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| − | }}'''"Get the Girl"''' is the nineteenth episode of the eighth season of the American television comedy series ''The Office'' and is the show's 171st overall. |
+ | }}'''"Get the Girl"''' is the nineteenth episode of the eighth season of the American television comedy series ''The Office'' and is the show's 171st overall. It was written by Charlie Grandy and directed by Rainn Wilson. It originally aired on NBC March 15, 2012. It was viewed by 4.87 million people. |
==Synopsis== |
==Synopsis== |
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[[Andy Bernard|Andy]] drives all the way to Florida to try and woo back [[Erin Hannon|Erin]], where she has been living with the elderly Irene and her middle-aged grandson, Glenn (Brad Morris), as a live-in maid. He surprises Erin by popping out of a delivery box and singing "[[wikipedia:Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours|Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours]]", but she is not particularly excited to see him and states she does not want to go back to Scranton with him. The situation is further complicated when Andy reveals to Erin that he has not yet broken up with current girlfriend, Jessica. Andy tells Erin he loves her, but she rejects him; Andy subsequently leaves, his feelings crushed. Irene, who had been treating Andy with disdain over the way Erin spoke of him, sees that he is a nice person and encourages Erin to go back with him. She runs up to him in his car and they share a kiss before heading back to Scranton. |
[[Andy Bernard|Andy]] drives all the way to Florida to try and woo back [[Erin Hannon|Erin]], where she has been living with the elderly Irene and her middle-aged grandson, Glenn (Brad Morris), as a live-in maid. He surprises Erin by popping out of a delivery box and singing "[[wikipedia:Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours|Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours]]", but she is not particularly excited to see him and states she does not want to go back to Scranton with him. The situation is further complicated when Andy reveals to Erin that he has not yet broken up with current girlfriend, Jessica. Andy tells Erin he loves her, but she rejects him; Andy subsequently leaves, his feelings crushed. Irene, who had been treating Andy with disdain over the way Erin spoke of him, sees that he is a nice person and encourages Erin to go back with him. She runs up to him in his car and they share a kiss before heading back to Scranton. |
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| − | Meanwhile, [[Nellie Bertram|Nellie]] shows up in Scranton after [[Robert California]] allows her to have a job there. She is invited to take an open desk, and she takes Andy's manager desk, as he is currently in Florida. [[Jim Halpert|Jim]] says she cannot take Andy's job, but Robert is interested in her spontaneous behavior. As acting manager, Nellie decides to give everyone performance reviews. Both Jim and [[Dwight Schrute|Dwight]] refuse to let her proceed, as she is unfamiliar with the other employees. To counter this, Nellie offers Dwight a raise on the spot, and eventually, he and the other employees relent, save for Jim. When it is Jim's turn, Jim still refuses. Everyone in the office, save for Jim and [[Pam |
+ | Meanwhile, [[Nellie Bertram|Nellie]] shows up in Scranton after [[Robert California]] allows her to have a job there. She is invited to take an open desk, and she takes Andy's manager desk, as he is currently in Florida. [[Jim Halpert|Jim]] says she cannot take Andy's job, but Robert is interested in her spontaneous behavior. As acting manager, Nellie decides to give everyone performance reviews. Both Jim and [[Dwight Schrute|Dwight]] refuse to let her proceed, as she is unfamiliar with the other employees. To counter this, Nellie offers Dwight a raise on the spot, and eventually, he and the other employees relent, save for Jim. When it is Jim's turn, Jim still refuses. Everyone in the office, save for Jim and [[Pam Beesly|Pam]], applaud her. Nellie promptly begins rearranging the office. |
==Cultural References== |
==Cultural References== |
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| − | *Nellie is not impressed with |
+ | *Nellie is not impressed with illusionist [[wikipedia:Harry Houdini|Harry Houdini]] or his museum. |
*While shaving along the sea shore, Andy picks up a horseshoe crab and sarcastically thanks [[wikipedia:BP|BP]], a reference to the 2010 [[wikipedia:Deepwater Horizon oil spill|Deepwater Horizon oil spill]]. |
*While shaving along the sea shore, Andy picks up a horseshoe crab and sarcastically thanks [[wikipedia:BP|BP]], a reference to the 2010 [[wikipedia:Deepwater Horizon oil spill|Deepwater Horizon oil spill]]. |
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*Andy pops out of the box, singing "[[wikipedia:Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours|Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours]]" by [[wikipedia:Stevie Wonder|Stevie Wonder]]. |
*Andy pops out of the box, singing "[[wikipedia:Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours|Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours]]" by [[wikipedia:Stevie Wonder|Stevie Wonder]]. |
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| − | *Irene asks Andy, "Where's the ring, [[wikipedia:Lancelot|Lancelot]]?" |
+ | *Irene asks Andy, "Where's the ring, [[wikipedia:Lancelot|Lancelot]]?" According to Arthurian legend, Lancelot had an adulterous affair with Queen Guinevere. |
*"Chumbo" is a cross between [[wikipedia:Dumbo|Dumbo]] and [[wikipedia:Jumbo|Jumbo]], with a hint of chubby. |
*"Chumbo" is a cross between [[wikipedia:Dumbo|Dumbo]] and [[wikipedia:Jumbo|Jumbo]], with a hint of chubby. |
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| − | *Robert |
+ | *Robert sarcastically asks Jim if he wants to take the family to "Disneytown". The Disney parks in the United States are named [[wikipedia:Disneyland|Disneyland]] and [[Wikipedia:Walt Disney World|Walt Disney World]], commonly known as "Disney World". Jim attempts to correct Robert. |
| − | *Irene mentions that her |
+ | *Irene mentions that her grandson is going to sue [[wikipedia:Home Depot|Home Depot]], a popular retailer of home improvement and construction products and services. |
| − | *Nellie compares herself to [[wikipedia:Tinker Bell|Tinker Bell]], telling the office that, in order for her to work for them, they need "to believe in her." |
+ | *Nellie compares herself to [[wikipedia:Tinker Bell|Tinker Bell]], telling the office that, in order for her to work for them, they need "to believe in her." In the play ''[[Wikipedia:Peter and Wendy|Peter and Wendy]]'', the character of Tinker Bell is revived from near-death by the belief of the audience (expressed through applause). The [[Wikipedia:Tinkerbell effect|Tinkerbell effect]] describe the phenomenon of something that exists because people believe in it. |
| − | *Nellie dreamed she could breathe underwater like [[wikipedia:Jaques Cousteau|Jacques Cousteau]]. |
+ | *Nellie dreamed she could breathe underwater like [[wikipedia:Jaques Cousteau|Jacques Cousteau]], inventor of the modern [[Wikipedia:Scuba set|scuba]] apparatus. |
==Connections to previous episodes== |
==Connections to previous episodes== |
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*Nellie's nameplate is obviously Andy's old one - the "Ber" in Bertram is the one in Bernard. |
*Nellie's nameplate is obviously Andy's old one - the "Ber" in Bertram is the one in Bernard. |
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*In this episode, Nellie mocks Harry Houdini. In the next episode, it is revealed that she harbors an intense hatred for stage magicians as a result of a painful event in her past. |
*In this episode, Nellie mocks Harry Houdini. In the next episode, it is revealed that she harbors an intense hatred for stage magicians as a result of a painful event in her past. |
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| + | *The episode has a 6.3/10 rating on [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2267999/?ref_=adv_li_tt IMDb], making it the lowest-rated ''The Office'' episode on IMDb. |
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==Cast== |
==Cast== |
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*[[Rainn Wilson]] as [[Dwight Schrute]] |
*[[Rainn Wilson]] as [[Dwight Schrute]] |
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*[[John Krasinski]] as [[Jim Halpert]] |
*[[John Krasinski]] as [[Jim Halpert]] |
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| − | *[[Jenna Fischer]] as [[Pam Halpert]] |
+ | *[[Jenna Fischer]] as [[Pam Beesly|Pam Halpert]] |
*[[B.J. Novak]] as [[Ryan Howard]] |
*[[B.J. Novak]] as [[Ryan Howard]] |
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*[[Ed Helms]] as [[Andy Bernard]] |
*[[Ed Helms]] as [[Andy Bernard]] |
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Revision as of 16:54, 18 July 2020
"Get the Girl" is the nineteenth episode of the eighth season of the American television comedy series The Office and is the show's 171st overall. It was written by Charlie Grandy and directed by Rainn Wilson. It originally aired on NBC March 15, 2012. It was viewed by 4.87 million people.
Synopsis
Andy drives all the way to Florida to try and woo back Erin, where she has been living with the elderly Irene and her middle-aged grandson, Glenn (Brad Morris), as a live-in maid. He surprises Erin by popping out of a delivery box and singing "Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours", but she is not particularly excited to see him and states she does not want to go back to Scranton with him. The situation is further complicated when Andy reveals to Erin that he has not yet broken up with current girlfriend, Jessica. Andy tells Erin he loves her, but she rejects him; Andy subsequently leaves, his feelings crushed. Irene, who had been treating Andy with disdain over the way Erin spoke of him, sees that he is a nice person and encourages Erin to go back with him. She runs up to him in his car and they share a kiss before heading back to Scranton.
Meanwhile, Nellie shows up in Scranton after Robert California allows her to have a job there. She is invited to take an open desk, and she takes Andy's manager desk, as he is currently in Florida. Jim says she cannot take Andy's job, but Robert is interested in her spontaneous behavior. As acting manager, Nellie decides to give everyone performance reviews. Both Jim and Dwight refuse to let her proceed, as she is unfamiliar with the other employees. To counter this, Nellie offers Dwight a raise on the spot, and eventually, he and the other employees relent, save for Jim. When it is Jim's turn, Jim still refuses. Everyone in the office, save for Jim and Pam, applaud her. Nellie promptly begins rearranging the office.
Cultural References
- Nellie is not impressed with illusionist Harry Houdini or his museum.
- While shaving along the sea shore, Andy picks up a horseshoe crab and sarcastically thanks BP, a reference to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
- Andy pops out of the box, singing "Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours" by Stevie Wonder.
- Irene asks Andy, "Where's the ring, Lancelot?" According to Arthurian legend, Lancelot had an adulterous affair with Queen Guinevere.
- "Chumbo" is a cross between Dumbo and Jumbo, with a hint of chubby.
- Robert sarcastically asks Jim if he wants to take the family to "Disneytown". The Disney parks in the United States are named Disneyland and Walt Disney World, commonly known as "Disney World". Jim attempts to correct Robert.
- Irene mentions that her grandson is going to sue Home Depot, a popular retailer of home improvement and construction products and services.
- Nellie compares herself to Tinker Bell, telling the office that, in order for her to work for them, they need "to believe in her." In the play Peter and Wendy, the character of Tinker Bell is revived from near-death by the belief of the audience (expressed through applause). The Tinkerbell effect describe the phenomenon of something that exists because people believe in it.
- Nellie dreamed she could breathe underwater like Jacques Cousteau, inventor of the modern scuba apparatus.
Connections to previous episodes
- Robert's "everything is sex" theory is practically the same as the one he presented at his job interview in "Search Committee".
Trivia
- Nellie's nameplate is obviously Andy's old one - the "Ber" in Bertram is the one in Bernard.
- In this episode, Nellie mocks Harry Houdini. In the next episode, it is revealed that she harbors an intense hatred for stage magicians as a result of a painful event in her past.
- The episode has a 6.3/10 rating on IMDb, making it the lowest-rated The Office episode on IMDb.
Cast
Main Cast
- Rainn Wilson as Dwight Schrute
- John Krasinski as Jim Halpert
- Jenna Fischer as Pam Halpert
- B.J. Novak as Ryan Howard
- Ed Helms as Andy Bernard
- James Spader as Robert California
Supporting Cast
- Catherine Tate as Nellie Bertram
- Leslie David Baker as Stanley Hudson
- Brian Baumgartner as Kevin Malone
- Creed Bratton (actor) as Creed Bratton
- Kate Flannery as Meredith Palmer
- Mindy Kaling as Kelly Kapoor
- Ellie Kemper as Erin Hannon
- Angela Kinsey as Angela Martin
- Paul Lieberstein as Toby Flenderson
- Oscar Nunez as Oscar Martinez
- Craig Robinson as Darryl Philbin
- Phyllis Smith as Phyllis Vance
Recurring Cast
- Georgia Engel as Irene
Guest Cast
- Brad Morris as Glenn
- Alexander Sibaja as Alonzo
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