This US adaptation, set at a paper company in Scranton, Pa., has a similar documentary style to that of the Ricky Gervais-led British original. It features the staff of Dunder-Mifflin, a staff that includes characters based on characters from the British show (and, quite possibly, people you work with in your office). There's Jim, the likable employee who's a bit of an everyman. Jim has a thing for receptionist-turned-sales rep Pam (because office romances are always a good idea). There's also Dwight, the successful co-worker who lacks social skills and common sense. And there's Ryan, who has held many jobs at the company.
Weight Loss - Part 1: The Scranton team grow obsessed with their weight after Michael starts a diet competition, while Jim struggles with being away from Pam. (S5, ep 1)
Weight Loss - Part 2: The staff continue their weight loss efforts. Meanwhile, Andy plans his wedding to Angela. (S5, ep 2)
When Meredith reveals the details of her sales techniques at an ethics seminar, Michael finds himself in a disagreement with Holly. (S5, ep 3)
As he tries to hide his feelings for Holly, Michael recruits Dwight to help him practice for the impending birth of Jan's baby. (S5, ep 4)
After his actions lead to the office being robbed, Michael organises a fundraiser to replace the lost items. (S5, ep 5)
Holly is forced to move back to New Hampshire, Dwight tries to annoy Andy and Pam meets Jim's brothers. (S5, ep 6)
Jim and Dwight are furious when they discover their low performance ratings, while Angela and Andy choose their wedding venue. (S5, ep 7)
Michael is sent on a business trip with Andy and Oscar, while Pam and Jim's reunion is delayed. (S5, ep 8)
Michael tries to get Toby fired after he returns to Scranton as Holly's replacement. Meanwhile, Jim has a surprise for Pam. (S5, ep 9)
The team argue over how to spend the budget surplus, with the office splitting up into factions in their attempts to persuade Michael. (S5, ep 10)
Michael stages an intervention for Meredith after she drunkenly sets her hair on fire. Meanwhile, Phyllis blackmails Angela. (S5, ep 11)
After Michael reveals the truth, Andy and Dwight decide to fight for Angela's affections in the parking lot. (S5, ep 12)
Michael and Dwight are sent undercover to investigate a rival company, the family-run Prince Paper. (S5, ep 13)
After Stanley suffers a heart attack, Michael searches for a way to reduce the office's stress levels. (S5, ep 14)
After Stanley suffers a heart attack, Michael searches for a way to reduce the office's stress levels. (S5, ep 15)
Lecture Circuit - Part 1: Michael and Pam discover more about their former colleagues as they travel to other Dunder Mifflin branches on a lecture tour. (S5, ep 16)
Lecture Circuit - Part 2: Michael makes an unhappy discovery as he travels to Nashua. In Scranton, Jim and Dwight try to plan Kelly's party. (S5, ep 17)
Jim and Pam share an awkward Valentine's Day double-date with the Vance's, while Michael hosts a lonely hearts party. (S5, ep 18)
Michael tries to shift the blame on to Dwight when an unauthorised publicity stunt goes wrong. (S5, ep 19)
Michael is frustrated when he gets a ruthless new boss (guest star Idris Elba), appointed to be a buffer between him and David Wallace. (S5, ep 20)
Michael decides to go it alone and start his own paper company, assuming the rest of the staff will join him. (S5, ep 21)
Michael tries to get the Michael Scott Paper Company off the ground, with Pam's help. Meanwhile, Dwight attempts to humiliate Jim. (S5, ep 22)
Michael, Pam and Ryan struggle with their new office, while Jim tries to understand a request from Charles. (S5, ep 23)
Dwight fights Michael as he attempts to steal Dunder Mifflin's clients. Meanwhile, Jim plays a prank on Andy. (S5, ep 24)
Having undercut Dunder Mifflin with impossibly low prices, Michael, Pam and Ryan try to save their company from bankruptcy. (S5, ep 25)
Michael returns to Dunder Mifflin with Ryan and Pam, but finds things aren't quite back to normal. (S5, ep 26)
As Pam and Jim weigh up a big decision, Michael tries to find a way to let off some steam at work. (S5, ep 27)
Reunited at the annual Dunder Mifflin picnic, Michael and Holly cause uproar with a poorly judged comedy skit. Season finale. (S5, ep 28)