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The Office S8E4 — Garden Party
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The Office•Season 8•Episode 4

Garden Party

8.0/10 · 6,207 votesOct 13, 201123 min

Ranked #1 of 24 in Season 8•+0.6 vs season avg

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Andy plants the seeds of trying to impress Robert California by throwing a garden party at Schrute Farms. Andy's parents and brother also attend the event, only to make him feel awkward.

Directed byDavid Rogers
Written byJustin Spitzer
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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

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Andy Bernard

James Spader

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Justin Spitzer

Justin Spitzer

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David Rogers

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David Rogers

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Halsted Sullivan

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Warren Lieberstein

Warren Lieberstein

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Matt Sohn

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Rick Weis

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Episode Summary

"Garden Party" is episode 4 of The Office season 8. It scored 8.0/10 from 6,207 votes, ranking #1 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by David Rogers and written by Justin Spitzer, it aired on October 13, 2011.

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