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The Office S8E20 — Welcome Party

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The Office•Season 8•Episode 20

Welcome Party

6.7/10 · 5,449 votesApr 12, 201223 min

Ranked #21 of 24 in Season 8•−0.7 vs season avg

Robert California forces the office to throw a welcome party for Nellie, but the Party Planning Committee works on ways to sabotage it. Meanwhile, Erin tries to help Andy figure out a way to break up with Jessica.

Directed byEd Helms

Written bySteve Hely

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Cast6

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

Crew6

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Steve Hely

Writer

D

David Rogers

Editor

Ed Helms

Ed Helms

Director

H

Halsted Sullivan

Co-Executive Producer

Warren Lieberstein

Warren Lieberstein

Co-Executive Producer

M

Matt Sohn

Director of Photography

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Episode Summary

"Welcome Party" is episode 20 of The Office season 8. It scored 6.7/10 from 5,449 votes, ranking #21 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Ed Helms and written by Steve Hely, it aired on April 12, 2012.

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