The Office S8

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The Office delves into the lives of the workers at Dunder Mifflin, a paper supply company in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The recent departure of regional manager Michael Scott (Steve Carell, Date Night), after 19 years of service, and the unexpected medical leave of his successor DeAngelo Vickers (Will Ferrell), has left many vying for the coveted position, including a few internal candidates. One startling move that did transpire during the interview process was the hiring of the weirdly charming and manipulative Robert California (James Spader, Boston Legal) by Dunder Mifflin-Sabre CEO Jo Bennett (Kathy Bates, The Blind Side). Robert accepted the regional manager job and quickly realised he was meant for something bigger, convincing Jo to step down and appoint him as the new CEO.

The loyal and often times unmotivated staff include sales rep Jim Halpert (John Krasinski, It's Complicated) who shares his working space with Dwight Schrute (Rainn Wilson, The Rocker,) the arrogant assistant to the regional manager whose responsibilities have expanded as the new owner of the office building. Pam Beesly Halpert (Jenna Fischer, Blades of Glory) is the former office receptionist now office administrator. Pam's office romance with Jim evolved into marriage followed by the birth of their daughter, Cece, and a second child on the way. Ryan Howard (B.J. Novak, Inglorious Bastards) is the young, smart, former temp, whose fall from grace as a Dunder Mifflin executive quickly landed him back at the bottom of the food chain in Scranton. Andy Bernard (Ed Helms, The Hangover) is the preppy salesman and die-hard Cornell alumni whose endless and unique musical talents keep the office entertained.

Meet the Characters

Robert California

James Spade
Andy Bernard

Ed Helms
Dwight Schrute

Rainn Wilson
Jim Halpert

John Krasinski

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Episodes

Episode 1

The List

The Dunder Mifflin staff accidentally discover a list of their names in the notebook of the company's mysterious new CEO, Robert California (two-time Emmy winner James Spader), triggering a frenzy of speculation.
Episode 2

The Incentive

After a rousing motivational speech, Robert California (James Spader) challenges the office to double their sales. After the new manager promises the unthinkable, everyone in the office suddenly gets motivated to sell. Meanwhile, Pam finds an unlikely pregnancy friend.
Episode 3

Lotto

After the warehouse guys win the lotto and quit, everyone in the office dreams of what it would be like to win big. Andy and Darryl search for new warehouse employees while Jim, Erin, Dwight and Kevin get a taste of warehouse life.
Episode 4

Garden Party

Andy decides to throw a garden party to impress Robert California. Dwight researches how to host a garden party and thinks he has made it a very classy event. Meanwhile, Andy’s parents and brother (guest star Josh Groban) attend but make him feel self-conscious.
Episode 5

Spooked

Erin struggles to make the Halloween party at the office exactly how Andy and Robert California want it. Meanwhile, Jim and Pam argue about whether ghosts are real, and Dwight bonds with Robert’s 11 year-old son, Bert.
Episode 6

Doomsday

Dwight tries to help the office's efficiency by installing a Doomsday device that will get them all fired if they make too many mistakes.
Episode 7

Pam’s Replacement

Pregnant Pam recruits Dwight to prove that Jim finds the office’s pretty new temp (guest star Lindsey Broad) attractive. Meanwhile, Robert California shocks Andy, Darryl, and Kevin when he asks to join their band.
Episode 8

Gettysburg

Andy decides to motivate and inspire everyone by taking them on a field trip to Gettysburg. Some people in the office stay behind and Robert California asks them to come up with Dunder Mifflin/Sabre’s next big idea.
Episode 9

Mrs. California

Robert California brings his wife (guest star Maura Tierney) into the office to find her a job. Meanwhile, Dwight opens a gym in the building.
Episode 10

Christmas Wishes

Andy tries to make this year’s Christmas the best ever by granting each person’s holiday wishes. Meanwhile, Robert California tries to drown his sorrows at the office party.

Characters

Robert California

James Spade

Robert California came on board to replace Michael, but quickly became CEO of the company after he talked Jo into leaving and passing on the CEO job. Working out of the conference room, Robert has both an intimidating and exhilarating effect on the staff – putting them all through their paces to outshine one another.
Andy Bernard

Ed Helms

Andy Bernard used to be the Regional Director in Charge of Sales at the Stamford office of Dunder Mifflin, but transferred to the Scranton branch after the company downsized the former. Andy is overconfident but has anger management issues, and can be extremely annoying. He frequently name drops his alma mater, Cornell, and likes to sing at every conceivable opportunity.
Dwight Schrute

Rainn Wilson

Dwight Schrute is what you may consider the office oddball, and the target of the majority of Jim's pranks. He is intelligent, self-sufficient, loyal and successful at Dunder Mifflin, winning top salesman on a number of occasions. He is not taken seriously in the office, but he takes himself and Dunder Mifflin very seriously.
Jim Halpert

John Krasinski

Jim Halpert is a lovable underachiever with a passion for pranks and receptionist Pam Beesely. He rarely bothers to fulfill his full potential and insists that his job as salesman for Dunder Mifflin is just a job, and not a career, despite the years he has spent there. He has a comical rivalry with the sometimes-clueless Dwight Schrute, who is frequently the object of Jim's pranks.
Pam Beesly

Jenna Fischer

Pam Beesly is the cute, sweet, sexy, conflicted receptionist at Dunder Mifflin. She spends most her days at either having fun with her husband Jim, being miserable about her situation, or taking faxes and phone calls.