Episode
The Office: Heavy Competition
Overview
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.
Details
- Series
- The Office
- Season
- Season 5
- Episode
- Episode 22
- Air date
- 2009-04-16
- Runtime
- 22 min
Episode context
Heavy Competition is Episode 22 in Season 5 of The Office. It aired on 2009-04-16. The runtime is 22 min.
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Episode 24: Casual Friday
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Episode 19: Two Weeks
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Episode 25: Cafe Disco
Michael decides to open a cafe-disco in his old office. Pam and Jim are planning a secret trip.
Episode 18: New Boss
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Episode 26: Company Picnic
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.
Episode 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.
Episode 16: Blood Drive
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Episode 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.
Episode 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.