Episode
The Office: Gettysburg
Overview
Andy takes some of the office staff on a field trip to Gettysburg for inspiration. Meanwhile, the rest of the office, under orders from Robert California, are tasked with coming up with a new business idea for Dunder Mifflin. Kevin proposes several ideas that catch California's attention, although they are rather idiotic.
Details
- Series
- The Office
- Season
- Season 8
- Episode
- Episode 8
- Air date
- 2011-11-17
- Runtime
- 23 min
Episode context
Gettysburg is Episode 8 in Season 8 of The Office. It aired on 2011-11-17. The runtime is 23 min.
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Episode 7: Pam's Replacement
Pam trains an attractive temporary worker to take her place while she is on maternity leave, and enlists Dwight's support when she tries to show that Jim finds her replacement attractive. Meanwhile, Robert California surprises Andy, Kevin, and Darryl when he requests to join their band.
Episode 9: Mrs. California
Robert California brings his wife into the office for a job, and tells Andy behind her back not to give her one which turns disastrous. Meanwhile, Dwight opens a gym in the building and tries to get Darryl to join it.
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