The Office: Season 8

2011
24 episodes

The eighth season largely centers around Andy Bernard's ascension to regional manager, as well as the antics of Robert California, the new CEO of Sabre, a fictional printer company that owns Dunder Mifflin. Halfway through the season, Dwight Schrute —along with Jim Halpert, Stanley Hudson, Ryan Howard, Erin Hannon, and Cathy —travel to Florida to help set up a Sabre Store, where Nellie Bertram is introduced.

Season 8 of The Office premiered on September 22, 2011 and has 24 episodes, from "The List" to "Free Family Portrait Studio". The last episode aired on May 10, 2012.

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Episodes

Episode 1The ListAired September 22, 2011
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.
- 23m
- Directed by B.J. Novak
- Written by B.J. Novak
Guest stars
- Zach Woods Gabe Lewis
- Ellie Kemper Erin Hannon
- Creed Bratton Creed Bratton
- Mindy Kaling Kelly Kapoor
- Kate Flannery Meredith Palmer
- Leslie David Baker Stanley Hudson
- Brian Baumgartner Kevin Malone
- Craig Robinson Darryl Philbin
Episode 2The IncentiveAired September 29, 2011
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.
- 23m
- Directed by Charles McDougall
- Written by Paul Lieberstein
Guest stars
- Ellie Kemper Erin Hannon
- Creed Bratton Creed Bratton
- Mindy Kaling Kelly Kapoor
- Kate Flannery Meredith Palmer
- Leslie David Baker Stanley Hudson
- Brian Baumgartner Kevin Malone
- Craig Robinson Darryl Philbin
- Phyllis Smith Phyllis Lapin
Episode 3LottoAired October 6, 2011
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.
- 23m
- Directed by John Krasinski
- Written by Justin Spitzer and Charlie Grandy
Guest stars
- Ellie Kemper Erin Hannon
- Creed Bratton Creed Bratton
- Mindy Kaling Kelly Kapoor
- Kate Flannery Meredith Palmer
- Leslie David Baker Stanley Hudson
- Brian Baumgartner Kevin Malone
- Craig Robinson Darryl Philbin
- Phyllis Smith Phyllis Lapin
Episode 4Garden PartyAired October 13, 2011
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.
- 23m
- Directed by David Rogers
- Written by Justin Spitzer
Guest stars
- Zach Woods Gabe Lewis
- Ellie Kemper Erin Hannon
- Creed Bratton Creed Bratton
- Mindy Kaling Kelly Kapoor
- Kate Flannery Meredith Palmer
- Leslie David Baker Stanley Hudson
- Brian Baumgartner Kevin Malone
- Craig Robinson Darryl Philbin
Episode 5SpookedAired October 27, 2011
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.
- 23m
- Directed by Randall Einhorn
- Written by Carrie Kemper
Guest stars
- Zach Woods Gabe Lewis
- Ellie Kemper Erin Hannon
- Creed Bratton Creed Bratton
- Mindy Kaling Kelly Kapoor
- Kate Flannery Meredith Palmer
- Leslie David Baker Stanley Hudson
- Brian Baumgartner Kevin Malone
- Craig Robinson Darryl Philbin
Episode 6DoomsdayAired November 3, 2011
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.
- 23m
- Directed by Troy Miller
- Written by Daniel Chun
Guest stars
- Zach Woods Gabe Lewis
- Ellie Kemper Erin Hannon
- Creed Bratton Creed Bratton
- Mindy Kaling Kelly Kapoor
- Kate Flannery Meredith Palmer
- Leslie David Baker Stanley Hudson
- Brian Baumgartner Kevin Malone
- Craig Robinson Darryl Philbin
Episode 7Pam's ReplacementAired November 10, 2011
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.
- 23m
- Directed by Matt Sohn
- Written by Allison Silverman
Guest stars
- Zach Woods Gabe Lewis
- Ellie Kemper Erin Hannon
- Creed Bratton Creed Bratton
- Mindy Kaling Kelly Kapoor
- Kate Flannery Meredith Palmer
- Leslie David Baker Stanley Hudson
- Brian Baumgartner Kevin Malone
- Craig Robinson Darryl Philbin
Episode 8GettysburgAired November 17, 2011
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.
- 23m
- Directed by Jeffrey Blitz
- Written by Robert Padnick
Guest stars
- Zach Woods Gabe Lewis
- Ellie Kemper Erin Hannon
- Creed Bratton Creed Bratton
- Mindy Kaling Kelly Kapoor
- Kate Flannery Meredith Palmer
- Leslie David Baker Stanley Hudson
- Brian Baumgartner Kevin Malone
- Craig Robinson Darryl Philbin
Episode 9Mrs. CaliforniaAired December 1, 2011
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.
- 23m
- Directed by Charlie Grandy
- Written by Dan Greaney
Guest stars
- Zach Woods Gabe Lewis
- Ellie Kemper Erin Hannon
- Creed Bratton Creed Bratton
- Mindy Kaling Kelly Kapoor
- Kate Flannery Meredith Palmer
- Leslie David Baker Stanley Hudson
- Brian Baumgartner Kevin Malone
- Craig Robinson Darryl Philbin
Episode 10Christmas WishesAired December 8, 2011
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.
- 23m
- Directed by Ed Helms
- Written by Mindy Kaling
Guest stars
- Zach Woods Gabe Lewis
- Ellie Kemper Erin Hannon
- Creed Bratton Creed Bratton
- Mindy Kaling Kelly Kapoor
- Kate Flannery Meredith Palmer
- Leslie David Baker Stanley Hudson
- Brian Baumgartner Kevin Malone
- Craig Robinson Darryl Philbin
Episode 11TriviaAired January 12, 2012
Pressed to boost the bottom line, Andy finds a novel way to improve sales, while Dwight explores corporate opportunities outside Scranton.
- 23m
- Directed by B.J. Novak
- Written by Steve Hely
Guest stars
- Zach Woods Gabe Lewis
- Ellie Kemper Erin Hannon
- Creed Bratton Creed Bratton
- Mindy Kaling Kelly Kapoor
- Kate Flannery Meredith Palmer
- Leslie David Baker Stanley Hudson
- Brian Baumgartner Kevin Malone
- Craig Robinson Darryl Philbin
Episode 12Pool PartyAired January 19, 2012
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.
- 23m
- Directed by Charles McDougall
- Written by Owen Ellickson
Guest stars
- Zach Woods Gabe Lewis
- Ellie Kemper Erin Hannon
- Creed Bratton Creed Bratton
- Mindy Kaling Kelly Kapoor
- Kate Flannery Meredith Palmer
- Leslie David Baker Stanley Hudson
- Brian Baumgartner Kevin Malone
- Craig Robinson Darryl Philbin
Episode 13Jury DutyAired February 2, 2012
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.
- 23m
- Directed by Eric Appel
- Written by Aaron Shure
Guest stars
- Zach Woods Gabe Lewis
- Ellie Kemper Erin Hannon
- Creed Bratton Creed Bratton
- Mindy Kaling Kelly Kapoor
- Kate Flannery Meredith Palmer
- Leslie David Baker Stanley Hudson
- Brian Baumgartner Kevin Malone
- Craig Robinson Darryl Philbin
Episode 14Special ProjectAired February 9, 2012
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.
- 23m
- Directed by David Rogers
- Written by Amelie Gillette
Guest stars
- Ellie Kemper Erin Hannon
- Creed Bratton Creed Bratton
- Mindy Kaling Kelly Kapoor
- Kate Flannery Meredith Palmer
- Leslie David Baker Stanley Hudson
- Brian Baumgartner Kevin Malone
- Craig Robinson Darryl Philbin
- Phyllis Smith Phyllis Lapin
Episode 15TallahasseeAired February 16, 2012
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.
- 23m
- Directed by Matt Sohn
- Written by Daniel Chun
Guest stars
- Ellie Kemper Erin Hannon
- Creed Bratton Creed Bratton
- Mindy Kaling Kelly Kapoor
- Kate Flannery Meredith Palmer
- Leslie David Baker Stanley Hudson
- Brian Baumgartner Kevin Malone
- Craig Robinson Darryl Philbin
- Phyllis Smith Phyllis Lapin
Episode 16After HoursAired February 23, 2012
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.
- 23m
- Directed by Brian Baumgartner
- Written by Warren Lieberstein and Halsted Sullivan
Guest stars
- Zach Woods Gabe Lewis
- Ellie Kemper Erin Hannon
- Creed Bratton Creed Bratton
- Mindy Kaling Kelly Kapoor
- Kate Flannery Meredith Palmer
- Leslie David Baker Stanley Hudson
- Brian Baumgartner Kevin Malone
- Craig Robinson Darryl Philbin
Episode 17Test the StoreAired March 1, 2012
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.
- 23m
- Directed by Brent Forrester
- Written by Mindy Kaling
Guest stars
- Ellie Kemper Erin Hannon
- Creed Bratton Creed Bratton
- Mindy Kaling Kelly Kapoor
- Kate Flannery Meredith Palmer
- Leslie David Baker Stanley Hudson
- Brian Baumgartner Kevin Malone
- Craig Robinson Darryl Philbin
- Phyllis Smith Phyllis Lapin
Episode 18Last Day in FloridaAired March 8, 2012
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.
- 23m
- Directed by Matt Sohn
- Written by Robert Padnick
Guest stars
- Zach Woods Gabe Lewis
- Ellie Kemper Erin Hannon
- Creed Bratton Creed Bratton
- Mindy Kaling Kelly Kapoor
- Kate Flannery Meredith Palmer
- Leslie David Baker Stanley Hudson
- Brian Baumgartner Kevin Malone
- Craig Robinson Darryl Philbin
Episode 19Get the GirlAired March 15, 2012
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.
- 23m
- Directed by Rainn Wilson
- Written by Charlie Grandy
Guest stars
- Ellie Kemper Erin Hannon
- Creed Bratton Creed Bratton
- Mindy Kaling Kelly Kapoor
- Kate Flannery Meredith Palmer
- Leslie David Baker Stanley Hudson
- Brian Baumgartner Kevin Malone
- Craig Robinson Darryl Philbin
- Phyllis Smith Phyllis Lapin
Episode 20Welcome PartyAired April 12, 2012
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.
- 23m
- Directed by Ed Helms
- Written by Steve Hely
Guest stars
- Zach Woods Gabe Lewis
- Ellie Kemper Erin Hannon
- Creed Bratton Creed Bratton
- Kate Flannery Meredith Palmer
- Leslie David Baker Stanley Hudson
- Brian Baumgartner Kevin Malone
- Craig Robinson Darryl Philbin
- Phyllis Smith Phyllis Lapin
Episode 21Angry AndyAired April 19, 2012
Andy returns to the office to find Nellie in the manager's chair. Meanwhile, Kelly struggles to choose between Ryan and a new man.
- 23m
- Directed by Claire Scanlon
- Written by Justin Spitzer
Guest stars
- Zach Woods Gabe Lewis
- Ellie Kemper Erin Hannon
- Creed Bratton Creed Bratton
- Mindy Kaling Kelly Kapoor
- Kate Flannery Meredith Palmer
- Leslie David Baker Stanley Hudson
- Brian Baumgartner Kevin Malone
- Craig Robinson Darryl Philbin
Episode 22FundraiserAired April 26, 2012
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.
- 23m
- Directed by David Rogers
- Written by Owen Ellickson
Guest stars
- Zach Woods Gabe Lewis
- Ellie Kemper Erin Hannon
- Creed Bratton Creed Bratton
- Kate Flannery Meredith Palmer
- Leslie David Baker Stanley Hudson
- Brian Baumgartner Kevin Malone
- Craig Robinson Darryl Philbin
- Phyllis Smith Phyllis Lapin
Episode 23Turf WarAired May 3, 2012
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.
- 23m
- Directed by Daniel Chun
- Written by Warren Lieberstein and Halsted Sullivan
Guest stars
- Zach Woods Gabe Lewis
- Ellie Kemper Erin Hannon
- Creed Bratton Creed Bratton
- Kate Flannery Meredith Palmer
- Leslie David Baker Stanley Hudson
- Brian Baumgartner Kevin Malone
- Phyllis Smith Phyllis Lapin
- Oscar Nuñez Oscar Martinez
Episode 24Free Family Portrait StudioAired May 10, 2012
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.
- 23m
- Directed by B.J. Novak
- Written by B.J. Novak
Guest stars
- Zach Woods Gabe Lewis
- Ellie Kemper Erin Hannon
- Creed Bratton Creed Bratton
- Mindy Kaling Kelly Kapoor
- Kate Flannery Meredith Palmer
- Leslie David Baker Stanley Hudson
- Brian Baumgartner Kevin Malone
- Craig Robinson Darryl Philbin