Season: 5

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.