Longest cold open of the series.
Dwight's lists include names of previous Dunder Miffilin employees such as Jan, Roy, Karen, and David Wallace. It also includes Gil (Oscar's ex) and Bob Vance. However, Michael Scott does not appear on the list.
Jenna Fischer was pregnant during the shoots of Season 8 due to which, her character, Pam Beesly was also made pregnant for the second time in the series.
During the cold opening, Dwight stops Meredith from planking on top of the bathroom stall by shooting her with the fire extinguisher. This is the second time Meredith has been sprayed with the fire extinguisher, the other being during the Moroccan Christmas episode. This is also a continuation of a series-long gag involving Meredith having physical harm happen to her. Other examples include, but aren't limited to, Michael hitting Meredith with his car and Pam throwing a football in Meredith's face.
The left column on Robert California's list says: Jim Dwight Oscar Darryl Andy Toby Phyllis Angela Kevin The right column says: Stanley Gabe Kelly Ryan Old man Pam Meredith Erin