Episode
The Office: Andy's Ancestry
Overview
Andy flaunts his genealogy when he discovers he's related to Michelle Obama. Meanwhile, Darryl struggles in his new post, Dwight teaches Erin a new language to wow her boyfriend's family, and Nellie tries to persuade Pam that Jim's having an affair.
Details
- Series
- The Office
- Season
- Season 9
- Episode
- Episode 3
- Air date
- 2012-10-04
- Runtime
- 23 min
Episode context
Andy's Ancestry is Episode 3 in Season 9 of The Office. It aired on 2012-10-04. The runtime is 23 min.
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Episode 2: Roy's Wedding
A toast at Roy's wedding leads to Pam and Jim searching their relationships for buried secrets; Dwight reacts to Nellie's mandatory charity initiative.
Episode 4: Work Bus
The staffers hit the road in a rented bus when the building is deemed unsafe. Meanwhile, Nellie reaches out to Andy for help in adopting a baby, and Jim uses pie to spread cheer to Pam.
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Episode 5: Here Comes Treble
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Episode 6: The Boat
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Episode 7: The Whale
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Episode 8: The Target
Angela goes to Dwight for help when she learns that her husband is having an affair. Stanley and Phyllis take advantage of Jim when he needs a favor, and Pete distracts Pam as she begins painting her mural.
Episode 9: Dwight Christmas
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Episode 10: Lice
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Episode 11: Suit Warehouse
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Episode 12: Customer Loyalty
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Episode 13: Junior Salesman
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