S5E12
The Duel
⚠ Spoiler alert This recap gives away what happens in this episode.
Episode Summary & Review
Summary
Andy finally finds out about Dwight and Angela; Michael is called to corporate to discuss the branch’s success.
Our Take
The cold open with Michael’s speaking fee is throwaway, but the main event delivers. Andy’s slow-burn meltdown in the parking lot is uncomfortable in the best way, and Dwight’s matter-of-fact brutality makes the whole confrontation land harder than expected. The corporate subplot mostly just fills time. Worth watching for the duel alone, even if the rest feels like padding.