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The Office S8E12 — Pool Party
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The Office•Season 8•Episode 12

Pool Party

7.9/10 · 5,947 votesJan 19, 201223 min

Ranked #4 of 24 in Season 8•+0.5 vs season avg

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After Robert decides to sell his mansion following his divorce, Kevin suggests that he have an office pool party. Erin tries to make Andy jealous by flirting with Dwight. Meanwhile, Robert gives everyone a tour of his massive home.

Directed byCharles McDougall
Written byOwen Ellickson
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Rainn Wilson

Rainn Wilson

Dwight Schrute

John Krasinski

John Krasinski

Jim Halpert

Jenna Fischer

Jenna Fischer

Pam Beesly

B.J. Novak

B.J. Novak

Ryan Howard

Ed Helms

Ed Helms

Andy Bernard

James Spader

James Spader

Robert California

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Charles McDougall

Charles McDougall

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Owen Ellickson

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Halsted Sullivan

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Warren Lieberstein

Warren Lieberstein

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Matt Sohn

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Episode Summary

"Pool Party" is episode 12 of The Office season 8. It scored 7.9/10 from 5,947 votes, ranking #4 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Charles McDougall and written by Owen Ellickson, it aired on January 19, 2012.

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