8. The Office
On The Air For: 9 seasons
Est. Star’s Salary: $300,000/episode (Steve Carell)*
A spin-off of a popular British series of the same name, The Office became massively popular, playing with the familiar experience of working an office job which nearly everyone can relate to. The success of the show can also be attributed to the stellar cast, which kept it running for nine seasons.
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Steve Carell stars as the well-meaning but incredibly stupid manager of the branch, while his hilarious employees are played by John Krasinski, B.J. Novak, Mindy Kaling, and more. Each character is so different from the last, creating the perfect environment for hijinks to ensue.