The Office Superfan episodes are worth Peacock’s price of admission

We finally did it. We finally gave in and got a paid subscription to Peacock. It took nine and a half months, but we did it.

Yes, the streamer has some delightful fare like the Fey/Carlock comedy Girls5Eva and the Native American-focused Rutherford Falls (also starring Office alum Ed Helms), but let’s just call it what it is: unfettered 24/7 access to The Office.

When The Office moved from Netflix to NBC streamer Peacock on New Year’s Day 2021, it was a very sad day for me. But I didn’t feel like I could justify spending money on yet another streaming service. I tried to use other favorite sitcoms to fill the Office-shaped hole in my bedtime routine, and that worked for awhile. (Thank you, Superstore!)

But I finally did it. I finally hit subscribe. And when I did, I found a world of wonders.

The Office Superfan episodes are the best thing about Peacock

Not only does Peacock have all the existing episodes of The Office available, they also have what they’re calling The Office Superfan episodes. And they are fantastic.

Watching The Office Superfan episodes is like stepping into Dunder Mifflin itself. We all know the original episodes by heart, but these include deleted scenes that make the little idiosyncrasies of the characters pop even more. In some cases, it’s clear why the scenes were deleted as Michael (Steve Carell) is seen acting a bit nastier or inappropriate than usual, but generally the added material is a delight to watch.

The Office Superfan episodes only span the first three seasons, but I’ve got to think that there are plans to add more seasons as time goes on. Interactions between characters grow and deepen in some cuts, and context is provided for what might have seemed like throwaway jokes in others. Overall, if you’ve watched the series more than 10 times (*raises hand*), then you’ll love The Office Superfan episodes.

Many of my friends didn’t even wait a single day to get Peacock when The Office switched over. Some can’t sleep without it. One friend told me that she “plays it on the backs of her eyeballs” as she falls asleep.

For me? It’s once again become an integral part of my bedtime routine, and the sweet jangling theme song is my lullaby. $10 a month to cure insomnia? Worth it. And the fun added material in The Office Superfan episodes is a wonderful added bonus.