The American version of The Office started on March 24, 2005, when its pilot episode first aired on NBC.

Quick Scoop: When did The Office start?

  • The American TV series The Office officially premiered on March 24, 2005, on NBC.
  • The show then ran until May 16, 2013, spanning nine seasons in total.

What about the original UK series?

  • The original British version of The Office started earlier, premiering on BBC Two on July 9, 2001.
  • The American show is an adaptation of this British mockumentary created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant.

In short, if you’re asking “when did The Office start?” and you mean the U.S. series most people stream today, the key date is March 24, 2005.

TL;DR:

  • U.S. The Office start date: March 24, 2005 (NBC).
  • U.K. The Office start date: July 9, 2001 (BBC Two).

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