The Office is a TV series that aired on NBC from March 24, 2005 to May 16, 2013 for nine seasons. It is based on the 2001 British series of the same name.
Cast & Character Origins
Characters | From | Date | Episode |
|---|---|---|---|
Michael Scott*, Jim Halpert*, Pam Beasley*, Dwight Schrute*, Ryan Howard*, Kevin Malone*, Angela Martin*, Roy Anderson*, Jan Levinson-Gould*, Todd Packer* | The Office (2001) | 9 July 2001 | S01E01: "Downsize" |
(Note: These are the names used in the American adaptation.)
Adaptation Counterparts
The Office (2001) | The Office (2005) |
|---|---|
David Brent | Michael Scott |
Tim Canterbury | Jim Halpert |
Dawn Tinsley | Pam Beasley |
Jan Levinson-Gould | Dwight Schrute |
Ricky Howard/Neil Godwin | Ryan Howard |
Keith Bishop | Kevin Malone |
Sheila | Angela Martin |
Lee | Roy Anderson |
Jan Levinson-Gould | Jan Levinson-Gould |
Chris "Finchy" Finch | Todd Packer |
(Note: In early seasons, Ryan Howard was based on the Ricky Howard character, but from the fourth season on, he also took on a similar role to the Neil Godwin character.)
Guest Characters
Characters | From | Date | Episode | Crossover Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
David Brent | The Office (2001) | January 27, 2011 | S07E13: “The Seminar” | A |
David Brent | The Office (2001) | May 19, 2011 | S07E24: “Search Committee” | A |