While everyone else in the office enjoys the spooky Halloween festivities and talks about the staff's costumes, Michael ponders who he should fire when the threat of downsizing becomes a reality and his boss orders him to fire one of his staff. Meanwhile, Jim and Pam put Dwight's resume on job-searching websites, which may make Michael's job a little easier, and Pam encourages Jim to set his goals higher by applying for a better job, which makes Jim consider his friendship with Pam.

Episode Viewers and Ratings

Season 2 Episode 5 of The Office (US) resulted in a 0.00 rating in the 18-49 demographic.

The Office (US) Season 2 Episodes...

• s02e01 - The Dundies
• s02e02 - Sexual Harassment
• s02e03 - Office Olympics
• s02e04 - The Fire
• s02e05 - Halloween
• s02e06 - The Fight
• s02e07 - The Client
• s02e08 - Performance Review
• s02e09 - Email Surveillance
• s02e10 - Christmas Party
• s02e11 - Booze Cruise
• s02e12 - The Injury
• s02e13 - The Secret
• s02e14 - The Carpet
• s02e15 - Boys and Girls
• s02e16 - Valentine's Day
• s02e17 - Dwight's Speech
• s02e18 - Take Your Daughter to Work Day
• s02e19 - Michael's Birthday
• s02e20 - Drug Testing
• s02e21 - Conflict Resolution
• s02e22 - Casino Night

The Office (US) Show Summary

Based on the popular British series of the same name, this faster-paced American version follows the daily interactions of a group of idiosyncratic office employees via a documentary film crew's cameras.

Regional manager Michael thinks he's the coolest, funniest, best boss ever - which, of course, makes him the uncoolest, most obnoxious and annoying boss as far as his staff is concerned. His co-worker Jim lusts after engaged receptionist Pam when he's not sabotaging his cube-mate, the know-it-all Dwight.
Ryan Howard is a young, smart, self-possessed temp, who quickly figures out the real office politics despite Michael's attempts to instill the official point-of-view.