Nine seasons, 201 episodes, and one regional manager who declared bankruptcy by shouting it. How well do you actually know Dunder Mifflin?
This isn't a quiz about knowing character names. It's about knowing why Michael burned his foot on a George Foreman grill, what Flonkerton actually is, and who really got the manager job. 10 questions for people who've seen the show more than once.
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The Office ran on NBC from 2005 to 2013, adapted from the British original by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant. Set in the Scranton, Pennsylvania branch of Dunder Mifflin Paper Company, it followed the daily lives of ordinary office workers through a mockumentary lens. Steve Carell's portrayal of Michael Scott, the well-meaning but painfully oblivious regional manager, became one of the most iconic performances in television comedy.
What made The Office endure wasn't just the cringe humour or the pranks. It was the slow-burn storytelling. Jim and Pam's relationship unfolded over years. Dwight evolved from a one-note joke into one of the most layered characters on TV. Even minor characters like Creed Bratton became fan favourites. The show has only grown since it ended, becoming one of the most-streamed series in history and a reference point for an entire generation of comedy.
All ten easy level questions, with the answer and the reasoning behind it.
Correct answer: Paper
Paper, and the staff can say so with very little enthusiasm.
Correct answer: Rainn Wilson
Rainn Wilson, whose hairstyle and glasses are a character in themselves.
Correct answer: Jenna Fischer
Jenna Fischer, who also co-hosts a rewatch podcast with Angela Kinsey.
Correct answer: HR
HR, which is why Michael hates him with a passion nobody can quite explain.
Correct answer: Jim
Jim, who sells paper and spends the rest of his day winding up Dwight.
Correct answer: Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant
Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, before the show spread to many countries.
Correct answer: Chili's
Chili's, where Pam has rather too good a time, and is told never to come back.
Correct answer: Battlestar Galactica
Battlestar Galactica. Dwight is not impressed, and asks what he is doing.
Correct answer: Stanley
Stanley, who only lights up for one thing, Pretzel Day.
Correct answer: NBC
NBC, from 2005 to 2013, and it is still doing very well on streaming.
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Correct answer: Scranton
Dunder Mifflin is based in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The real city fully embraced the show. You can find references throughout downtown Scranton, including a 'Scranton Welcomes You' sign inspired by the opening credits.
Correct answer: He shouts 'I DECLARE BANKRUPTCY!' in the office
In Season 4's 'Money', a financially desperate Michael simply shouts 'I DECLARE BANKRUPTCY!' in the middle of the office, believing that saying it out loud makes it legally binding. Oscar calmly explains that's not how it works.
Correct answer: Beet farmer
Dwight runs Schrute Farms, a beet farm that has been in his family for generations. It also doubles as a bed-and-breakfast, where Jim and Pam stay in the episode 'Money'.
Correct answer: Threat Level Midnight
Threat Level Midnight is Michael's spy movie that he spent years writing and filming with the entire office as cast members. The full episode dedicated to it (Season 7) reveals the complete film, starring Michael as Agent Michael Scarn.
Correct answer: Scott's Tots
Scott's Tots is the episode fans find hardest to rewatch. Michael promised a group of third-graders he would pay for their college tuition. Ten years later, he has to face them and admit he can't afford it. The cringe is legendary.
Correct answer: Andy Bernard
After Deangelo Vickers (Will Ferrell) briefly and disastrously takes over, and Robert California (James Spader) manoeuvres himself into the CEO position, Andy Bernard (Ed Helms) becomes the new regional manager of the Scranton branch starting in Season 8.
Correct answer: Flonkerton
Jim and Pam run the Office Olympics while Michael is out of the office, with medals made of yoghurt lids. The name Flonkerton is completely made up, which is part of the joke.
Correct answer: 9 seasons
The Office ran for 9 seasons from 2005 to 2013, totalling 201 episodes. Steve Carell left after Season 7, but the show continued for two more seasons with the remaining cast and new additions.
Correct answer: Dwight
Dwight arrives uninvited to the disastrous dinner party, bringing his former babysitter as his plus-one. The episode is regularly cited by fans and critics as one of the greatest comedy episodes ever produced.
Correct answer: He burns his foot on a George Foreman grill
Michael burns his foot on a George Foreman grill that he keeps beside his bed so he can wake up to the smell of bacon. He then insists on being the centre of attention all day, despite Dwight getting a concussion in the same episode.
Stuck on one, or just curious how nasty it gets? Every hard mode question is here with its answer and the reasoning behind it.
Correct answer: Jan Levinson
Jan Levinson, before they get together, and things turn into 'Dinner Party'.
Correct answer: Robert Mifflin
Robert Mifflin, which is a lot of Roberts for one paper company.
Correct answer: Athlead
Athlead, later Athleap, a sports marketing start-up that strains his marriage.
Correct answer: Sprinkles
Sprinkles. Dwight considers it mercy, and Angela considers it unforgivable.
Correct answer: Ryan Howard
Ryan Howard, who then falls back down, with his WUPHF start-up along the way.
Correct answer: Idris Elba
Idris Elba, who manages to frighten Jim, and to baffle Michael.
Correct answer: Kathy Bates
Kathy Bates. Catherine Tate plays Nellie, and Melora Hardin plays Jan.
Correct answer: The Scranton Strangler
The Scranton Strangler, and Toby sat on the jury, which has not done him any good.
Correct answer: Schrute Farms
Schrute Farms, with rooms themed by agricultural interest, and a very mixed review on TripAdvisor.
Correct answer: Michael Scarn
Michael Scarn. Golden Face is the villain, and Dwight plays the sidekick, Samuel L. Chang.