The Office Number — Of Episodes

| Season | Episode Count | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 6 | Shortened debut season. | | Season 2 | 22 | First full season order. | | Season 3 | 23 | Includes 4 "webisodes" (not counted in total). | | Season 4 | 14 | Shortened due to the 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike. | | Season 5 | 28 | Includes 1 hour-long finale (counted as 2 episodes). | | Season 6 | 26 | Includes 1 hour-long premiere (counted as 2 episodes). | | Season 7 | 26 | Includes extended finale (counted as 2 episodes). | | Season 8 | 24 | Standard order. | | Season 9 | 23 | Includes extended finale (counted as 2 episodes). | | Total | 201 | |

Most episodes run about 22 minutes, while the "Superfan Episodes" available on Peacock include deleted scenes that can extend the runtime of a single episode to nearly 40 minutes. If you choose the Superfan route, your total "office hours" will increase significantly. the office number of episodes

While the show is famous for its lengthy run, it started with a very modest debut. Here is how the episode count evolved year by year: Season 1: 6 episodes Season 2: 22 episodes Season 3: 25 episodes Season 4: 19 episodes Season 5: 26 episodes Season 6: 26 episodes Season 7: 26 episodes Season 8: 24 episodes Season 9: 27 episodes The "Double Episode" Confusion | Season | Episode Count | Notes |

The episode count varies significantly by season due to strike shortened seasons early on and extended orders for later seasons. | | Season 4 | 14 | Shortened

Whether you are looking for the chaos of the early seasons or the emotional closure of the finale, the 201-episode journey of Dunder Mifflin Scranton remains one of the most rewarding "binge-watches" in television history. If you're planning a rewatch, let me know:

While the Dunder Mifflin crew made time feel like it was standing still during those long Scranton afternoons, the actual episode count of The Office