<P> The series depicts the everyday lives of office employees in the Scranton , Pennsylvania , branch of the fictional Dunder Mifflin Paper Company . To simulate the look of an actual documentary , it was filmed in a single - camera setup , without a studio audience or a laugh track . The series debuted on NBC as a midseason replacement and aired 201 episodes over the course of its run . The Office initially featured Steve Carell , Rainn Wilson , John Krasinski , Jenna Fischer , and B.J. Novak as the main cast ; the series experienced numerous changes to its ensemble cast during its run . Notable stars outside the original main cast include Ed Helms , Mindy Kaling , and Ellie Kemper . </P>
<P> The series depicts the everyday lives of office employees in the Scranton , Pennsylvania , branch of the fictional Dunder Mifflin Paper Company . To simulate the look of an actual documentary , it was filmed in a single - camera setup , without a studio audience or a laugh track . The series debuted on NBC as a midseason replacement and aired 201 episodes over the course of its run . The Office initially featured Steve Carell , Rainn Wilson , John Krasinski , Jenna Fischer , and B.J. Novak as the main cast ; the series experienced numerous changes to its ensemble cast during its run . Notable stars outside the original main cast include Ed Helms , Mindy Kaling , and Ellie Kemper . </P>
where is the office from the office located
where is the office from the office located
Scranton , Pennsylvania
Scranton , Pennsylvania