The plan forThe Officespinoff (titledThe Paper) was for it to debut on Peacock, but reports suggest that the upcoming show’s home might change to NBC. It was only a matter of time before an offshoot of one ofthe most successful sitcoms of all timecame to fruition. Spinoffs, reboots, and revivals are all the rage now, and NBCUniversal wisely jumped aboard the train with its spinoff ofThe Office.The Paperis set to premiere in September 2025,and while the intention was for it to only be on streaming, now it might be coming to broadcast TV.
According toDeadline, NBCUniversal is having conversations regarding where to putThe Officespinoff. It was initially slated to be released exclusively on Peacock. However,The Papermight follow in its predecessor’s footsteps by having a run on NBC.It’s unclear whether this would be in addition to its debut on Peacock or if the streaming service is handing the follow-up series over to the network entirely. As of the writing of this article, nothing is official. But, it sounds like the new plan would be forThe Paperto premiere on streaming and then have a second run on NBC.
What The Move To NBC Would Mean For The Office Spinoff
The Paper Would Still Be Streaming On Peacock Regardless
IfThe Papersuccessfully wiggled its way into NBC’s programming lineup, it would be taking a spot from another potential new sitcom. AsDeadlinerevealed,NBC has two 30-minute timeslots open in its fall 2025 schedule.Stumble(acheerleading comedy pilot starring Kristin Chenoweth) has all but secured one of those places, given that it reportedly has tested well with audiences and has received a great reception from NBC itself. So,The Office’s follow-up series moving to NBC means that it would fill in that second spot.
Even ifThe Papermakes the jump to NBC, its episodes would still be available on Peacock one way or another. Each NBC TV series (likeeveryOne Chicagoshow, theLaw & Orderfranchise,St. Denis Medical, etc.) eventually finds its way to the streaming service.The Papergetting a potential additional run on broadcast TV just means thatNBCUniversal is giving fans an alternate method to watch the highly anticipated spinoff.
Our Take On The Paper’s Potential Run On NBC
The Spinoff Would Be Following The Office’s Lead
Sinceall nine seasons ofThe Officepremiered on NBC, its spinoff getting a chance to air on the network would be a good way to honor the first series. Plus, it’s a good marketing tool. Fans of the iconic mockumentary sitcom (at least, those who watched it live) know it as an NBC show. If NBCUniversal believes in the spinoff ofThe Officeenough, moving it to broadcast TV or releasing it on both Peacock and NBC would make sense.
