In this podcast, they discuss the Season 8 finale of The Office. Topics include Dwight's portrait studio, Angela's suspicions about Dwight being the father of her baby, Jim's involvement, changes from Season 8 to 9, a car chase with Mose, and some funny duck catches. It's a fun episode to enjoy while cleaning!
Dwight sets up a family portrait studio to determine if he is the father of Angela's baby.
Andy's erratic behavior leads to a staged intervention by concerned colleagues.
Dwight and Angela's relationship reaches a potential breaking point with the uncertainty of the paternity test results.
Deep dives
Dwight sets up a family portrait studio in the office
Dwight sets up a family portrait studio in the office, hoping to get a DNA sample from Angela's son. However, chaos ensues as Dwight tries to groom the baby and collect dry skin. Angela suspects Dwight's motives and a car chase ensues between Dwight and Angela.
Andy's downward spiral and intervention
Andy's behavior becomes increasingly erratic as he gargles whiskey, spills soup on himself, and eats it off his clothes. Concerned colleagues stage an intervention to address Andy's self-destructive behavior.
Daryl rehires Hideo and Glenn, confronts Brandon
Daryl rehires Hideo and Glenn in the warehouse, but encounters hostility from Brandon. Daryl maintains composure and chooses not to engage in a confrontation.
Andy becomes the new manager and hires Nelly for special projects
Andy, now the manager, hires Nelly as the special projects manager after she quotes Shakespeare and convinces him. They shake hands and seal the deal.
Dwight and Angela confront the possibility that Dwight may not be the father of Angela's baby
Dwight and Angela visit a DNA lab testing place. In a longer version of the scene, Dwight and Angela have a heartfelt conversation about their relationship and Dwight's feelings for baby Phillip, suggesting a potential break-up. However, the final scene is left on a cliffhanger, with the paternity test results still unknown.
This week we’re breaking down “Free Family Portrait Studio” and it’s the last episode of Season 8! Dwight sets up a portrait studio at Dunder Mifflin for the employees to take pictures with their families. Angela Martin catches on quickly that this is a ploy to determine if Dwight is the father of her baby and unfortunately, Jim becomes a casualty in this mission. Jenna discusses the changes that were happening from Season 8 to 9, Angela breaks down the car chase with Mose and we have some duck catches! So please enjoy this episode while you mop the carpet.