Overview

• After rewatching all 201 episodes for her Office Ladies podcast, Fischer told hosts Dana Carvey and David Spade that the sitcom remained strong through all nine seasons.
• She refuted the belief that the series peaked in seasons three or four and highlighted standout arcs and personal favorites in seasons eight and nine following Steve Carell’s exit.
• Fischer said a drop in award nominations after season three helped fuel misconceptions that the show declined in its later years.
• Reflecting on her portrayal of Pam Beesly, she admitted to alternating between admiration and embarrassment when revisiting her performance.
• Peacock’s upcoming spin-off, The Paper, featuring Oscar Nuñez reprising Oscar Martinez and the original documentary crew at a struggling Midwestern newspaper, is in final production for a September 2025 launch.