The Paper
The documentary crew from Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton branch discovers a struggling Midwestern newspaper and the publisher trying to revive it.
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- 2025-2026
- 2 seasons
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- Comedy, Drama
- TV-14
The documentary crew from Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton branch discovers a struggling Midwestern newspaper and the publisher trying to revive it.
Season 2 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2026
Episode 1
The Best of Us
Wed, Sep 9, 2026 24 mins
After a magical weekend sweeping the Ohio Journalism Awards, Ned tries to find the right time to ask Marv for a bigger budget; Esmeralda loudly plays the grief card.
Episode 2
Weekend Ned
Wed, Sep 9, 2026 23 mins
Ned whisks Mare away for a romantic weekend; Adam and Adelola are left in charge of the paper.
Episode 3
Hearst's Mistress
Wed, Sep 9, 2026 24 mins
Ned and Mare search for a journalistic crusade and find themselves at her apartment.
Episode 4
Impressing a Cop
Wed, Sep 9, 2026 24 mins
Eager to befriend a cop, Ned and the team visit the gun range, where Mare stumbles upon a new story.
Episode 5
Duelling Pencils
Wed, Sep 9, 2026 24 mins
Ned and Mare co-host a podcast; Esmeralda pays the price for embarrassing the company.
Episode 6
125 Years Young
Wed, Sep 9, 2026 23 mins
The paper celebrates its 125th birthday and gets slammed; Esmeralda gets creative with HR training.
Episode 7
Tornado Alert
Wed, Sep 9, 2026 26 mins
When a tornado threatens Toledo, TTT debuts push notifications; Travis and Adelola storm chase.
Episode 8
Secret Team
Wed, Sep 9, 2026 23 mins
Ned forms a secret team to investigate a possible crime by powerful advertisers.
Episode 9
Who's Marv Marving?
Wed, Sep 9, 2026 25 mins
Ned tries to protect Mare from rumors; Esmeralda interviews to be the consort of a powerful man.
Episode 10
The NS Board
Wed, Sep 9, 2026 27 mins
Ned and Detrick try to put out a story, but it'll require sacrifices; Esmeralda exposes prejudice.