Robert California is a fictional character portrayed by James Spader in the TV series The Office.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Search Committee (season 7), they were 51 years old.
They appear in 25 episodes out of a total of 188 aired and have accumulated 8481 positive votes.
The character of Robert California is mainly associated with Andy Bernard, Dwight Schrute and Jim Halpert.
Episodes25
Search Committee
episode S7.E24 may 2011The Scranton branch puts together a search committee to find the next boss, but the pool of interviewees proves to be less than impressive, and Dwight demands an interview in spite of his gun accident.
The List
episode S8.E1 september 2011New Dunder Mifflin CEO Robert California leaves a piece of paper with a line down the middle that has names of the Scranton staff on either side of it, leading everyone to try and figure out what it means.
The Incentive
episode S8.E2 september 2011Under pressure from Robert to increase branch sales, Andy offers an incentive program to the sales staff, which backfires on him when he offers a very personal grand prize.
Lotto
episode S8.E3 october 2011After the entire warehouse staff wins the lottery and quits their job, Darryl becomes depressed and demands to be fired. Meanwhile, the office staff is forced to load the truck for their orders themselves.
Garden Party
episode S8.E4 october 2011Andy claims to be throwing a garden party at Dwight's farm to impress Robert California, but he's really doing it to win the approval of his parents, who appear to favor his younger brother.
Spooked
episode S8.E5 october 2011Erin is worried that she is about to get fired after she organizes a disastrous office Halloween party for Robert and his son. Meanwhile, Robert probes the minds of the employees to come up with the perfect spooky story.
Doomsday
episode S8.E6 november 2011Dwight installs a "Doomsday Device" on the office computers that could get everyone fired if they make too many mistakes, while Gabe tries to hit on one of Darryl's warehouse employees.
Pam's Replacement
episode S8.E7 november 2011A pregnant and insecure Pam tries to prove that Jim is attracted to her temp replacement, and Robert and his musician friends take over a jam session with Andy, Kevin, and Darryl.
Gettysburg
episode S8.E8 november 2011Andy decides to motivate and inspire everyone by taking them on a field trip to Gettysburg. Some people in the office stay behind and Robert California asks them to come up with Dunder Mifflin/Sabre's next big idea.
Mrs. California
episode S8.E9 december 2011Robert brings his wife to the office so that she can find a job, but he gives Andy conflicting messages about whether to hire her. Meanwhile, Dwight opens a gym in the building and tries to persuade Darryl to join.
Christmas Wishes
episode S8.E10 december 2011Andy tries to make this year's Christmas the best ever by granting each person's holiday wishes. Meanwhile, Robert California tries to drown his sorrows at the office party.
Trivia
episode S8.E11 january 2012Andy hopes to make up for a sales deficiency by entering and winning a bar trivia competition, while Dwight flies to corporate headquarters in Florida to demand a management interview with Robert.
Pool Party
episode S8.E12 january 2012Robert throws a party for the Dunder Mifflin staff at his house before he sells it because of his divorce. At the party, Erin and Dwight agree to flirt with each other to make Andy jealous, and Jim tries in vain to duck out early.
Jury Duty
episode S8.E13 february 2012Jim gets caught in a lie about his week of "jury duty," and new questions emerge when Angela gives birth to a "premature" baby.
Special Project
episode S8.E14 february 2012Andy puts Dwight in charge of a special project in Tallahassee, but Dwight doesn't like the team Andy's assembled for him. Meanwhile, Darryl tries to figure out the meaning of Val's Valentine's gift.
Tallahassee
episode S8.E15 february 2012Dwight refuses to let appendicitis get in the way of leading his new team in Tallahassee, while Andy decides to step in for Erin as secretary in the office.
After Hours
episode S8.E16 february 2012In Tallahassee, Dwight and Todd Packer try to romance Nellie to get the VP position, while Jim wonders if Kathy is trying to hit on him. Back in Scranton, Val's boyfriend shows up with a message for Darryl.
Test the Store
episode S8.E17 march 2012Dwight and his team get ready for the grand opening of the Sabre Store, while Andy makes Toby teach self-defense to the Scranton branch employees after he is beat up in the parking lot by a girl.
Last Day in Florida
episode S8.E18 march 2012Jim tries to warn Dwight that he's going to be fired after Robert rejects the Sabre Store idea, but he refuses to listen. Meanwhile, Darryl and Toby try to sell cookies to Kevin, and Erin tells Andy she's not coming back from Florida.
Get the Girl
episode S8.E19 march 2012Andy goes to Tallahassee to tell Erin that he loves her and needs her to return to Scranton. Meanwhile, Nellie shows up in Scranton and tries to claim Andy's manager position by offering everyone raises.
Welcome Party
episode S8.E20 april 2012Andy tries to break up with his girlfriend after going to Florida to declare his love for Erin, and the office employees are forced against their will to throw a party for the hated Nellie.
Angry Andy
episode S8.E21 april 2012Andy and Erin return to Dunder Mifflin, only to discover that Nellie has taken his job and office and refuses to give them up. Meanwhile, Ryan becomes jealous after Pam tries to play matchmaker for Kelly.
Fundraiser
episode S8.E22 april 2012Andy confronts Robert for the first time after losing the manager position and quitting his job at a fund raiser sponsored by Angela's husband.
Turf War
episode S8.E23 may 2012Dwight and Jim fight with the Syracuse over a client after Robert shuts down the Binghamton branch, and Andy sees an opportunity for revenge. Meanwhile Robert tries to figure out the contents of a drunken voicemail to Nellie.
Free Family Portrait Studio
episode S8.E24 may 2012With former CEO David Wallace's help, Andy launches a plan to get revenge on the Scranton branch. Meanwhile, Dwight launches his own plan to find out if he's the father of Angela's baby.
- Search Committee
- The List
- The Incentive
- Lotto
- Garden Party
- Spooked
- Doomsday
- Pam's Replacement
- Gettysburg
- Mrs. California
- Christmas Wishes
- Trivia
- Pool Party
- Jury Duty
- Special Project
- Tallahassee
- After Hours
- Test the Store
- Last Day in Florida
- Get the Girl
- Welcome Party
- Angry Andy
- Fundraiser
- Turf War
- Free Family Portrait Studio
Best moments9
- Erin is worried that she is about to get fired after she organizes a disastrous office Halloween party for Robert and his son. Meanwhile, Robert probes the minds of the employees to come up with the perfect spooky story.
- Robert throws a party for the Dunder Mifflin staff at his house before he sells it because of his divorce. At the party, Erin and Dwight agree to flirt with each other to make Andy jealous, and Jim tries in vain to duck out early.
- Robert brings his wife to the office so that she can find a job, but he gives Andy conflicting messages about whether to hire her. Meanwhile, Dwight opens a gym in the building and tries to persuade Darryl to join.
- New Dunder Mifflin CEO Robert California leaves a piece of paper with a line down the middle that has names of the Scranton staff on either side of it, leading everyone to try and figure out what it means.
- Dwight and Jim fight with the Syracuse over a client after Robert shuts down the Binghamton branch, and Andy sees an opportunity for revenge. Meanwhile Robert tries to figure out the contents of a drunken voicemail to Nellie.
- Andy confronts Robert for the first time after losing the manager position and quitting his job at a fund raiser sponsored by Angela's husband.
- Andy and Erin return to Dunder Mifflin, only to discover that Nellie has taken his job and office and refuses to give them up. Meanwhile, Ryan becomes jealous after Pam tries to play matchmaker for Kelly.
- Andy tries to break up with his girlfriend after going to Florida to declare his love for Erin, and the office employees are forced against their will to throw a party for the hated Nellie.
- Andy goes to Tallahassee to tell Erin that he loves her and needs her to return to Scranton. Meanwhile, Nellie shows up in Scranton and tries to claim Andy's manager position by offering everyone raises.
- Spooked
- Pool Party
- Mrs. California
- The List
- Turf War
- Fundraiser
- Angry Andy
- Welcome Party
- Get the Girl