The Office (TV Series) The List (2011) User Reviews

The List (#8.1)

[ComedyFan2010 · 9/10 · 25 January 2019]

Robert California makes a list and everyone tries to figure out what it means.

Great episode. Love how they got Robert California as CEO and made Andy a manager. Robert California is actually a very interesting character. Everything he says is just hilarious. And I loved the whole lists idea and how they reacted to it. Andy was sure a good manager to deal with it in the way he did.

One of my favorite episodes

[pjgs200 · 8/10 · 28 June 2016]

"The List" is easily one my favorite episodes of the Office. It's hilarious, witty, and heartwarming. James Spader is excellent as Robert California; and John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, Ellie Kemper and Ed Helms are all lovable as ever in their respective roles. Andy, whom I didn't like much for a very long time, is starting to become a much better character, and Dwight's sequence with his weekly routine was really funny. The beginning of the episode with the planking was funny, and a great way to start the installment. Kevin was great, even with the minor role he was given. I loved when Phyllis fell out of her chair as well. There is nothing I can complain about in this episode. It was an awesome start to the season, and one of the best episodes ever

Transformation Complete

[im_a_loner_dottie_a_rebel · 24 September 2011]

As a fan of this show from Season 1, I approached this premiere with cautioned optimism. I was excited for the addition of James Spader.

Unfortunately, I have to say I was disappointed with this premiere. The main appeal of this show to me was the mockumentary aspect and that has been replaced with typical sitcom gags. This metamorphosis was inevitable. It is really hard to write a mockumentary for over seven seasons.

I hope this new season uses Spader as much as Steve Carell. His character has the potential to approach Michael Scott in terms of comedic relief.

I do not like Andy as manager. His character does not have the depth of Michael Scott or Robert California.

Funny moments include Dwight policing the office planking and Toby excusing himself from lunch.

I hope Ryan and Robert California interact soon.

Very funny premiere

[amillerz3 · 10/10 · 25 September 2011]

It's definitely different without Michael Scott, but I was pleasantly surprised and overwhelmed by how funny this show is. Andy was definitely the right choice for manager and James Spader is perfect as the new boss. Dwight is completely ridiculous and absolutely hilarious, especially with policing the planking. They put Jenna Fischer's pregnancy to use and made Pam pregnant again, which was clever by the producers, but also kinda weird. Also, Angela was pregnant with the Senator, and I died laughing when I found out they got married. Everyone else (Stanley, Phyllis, Oscar, Toby, Darryl, Ryan, Erin, Kelly, Creed, Jim, and anyone else I'm missing) all had their own moments to shine and the made this episode great.

Based on this premiere, I am very excited for this year and hope the rest of the season is as funny as this episode.

Season 8 is the Toby of this TV series.

[tkk3107 · 3/10 · 12 October 2011]

As Michael Scott left Sabre my anticipation for the newer episodes fell, but as James Spader nailed the role as Robert California I became really excited to see the new season of the office.

On Septemper 22nd all my hopes for the series was crushed. The new episodes are the worst ever made and I recommend you to pretend the series ended with season 7.

The episode is dull with only few minutes of actual entertainment. The episode has an awkward atmosphere as Andy is given the job as regional manager, which in my opinion is a role, that he is not a big enough character to carry.

Departure of Michael Scott Effectively ended the Series

[chas437 · 1/10 · 25 March 2019]

I realize there were plenty of talented comedians in supporting roles on The Office. But when Steve Carrell left in 2011, he took the soul of the series. It makes me appreciate what a comedic giant he truly was.

Rain Wilson was great, clearly the next best after Carrell, but alas, he couldn't carry the series by himself.

The James Spader experiment was an unmitigated disaster, and it was a ratings calamity as well. Spader was a fine actor, some 30 years ago. He has aged quite badly, and is not funny at all. Just as Carrell raised his fellow cast members to new heights in comedy, Spader makes them seem dull and uninspired.

Every great show has an arc, and The Office's arc ended when Carrell left. The last 2 seasons are forgettable, and long forgotten. Summary: Departure of Michael Scott Effectively ended the Series

Michael left now everyone acting weird.

[saifuumer · 2/10 · 25 April 2020]

I'm a fan of Office since I first started the show. This episode didn't give me office like vibe everyone suddenly acting weird even Dwight? Come on!

I Miss Michael!

[vivianla · 17 January 2021]

Things have changed at Dunder Mifflin. Planking is the new hot trend. Jo has replaced herself with Mr. California. He appointed Andy as regional manager.

Pam and Angela are both pregnant. Angela shows off the fact she is much smaller than Pam.

Mr. California works in the conference room and has this interesting demeanour. He sounds intelligent yet strict and quiet.