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The Office Season 5

The Office

Season 5

September 25, 2008 26 episodes

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

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Weight Loss
E1
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E1. Weight Loss

42m Sep 25, 2008

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
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E2. Business Ethics

22m Oct 9, 2008

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
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E3. Baby Shower

22m Oct 16, 2008

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
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E4. Crime Aid

22m Oct 23, 2008

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
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E5. Employee Transfer

22m Oct 30, 2008

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
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E6. Customer Survey

22m Nov 6, 2008

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
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E7. Business Trip

22m Nov 13, 2008

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
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E8. Frame Toby

22m Nov 20, 2008

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
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E9. The Surplus

22m Dec 4, 2008

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
E10
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E10. Moroccan Christmas

22m Dec 11, 2008

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
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E11. The Duel

22m Jan 15, 2009

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
E12
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E12. Prince Family Paper

22m Jan 22, 2009

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
E13
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E13. Stress Relief

42m Feb 1, 2009

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)
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E14. Lecture Circuit (1)

22m Feb 5, 2009

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)
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E15. Lecture Circuit (2)

22m Feb 12, 2009

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
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E16. Blood Drive

22m Mar 5, 2009

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
E17
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E17. Golden Ticket

22m Mar 12, 2009

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
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E18. New Boss

22m Mar 19, 2009

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
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E19. Two Weeks

22m Mar 26, 2009

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
E20
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E20. Dream Team

22m Apr 9, 2009

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
E21
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E21. Michael Scott Paper Company

22m Apr 9, 2009

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
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E22. Heavy Competition

22m Apr 16, 2009

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
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E23. Broke

22m Apr 23, 2009

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
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E24. Casual Friday

22m Apr 30, 2009

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
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E25. Cafe Disco

22m May 7, 2009

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

Company Picnic
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E26. Company Picnic

22m May 14, 2009

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.

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