Content & Trigger Warnings for The Office (2005)

Michael makes insensitive comments about disabilities played for cringe comedy

Michael makes occasional ignorant comments about Oscar's sexuality, played as the character being clueless rather than malicious

The Senator hiding his sexuality and the awkward situations it creates involve themes of closeted identity in a comedic context

Homophobic jokes and discomfort around homosexuality played for comedy, particularly in early seasons

Michael Scott makes racially insensitive comments played as the character being ignorant and inappropriate, such as in the Diversity Day episode

Michael continues making racially tone-deaf remarks and inappropriate stereotyping in attempts to connect with coworkers

Michael's continued inappropriate racial comments and cultural insensitivity

Occasional racially insensitive humor from Michael and uncomfortable workplace dynamics

Michael's continued cultural insensitivity in workplace interactions

Michael's final season includes some of his characteristically insensitive remarks though his growth is also apparent

Michael Scott makes racially insensitive remarks played for cringe comedy

Michael's pursuit of certain women crosses into stalking behavior, played for comedy

Michael's departure from the office is emotional and bittersweet for the entire staff

The series finale deals with nostalgia, change, and emotional goodbyes as the office era ends

Occasional dark humor references to suicide or self-harm

Jim's pranks on Dwight sometimes cross into psychological manipulation territory

Angela carries on a secret affair with Dwight while in a relationship with Andy; Jim and Pam's connection while she is engaged to Roy creates tension

Angela's affair with Dwight continues while she is engaged to and then married to Andy; discovered and confronted publicly

Aftermath of Angela's affairs; other relationship deceptions among office staff

Angela's marriage to the Senator involves his secret relationship with Oscar; multiple layers of romantic deception

The documentary reveals Angela's husband's affair with Oscar; other relationship complications emerge as the documentary airs

Multiple affairs and emotional infidelity are central to major storylines

Todd Packer makes crude sexual remarks and jokes that constitute workplace sexual harassment, played for uncomfortable comedy

Sexual harassment humor from Packer and occasional inappropriate sexual comments from Michael in the workplace

Packer's crude sexual humor and Michael's occasional inappropriate workplace behavior

Occasional jokes about workplace sexual harassment, mostly involving Michael Scott

Office holiday party and occasional after-work drinking scenes; Meredith's drinking is played for laughs

Meredith's drinking habits referenced; office party scenes with alcohol

Meredith's alcoholism is a recurring joke, and office parties frequently involve drinking