The Office Season 5 Episode 18
The Office
Season 5

Ep 18. New Boss

  • TV-PG
  • March 19, 2009
  • 21 min
  • 8.1  (5,159)

The Office season 5 episode 18, entitled "New Boss," introduces a new character to the Dunder Mifflin Scranton office. The episode begins with Michael Scott, the regional manager, announcing to his employees that their parent company has named a new CEO for the company. Everyone is excited and curious to meet the new CEO, who is rumored to be a woman.

As they wait for her arrival, Michael begins to worry about his position as regional manager. He confides in his co-workers that he fears he will be demoted or fired due to the appearance of the new CEO. He laments over the possibility of losing his job and perks, which includes his reserved parking spot with his nameplate.

When the new boss, Jo Bennett, finally arrives, the employees gather in the conference room to meet her. They are surprised by her southern accent and her unorthodox management style, which includes spouting motivational cliches and carrying around a bullwhip.

Jo quickly gets down to business by asking each employee to tell her about themselves. She takes an interest in Dwight and his work as a volunteer sheriff's deputy. She also challenges Jim to sell her something, which results in an amusing exchange between them.

Throughout the episode, Jo's methods of handling the office prove to be unconventional, but they seem to be effective. She gives Michael a unique opportunity to prove his worth as regional manager and expects the same level of dedication and effort from her other employees.

The rest of the episode focuses on how the employees adapt to Jo's management style, as well as how they interact with her personally. There are some tense moments, particularly between Michael and Jo, but overall, most of the staff seems to respect and respond positively to her approach.

The episode ends with a heartwarming scene in which Jo reveals her softer side to the employees. She invites all of them, including Michael, to her private screening of the film she produced. This gesture not only brings the employees closer together, but it also showcases Jo's willingness to get to know her employees on a more personal level.

The Office season 5 episode 18 "New Boss" is a humorous and heartwarming episode that introduces a new character who shakes things up in the Dunder Mifflin Scranton office. It explores the dynamics between the employees and their new boss, as well as how they adapt to her unconventional management style. Ultimately, the episode highlights the importance of embracing change and the power of bringing people together through shared experiences.

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  • First Aired
    March 19, 2009
  • Content Rating
    TV-PG
  • Runtime
    21 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    8.1  (5,159)