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The Hollywood Superstars You Didn't Know Directed Episodes Of The Office

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Emily Cortez

Published Aug 02, 2026

In its very first season, The Office was able to lock down an iconic director of the '80s and '90s in Amy Heckerling, the woman in the chair for Fast Times at Ridgemont High, National Lampoon's European Vacation, and Clueless. Prior to her time on The Office, Hecklering had only directed two television series, both of which were spinoffs of two of the aforementioned movies. Neither Fast Times nor Clueless the series lasted long on the small screen, but they prepped her to direct ""Hot Girl" (Season 1, Episode 6) of The Office.

The final episode of the first season saw the men of Dunder Mifflin fawning over a purse saleswoman who came into Dunder Mifflin one day looking to sell some of her inventory. Played by Amy Adams, the "hot girl" a.k.a. Katie, was admired by Michael, and Dwight, but she was won over by Jim, and the two dated for a few episodes in Season 2.

After The Office, Heckerling went on to direct episodes of The Carrie Diaries, Gossip Girl, and Royalties in addition to the film I Could Never Be Your Woman.