THE OFFICE

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The Office is an American mockumentary sitcom, adapted from the British series, that depicts the daily lives of employees at the Dunder Mifflin Paper Company in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The show, created by Greg Daniels, is known for its ensemble cast, including Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, and John Krasinski. The series uses a single-camera setup without a laugh track, emulating a real documentary feel. The Office has received critical acclaim, including a Peabody Award and several Emmys. The series finale, which aired on May 16, 2013, was viewed by 5.7 million viewers. The show has also had a significant cultural impact, with the city of Scranton embracing its connection to the show and many scenes becoming popular internet memes.

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Greg Daniels, who developed The Office for American television, served as the showrunner for the first four seasons. He then divided his time between The Office and Parks and Recreation, another show he co-created.

Paul Lieberstein and Jennifer Celotta were named showrunners for the fifth season of The Office, with Celotta leaving after the sixth season. Lieberstein stayed on for two more seasons but left to pursue a spin-off that was not picked up.

Randall Einhorn directed the most episodes of the series, with 15 credited episodes, contributing to the show's documentary feel. Several notable filmmakers and actors also directed episodes, including J.J. Abrams and Joss Whedon.