Season Guide
The Office — Season 8
Season 8 Review
Inappropriate remarks, petty behavior, zero productivity — you can change the boss, but you can’t change the office. Season 8 of the hit comedy series promises to be the most interesting yet as the beloved cast keeps Dunder Mifflin moving in a world (and office building) without Michael Scott.
Season Review
Season 8 without Michael is the show’s nadir: Andy as manager in a Michael-shaped hole that doesn’t fit, Robert California’s inscrutable menace, Nellie arriving like a wrecking ball. There are still laughs (the Dwight-centric episodes keep it alive), but the heart’s gone.
Episodes
1
SummaryThe office staff become obsessed when they find a list of names in two columns in Robert California's notebook.Our TakeSolid, satisfying television. The season's engine keeps turning and the character…
2
SummaryUnder pressure from Robert California, Andy introduces an incentive program to increase sales.Our TakeA strong episode with a couple of wobbles, but The Office keeps its grip throughout.
3
SummaryThe warehouse staff quits after winning the lottery.Our TakeA mixed bag: some good moves, some filler. The Office running at cruising speed.
4
SummaryAndy throws a garden party to impress his parents.Our TakeA strong episode with a couple of wobbles, but The Office keeps its grip throughout.
5
SummaryErin worries that Andy will fire her when her Halloween party doesn't live up to Robert California's expectations.Our TakeServiceable television — it advances the story without ever surprising you.
6
SummaryDwight convinces Andy to let him install a doomsday device that sends an e-mail to Robert California after the office makes five mistakes.Our TakeServiceable television — it advances the story…
7
SummaryPam worries that Jim thinks the temp filling in for her during her maternity leave is attractive.Our TakeA mixed bag: some good moves, some filler. The Office running at cruising…
8
SummaryAndy takes a portion of the staff on an outing to Gettysburg; Part of the staff stays behind where they pitch the next big idea to Robert.Our TakeFine. Just fine.…
9
SummaryAndy is in a tight spot when Robert doesn't want him to hire his wife at the office.Our TakeServiceable television — it advances the story without ever surprising you.
10
SummaryAndy attempts to grant each person's holiday wish.Our TakeSolid, satisfying television. The season's engine keeps turning and the character work pays.
11
SummaryAndy brings the staff to a trivia night in order to win money to buy Dunder Mifflin's paper to meet their sales goal.Our TakeSolid, satisfying television. The season's engine keeps…
12
SummaryRobert California invites the staff to his house for a pool party before he sells the property.Our TakeA transition episode that sets up more than it delivers. Necessary, not thrilling.
13
SummaryJim gets caught lying about having jury duty; Angela has her baby.Our TakeA mixed bag: some good moves, some filler. The Office running at cruising speed.
14
SummaryDwight gets the opportunity to lead a special project team.Our TakeA well-built episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.
15
SummaryDwight is set on securing the VP position up for grabs even as he battles appendicitis.Our TakeSolid, satisfying television. The season's engine keeps turning and the character work pays.
16
SummaryDwight and Todd Packer try to win over Nellie by trying to sleep with her; Jim worries that Cathy is trying to hit on him; The office staff works late.Our…
17
SummaryThe team in Florida launch the test store; Andy and Pam are attacked by a group of kids in the parking lot.Our TakeVery good — not the series' peak, but…
18
SummaryJim learns that Robert plans to kill the store idea at the board meeting and tries to warn Dwight; Erin tells Andy that she is staying in Florida.Our TakeVery good…
19
SummaryAndy heads to Florida to win Erin back; Nellie shows up at the office and attempts to take over the manager job.Our TakeSolid, satisfying television. The season's engine keeps turning…
20
SummaryRobert California forces the staff to throw a welcome party for Nellie; Andy tries to break-up with Jessica.Our TakeA well-built episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.
21
SummaryAndy returns to the office to discover Nellie has taken over his job and refuses to give it up; Ryan is jealous when Kelly starts dating Jim and Pam's pediatrician.Our…
22
SummaryThe staff attend a fundraiser hosted by Angela's husband.Our TakeA mixed bag: some good moves, some filler. The Office running at cruising speed.
23
SummaryA turf war ensues when Robert fails to implement a transition plan when a branch closes.Our TakeServiceable television — it advances the story without ever surprising you.
24
SummaryAndy arranges for David Wallace to buy back the company to make him the regional manager again.Our TakeVery good — not the series' peak, but an hour that reminds you…