It took the U.S. version of The Office about five seasons to complete its full, multi-phase journey from awkwardly derivative cringe comedy to richly populated ensemble to cuddly comfort watch. Parks and Recreation made the trip at a quicker pace,

Consistently amusing if a little sentimental, NBC's new sitcom about life in a remote Oregon emergency room needs more time to mature.

The workplace mockumentary is a TV genre that has helped many of us cope with full-time employment. The therapeutic value of watching old episodes of “The Office,” “Superstore” or “American Auto” (all from NBC) is roughly equal to one intensive neck massage,