When Robert California visits for the first time as CEO, he leaves a list where all members are either on one side or the other. The members frantically try to figure out what it means. Pam makes a pregnant friend. Robert challenges the Dunder-Mifflin staff to double their sales. Andy Bernard, the new manager, faces a crisis. After winning the lottery, the entire warehouse staff quits, leaving Darryl and Andy to scramble for new workers. In an attempt to impress Robert, Andy throws a garden party, which is also attended by his brother and parents. It is up to Dwight to make the event as classy as possible. With the help of Gabe, Erin struggles to make a Halloween party that is not childish or spooky. Robert tries to figure out the fears of everyone in an attempt to culminate a ghost story. Pam and Jim debate about the existence of ghosts. Dwight and Robert’s son become friends. In an attempt to improve worker’s efficiency, Dwight installs a Doomsday device that will fire workers in case of any mistakes. Gabe tries to court Val, the new warehouse worker.

Pam trains a temporary worker who will take her place as she is on maternity leave. When she thinks that Jim finds her replacement attractive, she tries to get the support of Dwight. To their surprise, Robert asks Kevin, Andy and Darryl to join their band. Andy takes some of the office staff to Gettysburg for a field trip in an attempt to get them inspired. The rest of the office staff are tasked with coming up with a new office business idea. Dwight opens a gym in the building. Robert offers his wife a job at the office. Erin drinks too much at the Christmas party.