Brian Baumgartner

When we see Andy's parents again in season eight, Garden Party, they are different actors and they have different names.

This is true.

In season six, Andy says if it weren't for secretaries, he wouldn't have a stepmom.

In season five, Andy says there's a place his parents decided not to get divorced.

So what is happening?

In season nine, Andy's dad leaves with all the family money and a younger woman.

And then Wikipedia says that his mom died and the woman we meet is his stepmom.

But they're like, we don't remember that.

they said, frankly, every time we talk about Andy's family, it's different.

What is going on?

Can you check the show Bible, please?

Please, can you give us any clarity?

Well, Angela, you would be correct.

I talked to Jen Salata about it.

She said, here's what happened.

Andy's parents were seen briefly in this episode as extras, but when it came time to bring them on for real...

They had to be cast.

So they had to hire actors to do these speaking roles.

They held auditions.

And that's why they changed.