In what year did "The Office" debut in the USA?

The American version of “The Office” debuted in the United States in 2005.

NBC premiered the series on March 24, 2005, as a midseason replacement. It was adapted for American television by Greg Daniels from the British sitcom created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant. The show follows employees at the fictional Scranton, Pennsylvania, branch of the paper company Dunder Mifflin.

The first season contained only six episodes, reflecting the shorter-season tradition of the British original. Although the pilot closely followed the premise of the UK series, later episodes developed a warmer, more character-driven style. The ensemble included Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, and B. J. Novak.

A common mix-up is confusing the American debut with the British series, which began in 2001. The American series ran for nine seasons and ended in 2013.