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Bryan Cranston unpacks 'The Office' episode that nearly killed the cast
All aboard 'Death Bus.'
By Sam Haysom
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'Breaking Bad' star David Costabile reflects on his 'Office' cameo
Another familiar face.
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The entire cast of 'The Office' broke while filming this scene
"They didn't have any footage of us not laughing."
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Billie Joe Armstrong talks about Green Day karaoke on 'The Office'
Remember when Dwight and Andy sang "Boulevard of Broken Dreams?" Green Day does.
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'The Office': 16 stories all superfans need to read
From exclusive interviews to Easter eggs, we've got you covered.
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'The Office' stars revisit the cringe of 'Scott's Tots'
The dark day has finally come.
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All 185 episodes of 'The Office,' ranked
"Dinner Party" isn't No. 1, but it is Top 10.
By Tim Marcin
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The 'bonkers' story of Cool Guy Paul Faust's character on 'The Office'
It all started with a visit to set.
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'The Office' fans, did you notice this tech fail in Season 6?
Listen carefully on your next rewatch.
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It cost 'The Office' $45,000 to make this comical music moment happen
The song made the scene.
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'The Office' stars chat about that famous finger guns meme
It's one of the show's most popular memes.
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'Koi Pond' episode of 'The Office' was inspired by an IRL mishap
"Life imitates art, art imitates life, and you make an 'Office' episode out of it."
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You'll never guess who played Jim Halpert's dad on 'The Office'
The way I gasped.
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Kevin's chili recipe from 'The Office' is hidden in Peacock's user agreement
"The trick is to undercook the onions."
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Jenna Fischer fought hard to cut this storyline from 'The Office' (and won)
It would have changed the entire ending of the show!
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Explore Jim and Pam's long-lost wedding website from 'The Office'
Check out that registry.
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It's a crime John Krasinski isn't king of rom-coms
"The Office" should have been just the beginning!
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'The Office' showrunner Greg Daniels shares an axed storyline from Jim and Pam's wedding episode
It involved Roy, a horse, Dwight. Oh no.
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Mike Schur shares a hilarious 'Office' moment inspired by his life
Let's give it up for Mose Schrute, everyone!
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50 revelations about 'The Office' from the 'Office Ladies' podcast
Bears. Beets. Best "Office" facts.
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From 'The Office' to 'Abbott Elementary', here's how to make the perfect mockumentary
Mockumentary camera operators have to do some acting of their own.
By Proma Khosla
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'The Office' stars discuss a special background actor from their 100th episode
Are you familiar with this "Office" superfan?
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Steve Carell shares why he loved playing Michael Scott
World's Best Boss for life.
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