The Office: Season 8
The eighth season of the American television series The Office largely centers around Andy Bernard's ascension to regional manager, as well as the antics of Robert California, the new CEO of Sabre, which is a fictional printer company that owns Dunder Mifflin. Halfway through the season, Dwight Schrute travels to Florida alongside Jim Halpert, Stanley Hudson, Ryan Howard, Erin Hannon, and Cathy in order to help set u
Season 8 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- The series is an American office comedy and a remake of an eponymous British series.
- The narrative is presented in the format of a fictional satirical documentary.
- The story focuses on the everyday lives and camaraderie of office employees at the Scranton, Pennsylvania branch of a company.
- The overall premise revolves around individuals dealing with bosses who act as idiots in a corporate office environment.
Season overview
The eighth season of the American television series The Office largely centers around Andy Bernard's ascension to regional manager, as well as the antics of Robert California, the new CEO of Sabre, which is a fictional printer company that owns Dunder Mifflin. Halfway through the season, Dwight Schrute travels to Florida alongside Jim Halpert, Stanley Hudson, Ryan Howard, Erin Hannon, and Cathy in order to help set up a Sabre Store. During this trip, Nellie Bertram is introduced to the narrative. The series itself follows the everyday lives of office employees in the Scranton, Pennsylvania branch of the fictional printer company, capturing the comedy of working under an inept boss within a satirical mockumentary format.
Episode Guide
Season 8 Progress Shield
The List
Sep 22, 2011 · 23 min
Robert California stops by for the first time as CEO and leaves behind a mysterious list that has a line down the middle and every member of the office on either one side or the ot
The Incentive
Sep 29, 2011 · 23 min
After Robert California challenges the Dunder Mifflin staffers to double their sales, Andy, taking matters into his own hands, creates an incentive program. Eventually, he promises
Lotto
Oct 6, 2011 · 23 min
The entire warehouse staff quits after winning the lotto, leaving Andy and Darryl to scramble for replacements while several of the office workers get a taste of the warehouse life
Garden Party
Oct 13, 2011 · 23 min
Andy plants the seeds of trying to impress Robert California by throwing a garden party at Schrute Farms. Andy's parents and brother also attend the event, only to make him feel aw
Spooked
Oct 27, 2011 · 23 min
Erin works to make a spooky, non-childish Halloween party with help from Gabe. Dwight becomes friends with Robert's son, and Pam and Jim debate the existence of ghosts. Meanwhile,
Doomsday
Nov 3, 2011 · 23 min
Dwight installs a Doomsday device that will fire all of the employees and effectively close down the branch if they make too many mistakes. Meanwhile, Gabe attempts to court the ne
Pam's Replacement
Nov 10, 2011 · 23 min
Pam trains an attractive temporary worker to take her place while she is on maternity leave, and enlists Dwight's support when she tries to show that Jim finds her replacement attr
Gettysburg
Nov 17, 2011 · 23 min
Andy takes some of the office staff on a field trip to Gettysburg for inspiration. Meanwhile, the rest of the office, under orders from Robert California, are tasked with coming up
Mrs. California
Dec 1, 2011 · 23 min
Robert California brings his wife into the office for a job, and tells Andy behind her back not to give her one which turns disastrous. Meanwhile, Dwight opens a gym in the buildin
Christmas Wishes
Dec 8, 2011 · 23 min
Andy attempts to make everyone's Christmas wishes come true, including those of a drunken Erin. Meanwhile, Dwight and Jim are entangled in an escalating prank war wherein one attem
Trivia
Jan 12, 2012 · 23 min
Pressed to boost the bottom line, Andy finds a novel way to improve sales, while Dwight explores corporate opportunities outside Scranton.
Pool Party
Jan 19, 2012 · 23 min
After Robert decides to sell his mansion following his divorce, Kevin suggests that he have an office pool party. Erin tries to make Andy jealous by flirting with Dwight. Meanwhile
Jury Duty
Feb 2, 2012 · 23 min
Jim returns from jury duty, only to have to deal with Dwight's pesky questions about the details of the case. Elsewhere, Angela and her senator beau welcome their baby.
Special Project
Feb 9, 2012 · 23 min
Dwight scores a special assignment at Sabre's Florida headquarters. As a result, he and Andy must decide which Scranton staffers will join him. Elsewhere, Pam returns from maternit
Tallahassee
Feb 16, 2012 · 23 min
Dwight arrives in Tallahassee with his team and sets out to win over the president of Sabre's special projects. Back in Scranton, Andy fills in for reception and enjoys himself.
After Hours
Feb 23, 2012 · 23 min
A power play unfolds in Tallahassee when Dwight and Todd Packer compete to become Nellie's vice president. Meanwhile, Jim receives an unwelcome visitor, and Andy forces the Scranto
Test the Store
Mar 1, 2012 · 23 min
The Florida contingent puts the final touches on the new Sabre store, with Dwight preparing a theatrical presentation in his continuing bid to impress Nellie. Back in Scranton, a r
Last Day in Florida
Mar 8, 2012 · 23 min
Jim comes to Dwight's rescue when Robert slams the plan for the Sabre Store concept. Andy discovers Erin doesn't plan to return to Scranton.
Get the Girl
Mar 15, 2012 · 23 min
Andy makes a game-changing decision and takes a road-trip odyssey in the name of romance. Elsewhere, Nellie arrives at the Scranton branch and sets out to seize the manager positio
Welcome Party
Apr 12, 2012 · 23 min
Robert California forces the office to throw a welcome party for Nellie, but the Party Planning Committee works on ways to sabotage it. Meanwhile, Erin tries to help Andy figure ou
Angry Andy
Apr 19, 2012 · 23 min
Andy returns to the office to find Nellie in the manager's chair. Meanwhile, Kelly struggles to choose between Ryan and a new man.
Fundraiser
Apr 26, 2012 · 23 min
Unemployed Andy crashes a fundraiser for the Senator and winds up adopting twelve disabled dogs. Dwight discovers that winning an auction means losing money, and Darryl teaches Nel
Turf War
May 3, 2012 · 23 min
Andy takes a break from flambéing cherries and composing rock operas to jumpstart his Dunder Mifflin comeback. When Robert drunkenly shuts down a nearby branch, Jim and Dwight join
Free Family Portrait Studio
May 10, 2012 · 23 min
Dwight offers free family portraits, and a stolen diaper leads to a high-speed car chase. With help from David Wallace, Andy goes undercover to try to get his job back. A new busin