#THE OFFICE SEASON 8 EPISODE 5 SERIES#

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'. Three new writers joined the staff beginning in season eight: Owen Ellickson, Allison Silverman and Dan Greaney. Kaling herself confirmed via her Twitter page that she would write the Christmas-themed episode, ' Christmas Wishes'.

#THE OFFICE SEASON 8 EPISODE 5 SERIES#

It was previously unknown whether Kaling would write for the series any longer. Novak the latter two were both also credited as executive producers. Returning writers from the previous season included Lieberstein, Charlie Grandy, Justin Spitzer, Carrie Kemper, Daniel Chun, Robert Padnick, Aaron Shure, Steve Hely, Amelie Gillette, Mindy Kaling, and B. This season of The Office was produced by Greg Daniels and Paul Lieberstein, the latter of whom serves as the showrunner. In addition, the two are executive producers on the show. The show is based on the British comedy series of the same name, which was created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant for the British Broadcasting Corporation ( BBC). The eighth season of the show was produced by Reveille Productions and Deedle-Dee Productions, both in association with NBC Universal Television Studios. It marked the first time since season one that the show did not receive any Emmy nominations. Other critics were more positive, complimenting various actors and their characters. Many critics argued that the series should have ended after the departure of Carell many also felt that the season recycled storylines from past episodes.

The season ranked as the eighty-seventh-most watched television series during the 2011вЂ“12 television year and saw a dramatic decrease in ratings from the previous season. Eventually, former CFO of Dunder Mifflin David Wallace ( Andy Buckley) buys back the company, firing California.Дespite debuting with moderate viewing figures, the departure of Carell affected the show's ratings, which fell as the season progressed. Novak), Erin Hannon ( Ellie Kemper), and Cathy Simms ( Lindsey Broad)-travel to Florida to help set up a Sabre Store, where Nellie Bertram ( Catherine Tate) is introduced. Halfway through the season, Dwight Schrute ( Rainn Wilson)-along with Jim Halpert ( John Krasinski), Stanley Hudson ( Leslie David Baker), Ryan Howard ( B. The eighth season largely centers on Andy Bernard's ( Ed Helms) ascension to regional manager, as well as the antics of Robert California ( James Spader), the new CEO of Sabre, a fictional printer company that owns Dunder Mifflin. This was the first season without Steve Carell as Michael Scott in the lead role and the only one to not feature the character in any onscreen capacity, although he is occasionally mentioned. Novak, Ed Helms, and James Spader, with supporting performances from Catherine Tate, Leslie David Baker, Brian Baumgartner, Creed Bratton, Kate Flannery, Mindy Kaling, Ellie Kemper, Angela Kinsey, Paul Lieberstein, Oscar Nunez, Craig Robinson, Phyllis Smith, and Zach Woods. It stars Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, B.

( Eastern) in the United States as part of the ' Comedy Night Done Right' television block. The eighth season of The Office aired on Thursdays at 9:00В p.m. 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. The eighth season of the American television comedy The Office commenced airing on NBC in the United States on September 22, 2011, and concluded on May 10, 2012, consisting of 24 episodes.

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