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Season 5 – The Office

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This U.S. adaptation -- set at a paper company based in Scranton, Pa. -- has a similar documentary style to that of the Ricky Gervais-led British original. It features the Dunder-Mifflin staff, which includes characters based on roles in the British show -- and, quite possibly, people with whom you work in your office. There's Jim, the likable employee who's a bit of an every man. Jim has a thing for receptionist-turned-sales-rep Pam -- because office romances are always a good idea! There's also Dwight, the co-worker who is successful but devoid of social skills and common sense.
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The Office — Season 5

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Critics Consensus

The Office continues to power on like a trusty Xerox machine in a fifth season that has perfected the series' formula for balancing misery with sweetness.

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Margaret Lyons Entertainment Weekly I'm truly curious but ultimately very hopeful about the direction for next season, largely because this season was so excellent. Feb 24, 2020 Full Review David Hinckley New York Daily News The show includes plenty of more standard, easily digestible sitcom banter. But like any program that's been around for a while, The Office feeds on its own history. Feb 24, 2020 Full Review Brian Tallerico HollywoodChicago.com There were SO many highlights in the fifth season of "The Office" that I don't think the show has ever been better. Rated: 4.5/5 Aug 30, 2018 Full Review Jeff Giles Collider You can't keep a show fresh by returning to the same well every week, and these episodes prove that this is a series with virtually limitless possibilities. Feb 24, 2020 Full Review Sean Gandert Paste Magazine After 100 episodes, The Office is just as willing to try new things and buck formulas as it was four years ago. Rated: 8/10 Feb 24, 2020 Full Review Ed Perkis CinemaBlend The show has never quite returned to the never-ending hilarity and freshness of Season 2, but it's still the most entertaining half-hour on television. Rated: 4/5 Feb 24, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Peter F I rewind to watch the scenes over and over again. So funny, realistically acted, and attention to detail. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/01/25 Full Review Captain C I love this season. It’s becoming really funny. A lot of scenes made me laugh. unlike other seasons, there was a lot of funny and gripping episode that got me hooked from the beginning to the end. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/27/25 Full Review Ed R I can’t say enough about the extended humor in this series! Ages like fine wine! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/11/24 Full Review Audience Member The office never stops to make good seasons Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/07/24 Full Review Audience Member Just as good as the last 3 seasons, Amazing. Yada Yada Yada. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/23/24 Full Review Max W Season 5 of The Office continues to deliver excellence. The seamless integration and progression of the overarching storyline with individual episode themes in the latter half make it increasingly gripping. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/07/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Steve Carell

Michael Scott

Rainn Wilson

Dwight Schrute

John Krasinski

Jim Halpert

Jenna Fischer

Pam Beesly Halpert

B.J. Novak

Ryan Howard

Ed Helms

Andy Bernard

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 25, 2008 Weight Loss Staffers in the Scranton branch of Dunder Mifflin become obsessed with their weight in the wake of corporate weight-loss initiatives; Michael pursues a friendship with Holly; Jim misses Pam, who is away at art school. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 25, 2008 Weight Loss Staffers in the Scranton branch of Dunder Mifflin become obsessed with their weight in the wake of corporate weight-loss initiatives; Michael pursues a friendship with Holly; Jim misses Pam, who is away at art school. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 9, 2008 Business Ethics A business ethics seminar gets out of control when Michael lets everyone talk about their unethical behavior at work; Jim makes Dwight observe the company's "time theft" policy. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 16, 2008 Baby Shower Michael has Dwight go over possible birthing scenarios to prepare for the birth of Jan's baby; Michael tells Holly he will pretend not to like her for Jan's benefit. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 23, 2008 Crime Aid Michael helps Pam get a part-time job so she can afford art school; Michael and Holly get an early start on their date night; after the office is robbed, Michael decides to raise money for all of the lost items. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 30, 2008 Employee Transfer Pam is embarrassed when no one else at corporate wears a costume on Halloween; Holly and Michael get shocking news from corporate; Dwight tries to get under Andy's skin. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 6, 2008 Customer Survey Jim and Dwight are stunned when they get the results of the annual customer survey report; Jim and Pam decide to spend every minute together; Andy and Angela choose an unusual location for their wedding. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 13, 2008 Business Trip Michael is thrilled when David Wallace sends him on a business trip to Canada; Oscar and Andy become friends when Michael decides to bring them on the trip; Jim counts the days until Pam returns from art school. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 20, 2008 Frame Toby Someone made a huge mess in the microwave and refuses to clean it up; Michael must come to terms with the personnel changes in his staff. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 4, 2008 The Surplus Oscar informs Michael that the office must spend a cash surplus or lose it in the next year's budget; Dwight takes Angela and Andy to Schrute Farms to work on their wedding plans. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 11, 2008 Moroccan Christmas Meredith's hair catches fire at Phyllis' Moroccan-themed Christmas party; Dwight corners the market on the hottest toy of the holiday season. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 15, 2009 The Duel Andy remains unaware of Angela's affair with Dwight; Michael is nervous about a corporate meeting with Wallace. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 22, 2009 Prince Family Paper Michael and Dwight go undercover to learn about a competitor; employees hold a debate to decide whether an actress is hot. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 1, 2009 Stress Relief Dwight must make 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. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 1, 2009 Stress Relief Dwight must make 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. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 5, 2009 Lecture Circuit Michael takes Pam with him on a tour of the other branches to explain Scranton's relative success; Dwight and Jim, the new heads of the party planning committee, forget a birthday. Details Episode 17 Aired Feb 12, 2009 Lecture Circuit Michael and Pam continue their branch tour; Jim and Dwight try to fulfill their party planning duties; Angela's new cat causes a commotion. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 5, 2009 Blood Drive Michael meets a mysterious woman at a blood drive; Dwight and Kevin attend a "Lonely Hearts Party"; Jim and Pam have an awkward lunch with Bob and Phyllis. Details Episode 19 Aired Mar 12, 2009 Golden Ticket Michael comes up with an idea that causes a huge problem in the office; Pam, Jim and Andy each give Kevin different advice on wooing a woman. Details Episode 20 Aired Mar 19, 2009 New Boss Michael makes big plans for his 15th anniversary party at Dunder Mifflin; Jim plays a prank on Dwight that has unexpected results. Details Episode 21 Aired Mar 26, 2009 Two Weeks Michael's relationship with the new vice president gets increasingly tense; Pam finds the new copier a challenge. Details Episode 22 Aired Apr 9, 2009 Dream Team Jim faces Charles during a soccer game in the Dunder Mifflin parking lot; Michael finds himself afraid to face the workday. Details Episode 23 Aired Apr 9, 2009 The Michael Scott Paper Company Dwight and Andy plan a hunting trip; Charles asks Jim for a "rundown", and Jim tries to figure out what that is; Michael hosts a paper and pancakes luncheon. Details Episode 24 Aired Apr 16, 2009 Heavy Competition Dwight's devotion to Michael is tested; Andy tries to fulfill Jim's emotional needs. Details Episode 25 Aired Apr 23, 2009 Broke Michael's new company has a hard time making early-morning deliveries; the office struggles to get expense reports in on time when Angela enforces the company policy. Details Episode 26 Aired Apr 30, 2009 Casual Friday Michael must settle a dispute within the sales team; employees cause trouble when they take the term "casual" Friday too loosely. Details Episode 27 Aired May 7, 2009 Cafe Disco Michael brings dancing and coffee to the office; Jim and Pam plan a secret trip. Details Episode 28 Aired May 14, 2009 Company Picnic Michael reunites with Holly (Amy Ryan) at Dunder Mifflin's annual company picnic while the rest of the staff competes in a volleyball tournament. Details

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Season Info

Director
Gene Stupnitsky, Paul Lieberstein, Ken Kwapis, Asaad Kelada, Paul Feig, Greg Daniels
Executive Producer
Ben Silverman, Greg Daniels, Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Howard Klein, Paul Lieberstein
Screenwriter
Gene Stupnitsky, Justin Spitzer, B.J. Novak, Mindy Kaling, Lee Eisenberg, Aaron Shure
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 25, 2008
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