The Office: Season 5
The fifth season of the television series The Office continues the overarching saga across twenty-six episodes. As an American comedy series broadcast on NBC and a remake of the British cult series, the program portrays the everyday lives of office employees working in the Scranton, Pennsylvania branch of a fictional company. The series was developed for television by Greg Daniels and written by Ricky Gervais and Ste
Season 5 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- The series is an American remake of a British cult television comedy.
- The program is set at the Scranton, Pennsylvania branch of a fictional company.
- The narrative follows the everyday lives of office employees and their interactions with a foolish boss.
- The production was developed for television by Greg Daniels with writing by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant.
Season overview
The fifth season of the television series The Office continues the overarching saga across twenty-six episodes. As an American comedy series broadcast on NBC and a remake of the British cult series, the program portrays the everyday lives of office employees working in the Scranton, Pennsylvania branch of a fictional company. The series was developed for television by Greg Daniels and written by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, with executive producers including Daniels, Gervais, Merchant, Howard Klein, and Ben Silverman.
Episode Guide
Season 5 Progress Shield
Weight Loss
Sep 25, 2008 · 42 min
Michael tries to motivate the Scranton branch to lose weight as part of an interoffice competition. Jim is lost after Pam leaves for art school in New York, and Angela continues to
Business Ethics
Oct 9, 2008 · 22 min
Holly leads a business ethics seminar as a result of Ryan's scandal, and when Michael encourages everyone to share their own unethical work behaviors, things get out of hand. Meanw
Baby Shower
Oct 16, 2008 · 22 min
Michael practices for the birth of Jan's baby by having Dwight go over possible birthing scenarios. Meanwhile, Michael tells Holly that he will pretend to dislike her for Jan's ben
Crime Aid
Oct 23, 2008 · 22 min
Michael and Holly have sex for the first time, and Michael holds a fund-raiser for the office after it is burglarized. Dwight confides in Phyllis after Andy and Angela set a weddin
Employee Transfer
Oct 30, 2008 · 22 min
Pam is embarrassed when she is the only person at corporate wearing a costume on Halloween. Holly and Michael take the long trip to Nashua after they get some shocking news from co
Customer Survey
Nov 6, 2008 · 22 min
Dwight and Jim are shocked when they get the results of the annual customer survey report. Pam and Jim decide they want to spend every minute together using their bluetooth phones.
Business Trip
Nov 13, 2008 · 22 min
Michael is thrilled when he learns that David Wallace is sending him to Canada for a business trip, and wants to bring both Andy and Oscar with him. Jim misses Pam and he can't wai
Frame Toby
Nov 20, 2008 · 22 min
A mysterious person in the office has made a huge mess in the microwave and will not clean it up. Meanwhile, Michael has to come to terms with the fact that there have been certain
The Surplus
Dec 4, 2008 · 22 min
Michael has to spend the office surplus by they end of the day, but he can't decide between a copier or new chairs. Dwight plays a dirty trick on Angela as they prepare for Andy an
Moroccan Christmas
Dec 11, 2008 · 22 min
Phyllis' Moroccan-themed holiday party goes up in flames when Meredith's hair catches on fire and Michael is forced to deal with the accident. Meanwhile, Dwight corners the market
The Duel
Jan 15, 2009 · 22 min
The office is on eggshells because Andy still hasn't found out about fiancee Angela's affair with Dwight. When Michael spills the beans, Dwight and Andy take matters into their own
Prince Family Paper
Jan 22, 2009 · 22 min
Michael and Dwight go undercover to do a bit of industrial espionage on a paper company competitor. Meanwhile, the rest of the office holds a debate to settle the question: is Hila
Stress Relief
Feb 1, 2009 · 42 min
Dwight must makes amends with the office after his fire safety seminar goes awry; Michael tries to get his employees to relax; Andy becomes convinced that Pam and Jim are film guru
Lecture Circuit (1)
Feb 5, 2009 · 22 min
Michael goes on a speaking tour of the other branches to explain Scranton's relative success, accompanied by his driver, Pam. Back at the office, Dwight and Jim - now heads of the
Lecture Circuit (2)
Feb 12, 2009 · 22 min
Michael and Pam continue their tour of the branches with Michael taking a lesson from their visit to Utica. Dwight and Jim struggle to fulfill their new party planning duties with
Blood Drive
Mar 5, 2009 · 22 min
A mystery woman at the office blood drive catches Michael's eye. Dwight and Kevin both find women at the "Lonely Hearts Party," while Jim and Pam are forced to leave because of PDA
Golden Ticket
Mar 12, 2009 · 22 min
Michael's idea to use "Golden Tickets" for prizes for clients causes a problem in the office. Kevin seeks advice from Andy, Jim, and Pam about dating.
New Boss
Mar 19, 2009 · 22 min
Michael has big plans for his 15th anniversary party at Dunder Mifflin, but is in for a shock when the new, no-nonsense Vice President has some ideas of his own. Meanwhile, Jim's p
Two Weeks
Mar 26, 2009 · 22 min
Michael's relationship with the new vice president becomes increasingly tense, as Michael finds an excuse to goof off even more than usual. Meanwhile, Pam faces the challenge of a
Dream Team
Apr 9, 2009 · 22 min
The situation between Jim and his new boss Charles gets worse when they are competing in a parking lot soccer game. Michael tries to start his new business, but has trouble leaving
Michael Scott Paper Company
Apr 9, 2009 · 22 min
Tension and disillusionment begin to emerge as Michael, Pam, and Ryan move the Michael Scott Paper Company into a cramped "workspace" at the business park.
Heavy Competition
Apr 16, 2009 · 22 min
Dwight's loyalty to Michael is tested when he finds a new hero in Charles. Meanwhile, Andy tries to provide for all of Jim's emotional needs.
Broke
Apr 23, 2009 · 22 min
Michael's new company struggles to make early morning deliveries while the office tries to get their expense reports in on time after Angela enforces Dunder Mifflin's policy.
Casual Friday
Apr 30, 2009 · 22 min
Michael has to mediate a dispute within his new sales team. Meanwhile, trouble brews in the office when several employees take the term "casual" Fridays too loosely.
Cafe Disco
May 7, 2009 · 22 min
Michael decides to open a cafe-disco in his old office. Pam and Jim are planning a secret trip.
Company Picnic
May 14, 2009 · 22 min
At the company picnic, Michael and Holly are reunited for the first time since their split. The rest of the staff competes in games, such as the volleyball tournament.