The BEST episodes of The Office (US) season 5

Every episode of The Office (US) season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Office (US) season 5!

A mockumentary on a group of typical office workers, where the workday consists of ego clashes, inappropriate behavior, and tedium.

Last Updated: 11/16/2024Network: NBCStatus: Ended
Stress Relief
star
8.23
3251 votes

#1 - Stress Relief

Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/1/2009

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.

Directors: Jeffrey Blitz
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Broke
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8.20
3082 votes

#2 - Broke

Season 5 - Episode 23 - Aired 4/23/2009

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.

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Company Picnic
star
7.99
2851 votes

#3 - Company Picnic

Season 5 - Episode 26 - Aired 5/14/2009

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.

Directors: Ken Kwapis
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Cafe Disco
star
7.93
2891 votes

#4 - Cafe Disco

Season 5 - Episode 25 - Aired 5/7/2009

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

Directors: Randall Einhorn
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Weight Loss
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7.82
3213 votes

#5 - Weight Loss

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/25/2008

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.

Directors: Paul Feig
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Heavy Competition
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7.81
2836 votes

#6 - Heavy Competition

Season 5 - Episode 22 - Aired 4/16/2009

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.

Directors: Ken Whittingham
Writer: Ryan Koh
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The Duel
star
7.80
3005 votes

#7 - The Duel

Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/15/2009

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.

Directors: Dean Holland
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Customer Survey
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7.79
3075 votes

#8 - Customer Survey

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/6/2008

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.

Directors: Stephen Merchant
Writer: Lester Lewis
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Golden Ticket
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7.77
2920 votes

#9 - Golden Ticket

Season 5 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/12/2009

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.

Directors: Randall Einhorn
Writer: Mindy Kaling
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The Michael Scott Paper Company
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7.76
2768 votes

#10 - The Michael Scott Paper Company

Season 5 - Episode 21 - Aired 4/9/2009

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.

Directors: Gene Stupnitsky
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Casual Friday
star
7.74
2878 votes

#11 - Casual Friday

Season 5 - Episode 24 - Aired 4/30/2009

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.

Directors: Brent Forrester
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The Surplus
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7.74
2974 votes

#12 - The Surplus

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/4/2008

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.

Directors: Paul Feig
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Crime Aid
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7.71
2823 votes

#13 - Crime Aid

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/23/2008

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.

Directors: Jennifer Celotta
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Moroccan Christmas
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7.67
2893 votes

#14 - Moroccan Christmas

Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/11/2008

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.

Directors: Paul Feig
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New Boss
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7.66
3003 votes

#15 - New Boss

Season 5 - Episode 18 - Aired 3/19/2009

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.

Directors: Paul Feig
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Employee Transfer
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7.65
2987 votes

#16 - Employee Transfer

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/30/2008

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.

Directors: Dave Rogers
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Lecture Circuit (1)
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7.65
2835 votes

#17 - Lecture Circuit (1)

Season 5 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/5/2009

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.

Directors: Ken Kwapis
Writer: Mindy Kaling
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Baby Shower
star
7.64
2918 votes

#18 - Baby Shower

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/16/2008

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.

Directors: Greg Daniels
Writer: Aaron Shure
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Business Ethics
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7.64
3048 votes

#19 - Business Ethics

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/9/2008

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.

Directors: Jeffrey Blitz
Writer: Ryan Koh
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Blood Drive
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7.64
2804 votes

#20 - Blood Drive

Season 5 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/5/2009

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.

Directors: Randall Einhorn
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Two Weeks
star
7.63
2743 votes

#21 - Two Weeks

Season 5 - Episode 19 - Aired 3/26/2009

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.

Directors: Paul Lieberstein
Writer: Aaron Shure
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Frame Toby
star
7.63
2966 votes

#22 - Frame Toby

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/20/2008

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.

Directors: Jason Reitman
Writer: Mindy Kaling
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Dream Team
star
7.62
2908 votes

#23 - Dream Team

Season 5 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/9/2009

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.

Directors: Paul Feig
Writer: B.J. Novak
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Business Trip
star
7.58
2982 votes

#24 - Business Trip

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/13/2008

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.

Directors: Randall Einhorn
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Lecture Circuit (2)
star
7.55
2633 votes

#25 - Lecture Circuit (2)

Season 5 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/12/2009

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.

Directors: Ken Kwapis
Writer: Mindy Kaling
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