The Office: 25 Hilarious Facts Even Superfans Don't Know

The Office is comfort TV perfection. But these behind-the-scenes facts and improvised moments will make you appreciate it even more.

• Michael Scott's "That's what she said" was improvised by Steve Carell
• Jim and Pam's relationship was hated by network executives initially
• Dwight's bobblehead collection are real bobbleheads of Rainn Wilson
• The show was almost canceled after season 2 - iTunes saved it
• Kevin's famous chili scene took 11 takes because everyone kept laughing
• Angela's cats are CGI in most episodes - She's allergic to cats
• Stanley's crossword puzzles are real and he actually solves them
• The Dunder Mifflin set had a fully functional office - Actors worked there
• Jim's pranks on Dwight were often improvised by John Krasinski

Improvised Moments That Made the Show

The best moments in The Office were unscripted. The cast had amazing chemistry and the writers encouraged improvisation.

The Office proved that awkward silences and uncomfortable moments could be funnier than punchlines.