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Premiered

Thursday, September 25, 2008

Ended: Thursday, May 14, 2009

When does The Office Season 5 come out?

The Office Season 5 premiered Thursday, September 25, 2008 on NBC and ended Thursday, May 14, 2009. The season has 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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The Office Season 5 release schedule

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1. 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.

Thursday · 18 years ago

2. 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.

Thursday · 18 years ago

3. 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.

Thursday · 18 years ago

4. 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.

Thursday · 18 years ago

5. 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.

Thursday · 18 years ago

6. 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.

Thursday · 18 years ago

7. 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.

Thursday · 18 years ago

8. 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.

Thursday · 17 years ago

9. 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.

Thursday · 17 years ago

10. 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.

Thursday · 17 years ago

11. 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.

Thursday · 17 years ago

12. 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?

Thursday · 17 years ago

13. 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.

Sunday · 17 years ago

14. 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.

Thursday · 17 years ago

15. 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.

Thursday · 17 years ago

16. 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.

Thursday · 17 years ago

17. 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.

Thursday · 17 years ago

18. 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.

Thursday · 17 years ago

19. 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.

Thursday · 17 years ago

20. 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.

Thursday · 17 years ago

21. 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.

Thursday · 17 years ago

22. 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.

Thursday · 17 years ago

23. 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.

Thursday · 17 years ago

24. 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.

Thursday · 17 years ago

25. Cafe Disco

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

Thursday · 17 years ago

26. Company Picnic 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.

Thursday · 17 years ago

The Office Season 5 guest stars

  • Ed Helms

    Ed Helms

    Andy Bernard

  • Rashida Jones

    Rashida Jones

    Karen Filippelli

  • David Denman

    David Denman

    Roy Anderson

  • Melora Hardin

    Melora Hardin

    Jan Levinson

  • Ellie Kemper

    Ellie Kemper

    Erin Hannon

  • Creed Bratton

    Creed Bratton

    Creed Bratton

  • Mindy Kaling

    Mindy Kaling

    Kelly Kapoor

  • Kate Flannery

    Kate Flannery

    Meredith Palmer

  • Leslie David Baker

    Leslie David Baker

    Stanley Hudson

  • Brian Baumgartner

    Brian Baumgartner

    Kevin Malone

  • Craig Robinson

    Craig Robinson

    Darryl Philbin

  • Phyllis Smith

    Phyllis Smith

    Phyllis Lapin

The Office Season 5 FAQ

When does The Office Season 5 come out?

The Office Season 5 premiered Thursday, September 25, 2008 on NBC.

How many episodes are in The Office Season 5?

The Office Season 5 has 26 episodes.

Are new episodes of The Office Season 5 released weekly?

New episodes are released weekly.

When is the The Office Season 5 finale?

The The Office Season 5 finale (Episode 26) aired Thursday, May 14, 2009.

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