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The series is famous for its fluctuating season lengths, starting with a experimental six-episode run and growing into a network staple that regularly produced 20+ episodes per year. Number of Episodes Notable Events Pilot season; closely mirrors the UK original. Season 2 Established the show's unique identity. Season 3 Included the first "super-sized" episodes. Season 4 Shortened due to the 2007–08 Writers Guild strike. Season 5 The longest season of the entire series. Season 6 Featured the birth of Jim and Pam's first child. Season 7 Steve Carell's (Michael Scott) final season as a lead. Season 8 The first full season without Michael Scott. Season 9 The final season, concluding with a 52-minute finale. The British Original