Here Comes Treble

Season 9 Episode 5 Summary

The Office Season 9, Episode 5, “Here Comes Treble,” brings Halloween scares, bruised pride, and money woes. Dwight opens the episode with a pumpkin stuck on his head, choosing to wait until it rots. Click the camera button next to any quote to create an image for sharing on social media.

Andy invites his old Cornell singing group, Here Comes Treble, to perform at the office Halloween party. Dressed as George Michael, he hopes they will ask him to sing his signature song, “Faith.” Instead, they credit Broccoli Rob with Andy’s “Boner Champ” nickname, prompting Andy’s strange story about a snowman.

Erin asks the group to learn “Faith” as a surprise, hoping to lift Andy’s mood. The plan backfires when Broccoli Rob, played by Stephen Colbert, sings lead through a video call. Andy fumes as Rob claims the song, leading to a bitter fight over their college fame.

Jim invests $10,000 in his new sports business, despite learning that the group already has enough funds. Pam had agreed to an investment, but she protests when Jim commits most of their savings. Their tense exchange unfolds during the concert, while a singer awkwardly sings “I’ll Be” straight to Pam.

The party also brings Senator Lipton, whose secret affair with Oscar makes their greeting strained around Angela. Angela then leaves them alone while she complains about the mixed sweets and snacks. Elsewhere, Nellie dresses as “sexy Toby,” and Toby mistakes her interest enough to lean toward a kiss.

Dwight finds Nellie’s anxiety pill and starts hunting for a coworker he wrongly thinks poses a threat. His search includes smearing peanut butter on his face and trapping Meredith before Nellie claims the pill. Later, Dwight asks about pills for “cousin Mose,” while his own words make clear he wants help.

After the concert, Jim and Pam’s money dispute spills into a sharp debate about “Monster Mash.” Pam challenges Jim’s claim that Halloween singers “have to” perform it, turning a small remark into another fight. Kevin misses the real issue and concludes that Pam simply hates the song.

Erin grows tired of Andy’s college drama but still urges him to guide the younger singers. Andy instead plans a Cornell singing scholarship, hoping a gift will restore his sense of worth. The episode ends with Andy learning his parents are broke when he calls his mother for funds.