If you’ve ever found yourself rewatching The Office for the ninth time and still catching details you missed, then chances are you’ve also fallen down the rabbit hole that is Office Ladies: the podcast hosted by co-stars and real-life best friends Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey.
Launched in 2019, the show takes listeners behind the scenes of every single episode of the beloved NBC mockumentary, with Jenna and Angela sharing production secrets, forgotten on-set stories, and the kind of warm, giggling camaraderie that made Pam and Angela so endearing in the first place. With hundreds of episodes in the catalog, it can be hard to know where to start, or which ones are worth a revisit. Here are some of the best episodes of Office Ladies that are guaranteed to make you laugh, reminisce, and maybe tear up just a little.
Dinner Party
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This week’s breakdown covers Dinner Party, the infamous episode where Michael finally outsmarts Jim and Pam into coming to his condo. Steve Carell reads the summary, and Melora Hardin, John Krasinski, Rainn Wilson, Ed Helms, Beth Grant, and director Paul Feig share their behind-the-scenes memories. The hosts also discuss the writer’s strike, the hardest scenes to film without laughing, and a gassy car incident.
The Convict
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This week’s breakdown covers The Convict, featuring insights from director Jeffrey Blitz and actor Wayne Wilderson. The hosts kick off with a haunted hotel story before diving into the origins of Prison Mike, the challenge of keeping a straight face in the conference room scenes, Andy’s Rainbow Connection moment, and a discussion of Pig Latin and the language of Ab.
Koi Pond
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In this episode the ladies cover the Koi Pond, the episode where Michael falls into a koi pond and becomes the office’s latest target. Writers Warren Lieberstein and Halsted Sullivan share the inspiration behind the episode, while Angela reflects on her squirrel-eating performance, Jenna recalls shooting with Ed Helms, and the hosts break down everything that went into filming the koi pond scene, all soundscaped by audio engineer Sam Kieffer.
The Deposition
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This week’s breakdown covers The Deposition, where Jan’s lawsuit against Dunder Mifflin puts Michael on the witness stand with predictably disastrous results. Back at the office, Kelly targets Pam after Jim loses to Darryl at ping pong. Angela reveals her kitchen table has become a ping pong table, Jenna consults Merriam-Webster on “trash talk” versus “smack talk,” and the hosts uncover a lost storyline simply titled “Dwight gets stuck in the wall.”
Booze Cruise w/ Greg Daniels
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The hosts are joined by living legend Greg Daniels to break down the Booze Cruise episode. Together, Jenna, Angela, and Greg discuss creating the U.S. version of The Office, the Kelly to Mindy transition, Brenda from corporate, and more, with Greg even bringing his own notecards to the table.
Casino Night w/ John Krasinski
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The hosts break down Casino Night, written by Steve Carell, covering how he came to write the episode, Pam’s wink to Jim, and behind-the-scenes tidbits about the Scrantonicity video. Fan catches include Pam’s dress and watch combo and the legendary Dwangela slap. John Krasinski then calls in to share his memories of the episode, the teapot, and that iconic ending.
Interview with Mike Schur
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Jenna and Angela sit down with Mike Schur, writer for the first four seasons of The Office and the man behind Mose Schrute. The creator of Parks and Recreation, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Good Place, and Rutherford Falls discusses the slap that sent him spinning, the difference between TV and film acting, and his love/hate relationship with playing Mose.
Threat Level Midnight with B.J. Novak
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The hosts break down Threat Level Midnight with episode writer B.J. Novak, exploring how Michael’s long-awaited passion project finally made it to the screen — much to Holly’s indifference. B.J. shares the joy of bringing Michael Scott’s movie to life, while Angela delivers some great bloopers and Jenna reveals a popular musical group inspired by the episode.
Halloween w/ Creed Bratton
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Jenna and Angela welcome their Office co-star and Angela’s real-life neighbor Creed Bratton to the podcast to discuss the Halloween episode. Creed reflects on memorizing his first big scene on the show and his colorful life as a musician, while the trio tackles the hierarchy of cat whiskers, Three Hole Punch Jim, PPC category drama, and the art of the perfect air high-five.
Interview with Steve Carell
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Jenna and Angela sit down with Steve Carell himself to talk about his experience on The Office and playing Michael Scott. Steve answers fan questions from the Office Ladies Facebook page and takes a Regular Guy quiz, making for a delightful and long-awaited conversation fans are sure to love.
Heavy Competition
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In celebration of their 100th episode milestone, Jenna and Angela break down Heavy Competition, in which Michael attempts to poach Dwight’s customers. Angela pops some Champagne, the hosts listen to a special fan song, and Jenna demonstrates the skill behind the cheeseball opening, all while debating whether Pachelbel beats You Can Call Me Al as a wedding song.
Double Date
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The hosts break down Double Date, where Michael’s lunch celebration for Helene’s birthday with Jim and Pam turns into a cringe-worthy disaster, while Dwight and Andy compete to outdo each other in acts of kindness. Angela shares her journal entry about her first New York bagel, Jenna recalls mistakenly joining an international Spice Girls group, and the hosts dive into the iconic moment where Pam hits Michael.
A Benihana Christmas w/ Rashida Jones and Jen Celotta
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The hosts break down A Benihana Christmas with two special guests, actress Rashida Jones and writer Jen Celotta, who share their memories of the episode. The conversation covers the history of Benihana, the Party Planning Committee versus the Committee to Plan Parties, Angela Martin’s siblings, continuity errors, and who took home the Dundie for Tallest Music Dude.
Health Care with Rainn Wilson
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Jenna and Angela kick off their breakdown of the Health Care episode with Fast Facts, Pam Sass, and Jenna’s Sounds of Scranton soundtrack. Rainn Wilson then calls in to discuss this Dwight-centric episode, sharing memories of listing fake diseases like Count Choculitis and navigating new fatherhood during filming.
Scott’s Tots with B.J. Novak
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The hosts break down Scott’s Tots with director and Ryan Howard actor B.J. Novak, exploring the cringe-worthy episode where Michael must finally face the 15 students he promised college tuition a decade ago. B.J. shares what it was like directing his first Office episode, including filming the kids’ Hey Mr. Scott performance. Angela reveals a deleted scene of Dwight impersonating Meredith, and Jenna shares a real-life Scott’s Tots success story.