The Office alums win $1 million on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, commit to charity

Two stars from The Office stunned audiences by taking home the top prize on the season finale of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, walking away with $1 million that they said they would donate to charity. Kate Flannery, who played Meredith on the NBC sitcom, and Oscar Nunez, known for his portrayal of Oscar Martinez, appeared on the Thursday episode with host Jimmy Kimmel, seeking the program’s grand prize and intending to direct the funds to causes they support.

The appearance marked a reunion of sorts with The Office pedigree, as Flannery and Nunez took their places in the hot seat and advanced toward the final question. The duo tapped into their on-screen chemistry as they and Kimmel navigated the built-up suspense. At one point, the final question loomed: "The word ‘planet’ comes from an ancient Greek word that literally means what?" The options were: Powerful, Stranger, Immortal and Wanderer. Nunez reacted with a characteristic mix of mock anxiety and humor, dropping to the floor in a lighthearted display that drew laughs from the live audience. Flannery, meanwhile, held steady as the moment of decision arrived.

As the host teased the possibilities, Kimmel wryly noted, "So much wandering. I could make a case for every one of these choices." He then framed the moment with a flourish, suggesting that the answer might reflect a broader arc of wandering or discovery. Flannery ultimately locked in Wanderer, and the studio erupted as the correct choice was confirmed. The moment was punctuated by confetti cascading down from the ceiling as Nunez stepped back, visibly stunned, and Flannery exclaimed, "Oh my gosh!" The two co-stars shared a celebratory embrace with Kimmel before accepting the $1 million prize.

The win was more than a television moment for the pair. Flannery and Nunez announced they would donate the winnings to Planned Parenthood and Philabundance, an organization dedicated to ending hunger in the Philadelphia area. In addition to the main sweep, the episode featured a reunion with another former Office cast member, Brian Baumgartner, who appeared for a Phone-a-Friend segment that connected the contestants with a friendly voice from the show’s past. The moment underscored the enduring bonds among The Office alumni and their willingness to support charitable causes in a televised setting.

Beyond the live moment on the game show, the spotlight on Nunez has extended into recent television projects. Nunez reprised his Oscar Martinez role in the spin-off The Paper, which premiered earlier this month on September 4 and has since been renewed for a second season. The move into a new series environment has kept him in the public eye alongside other Office alumni who have joined the broader universe surrounding the original show. The Paper’ s cast has expanded to include Domhnall Gleeson, Sabrina Impacciatore, Chelsea Frei and Melvin Gregg, among others, reflecting a wider push to build offshoots from the long-running hit.

The moment also comes as host Jimmy Kimmel returned to ABC after a suspension announced last week. Kimmel’s show had been pulled from the schedule following controversial comments about Charlie Kirk’s assassination and the shooting of Tyler Robinson. He returned to live broadcasting, with his opening monologue on YouTube reportedly setting a record in views, signaling a continued interest in the late-night host’s return and the network’s programming trajectory. The Millionaire finale’s success for Flannery and Nunez thus sits within a broader moment of renewed visibility for Kimmel and for the cast members whose careers have continued to intersect with television and streaming platforms.

For fans of The Office, the pairing of Flannery and Nunez on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire offered a nostalgic yet straightforward demonstration of the show’s enduring appeal. The two actors used the platform not only to showcase their on-screen camaraderie but also to highlight philanthropy, turning a high-stakes moment into an opportunity to support causes tied to community welfare. The episode’s outcomeConfirmed with a million-dollar check and a brief, celebratory window that left the audience buoyant, the moment also reinforced the ongoing relevance of a fictional workplace that many viewers still regard as a touchstone of humorous, character-driven storytelling.