
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.
“Planking” plagues the office; everyone spirals over a mysterious list of names in new CEO Robert California’s notebook.
Andy questions his ability to be an inspiring leader and tries to increase sales; Dwight reacts peculiarly to rejection.
Everyone fantasizes about life after winning the lottery while Jim, Dwight, Erin and Kevin work in the warehouse.
Dwight sets out to be an exceptional host for Andy’s garden party while the rest of the office reluctantly attends.
A bond forms between Dwight and Robert California’s son; eclectic ghost stories are shared during the Halloween party.
Andy assembles a team to convince Dwight to fix a problem he caused; Jim puts his limited squash skills to the test.
Pam enlists Dwight’s help to catch Jim in a lie; Andy steps away from his managerial responsibilities for a music break.
Andy enthusiastically whisks half the team away for a field trip; Kevin comes up with a brilliant business idea.
Andy and Jim get involved in a marital spat between Robert and his wife; Dwight recruits members for his new gym.
Andy intensely gets into the Christmas spirit with caroling and gift-giving; Robert and Erin drown their sorrows away.
A surprising group dominates trivia night; Dwight receives nontraditional career advice while visiting Sabre HQ.
At Robert’s last hooray pool party, Erin goes through extreme measures trying to flirt with Dwight to make Andy jealous.
Jim spends the day trying to get back in the good graces of his coworkers after they find out he lied about jury duty.
Dwight is excited to be in charge of a special assignment in Tallahassee until Andy helps him decide who to bring along.
Andy avoids managerial responsibilities by acting as the receptionist for the day; Stanley thrives while in Florida.
Dwight and Packer use unconventional methods to compete for a job; Pam calls Jim while an unwanted guest is in his room.
Despite Dwight and Nellie’s enthusiasm, morale is low amongst the Tallahassee crew during the Sabre store’s launch.
Dwight prematurely bids farewell to Jim and his Scranton life; Andy spirals after learning Erin is staying in Florida.
Andy arrives in Tallahassee and refuses to leave without Erin; everyone struggles with Nellie’s arrival in Scranton.
Pam assembles a special planning committee to throw Nellie an unwelcoming party; Jim and Dwight help Nellie move.
Tensions rise as Nellie takes over and exposes a romantic issue between Andy and Erin; Kelly is torn between lovers.
Andy makes a surprising appearance at a fundraiser and pretends he's okay; Nellie desperately seeks Daryl’s approval.
When the Syracuse branch closes, Jim and Dwight try to score a major client; Andy reprises his role as a salesman.
Dwight slyly tries to prove his paternity; Andy hides a secret by going undercover; Jim and Pam get a strange proposal.