremony held at Chili's, where he gives out custom trophies to employees with humorous (and sometimes offensive) categories.

What does Dwight use to simulate a fire drill in the cold open of 'Stress Relief'?

Dwight starts an actual fire in the office to test everyone's preparedness, causing total chaos. Stanley has a heart attack during the incident.

What is Angela's cat's name that Dwight freezes in the freezer?

Dwight euthanizes Angela's sick cat Sprinkles by putting it in the freezer, which leads to their breakup. Angela is devastated by the loss.

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.

What does Michael promise to a class of third graders that causes problems when they graduate?

In "Scott's Tots," Michael promised a class of third graders he would pay for their college tuition if they graduated high school, but he cannot afford it.

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.

What is the name of the woman Michael falls in love with who works in HR and replaces Toby?

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

What does Jim put Dwight's stapler in as one of his most famous pranks?

In the pilot episode, Jim encases Dwight's stapler in Jell-O, establishing the prank war between them that runs throughout the series.

What university did Andy Bernard attend, which he constantly reminds everyone about?

Andy is an extremely proud Cornell alumnus and mentions it at every opportunity, often singing the alma mater or referencing his time there.

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 proudly shows guests his tiny wall-mounted plasma TV, boasting that he can watch it from bed. It becomes a memorable comedic moment from the episode.

What is the name of Dwight's cousin who lives with him at Schrute Farms?

Mose Schrute is Dwight's eccentric cousin who lives and works on the beet farm. He is played by writer/producer Michael Schur (creator of Parks and Recreation).

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.

What does Michael do when Toby returns from Costa Rica?

When Toby walks back into the office after his time in Costa Rica, Michael screams "No! God! No! God, please, no! No! No! Nooooo!" — one of the show's most quoted scenes.

What does Michael shout when he declares his company insolvent?

Michael famously stands up and shouts "I declare bankruptcy!" believing that simply declaring it out loud makes it legally binding, to Oscar's exasperation.

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 Office (US) run for?

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?

Threat Level Midnight is Michael's action-spy screenplay that he spent years writing. The office eventually films it with Michael as the lead character, Michael Scarn.

What is the name of the episode widely considered one of the most uncomfortable to watch, where Michael visits 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 the role of Robert California, the CEO who replaces Michael?

James Spader plays Robert California, the enigmatic and intense CEO of Sabre who talks his way into the job that Andy Bernard was originally offered.

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.

Which actor, who went on to star in Parks and Recreation, played a minor role as Mose Schrute?

Michael Schur, who co-created Parks and Recreation, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and The Good Place, played Mose Schrute. He was also a writer and producer on The Office.

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 manages the Stamford branch and is positioned as Michael's rival for the regional manager job after a merger, but he defects to Staples instead.

Which character is secretly a hobbyist photographer who takes photos of female coworkers' feet?

Creed is shown in several episodes doing bizarre and suspicious things, including his unsettling photography hobby, adding to his mysterious and creepy character.

What does Dwight do to save Jim from being attacked by Roy in the office?

When Roy charges into the office to attack Jim after learning about the kiss with Pam, Dwight pepper sprays Roy, stopping him immediately.

What is the name of the traveling salesman played by Idris Elba who temporarily manages the Scranton branch?

Charles Miner, played by Idris Elba, is a VP brought in by corporate to oversee the Scranton branch. His arrival is one of the catalysts for Michael starting his own paper company.