15 Harsh Realities Of Rewatching The Office 18 Years Later

It’s hard to believe that the U.S. version of The Office is nearly two decades old, and with that age comes some harsh realities of rewatching the celebrated comedy series. Throughout 188 episodes over nine seasons, The Office emerged as the premier comedy series in the United States, airing exclusively on NBC and helping solidify a string of iconic comedy series in its wake such as Parks & Recreation and Community. Running for almost a full decade between 2005 and 2013, The Office was bound to face some areas of scrutiny due to cultural and comedic evolutions that make certain aspects of the show difficult to swallow today.