The Office: Season 8

What Season 8 of The Office

Season 8 Episodes

1. 

   8x01 The List

   Sep 22, 2011 · 23 min · ★ 7.9

   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 other. The office members frantically try to figure out what it means. Meanwhile, the new manager Andy faces a crisis.

   Directing: B.J. Novak · Writing: B.J. Novak · Starring: Zach Woods, Ellie Kemper, Creed Bratton, Mindy Kaling

2. 

   8x02 The Incentive

   Sep 29, 2011 · 23 min · ★ 7.8

   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 to tattoo himself if the staff doubles their sales. Meanwhile, Pam strikes up an unlikely friendship with Angela, both of whom are pregnant.

   Directing: Charles McDougall · Writing: Paul Lieberstein · Starring: Ellie Kemper, Creed Bratton, Mindy Kaling, Kate Flannery

3. 

   8x03 Lotto

   Oct 6, 2011 · 23 min · ★ 7.5

   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.

   Directing: John Krasinski · Writing: Justin Spitzer, Charlie Grandy · Starring: Ellie Kemper, Creed Bratton, Mindy Kaling, Kate Flannery

4. 

   8x04 Garden Party

   Oct 13, 2011 · 23 min · ★ 8.1

   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 awkward.

   Directing: David Rogers · Writing: Justin Spitzer · Starring: Zach Woods, Ellie Kemper, Creed Bratton, Mindy Kaling

5. 

   8x05 Spooked

   Oct 27, 2011 · 23 min · ★ 7.5

   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, Robert tries to figure out everyone's deepest fears.

   Directing: Randall Einhorn · Writing: Carrie Kemper · Starring: Zach Woods, Ellie Kemper, Creed Bratton, Mindy Kaling

6. 

   8x06 Doomsday

   Nov 3, 2011 · 23 min · ★ 7.7

   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 new warehouse worker, Val.

   Directing: Troy Miller · Writing: Daniel Chun · Starring: Zach Woods, Ellie Kemper, Creed Bratton, Mindy Kaling

7. 

   8x07 Pam's Replacement

   Nov 10, 2011 · 23 min · ★ 7.7

   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 attractive. Meanwhile, Robert California surprises Andy, Kevin, and Darryl when he requests to join their band.

   Directing: Matt Sohn · Writing: Allison Silverman · Starring: Zach Woods, Ellie Kemper, Creed Bratton, Mindy Kaling

8. 

   8x08 Gettysburg

   Nov 17, 2011 · 23 min · ★ 6.9

   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 with a new business idea for Dunder Mifflin. Kevin proposes several ideas that catch California's attention, although they are rather idiotic.

   Directing: Jeffrey Blitz · Writing: Robert Padnick · Starring: Zach Woods, Ellie Kemper, Creed Bratton, Mindy Kaling

9. 

   8x09 Mrs. California

   Dec 1, 2011 · 23 min · ★ 7.8

   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 building and tries to get Darryl to join it.

   Directing: Charlie Grandy · Writing: Dan Greaney · Starring: Zach Woods, Ellie Kemper, Creed Bratton, Mindy Kaling

10. 

    8x10 Christmas Wishes Mid-Season Finale

    Dec 8, 2011 · 23 min · ★ 7.6

    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 attempts to frame the other.

    Directing: Ed Helms · Writing: Mindy Kaling · Starring: Zach Woods, Ellie Kemper, Creed Bratton, Mindy Kaling

11. 

    8x11 Trivia

    Jan 12, 2012 · 23 min · ★ 7.9

    Pressed to boost the bottom line, Andy finds a novel way to improve sales, while Dwight explores corporate opportunities outside Scranton.

    Directed by: B.J. Novak · Written by: Steve Hely · Starring: Zach Woods, Ellie Kemper, Creed Bratton, Mindy Kaling

12. 

    8x12 Pool Party

    Jan 19, 2012 · 23 min · ★ 7.4

    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, Robert gives everyone a tour of his massive home.

    Directing: Charles McDougall · Writing: Owen Ellickson · Starring: Zach Woods, Ellie Kemper, Creed Bratton, Mindy Kaling

13. 

    8x13 Jury Duty

    Feb 2, 2012 · 23 min · ★ 7.6

    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.

    Directing: Eric Appel · Writing: Aaron Shure · Starring: Zach Woods, Ellie Kemper, Creed Bratton, Mindy Kaling

14. 

    8x14 Special Project

    Feb 9, 2012 · 23 min · ★ 7.6

    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 maternity leave.

    Directing: David Rogers · Writing: Amelie Gillette · Starring: Ellie Kemper, Creed Bratton, Mindy Kaling, Kate Flannery

15. 

    8x15 Tallahassee

    Feb 16, 2012 · 23 min · ★ 7.8

    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.

    Directing: Matt Sohn · Writing: Daniel Chun · Starring: Ellie Kemper, Creed Bratton, Mindy Kaling, Kate Flannery

16. 

    8x16 After Hours

    Feb 23, 2012 · 23 min · ★ 8.0

    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 Scranton staffers to work late.

    Directing: Brian Baumgartner · Writing: Warren Lieberstein, Halsted Sullivan · Starring: Zach Woods, Ellie Kemper, Creed Bratton, Mindy Kaling

17. 

    8x17 Test the Store

    Mar 1, 2012 · 23 min · ★ 7.8

    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 red-faced Andy arrives at work with a humiliating injury.

    Directing: Brent Forrester · Writing: Mindy Kaling · Starring: Ellie Kemper, Creed Bratton, Mindy Kaling, Kate Flannery

18. 

    8x18 Last Day in Florida

    Mar 8, 2012 · 23 min · ★ 7.8

    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.

    Directing: Matt Sohn · Writing: Robert Padnick · Starring: Zach Woods, Ellie Kemper, Creed Bratton, Mindy Kaling

19. 

    8x19 Get the Girl

    Mar 15, 2012 · 23 min · ★ 7.4

    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 position.

    Directing: Rainn Wilson · Writing: Charlie Grandy · Starring: Ellie Kemper, Creed Bratton, Mindy Kaling, Kate Flannery

20. 

    8x20 Welcome Party

    Apr 12, 2012 · 23 min · ★ 6.8

    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 out a way to break up with Jessica.

    Directing: Ed Helms · Writing: Steve Hely · Starring: Zach Woods, Ellie Kemper, Creed Bratton, Kate Flannery

21. 

    8x21 Angry Andy

    Apr 19, 2012 · 23 min · ★ 7.1

    Andy returns to the office to find Nellie in the manager's chair. Meanwhile, Kelly struggles to choose between Ryan and a new man.

    Directing: Claire Scanlon · Writing: Justin Spitzer · Starring: Zach Woods, Ellie Kemper, Creed Bratton, Mindy Kaling

22. 

    8x22 Fundraiser

    Apr 26, 2012 · 23 min · ★ 6.9

    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 Nellie how to eat a taco.

    Directing: David Rogers · Writing: Owen Ellickson · Starring: Zach Woods, Ellie Kemper, Creed Bratton, Kate Flannery

23. 

    8x23 Turf War

    May 3, 2012 · 23 min · ★ 7.2

    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 forces to outsmart a salesman from Scranton’s uglier sister city.

    Directing: Daniel Chun · Writing: Warren Lieberstein, Halsted Sullivan · Starring: Zach Woods, Ellie Kemper, Creed Bratton, Kate Flannery

24. 

    8x24 Free Family Portrait Studio Season Finale

    May 10, 2012 · 23 min · ★ 7.3

    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 business opportunity arises for Robert California.

    Directing: B.J. Novak · Writing: B.J. Novak · Starring: Zach Woods, Ellie Kemper, Creed Bratton, Mindy Kaling

Season 8 Cast

Rainn WilsonDwight Schrute24 episodes

John KrasinskiJim Halpert24 episodes

Jenna FischerPam Beesly24 episodes

B.J. NovakRyan Howard24 episodes

Ed HelmsAndy Bernard24 episodes

James SpaderRobert California24 episodes

Ellie KemperErin Hannon24 episodes

Creed BrattonCreed Bratton24 episodes

Kate FlanneryMeredith Palmer24 episodes

Leslie David BakerStanley Hudson24 episodes

Brian BaumgartnerKevin Malone24 episodes

Phyllis SmithPhyllis Lapin24 episodes

Óscar NúñezOscar Martinez24 episodes

Angela KinseyAngela Martin24 episodes

Craig RobinsonDarryl Philbin23 episodes

Mindy KalingKelly Kapoor21 episodes

Zach WoodsGabe Lewis18 episodes

Paul LiebersteinToby Flenderson18 episodes

Lindsey BroadCathy Simms12 episodes

Catherine TateNellie Bertram10 episodes

Ameenah KaplanVal Johnson10 episodes

Mark ProkschNate8 episodes

Eleanor SeiglerJessica4 episodes

David KoechnerTodd Packer4 episodes

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