7.130 minSeason 1 • Episode 10
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The documentary crew that immortalized Dunder Mifflin's Scranton branch is in search of a new subject when they discover a historic Toledo newspaper, The Truth Teller, and the eager publisher trying to revive it.
Acting
Gleeson's nervous energy meets Impacciatore's volcanic presence.
Writing
Koman/Daniels dialogue sharper than a Toledo Blade.
Production
The Truth Teller offices feel genuinely lived-in, not sitcom set.
Creators
Michael Koman, Greg Daniels
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The Truth Teller is based on the real Toledo Blade, which Daniels researched for months. Several episode headlines are pulled from actual 1980s editions.
The camera crew's increased presence in later episodes mirrors how The Office shifted focus from documentary subjects to documentary-makers — here it's intentional from the start.
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