The Office: Season 5
2008 · 26 episodes · ★ 8.2
What Season 5 of The Office
Season five picks up after a finale that left fans wanting more. The Scranton office once again becomes the stage for Michael Scott's blunders, as he tries to win over a new employee and organizes contests and parties with little success. Dwight stays glued to his boss, always eager to prove his loyalty, while Jim and Pam watch the situation with discomfort. Among the conflicts, Holly and Michael's troubles, Toby's return and Andy and Angela's wedding preparations stand out. Each episode keeps the mockumentary format, with characters looking into the camera and commenting on the mess.
Season 5 Episodes
5x01 Weight Loss
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.
Directing: Paul Feig · Writing: Lee Eisenberg, Gene Stupnitsky · Starring: Ed Helms, Melora Hardin, Creed Bratton, Mindy Kaling
5x02 Business Ethics
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.
Directing: Jeffrey Blitz · Writing: Ryan Koh · Starring: Ed Helms, Creed Bratton, Mindy Kaling, Kate Flannery
5x03 Baby Shower
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.
Directing: Greg Daniels · Writing: Aaron Shure · Starring: Ed Helms, Melora Hardin, Creed Bratton, Mindy Kaling
5x04 Crime Aid
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.
Directing: Jennifer Celotta · Writing: Charlie Grandy · Starring: Ed Helms, David Denman, Creed Bratton, Mindy Kaling
5x05 Employee Transfer
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.
Directing: David Rogers · Writing: Anthony Q. Farrell · Starring: Ed Helms, Creed Bratton, Mindy Kaling, Kate Flannery
5x06 Customer Survey
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.
Directing: Stephen Merchant · Writing: Lester Lewis · Starring: Ed Helms, Creed Bratton, Mindy Kaling, Kate Flannery
5x07 Business Trip
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.
Directing: Randall Einhorn · Writing: Brent Forrester · Starring: Ed Helms, Creed Bratton, Mindy Kaling, Kate Flannery
5x08 Frame Toby
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.
Directing: Jason Reitman · Writing: Mindy Kaling · Starring: Ed Helms, Creed Bratton, Mindy Kaling, Kate Flannery
5x09 The Surplus
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.
Directing: Paul Feig · Writing: Lee Eisenberg, Gene Stupnitsky · Starring: Ed Helms, Creed Bratton, Mindy Kaling, Kate Flannery
5x10 Moroccan Christmas Mid-Season Finale
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.
Directing: Paul Feig · Writing: Justin Spitzer · Starring: Ed Helms, Creed Bratton, Mindy Kaling, Kate Flannery
5x11 The Duel
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.
Directing: Dean Holland · Writing: Jennifer Celotta · Starring: Ed Helms, Creed Bratton, Mindy Kaling, Kate Flannery
5x12 Prince Family Paper
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?
Directing: Asaad Kelada · Writing: B.J. Novak · Starring: Ed Helms, Creed Bratton, Mindy Kaling, Kate Flannery
5x13 Stress Relief
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.
Directing: Jeffrey Blitz · Writing: Paul Lieberstein · Starring: Ed Helms, Creed Bratton, Mindy Kaling, Kate Flannery
5x14 Lecture Circuit (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.
Directing: Ken Kwapis · Writing: Mindy Kaling · Starring: Ed Helms, Rashida Jones, Creed Bratton, Mindy Kaling
5x15 Lecture Circuit (2)
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.
Directing: Ken Kwapis · Writing: Mindy Kaling · Starring: Creed Bratton, Mindy Kaling, Kate Flannery, Leslie David Baker
5x16 Blood Drive
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.
Directing: Randall Einhorn · Writing: Brent Forrester · Starring: Creed Bratton, Mindy Kaling, Kate Flannery, Leslie David Baker
5x17 Golden Ticket
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.
Directing: Randall Einhorn · Writing: Mindy Kaling · Starring: Ed Helms, Creed Bratton, Kate Flannery, Leslie David Baker
5x18 New Boss
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.
Directing: Paul Feig · Writing: Lee Eisenberg, Gene Stupnitsky · Starring: Ed Helms, Creed Bratton, Mindy Kaling, Kate Flannery
5x19 Two Weeks
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.
Directing: Paul Lieberstein · Writing: Aaron Shure · Starring: Ed Helms, Creed Bratton, Mindy Kaling, Kate Flannery
5x20 Dream Team
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.
Directing: Paul Feig · Writing: B.J. Novak · Starring: Ed Helms, Creed Bratton, Mindy Kaling, Kate Flannery
5x21 Michael Scott Paper Company
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.
Directing: Gene Stupnitsky, Lee Eisenberg · Writing: Justin Spitzer · Starring: Ed Helms, Ellie Kemper, Creed Bratton, Mindy Kaling
5x22 Heavy Competition
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.
Directing: Ken Whittingham · Writing: Ryan Koh · Starring: Ed Helms, Ellie Kemper, Creed Bratton, Mindy Kaling
5x23 Broke
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.
Directing: Steve Carell · Writing: Charlie Grandy · Starring: Ed Helms, Ellie Kemper, Creed Bratton, Mindy Kaling
5x24 Casual Friday
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.
Directing: Brent Forrester · Writing: Anthony Q. Farrell · Starring: Ed Helms, Ellie Kemper, Creed Bratton, Mindy Kaling
5x25 Cafe Disco
Michael decides to open a cafe-disco in his old office. Pam and Jim are planning a secret trip.
Directing: Randall Einhorn · Writing: Warren Lieberstein, Halsted Sullivan · Starring: Ed Helms, Ellie Kemper, Creed Bratton, Mindy Kaling
5x26 Company Picnic Season Finale
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.
Directing: Ken Kwapis · Writing: Jennifer Celotta, Paul Lieberstein · Starring: Ed Helms, Ellie Kemper, Creed Bratton, Mindy Kaling
Season 5 Cast
Creed BrattonCreed Bratton26 episodes
Kate FlanneryMeredith Palmer26 episodes
Leslie David BakerStanley Hudson26 episodes
Brian BaumgartnerKevin Malone26 episodes
Angela KinseyAngela Martin26 episodes
Mindy KalingKelly Kapoor25 episodes
Paul LiebersteinToby Flenderson13 episodes
Andy BuckleyDavid Wallace11 episodes
Robert R. ShaferBob Vance5 episodes
Lisa K. WyattLynn4 episodes
Hugh DaneHank Tate4 episodes
All Seasons
Season 12005 · 6 ep. · ★ 7.7
Season 22005 · 22 ep. · ★ 8.2
Season 32006 · 23 ep. · ★ 8.2
Season 42007 · 14 ep. · ★ 8.1
Season 62009 · 24 ep. · ★ 7.9
Season 72010 · 24 ep. · ★ 8.0
Season 82011 · 24 ep. · ★ 7.5
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Season 5 of The Office have?
Season 5 of The Office has 26 episodes.
When did season 5 of The Office premiere?
Premiered on September 25, 2008.
Where to watch season 5 of The Office?
In Spain, on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total, SkyShowtime, Netflix Standard with Ads, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
What is the best episode of Season 5?
According to the TMDB audience rating, episode 5x13, «Stress Relief», with a 9.1.