The Office (2001)
Kernel Score: 87% · 923 ratings
Genres: Comedy
First aired: 2001-07-09
Seasons: 2 · 12 episodes
Where to watch The Office
- Stream: Hulu, Peacock, Britbox Apple TV channel, BritBox, HBO Max
- Free with ads: Hoopla
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
Nightmare boss. Tedious colleagues. Pointless tasks. Welcome to Wernham Hogg. Fancy a tea break with David Brent? Classic comedy from the archive.
The Office parents' guide: ages 13+
Parents need to know that The Office is a mature workplace mockumentary comedy with awkward, cringe humor.
- Language: Some — Contains occasional crude language typical of a TV-MA workplace comedy.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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- Parks and Recreation (2009) — 90%
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- Arrested Development (2003) — 89%
- Extras (2005) — 87%
Cast
- Ricky Gervais as David Brent
- Martin Freeman as Tim Canterbury
- Mackenzie Crook as Gareth Keenan
- Lucy Davis as Dawn Tinsley
- Stirling Gallacher as Jennifer Taylor-Clarke
- Patrick Baladi as Neil Godwin
- Stacey Roca as Rachel
- Ben Bradshaw as Ben
- Jamie Deeks as Jamie
- Jane Lucas as Sheila
The Office FAQ
Is The Office good?
The Office has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 923 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Office?
In the US you can stream The Office on Hulu, Peacock, Britbox Apple TV channel, BritBox and HBO Max, watch it free with ads on Hoopla and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is The Office OK for kids?
The Office is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 13+. Parents need to know that The Office is a mature workplace mockumentary comedy with awkward, cringe humor.
What shows are like The Office?
If you liked The Office, try The Office, Green Wing, Stromberg and Better Off Ted.