The Office turns 20: Revisit 12 of the hit comedy’s all-time greatest episodes

It’s hard to believe, but The Office — that is, the US version that transformed the mundane world of paper sales into an all-time comedy masterpiece — celebrates its 20th anniversary this coming week. That’s right, the very first episode aired on NBC this month back in 2005, introducing us to Michael Scott, Jim and Pam, Dwight Schrute, and the rest of the Dunder Mifflin crew.

From its humble beginnings as a remake of the British series, The Office quickly found its own unique voice, blending...