This US adaptation, set at a paper company in Scranton, Pa., has a similar documentary style to that of the Ricky Gervais-led British original. It features the staff of Dunder-Mifflin, a staff that includes characters based on characters from the British show (and, quite possibly, people you work with in your office). There's Jim, the likable employee who's a bit of an everyman. Jim has a thing for receptionist-turned-sales rep Pam (because office romances are always a good idea). There's also Dwight, the successful co-worker who lacks social skills and common sense. And there's Ryan, who has held many jobs at the company.
Having been promoted to company CEO, Robert California (James Spader) creates a rift in the office by revealing a mysterious list. (S8, ep 1)
The List: Having been promoted to company CEO, Robert California (James Spader) creates a rift in the office by revealing a mysterious list. (S8, ep 1)
When Robert sets the sales staff a tough challenge, Andy creates a very personal prize to motivate the team. (S8, ep 2)
After all the warehouse staff win the lottery and quit, Andy is forced to deal with a depressed Darryl. (S8, ep 3)
After all the warehouse staff win the lottery and quit, Andy is forced to deal with a depressed Darryl. (S8, ep 3)
Andy throws a garden party at Dwight's farm in an effort to impress his parents, who always seem to favour his brother. (S8, ep 4)
Andy throws a garden party at Dwight's farm in an effort to impress his parents, who always seem to favour his brother. (S8, ep 4)
Robert interviews the office in the hope of cultivating a terrifying story for Halloween, while Erin tries to plan the perfect party. (S8, ep 5)
Robert interviews the office in the hope of cultivating a terrifying story for Halloween, while Erin tries to plan the perfect party. (S8, ep 5)
To motivate the office staff, Dwight constructs a Doomsday machine that will send a damaging email to Robert if they make too many mistakes. (S8, ep 6)
To motivate the office staff, Dwight constructs a Doomsday machine that will send a damaging email to Robert if they make too many mistakes. (S8, ep 6)
Pam begins to worry that Jim is attracted to her replacement, while Robert asks to jam with Andy, Kevin and Darryl. (S8, ep 7)
Andy organises an inspiring office trip to Gettysburg, but finds the staff to be far from enthusiastic. (S8, ep 8)
Robert pressures a confused Andy not to give his wife a job in the Scranton office. (S8, ep 9)
Jim and Dwight are ordered to stop their pranks, while Andy tries to make everyone's Christmas wishes a reality. (S8, ep 10)
Jim and Dwight are ordered to stop their pranks, while Andy tries to make everyone's Christmas wishes a reality. (S8, ep 10)
Dwight confronts Robert in an effort to force his way up the corporate ladder, while the rest of the team take part in a pub quiz. (S8, ep 11)
Dwight confronts Robert in an effort to force his way up the corporate ladder, while the rest of the team take part in a pub quiz. (S8, ep 11)
As Robert throws one last house party before he is forced to sell his mansion, Erin comes up with a plan to get Andy's attention. (S8, ep 12)
Dwight investigates when Jim takes time off work for jury duty, while Angela gives birth to a suspiciously large 'premature' baby. (S8, ep 13)
Pam and Angela return to the office, Dwight is assigned to a project in Tallahassee and Darryl receives a confusing gift. (S8, ep 14)
Dwight finds his efforts to impress the head of the project in Tallahassee waylaid by illness and the return of a familiar face. (S8, ep 15)
Dwight and Packer try to get ahead in Tallahassee by seducing Nellie (Catherine Tate), while Jim receives unwanted advances. (S8, ep 16)
Dwight and Packer try to get ahead in Tallahassee by seducing Nellie (Catherine Tate), while Jim receives unwanted advances. (S8, ep 16)
Andy pays a price when he tries to help Pam, while Dwight prepares an ambitious presentation for the opening of the store. (S8, ep 17)
Andy pays a price when he tries to help Pam, while Dwight prepares an ambitious presentation for the opening of the store. (S8, ep 17)
Jim tries to protect Dwight from being fired and Andy discovers Erin's full intentions in Florida. (S8, ep 18)
Jim tries to protect Dwight from being fired and Andy discovers Erin's full intentions in Florida. (S8, ep 18)
Andy heads to Florida to tell Erin that he loves her, while Nellie comes to Scranton with big plans for the office. (S8, ep 19)
Andy heads to Florida to tell Erin that he loves her, while Nellie comes to Scranton with big plans for the office. (S8, ep 19)
Andy tries to figure out how to break up with Jessica, while the Scranton staff attempt to sabotage Nellie's welcome party. (S8, ep 20)
Andy releases his angry side as he fights to get his job back from Nellie, while Pam finds Kelly a potential new boyfriend. (S8, ep 21)
Andy releases his angry side as he fights to get his job back from Nellie, while Pam finds Kelly a potential new boyfriend. (S8, ep 21)
Andy tries to confront Robert at a silent charity auction, while Oscar bonds with Angela's husband, Senator Robert Lipton. (S8, ep 22)
Andy tries to confront Robert at a silent charity auction, while Oscar bonds with Angela's husband, Senator Robert Lipton. (S8, ep 22)
Dwight and Jim fight a nearby branch for a big client, Andy makes a plan to get his old job back and Pam learns more about Nellie. (S8, ep 23)
Dwight offers free family portraits to the office staff with the hope of getting closer to Angela's baby. Season finale. (S8, ep 24)
Dwight offers free family portraits to the office staff with the hope of getting closer to Angela's baby. Season finale. (S8, ep 24)