premiere along with his love interest Kelly Kapoor, however they both return in the series finale to be at Dwight and Angela’s wedding. Andy Bernard Andrew Baines Bernard (Ed Helms) is introduced in season 3 as the Regional Director in Charge of Sales at the Stamford branch of paper distribution company, Dunder Mifflin when Jim Halpert transfers there. He becomes Regional Manager at the Scranton branch, courtesy of Robert California, in the eighth season following the departure of Michael Scott. He is an original character created for the series, with no counterpart in the British original series. Robert California Robert California (James Spader) is introduced in the seventh season after Michael Scott leaves his position as Regional Manager. In the eighth season, Robert managed to persuade Jo Bennett to appoint him CEO in her place. In the eighth-season finale, Robert departs from the company after David Wallace purchases Dunder Mifflin. He is an original character created for the series, with no counterpart in the British original series. Stanley Hudson Stanley Hudson (Leslie David Baker) is a sales representative at Dunder Mifflin. He is portrayed as a serious, perpetually grumpy and disgruntled employee. Stanley is known for working on crossword puzzles during work and the various staff meetings. He is also characterized by his general distaste for his job and life, with his ultimate goal being to retire, which he does during the series finale. Stanley has generally good relations with most of his colleagues, especially Phyllis Vance, with whom he shares a desk cluster and often has lunch. However, Stanley dislikes his boss, Michael Scott, who often comments on Stanley's African American heritage and clientele. Stanley only thinly attempts to hide his disgust and disrespect for Michael, but rarely opposes him directly. Stanley's second wife is Teri. He has two children from a previous marriage, including Melissa, who visits the office in "Take Your Daughter to Work Day". He is a diabetic. He is an original character created for the series, with no counterpart in the British original series. Kevin Malone Kevin Malone (Brian Baumgartner) is a part of the accounting department at the Scranton branch of Dunder Mifflin. Kevin's counterpart in the British TV series is Keith Bishop, who shares Kevin's lack of communication skills, musical interest, and obesity. Meredith Palmer Meredith Palmer (portrayed by Kate Flannery, and Henriette Mantel in the pilot) is the socially inappropriate and sexually