Are you a true fan of The Office? Prove your love for the quirky Dunder Mifflin crew with these 225 trivia questions, spanning seasons, characters, hilarious quotes, and behind-the-scenes details.
Perfect for game trivia nights or challenging friends, this ultimate guide will test your knowledge of Scranton’s finest. Let’s dive in and see how much you really know!
Trivia About Characters and Relationships
- What is Michael Scott’s middle name?
Answer: Gary - What does Dwight Schrute farm on his family property?
Answer: Beets - Which character often says, “Bears, beets, Battlestar Galactica”?
Answer: Jim Halpert (impersonating Dwight) - What’s the name of Pam’s first fiancé?
Answer: Roy Anderson - Who is Angela Martin’s favorite singer?
Answer: Little Drummer Boy - What’s Kelly Kapoor’s middle name?
Answer: Rajnigandha - Who did Jan Levinson date after Michael?
Answer: Hunter (hinted at, based on her CD) - What was Andy Bernard’s nickname at Cornell?
Answer: Nard Dog - What is Stanley Hudson’s favorite day?
Answer: Pretzel Day - Which character majored in art in college?
Answer: Pam Beesly - Who started the fire that inspired Dwight’s song, “Ryan Started the Fire”?
Answer: Ryan Howard (accidentally) - What is the name of Dwight’s cousin?
Answer: Mose Schrute - What did Creed Bratton do before joining Dunder Mifflin?
Answer: He was in a band called The Grass Roots - Which character has a mother named Deborah?
Answer: Erin Hannon - Who is the youngest member of the main cast?
Answer: Ellie Kemper (Erin Hannon) - What’s Meredith Palmer’s job title?
Answer: Supplier Relations - Who had a fictional allergy to dairy for most of the series?
Answer: Michael Scott - What was the name of Jim and Pam’s first child?
Answer: Cecelia Halpert - Which character is obsessed with cats?
Answer: Angela Martin - What’s Michael Scott’s favorite restaurant?
Answer: Chili’s - Who ended up purchasing Dunder Mifflin?
Answer: Sabre Corporation - Who holds the title of Assistant (to the) Regional Manager?
Answer: Dwight Schrute - What’s the name of Ryan Howard’s startup company?
Answer: WUPHF.com - Which character sang “Islands in the Stream” with Michael?
Answer: Jim Halpert - Who briefly replaced Michael Scott as manager?
Answer: Deangelo Vickers - Who has an unhealthy obsession with Ryan Howard?
Answer: Kelly Kapoor - What does Creed claim to do during his workday?
Answer: Blogs (in actuality, his “blog” is a Word document) - Who coined the term “Dundies”?
Answer: Michael Scott - Which character temporarily worked at Staples?
Answer: Jim Halpert - What’s Andy Bernard’s real first name?
Answer: Walter - What does Erin Hannon think happens during faxing?
Answer: Paper gets teleported - Who married their high school sweetheart?
Answer: Phyllis Vance - What is the name of Jim’s alter ego?
Answer: Jimothy - Who had an on-again, off-again relationship with Jan?
Answer: Michael Scott - What’s Creed’s motto?
Answer: “If I can’t scuba, then what’s this all been about?” - Which character always wanted to be an accountant?
Answer: Kevin Malone - Who performed the song “Closing Time” on the piano?
Answer: Andy Bernard - What’s the first name of Angela’s favorite cat?
Answer: Sprinkles
Office Pranks and Hilarious Moments
- What was inside the teapot Jim gave Pam?
Answer: A letter, hot sauce, a high school photo of himself, and a mix CD - What does Jim put inside Dwight’s stapler in the pilot episode?
Answer: Jello - What does Jim gift Dwight during the Christmas party?
Answer: A “gaydar” - Which character set up an elaborate identity theft prank on Dwight?
Answer: Jim Halpert - What color does Andy’s Cornell-themed bow tie in the office Christmas episode have?
Answer: Red - What food item does Kevin famously spill in the office?
Answer: His chili - What does Michael accidentally hit with his car in the parking lot?
Answer: Meredith - What movie poster does Pam create during Office Movie Monday?
Answer: Threat Level Midnight - How many staplers has Dwight claimed to have had encased in Jello?
Answer: Three - What does Jim send to Karen from his vending machine prank?
Answer: A bag of chips - During Diversity Day, what race is written on Pam’s card?
Answer: Jewish - What item does Dwight repeatedly destroy in a fitness ball prank?
Answer: An exercise ball - What does Dwight claim he’s testing when he locks everyone inside the office?
Answer: Fire safety protocol - Who replaces Michael’s expensive Italian wine with a cheaper version?
Answer: Jim Halpert - What song does Andy sing to cheer up Pam after a difficult day?
Answer: “Take a Chance on Me” - What item is duct-taped to Michael’s head during the CPR training session?
Answer: The training dummy - Which dessert does Michael ruin for Stanley during Pretzel Day?
Answer: His cinnamon pretzel - What unexpected gift does Michael give Ryan during the Yankee Swap?
Answer: A $400 iPod - Who sends Jim a prank text pretending to be Pam?
Answer: Pam herself - What phrase does Dwight accidentally shout while imitating a horse?
Answer: “Michael!” - During the fake fire drill, what item does Oscar try to escape through the ceiling with?
Answer: The cat - Which snack is Ryan obsessed with and keeps as a midnight treat?
Answer: Pudding - What quote from Creed was once used to “motivate”?
Answer: “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take—Wayne Gretzky—Creed” - What does Jim give Michael for Secret Santa?
Answer: A personalized oven mitt - What iconic scene was set during the CPR dummy training?
Answer: The “Stayin’ Alive” dance scene - Which character gives up their office for a family daycare setup?
Answer: Dwight - What unusual talent does Andy showcase during business school?
Answer: Whittling - How does Pam discover Jim loves her in the teapot letter?
Answer: A personal note inside the teapot gift
Behind the Scenes and Production Facts
- What was the name of the British series The Office was adapted from?
Answer: The Office (UK) - Who created the American version of The Office?
Answer: Greg Daniels - What was the original pilot’s air date?
Answer: March 24, 2005 - Which two actors improvised their kiss in “Gay Witch Hunt”?
Answer: Steve Carell and Oscar Nunez - What real company inspired the Dunder Mifflin workplace?
Answer: A paper supply company in Scranton, Pennsylvania - Which actor directed several episodes of The Office?
Answer: John Krasinski (Jim Halpert) - What is the name of the original song Andy Bernard sings in The Office finale?
Answer: “I Will Remember You” - Where was the opening credits sequence filmed?
Answer: Scranton, Pennsylvania - What color was the Dundie that Angela received?
Answer: Black - How many seasons does The Office (US) have?
Answer: Nine - What brand of copier frequently appears in the office scenes?
Answer: Xerox - How many pages was Michael Scott’s screenplay for “Threat Level Midnight”?
Answer: Approximately 75 pages - Which character auditioned for both Dwight and Michael before landing their role?
Answer: Rainn Wilson (Dwight Schrute) - What item does Michael burn his foot on?
Answer: A George Foreman grill - How many episodes of The Office did Mindy Kaling write?
Answer: 22 episodes - What is the total runtime of all The Office episodes combined?
Answer: Around 99 hours - Which actor was pregnant during Season 8?
Answer: Jenna Fischer (Pam) - What prop does Creed often hold in group scenes?
Answer: A coffee mug - What office location was actually filmed inside a real building, not a set?
Answer: The warehouse scenes - What is the name of the bar frequently visited by the office staff?
Answer: Poor Richard’s Pub - Who came up with Kevin’s iconic chili scene?
Answer: The show’s writers - Which season introduced Sabre to Dunder Mifflin?
Answer: Season 6 - Who originally auditioned for Pam but was cast as Angela?
Answer: Angela Kinsey - What was the show’s working title before it became The Office?
Answer: The American Workplace - How did the cast prepare for filming in the office?
Answer: They spent two weeks working at desks to simulate a real office environment - What brand of phone does Michael use for his infamous “World’s Best Boss” mug selfie?
Answer: BlackBerry - How many Dundie Awards does Michael personally win?
Answer: None (he hosts them) - Which actor plays two roles, appearing both as Creed and a version of himself in the finale?
Answer: Creed Bratton
Episodes and Plot-Specific Trivia
- What is the name of the episode where Jim proposes to Pam?
Answer: “Weight Loss” - In which episode does Dwight stage a fire drill that causes Stanley to have a heart attack?
Answer: “Stress Relief” - What is the title of Michael’s last episode?
Answer: “Goodbye, Michael” - Who wins the “Hottest in the Office” Dundie?
Answer: Ryan Howard - What is the name of the episode that features Jim’s fake wire-fu stunt?
Answer: “Conflict Resolution” - What was the title of The Office’s Christmas episode in Season 2?
Answer: “Christmas Party” - What happens to Toby in Costa Rica?
Answer: He injures himself zip-lining - What does Pam accidentally wear to work on “Casual Friday”?
Answer: A short tennis skirt - In “The Dinner Party,” what song plays repeatedly on Jan’s CD player?
Answer: “That One Night” - What is the final line of the series?
Answer: “There’s a lot of beauty in ordinary things. Isn’t that kind of the point?”
Extra Trivia Questions for Hardcore Fans
- What is Dwight’s official job title?
Answer: Assistant Regional Manager - Who is Pam’s favorite Office character?
Answer: Michael Scott - What type of shoes does Michael accidentally wear to work?
Answer: Women’s shoes - What is Stanley’s go-to excuse for leaving early?
Answer: A doctor’s appointment - What app does Ryan invent during his Sabre days?
Answer: WUPHF.com - Which character steals Angela’s baby name?
Answer: Pam Halpert - What does Dwight hide in his desk for protection?
Answer: Nunchucks - What animal does Michael hit with his car?
Answer: A pigeon - What product does Jim sell to Dwight using fake facts?
Answer: “Magic Beans” - What does Angela dress her cats as for Halloween?
Answer: Little monsters
Quotes and Catchphrases from The Office
- Who said, “I am Beyoncé, always”?
Answer: Michael Scott - What is Dwight’s signature line about identity theft?
Answer: “Identity theft is not a joke, Jim!” - What does Michael call himself after getting his new plasma TV?
Answer: “I’m the king of the world!” - Who said, “I am not superstitious, but I am a little stitious”?
Answer: Michael Scott - What is Kevin’s iconic response to being asked if he is ready?
Answer: “No. But I’m ready to get it over with.” - Which character coined the phrase, “Big Tuna”?
Answer: Andy Bernard - Who said, “Sometimes I’ll start a sentence, and I don’t even know where it’s going”?
Answer: Michael Scott - What phrase does Kelly use to describe her reaction to a break-up?
Answer: “I’m fine. Totally fine. Everything is fine.” - Who said, “Through concentration, I can raise and lower my cholesterol at will”?
Answer: Dwight Schrute - What does Pam’s mother say to Michael at their breakup?
Answer: “You’re wrong for her.” - Who quips, “Why are you the way that you are?”
Answer: Michael Scott - What line does Meredith shout during the rabies fun run?
Answer: “I’m not running!” - Who said, “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take—Wayne Gretzky—Michael Scott”?
Answer: Michael Scott (misquoted) - Who remarks, “I am fast. To give you a reference point, I’m somewhere between a snake and a mongoose”?
Answer: Dwight Schrute - What is Stanley’s reply when asked what he cares about?
Answer: “I like pretzel day.” - Who exclaims, “That’s what she said”?
Answer: Michael Scott - Who said, “I don’t think I’ve ever been happier”?
Answer: Andy Bernard - What phrase does Creed use to describe his age?
Answer: “I’m 30. Well, in November.” - What is Angela’s take on birthdays?
Answer: “I don’t like to throw them because they remind people they’re closer to dying.” - Who warns, “Don’t ever, for any reason, do anything to anyone for any reason ever”?
Answer: Michael Scott - What is Jim’s go-to line to mock Dwight?
Answer: “Bears, beets, Battlestar Galactica.” - Who calls the office a “godforsaken wasteland”?
Answer: Stanley Hudson - What does Michael insist that all employees say after a sale?
Answer: “Bingo, bango, bongo.” - Who laments, “I hate so much about the things you choose to be”?
Answer: Michael Scott - What phrase does Jan use to describe her candles?
Answer: “Serenity by Jan.” - Who said, “And I feel God in this Chili’s tonight”?
Answer: Pam Beesly - What is Andy’s signature exclamation?
Answer: “Rit dit dit di doo!” - What is Dwight’s iconic wedding toast line?
Answer: “Schrute traditions are the backbone of this family.” - Who remarks, “I am running away from my responsibilities, and it feels good”?
Answer: Michael Scott
Unforgettable Events and Office Shenanigans
- What contest does the office hold to see who can sit the longest without getting up?
Answer: The “Office Chair Olympics” - What is the theme of the party in “Moroccan Christmas”?
Answer: Moroccan - What prize does Michael offer in the golden ticket promotion?
Answer: A 10% discount - What happens when Meredith is exposed to a bat in the office?
Answer: Dwight traps it on her head with a plastic bag - What is the theme of the party Angela and Phyllis compete to plan?
Answer: A Christmas party - What unusual item does Michael include in his proposal to Holly?
Answer: Gasoline station receipts - What does Jim dress up as to scare Dwight?
Answer: A vampire - During the Beach Day event, what challenge does Dwight participate in to prove himself?
Answer: A coal walk - What does Michael name the fundraising run for Meredith?
Answer: Michael Scott’s Dunder Mifflin Scranton Meredith Palmer Memorial Celebrity Rabies Awareness Fun Run Pro Am Race for the Cure - What game do the office workers play during the warehouse inventory clearance?
Answer: Basketball - What’s the main dish served during the Glee-watching party?
Answer: Tacos - What prank does Jim play on Dwight with vending machines?
Answer: Moves all Dwight’s items to the vending machine and gives him nickels to buy them back - What does Angela hide in the freezer?
Answer: Her cats - What’s the name of the event where Michael forces everyone to run through obstacles?
Answer: Fun Run - What flavor yogurt is Pam’s favorite?
Answer: Mixed berry - What happens to Michael at the Survivor Man event?
Answer: He tries to make pants out of duct tape - What karaoke song does Andy sing during Phyllis’s wedding?
Answer: “You Make My Dreams Come True” - What does Dwight name his bed and breakfast?
Answer: Schrute Farms - What does Kevin think the pig in Michael’s roast is?
Answer: A suckling pig - What happens when Andy’s phone is hidden in the ceiling?
Answer: It keeps ringing to annoy him - What does Pam accidentally drink at a party?
Answer: Milk and sugar - What unusual delivery does Michael sign for at the office?
Answer: A chair modeled after his own butt - Who wins the gold medal at the Office Olympics?
Answer: Pam - What’s the name of the bar trivia team?
Answer: DM Does GB - What is the game invented by Creed called?
Answer: “Creed’s Mystery Game”
Trivia for Die-Hard Fans
What role does Jim take on during the “Murder” game?
Answer: Caleb Crawdad
What fake disease does Dwight invent to scare the office?
Answer: Spontaneous dental hydroplosion
What gift does Michael give Ryan at his baby shower?
Answer: A check written for “One Hug”
What’s the password for Ryan’s WUPHF account?
Answer: “Wolf123”
What brand of paper does Michael try to sell with a commercial?
Answer: Sabre’s sustainable line
What does Dwight keep in his survival kit?
Answer: MREs, pepper spray, and a machete
Who becomes the face of the Scranton branch’s advertisement?
Answer: Michael
What is the nickname Dwight gives his prized tractor?
Answer: Jack
What is Pam’s alias during the Finer Things Club?
Answer: Emily Brontë
How many miles does Michael claim to have run during the Fun Run?
Answer: “Like 30 miles or something.”