# The Office S3E8 "The Merger" (2006) with writer/consulting producer Brent Forrester

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Published: 2026-06-18T13:00:00+00:00
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Brian and Patrick watch The Office S3E8 "The Merger" (2006) with writer/consulting producer Brent Forrester. Brent has written for 6 Emmy Award-winning television comedies. He wrote several episodes of the animated television sitcom The Simpsons between 1993 and 1997. He has worked as a writer on The Ben Stiller Show, Mr. Show with Bob and David, Undeclared, Super Fun Night and The Office. He served as head writer and executive producer on King of the Hill, Love, The Office and Space Force. Forrester has also written feature films including the Iron Giant. BRENT'S SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.brentforrester.com/about https://www.instagram.com/forrestercomedycourse/?hl=en

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