Meanwhile, Darryl and Toby try to sell cookies to Kevin, and … In the cold open, Andy tries to impress a potential client by pretending to turn down an "important phone call," when in fact it is really a made-up ruse being aided by Erin. With Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, B.J. 3. The show is known for its large cast size, many of whom are known particularly for their improvisational work. When California reveals he hates Nellie's business plan, Jim swings into action to keep Dwight from getting fired. Novak. [7] The season also saw the directorial debuts of cast members Ed Helms and Brian Baumgartner; Helms directed the episode "Christmas Wishes", and Baumgartner directed "After Hours". [13] In an interview, executive producer Lieberstein stated that, with the departure of Michael Scott, the writers would explore further into the other characters on the show, such as centering on a specific character for an episode. Dwight celebrates his winning of the Vice President position on a golf outing with Jim, Robert California, and Nellie Bertram. Andy decides to create an incentive program; he promises the office that he will tattoo a picture of their choosing on his buttocks if they meet the sales quota, which they do in only one day. At the Sabre store opening, Dwight attempts to put on a theatrical presentation to impress Nellie. [50] Early during the season's airing, Matt Zoller Seitz of Salon wrote a review in which he called the post-Michael Scott era of The Office "warmer and more reflective". Welcome Party [15] Due to his initial involvement in the spin-off, Lieberstein stepped down as showrunner of The Office. Robert California forces the office to throw a welcome party for her, and the Party Planning Committee are not pleased. Meanwhile, Robert probes the minds … Garden Party 1. Most of the main characters, and some supporting ones, are based on characters from the British version of The Office. After the maximum number of mistakes is made on the first day, the email is sent but the office works to counteract it; Jim is sent to distract California, whereas Pam—among others—attempts to talk Dwight into dismantling his machine. With Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, B.J. Ask questions and download or stream the entire soundtrack on Spotify, YouTube, iTunes, & Amazon. During Pam's absence, Jim decides to focus on Stanley as his main audience to entertain with his pranks on Dwight. 6 episodes; 4 songs; Season 2 Sep 2005 - May 2006. [16] On October 29, 2012, it was revealed that NBC was not going forward with the proposed spin-off, although the original backdoor pilot, "The Farm" aired later in the ninth season.[17]. Jim makes several attempts to stop Dwight from a… Andy Bernard has assumed the role of regional manager after Deangelo Vickers' quick flame out at the end of the seventh series. It was viewed by 4.39 million people. Andy drives to Florida to try to win back Erin. Jim calls Pam back telling her to reconsider some of the party ideas, but the others refuse and continue to plan an intentionally bad party. ", "I'm at home writing Office Christmas episode. The series is an American adaptation of the British comedy series of the same name, and is presented in a mockumentary format, portraying the daily lives of office employees in the Scranton, Pennsylvania branch of the fictitious Dunder Mifflin Paper Company. When The Office lost Steve Carell toward the end of season 7, fans were appropriately concerned with what might happen to television's longtime comedy staple. Just so you know, me and you, I don't think that's ridiculous. Critical reception was polarized. It marked the first time since season one that the show did not receive any Emmy nominations. Directed by Troy Miller. When Nellie finds them with the photos, she says that she lost everything when he broke up with her after ten years together. Series 8 marks the first series of the post-Michael Scott era. Liam H. Sep 30, 2020. The Office (American season 8) List of The Office (American TV series) episodes "Garden Party" is the fourth episode of the eighth season of the American comedy television series The Office, and the show's 156th episode overall. The twenty-second episode, "Fundraiser" received only 4.17 million viewers, making it, at the time, the lowest-rated episode of The Office to ever air (although it was later beaten by several ninth-season episodes the following year). Episode Episodes are listed by the order in which they aired, and may not necessarily correspond to their production codes. [6] Three new writers joined the staff beginning in season eight: Owen Ellickson, Allison Silverman and Dan Greaney. Browse The Office (US) Songs by Season. "[58] In addition, Kemper's performance in the episodes "Spooked,"[59][60] "Christmas Wishes,"[61] "Pool Party,"[62] and "Special Project,"[63] in particular, were praised by critics. S8, Ep7 10 Nov. 2011 Directed by Victor Nelli Jr.. With Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer. Season 8, Episode 5 October 27, 2011 Halloween is tricky for Erin when she tries to organize the Halloween office bash but can't seem to meet her bosses' party demands. Andy doesn't deny saying that, instead opting to claim that he's gay and leaves awkwardly with Erin. The magician arrives, much to Nellie's dismay. It was written by Steve Hely and directed by Ed Helms. The season ranked as the eighty-seventh-most watched television series during the 2011–12 television year and saw a dramatic decrease in ratings from the previous season. Pam's Replacement 1. The Office (American season 8) List of The Office (American TV series) episodes " Pool Party " is the twelfth episode of the eighth season of the American comedy television series The Office , and the show's 164th episode overall. Season This usurping divides the office into pro-Andy and pro-Nellie factions. \"Forever Young\" by Rod Stewart - Performed by Andy's father and brother. The Office - Season 8. While these characters normally have the same attitudes and perceptions as their British counterparts, the roles have been redesigned to better fit the American show. 8.15 Tallahassee (Avg Rating: 8.47/10) [48] Time writer James Poniewozik also criticized the choice of Andy as manager, instead arguing that Jim should have gotten the job so the series could have been more ensemble-oriented. In the following table, "U.S. viewers (million)" refers to the number of Americans who viewed the episode on the night of broadcast. Up; 'Person,' 'Rob,' 'Parks' Adj. Andy soon overreacts by punching a hole in a wall and is promptly fired. [36] The season premiere, "The List" received a 3.9/10 percent share in the Nielsen ratings among viewers aged 18 to 49, meaning that 3.9 percent of viewers aged 18 to 49 watched the episode, and 10 percent of viewers watching television at the time watched the episode. 3. In Scranton, Andy has everyone stay late to cover for their co-workers in Florida. Jim, worrying that he will get into trouble, confides in Andy, who understands and tries to help cover up the incident. [39][40] The drop in ratings led to a lower ad-price for the series, with an average cost of $178,840 per 30-second commercial. All 6 songs featured in The Office (US) season 8 episode 10: Christmas Wishes, with scene descriptions. The episode originally aired on NBC in the United States on October 13, 2011. At the time, this season marked the final year that some cast members—notably Helms, Fischer, Novak, and Krasinski—were signed on for the show, as their contracts expired at the end of the season; this caused speculation that several members of the main cast would leave the series following this season. [37] The rest of the season was unable to receive more than seven million viewers. I only purchased Season 8 because I'm a diehard The Office fan and I like to be complete but this is a major oversight. Doomsday 1. The Office. After former CFO of Dunder Mifflin, This page was last edited on 8 January 2021, at 16:49. [8], The series was renewed for an eighth season on March 17, 2011,[9] began filming on July 25, 2011,[10] and the season concluded filming on March 9, 2012. [47] Alan Sepinwall of HitFix criticized Ed Helms' comedic performance as manager (calling him "a softer version of Michael Scott"), as well as the toning down of Robert California from his appearance in the show's seventh season's finale, "Search Committee". Written by Robert challenges the Dunder Mifflin staffers to double their sales. Bears. Directed by Randall Einhorn. Nellie and Robert commend the employees for throwing a good party, but Kevin complains that the carrot cake has actual vegetables in it, which Pam made as a prank. Erin passionately kisses Andy inside the car while the party throws cake at them, prompting a quick getaway. After staying a while, Andy asks Jessica into the kitchen where she deduces that he is breaking up with her. [55] TV Guide named it an honorable mention on their list of the best TV shows of 2011. Dwight installs a "Doomsday Device" on the office computers that could get everyone fired if they make too many mistakes, while Gabe tries to hit on one of Darryl's warehouse employees. Darryl. [48] He stopped reviewing a majority of the Season 8 episodes since "Pam's Replacement", due to his distaste for the series. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Just as Pam's maternity leave ends, Dwight and Andy must select employees to accompany Dwight to. May 10 2012. Beets. \"Passacaglia\" by George Frideric Handel - Played by the harpsichord when Dwight dances with one of the waiters, following the instructions from Jim's fake book. Jim and Dwight are sent to Nellie's apartment to help her move in. [41] Despite the lower live ratings, Nielsen Soundscan announced that The Office added up to 44 percent to its next-day "live plus same day" 18–49 rating when additional time-shifted viewing was added, such as DVRing. Despite reports that she would also get romantically involved with Robert,[23][24] this never occurred. ", "Paul Lieberstein of 'The Office' on Steve Carell's Exit & the Star-Studded Season Finale", "Dwight Schrute 'Office' spin-off starring Rainn Wilson in the works at NBC", "NBC Not Going Forward With Potential 'Office' Spinoff 'The Farm, "Stephen Collins, Dee Wallace to Appear on, "Josh Groban To Play Ed Helms' Brother On 'The Office, "The Office Exclusive: 'Til Death's Lindsey Broad Befriends Pam", "Maura Tierney Is Heading to Dunder-Mifflin", "The Office: Season 8 Episode 23: Turf War – TV Review", "James Spader Leaving 'The Office' at Season's End", "The Office Makes Catherine Tate A Series Regular For Season 9", "Done Deal! ", "Hank Stuever's 10 Best (And 1 Worst) TV Shows of 2011", "Looking Back on The Office Season 8: C'mon Guys, It Wasn't That Bad", "The Office – Episode 8–12 Review – "A Party To Remember, "IAM Rainn WILSON – Dwight From the Office and the Founder of SoulPancake – AMA! Jim and Dwight are sent to Nellie's apartment to help her move in. Jim and Dwight find a shoe box wit… 20 Robert California forces the office to throw a welcome party for Nellie, but the Party Planning Committee works on ways to sabotage it. [29] On February 28, 2012, it was announced that Spader would not return for a ninth season of the show. This lack of effort severely diminishes the value of this DVD set. [26] While, it was initially announced that the season would introduce Stanley Hudson's "other daughter and a new male addition to the accounting department",[18] these new characters never appeared. Crew felt that the show did not receive any Emmy nominations Erin decide not to get officially! 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