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The Best Episodes of The Office Season 5

Every episode of The Office Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Office Season 5!

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The everyday lives of office employees in the Scranton, Pennsylvania branch of the fictional Dunder Mifflin Paper Company.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Office Season 5 Episode 1 - Weight Loss
    8.7/10(7606 votes)

    #1 - Weight Loss

    S5:E1

    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.

    Director:Paul Feig
    Writers:Gene Stupnitsky, Lee Eisenberg

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  2. The Office Season 5 Episode 2 - Business Ethics
    8.1/10(6466 votes)

    #2 - Business Ethics

    S5:E2

    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.

    Director:Jeffrey Blitz
    Writer:Ryan Koh

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  3. The Office Season 5 Episode 3 - Baby Shower
    7.8/10(6468 votes)

    #3 - Baby Shower

    S5:E3

    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.

    Director:Greg Daniels
    Writer:Aaron Shure

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  4. The Office Season 5 Episode 4 - Crime Aid
    7.9/10(6231 votes)

    #4 - Crime Aid

    S5:E4

    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.

    Director:Jennifer Celotta
    Writer:Charlie Grandy

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  5. The Office Season 5 Episode 5 - Employee Transfer
    7.9/10(6380 votes)

    #5 - Employee Transfer

    S5:E5

    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.

    Director:David Rogers
    Writer:Anthony Q. Farrell

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  6. The Office Season 5 Episode 6 - Customer Survey
    8.4/10(6622 votes)

    #6 - Customer Survey

    S5:E6

    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.

    Director:Stephen Merchant
    Writer:Lester Lewis

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  7. The Office Season 5 Episode 7 - Business Trip
    8.0/10(6249 votes)

    #7 - Business Trip

    S5:E7

    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.

    Director:Randall Einhorn
    Writer:Brent Forrester

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  8. The Office Season 5 Episode 8 - Frame Toby
    8.5/10(6981 votes)

    #8 - Frame Toby

    S5:E8

    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.

    Director:Jason Reitman
    Writer:Mindy Kaling

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  9. The Office Season 5 Episode 9 - The Surplus
    8.6/10(6770 votes)

    #9 - The Surplus

    S5:E9

    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.

    Director:Paul Feig
    Writers:Gene Stupnitsky, Lee Eisenberg

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  10. The Office Season 5 Episode 10 - Moroccan Christmas
    8.2/10(6433 votes)

    #10 - Moroccan Christmas

    S5:E10

    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.

    Director:Paul Feig
    Writer:Justin Spitzer

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  11. The Office Season 5 Episode 11 - The Duel
    8.6/10(6656 votes)

    #11 - The Duel

    S5:E11

    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.

    Director:Dean Holland
    Writer:Jennifer Celotta

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  12. The Office Season 5 Episode 12 - Prince Family Paper
    7.8/10(6419 votes)

    #12 - Prince Family Paper

    S5:E12

    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?

    Director:Asaad Kelada
    Writer:B. J. Novak

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  13. The Office Season 5 Episode 13 - Stress Relief
    9.7/10(19443 votes)

    #13 - Stress Relief

    S5:E13

    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.

    Director:Jeffrey Blitz
    Writer:Paul Lieberstein

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  14. The Office Season 5 Episode 14 - Lecture Circuit (1)
    8.0/10(6208 votes)

    #14 - Lecture Circuit (1)

    S5:E14

    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.

    Director:Ken Kwapis
    Writer:Mindy Kaling

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  15. The Office Season 5 Episode 15 - Lecture Circuit (2)
    8.0/10(6123 votes)

    #15 - Lecture Circuit (2)

    S5:E15

    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.

    Director:Ken Kwapis
    Writer:Mindy Kaling

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  16. The Office Season 5 Episode 16 - Blood Drive
    7.8/10(6040 votes)

    #16 - Blood Drive

    S5:E16

    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.

    Director:Randall Einhorn
    Writer:Brent Forrester

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  17. The Office Season 5 Episode 17 - Golden Ticket
    8.5/10(6610 votes)

    #17 - Golden Ticket

    S5:E17

    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.

    Director:Randall Einhorn
    Writer:Mindy Kaling

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  18. The Office Season 5 Episode 18 - New Boss
    8.1/10(6210 votes)

    #18 - New Boss

    S5:E18

    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.

    Director:Paul Feig
    Writers:Gene Stupnitsky, Lee Eisenberg

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  19. The Office Season 5 Episode 19 - Two Weeks
    8.2/10(6146 votes)

    #19 - Two Weeks

    S5:E19

    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.

    Director:Paul Lieberstein
    Writer:Aaron Shure

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  20. The Office Season 5 Episode 20 - Dream Team
    8.1/10(6137 votes)

    #20 - Dream Team

    S5:E20

    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.

    Director:Paul Feig
    Writer:B. J. Novak

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  21. The Office Season 5 Episode 21 - Michael Scott Paper Company
    8.5/10(6644 votes)

    #21 - Michael Scott Paper Company

    S5:E21

    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, Lee Eisenberg
    Writer:Justin Spitzer

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  22. The Office Season 5 Episode 22 - Heavy Competition
    8.5/10(6343 votes)

    #22 - Heavy Competition

    S5:E22

    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.

    Director:Ken Whittingham
    Writer:Ryan Koh

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  23. The Office Season 5 Episode 23 - Broke
    9.2/10(8564 votes)

    #23 - Broke

    S5:E23

    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.

    Director:Steve Carell
    Writer:Charlie Grandy

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  24. The Office Season 5 Episode 24 - Casual Friday
    8.1/10(6106 votes)

    #24 - Casual Friday

    S5:E24

    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.

    Director:Brent Forrester
    Writer:Anthony Q. Farrell

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  25. The Office Season 5 Episode 25 - Cafe Disco
    8.7/10(7245 votes)

    #25 - Cafe Disco

    S5:E25

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

    Director:Randall Einhorn
    Writers:Warren Lieberstein, Halsted Sullivan

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Weight Loss" is the best rated episode of "The Office" season 5. It scored 8.7/10 based on 7606 votes. Directed by Paul Feig and written by Gene Stupnitsky, Lee Eisenberg, it aired on 9/25/2008. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Business Ethics".