Office Season 5 Schedule

This post is devoted to the schedule of Season 5 of The Office, and is updated regularly. Episode titles, synopsises, and official promotional items after the jump.

NEW! 11/22: Info for 12/4 and 12/11 Episodes

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November 27 and 28, 2008: Rerun of “Weight Loss”

December 4, 2008: The Surplus
SURPLUS SPENDING AT THE OFFICE–Oscar informs Michael that the office must spend a $4300 surplus or lose it in next year’s budget. When Michael opens up the floor for suggestions, factions break out and officemates square off against one another in order to get what they want. Meanwhile, Dwight takes Angela and Andy to Schrute Farms to work on their wedding plans.

December 11, 2008: Moroccan Christmas
A CHRISTMAS PARTY IN MOROCCO— 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.

Past Summaries

September 25: Weight Loss Hour-long Season Premiere
For the first time, we see what happens over eight weeks of the summer, as a Dunder Mifflin weight loss initiative causes the branch to diet and become obsessed with their weight. Michael pursues a friendship with his new HR rep, Holly. Jim misses Pam who attends art school in New York. Dwight, Andy and Angela attend to unfinished business.
Promo Pics

October 9: Business Ethics
LET’S GET ETHICAL– Following Ryan’s recent scandal at corporate, Holly must hold a business ethics seminar. The meeting gets out of control when Michael lets everyone speak freely about their unethical behavior at work. Meanwhile, Jim makes Dwight comply with the company’s “time theft” policy.

October 16: Baby Shower
THERE’S A BUN IN THE OVEN–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.

October 23 [sitemaster's birthday, take note!]: Crime Aid
DUNDER MIFFLIN FIGHTS CRIME– Michael helps Pam get a part time job at corporate so she can afford to go to art school. Michael and Holly get an early start at the office on their date night. After the office gets robbed, Michael decides to hold an auction to raise money for all the items lost.

October 30: Employee Transfer
LOVE ALWAYS GETS IN THE WAY—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.

November 6: Customer Survey
THE CUSTOMER IS ALWAYS RIGHT—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.

November 13: Business Trip
CANADA BOUND—Michael is ecstatic when David Wallace decides to send him on a business trip to Canada. Andy and Oscar become unlikely friends when Michael decides to bring them along on the trip. Meanwhile, Jim is counting down the days until Pam gets back from art school.

November 20: Frame Toby
AN OFFICE MESS– 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.