It may have been over a dozen years since The Office went off the air, but it lives on in our hearts (and in binge-watches on streaming platforms). We want to believe that the characters carry on, living their best lives and making some mighty funny (and possibly cringe) workplaces wherever they land. If The Office lives on in your heart, too, then try our The Office trivia questions... 100+ deep-dive questions that'll remind you of just how funny the show was.
Trivia Questions and Answers About Michael Scott
Love him or hate him, Michael Scott was a fascinating TV character. With a sad backstory and a cringe-worthy work career and life, he was the manager nobody wanted to have at work.
What is the name of the main character in Michael’s movie script, Threat Level Midnight?
Michael Scarn
Why did Michael Scott say Prison Mike went to prison?
Theft, robbery, kidnapping the president’s son for ransom (even though he “never got caught, neither").
What was the name of the offensive racist Asian stereotype character Michael created?
Ping
What does Date Mike wear to show he’s a happening guy?
A sports coat, an unbuttoned shirt, and a Kangol hat worn backward
List one or both of Date Mike’s dating catchphrases.
“Nice to meet me.” and, “Hi. I’m date Mike. Nice to meet me. How do you like your eggs in the morning?”
What is Michael’s middle name?
Gary
What character from the UK version of The Office is Michael Scott based on?
David Brent
What’s the name of Michael’s millionaire character who farts popcorn?
Orville Tootenbacher
What is Michael’s half-sister’s name?
Marnie Cooper
Who was originally cast in the role of Michael Scott?
Bob Odenkirk
What grade did Michael Scott repeat in school?
Second grade
Who was Michael’s best friend in grade school?
The lunch lady
What’s the name of the show Michael appeared on when he was a child that he claimed he was a main character but was actually just a child invited on one show?
Fundle Bundle
Why did child Michael say he wanted to have 100 kids?
So he could have 100 friends
What character did Steve Carell’s wife play on The Office?
Carol Stills
What was the name of the company where Michael took a second job in the phone room to help him get out of debt?
Lipophedrine Diet Pill Company
What’s the name of the episode where Todd Packer leaves Michael a “gift” in his office?
“The Carpet”
Where did Michael move to when he left Scranton?
Boulder, Colorado
Who does Michael think is “the best actor around”?
Meryl Streep
What brand of women’s suit did Michael accidentally wear to the office?
MISSterious
Dwight Schrute Questions & Answers
Played brilliantly by Rainn Wilson, Dwight was the unintentionally hilarious character you loved to hate. Did he take himself a bit too seriously? Absolutely. But were the results entertaining? Also yes.
What were the names of Dwight’s father, grandfather, and great-grandfather?
Dwight Schrute, Dwight Shrute, Dwide Schrude (Amish)
What does Dwight say he asks himself before he does something, and if the answer is yes, he doesn’t do it?
Would an idiot do that?
What year was Dwight born?
1970
Which Office castmate was originally brought in to read for Dwight?
John Krasinski
What persona did Dwight adopt in order to interview for the open manager position after Deangelo died?
Jacques Souveiner
What are the names of Dwight’s siblings?
Jeb and Fannie
What is Dwight’s counterpart in the UK version of The Office called?
Gareth Keenan
What role did Rainn Wilson originally audition for in The Office?
Michael Scott
What did Dwight keep strapped to the underside of his desk?
Throwing stars
Why did Dwight step down as a volunteer sheriff’s deputy?
He helped Michael cheat on a drug test.
What type of karate does Dwight do?
Goju Ryu karate
What car does Dwight drive throughout the series until the final episode?
1987 Pontiac Trans Am
What does Dwight claim he has because he resorbed his twin in utero?
The strength of a grown man and a little baby.
How much did Dwight weigh at birth?
13 pounds, 5 ounces
Where does Dwight’s 103-year-old maternal grandfather live?
Argentina
Why was Dwight shunned by his family from the ages of 4 to 6?
He forgot to save the oil from a can of tuna.
What word did Dwight misspell in his grade school spelling bee to lose the whole thing to Raj Patel?
Failure
What made-up character did Dwight play in his 7th-grade production of Oklahoma!?
Mutey the Mailman
What version of German does Dwight claim he speaks?
“Pre-industrial and mostly religious”
What TV judge does Dwight admire?
Judge Judy
Jim & Pam Trivia Questions and Answers
Jim and Pam's story arc on The Office had a lot of 'shippers. And it's true that it was sweet and romantic, but it also brought lots of laughs.
What is Andy’s nickname for Jim?
Big Tuna
What actress plays Katy, Jim’s love interest in an early season?
Amy Adams
What is the highest position Jim ever holds at Dunder Mifflin?
Regional Manager
What are the names of Jim’s brothers?
Tom and Pete
What is Jim’s favorite food?
Soft-shell crab
What is Jim’s AIM screen name?
JIM9334
On what episode do Jim and Pam first kiss?
"The Dundies"
In “Back from Vacation” in season 3, why does Dwight think Pam is crying?
He thinks she’s “PMSing pretty bad.”
What does Pam do in “Beach Games” that finally gives her the courage to speak up to Jim?
She walks on hot coals.
When Jim creates an avatar for himself in Dwight’s "Second Life" game, what is the avatar’s job?
He’s a sports writer in Philadelphia.
Who blows up Jim’s original plan to propose to Pam?
Andy
Which two actresses played Pam’s mom Helene?
Linda Purl and Shannon Cochran
How long had Pam and Roy been dating and engaged when The Office started?
Dating for 8 years and engaged for 3
How soon after they started dating did Jim buy a ring for Pam?
One week
What’s the name of the temp Pam trained to replace her during her second maternity leave?
Cathy
What is Pam’s AIM screen name?
Receptionitis15
What restaurant chain is Pam banned from?
Chili’s
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The Co-Workers Trivia Questions & Answers
It seems like every employee who came through Dunder Mifflin Scranton was super funny — even the humorless ones.
What was Andy’s position in the Stamford branch?
Regional Director in Charge of Sales
What did Andy’s parents name him when he was born?
Walter, Jr. (which they later took away when he was six and gave to his more deserving baby brother)
What was the name of Andy’s a capella group?
Here Comes Treble
What is Angela’s middle name?
Noelle
What TV show does Angela claim to hate because it’s “terribly loud”?
Will & Grace
Who is Angela’s ideal of male beauty?
Boris Becker
In Season 9, what is New Dwight’s actual name?
Clark Green
What is Creed’s job at Dunder Mifflin?
Quality Assurance Manager
Which character did Michael want to “see all the racists brought together” to take to lunch?
Darryl
How old did Erin say she was before she could eat “hard foods”?
6
How many horror movies does Gabe claim to own?
Over 200
What’s the name of Jan’s candle company?
Serenity by Jan
In “Traveling Salesmen”, who does Karen go on a sales call with?
Phyllis
What award did Michael give Kelly at the Dundies?
The Spicy Curry award
What’s the name of Kevin’s band?
Scrantonicity
What is Meredith’s delinquent son’s name?
Jake
What actor’s older brother did Nellie claim to have a one-night stand with?
Hugh Grant
What did Jim say was Oscar’s nickname at the office?
Actually
What do Pete and Clark do to keep Andy happy and feeling flattered?
They clap when he says or does something.
What did Michael say was Phyllis’s nickname in high school?
Easy Rider
What is Robert California’s real name?
Bob Kazamakis
What did Roy plan to give Pam for Valentine’s Day?
The “best sex of your life”
Where did Ryan go to college for his undergrad degree?
Penn State
What special day at the office is the only day that Stanley likes going to work?
Pretzel day
Where does Toby run off to when he quits Dunder Mifflin?
Costa Rica
Dunder Mifflin Trivia Questions and Answers
Dunder Mifflin was started in 1949. How much do you know about America's favorite paper company?
What’s the name of Ryan’s social media company?
WUPFH.com
What is Dunder Mifflin’s stock symbol?
DMI
What was Dunder Mifflin's original product?
Metal brackets
Outside of the company headquarters in NY, how many branches does Dunder Mifflin have when the series starts?
15
Who bought Dunder Mifflin when it went bankrupt?
Sabre
What’s the name of Dunder Mifflin’s IT guy in the early seasons?
Sadiq
How many employees transferred from Stamford to Scranton?
6
What position at Corporate was Ryan hired to?
VP of Northeastern Sales
Who was the temporary receptionist when Pam went to art school?
Ronni
What branch was Holly transferred to from Scranton?
Nashua
Name all the jobs Kevin Malone held at Dunder Mifflin.
Accountant, Regional Manager, Receptionist
What’s the name of Sabre’s IT guy?
Nick
What was Todd Packer’s job?
Dunder Mifflin traveling salesman
What song did everyone in the office dance with Darryl to on his last day?
“Boogie Wonderland”
The Office UK Questions and Answers
We'd be remiss if we didn't mention the UK series that inspired the American version. What do you know about The Office UK?
What town in the UK is the office located in?
Slough
What’s the name of the paper company in the UK version of The Office?
Wernham-Hogg
What did it say in Tim’s note to Dawn that ultimately brought them together?
Never give up.
What episode of the US version of The Office featured David Brent in the cold open?
“The Seminar”
How many Golden Globes did The Office UK win?
2
What’s the theme song of The Office UK?
"Handbags and Glad Rags"
The Office Trivia for Superfans
Think you're a superfan of The Office? If you can answer most of these trivia questions correctly, you most certainly qualify. And if you can't? It might be time for another binge-watch.
