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Season 5

Season 5

2008
26 Episodes

Michael Scott and his fellow Dunder Mifflin-ites steal customers, frame co-workers, and indulge in intra-office love affairs.

Episodes

Weight Loss
1

1. Weight Loss

Sep 25, 2008
44 min
8.5

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 see Dwight even though she is now engaged to Andy.

Business Ethics
2

2. Business Ethics

Oct 9, 2008
22 min
8.1

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. Meanwhile, Jim messes with Dwight by requiring him to follow the Dunder Mifflin "Time Theft" policy.

Baby Shower
3

3. Baby Shower

Oct 16, 2008
22 min
7.8

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 benefit.

Crime Aid
4

4. Crime Aid

Oct 23, 2008
22 min
7.9

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 wedding date, and Jim runs into Pam's ex-fiancé Roy.

Employee Transfer
5

5. Employee Transfer

Oct 30, 2008
22 min
7.6

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 corporate. Meanwhile, Dwight torments Andy and tries to get under his skin.

Customer Survey
6

6. Customer Survey

Nov 6, 2008
22 min
8.2

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. Meanwhile, Angela and Andy pick an unusual location for their wedding.

Business Trip
7

7. Business Trip

Nov 13, 2008
22 min
7.8

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 wait until she returns from art school.

Frame Toby
8

8. Frame Toby

Nov 20, 2008
21 min
8.5

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 personnel changes in his staff without his knowing.

The Surplus
9

9. The Surplus

Dec 4, 2008
22 min
8.5

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 and Angela's wedding on the beet farm.

Moroccan Christmas
10

10. Moroccan Christmas

Dec 11, 2008
22 min
8.3

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 on the hottest toy of the Christmas season.

The Duel
11

11. The Duel

Jan 15, 2009
22 min
8.5

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 hands. Meanwhile, Michael is nervous about being called down to corporate for a meeting with Wallace.

Prince Family Paper
12

12. Prince Family Paper

Jan 22, 2009
22 min
7.8

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 Hilary Swank hot?

Stress Relief
13

13. Stress Relief

Feb 1, 2009
44 min
9.1

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 gurus.

Lecture Circuit (1)
14

14. Lecture Circuit (1)

Feb 5, 2009
22 min
8.1

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 party planning committee - forget a birthday, with severe consequences. Meanwhile, Andy falls for someone he should not.

Lecture Circuit (2)
15

15. Lecture Circuit (2)

Feb 12, 2009
22 min
8.0

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 a grumpy staff. Angela's new cat causes a stir.

Blood Drive
16

16. Blood Drive

Mar 5, 2009
22 min
8.0

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 PDAs—so they have lunch with Phyllis and Bob.

Golden Ticket
17

17. Golden Ticket

Mar 12, 2009
22 min
8.4

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
18

18. New Boss

Mar 19, 2009
22 min
8.2

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 prank on Dwight has some unexpected results.

Two Weeks
19

19. Two Weeks

Mar 26, 2009
22 min
8.3

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 new copier and Kelly develops a crush.

Dream Team
20

20. Dream Team

Apr 9, 2009
21 min
8.0

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 his house.

Michael Scott Paper Company
21

21. Michael Scott Paper Company

Apr 9, 2009
22 min
8.4

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
22

22. Heavy Competition

Apr 16, 2009
22 min
8.4

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
23

23. Broke

Apr 23, 2009
22 min
8.8

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
24

24. Casual Friday

Apr 30, 2009
22 min
8.1

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
25

25. Cafe Disco

May 7, 2009
22 min
8.6

Michael decides to open a cafe-disco in his old office. Pam and Jim are planning a secret trip.

Company Picnic
26

26. Company Picnic

May 14, 2009
22 min
8.5

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.