[s8e15]: Tallahassee

Andy Bernard fills in as the office receptionist while Erin is away in Florida. He struggles with the mundane tasks of the job, which provides a comedic look at his management style and desire to be liked by everyone. Key Character Moments

The episode follows two main storylines: the Scranton team's business trip to Florida and the activities of those remaining back at the office. [S8E15] Tallahassee

Dwight Schrute leads a hand-picked team—consisting of Jim, Ryan, Erin, Stanley, and Cathy—to Tallahassee to help Sabre launch a chain of retail stores. Upon arrival, Jim is woken up early by Dwight's intense wake-up call, leading Jim to stage a fake "murder scene" in his hotel room to prank Dwight. Dwight, determined to prove his leadership to Nellie Bertram (the President of Sabre Special Projects), pushes through severe physical pain that is later revealed to be appendicitis. Despite undergoing emergency surgery, Dwight returns to the meeting immediately after to impress Nellie. Andy Bernard fills in as the office receptionist

The episode was directed by David Rogers and written by Charlie Grandy. Dwight Schrute leads a hand-picked team—consisting of Jim,

Shows extreme dedication (and physical recklessness) by returning to work just hours after an appendectomy.

" Tallahassee " is the 15th episode of the eighth season of the American comedy television series and the 167th episode overall. It originally aired on NBC on February 16, 2012. Plot Overview