The Office (TV Series) Goodbye, Michael (2011) User Reviews

Ah! Those Little Moments!

[spasek · 10/10 · 16 July 2021]

I've been watching TV shows for over 45 years. And there are those moments from shows,--usually brief moments--which stay with you forever. There are those gems that just nudge their way into your heart, and this episode contains one of those gems.

The entire episode was masterful, filled with moments where Michael says his "Goodbye" to each member of the office in his own way.

He finally plays paintball with Dwight.

He finally appreciates the mittens that Phyllis is making for him.

He tells Andy that he believes in him, even though he's arguably the worst salesman.

He tells Erin to just be okay with herself rather than being hell-bent on finding happiness in someone else.

And he has one of the most touching exchanges in TV history with Jim. His moment with Pam was sweet, but the short scene with Jim always chokes me up. It's short. It's meaningful, and it's touching, and I firmly believe that Steve Carell and John Krasinski didn't have to try very hard to "act" for that scene. They left it all out there.

And that is why "The Office" is my all-time favorite comedy series. It has incredibly hilarious scenes, but it also has heart. And it's that last ingredient which puts it over-the-top for me.

A Great Way for Steve (Michael) to Exit!

[buzzrulz · 10/10 · 12 May 2011]

This was literally the most I cried in years..... I am a huge fan and thought they did a masterful job of Steve's exit. Last week the whole song scene brought me to tears it was so great, but this week I was bawling. I really hope that the series continues to go strong without him..... this was just amazing. I recommend this to anyone that has been a fan of the show. It is a great, classy way for him to exit!

I really can't help but wonder who will be the new manager. I hope it isn't an outside hire. When they tried that while Michael was at the Michael Scott Paper Company, they just couldn't function under a traditional boss. So that is just something to think about.

We will miss you Steve......

A Silent and Superb send-off to the World's Best Boss.

[BertMacklin_9 · 10/10 · 28 April 2011]

This is probably the best episode of the season yet. Compared to the other seasons, this one has been just alright. It hasn't hit me on a very funny, smart, or emotional level. Its still good though, and I have seen every episode of this great show. Well either way, I thought this was such a smart and different send-off. It was really something you wouldn't expect from a comedy show, or even a drama, or any show in that case.

The main premise of the show was focusing on Michael. He printed out a list of everyone who worked in the office with him, and wanted to say goodbye to them in special ways. These moments were very touching, and even funny, especially with Oscar. And it also showed that Michael was not ready to cause any drama. Especially when he wants to say goodbye to Kelly, and she's on her phone and ignoring him, then he leaves. That was pretty much how his character was today, very calm, very quiet. This episode also had some very smart ideas to it. I enjoyed the interview with Dwight, him reading Michael's letter, being very sarcastic because he is mad at him, then the camera zooms in on him. Then when him and Michael play paintball, and how the camera sits far away, as we see two close friends have fun for one last time together. Another great scene which blew me away in such a small way was when Kevin, Jim, and Pam are eating in the breakroom, and Michael is in there also, and as the three blabber away, the camera zooms in on Michael, realizing that he is truly going to miss these people. Another great subtle part was when Michael, just as he's about to leave, looks at everyone working and going about in the office. The camera just sat there for a couple seconds. And lastly, that final ending. The whole time, I was really hoping that Pam and him would catch up, and I literally almost cried when he leaves, and then Pam arrives at the office right as he left. But that airport sequence was genius. Another great technique was how it cut out the sound at the part. When Michael is about to board his plane to Colorado, he says "finally get to get this off my chest," referring to the microphone, then the sound becomes less clear, but you hear him murmur his last "that's what she said" joke. Then the camera stays, as you see him walking towards the plain, about to board it then Pam comes running out to say goodbye. It caught me so off guard, but it was so great. You see them saying goodbye, but you can't exactly hear what they're saying. Such a great part. It reminded me of the end of "lost in translation" so much. Then that final shot, where the camera is behind Pam's side, and you see her, looking up at Michael's plane, as he leaves for a new life.

This show was superb. Very emotional and smart, and yet very subtle. I liked that it chose not to make a huge deal of Michael's departure in the plot. It took a more quiet turn, and it showed Michael's transformation as a person. In pretty much seasons 1 - 6, he would be making a huge deal out of him leaving, or anyone leaving in that case ("Goodbye Toby" season 4 finale). But Steve Carrell really pulled it off here. He showed that his character, on the outside, is somewhat a pathetic goofball that needs to be liked and is very crude and obnoxious, but at heart, Carrell showed that all along, Michael Scott was a man looking for a stable life, with a nice wife, and "100's of children so that they can all be his friends." He complains about this throughout the series, and finally, in this excellent send-off of Michael, it all came true.

Cried like a baby

[CitizenCairParavel · 10/10 · 15 September 2018]

Jim's and Steve's farewell had me crying like a baby. Wow.

Goodbye, Office

[MolderNS · 10/10 · 20 May 2011]

*** This Review Contains Spoilers ***

Well, I gotta say that this episode was, first of all, THE SADDEST episode of office throughout the whole series! I have to admit I had tears in my eyes while I was watching this episode. It totally caught me unprepared...

And I have to admit, I didn't even like Michael at the beginning of the series. I felt in love with other characters like Jim and Dwight, Pam and Angela.... and all the activities in the office, and Michael was always just their boss from who they are hiding from, and play bizarre interesting games while he is out. But then, season after season, I grew into liking him and realized he was the indispensable part of the series.

And what a great person (and I do not want to say "turned out to be" but) he is - is what we saw in this episode. Just, almost every minute of it I felt like my heart was breaking. And that conversation Jim and Michael had..... no words for it, really. At that point you must feel that something wonderful is coming to an end. It all made sense; as Michael put it in the first episode (I think) - he was first of all their friend, then their boss and then their entertainer.

I am just not sure how the office will function without Michael. He was "the father", "the soul" and the strongest link of them all. Maybe this was the end of the series, who knows, we shall see. If you haven't seen this episode, well, all I can say is - get your handkerchiefs ready, because it will make you cry....... that's what she said!

Goodbye, Michael (#7.21)

[ComedyFan2010 · 10/10 · 25 January 2019]

Michael says goodbye and leaves.

The previous episodes were already making me sentimental, but in this one I couldn't stop crying. So many beautiful moments. The final scene of Pam and Michael in the airport...Or the meeting he made and didn't want to end it..His recommendation to Dwight, final words to all of them. The episode breaks my heart....It was the most perfect way to say goodbye to Michael we all love.

World's best boss

[samratsingraur · 10/10 · 2 November 2020]

Oh my goddd, I was so in tears. Especially that Jim and Michael moment. That scene literally had me. The fact that how Michael was filled with love while meeting everyone individually for the last time and seeing office workplace where he worked for more than 10 years, was just so so pleasing and beautifully shown. Seeing MICHAEL leave at the airport with his cute little smile really made me feel like hugging him.

Now that is a send off....

[RichNice · 10/10 · 29 November 2018]

I'm surprised how emotional I got watching the episode... Which is a testament to the great writing and acting of everyone involved. Thank you for letting Pam catch up to Michael before he left!

One of The Office's Best Episodes/ One of The Office's Worst Episodes

[franciscoraposo72 · 10/10 · 26 April 2012]

Let me tell you why, The Office is my favorite TV show, mostly because of Carell, and now, watching an episode where he leaves was just really... I don't know, first of all, I'm pretty sad that Steve left the cast, but, he was the one who wanted that, he's career is growing fast and he did good leaving, but not entirely, thousands of fans-including me-got really sad. Goodbye, Michael was a great episode and a great farewell to Steve, it still had its awesome humor but it also had the heartwarming moments and the sad moments. If you could see me watching this episode, you'd see a tear-eyed (Or probably really crying) for sometimes and sometimes you'd see a guy laughing in a nostalgic way that makes you sad but still satisfied. Bye Michael Scott/ Michael Scarn/ Michael Klump, etc. If you loved the show and you've watched all the episodes like I did and you laughed, you were heart warmed and all of that mostly by Steve, than prepare, cause this episode will test your limits, I'm not really guy that usually cries, but I couldn't help it, Goodbye, Michael is an episode that I'll never forget, I cried, I laughed, I was "nostalged" and think this was a perfect way for Michael to leave The Office. The show will never be the same, but well, it was terrific to watch these last 7 seasons and 21 episodes. This episode was heartwarming and sad when we saw Michael and it was funny when we saw DeAngelo (Ferrell) and obviously, Michael as well.

To Michael Scott: Michael Scott (Steve), I'll never forget you, your're a crazy boss and you picked the right woman and now I hope you're happy at Colorado, you provided us big laughs and tears and by the way, that thing that fits you better is your mug, that describes exactly what you are, "World's Best Boss".

Jim Halpert: Best boss I ever had.

One of the best episodes of the entire show, I loved it and now, to finish the review:

I'll miss you Michael.

And for sure Michael will leave you crying

[neerusingh-21684 · 10/10 · 7 January 2019]

The best episode of The Office. After watching this episode I realised I was so in love with this character, amazing act by Michael.

Full of tears

[obdyahia · 10/10 · 24 July 2019]

The best boss ever, I think I will stop here I love the office but i don't wanna watch it with out Michael, and yes I cried like a baby

One of the BEST episodes of the show

[nataliecellini · 19 October 2016]

Like my summary says, one of the absolute BEST episodes even though it's so sad! I just watched it for the third time and it just makes me cry every time. But it has its funny moments too. One of my favorite scenes, and maybe one of my favorite scenes from the entire show, is when Michael gives the homemade scarecrow to Oscar and then in his office he starts laughing hysterically because he knows Oscar has the lowest opinion of him. I love that scene because it shows how much Michael has matured, and also because Steve's laugh is so infectious! But then there's the part where he says goodbye to the warehouse employees over and over until he makes the backwards basketball shot. Still something that silly Michael would do! The whole episode is amazing, I love how he has a special goodbye for everyone like paintball with Dwight and "lunch" with Jim. The writers did an amazing job with this episode, they couldn't have had a more perfect ending to the character of Michael. As much as I love this episode, I always hate when I get to it because I know Michael is leaving! The show isn't the same without him after this episode, but I still love the whole show so much. Best show ever!

re: the sound cutting out during Pam's goodbye

[ricky-harnden · 5/10 · 2 May 2011]

The Office UK used the "removal of microphone for key dialogue" during its last regular season episode, which was a far more powerful scene. The Office US, as usual, bites the good bits to avoid overly sentimental scenes. It's a shame they couldn't come up with their own ideas, but we've been used to that since at least Season 4, right? Do yourselves a favor and watch The Office UK. Gervais and Merchant know how to do things the right way.

At the very least, the writers didn't muck the entire episode up like they did with that awful musical number in the previous episode. Will Ferrell, surprisingly, stole every scene he was in.

Perfect!

[aaaaaron-frannnnnnnn · 10/10 · 14 July 2021]

Perfect Episode all around. Steve Carrel's acting is phenomenal. And this should have been the series finale.

Perfect exit for the World's Best Boss!

[temirlankasmaliev · 10/10 · 29 July 2018]

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I cried like a baby

[arspar189 · 10/10 · 16 July 2019]

Best episode ever. I never thought I'd end up liking Michael so much, i will miss you so much

Tears...

[theteamavengers · 10/10 · 18 June 2020]

This is definitely the saddest thing in all cinema. Seeing a lovable character leaving the show where he was the protagonist, it's sad. I cried during every minute of this episode. Michael leaving was done brilliantly. Jim telling Michael that he was the best boss he ever had, Pam arriving at the airport, Michael telling nice words to everyone, man this episode was emotional af and it hits really hard! I'll miss Steve Carell as Michael. One of my favourites episodes of all time!

Simply beautiful

[huskap · 10/10 · 24 August 2019]

A farewell to michael as he moves to colorado with Holly. I liked Michael since the start of the show because even though he was stupid/weird/selfish at times he still had a warm heart for his employees and he always made a big deal out of everything but when it came to him leavin he just wanted to share a special moment with the people he loved so he could leave. The best part was when Pam caught up to him at the end brought back memories on how Pam used to hate michael and now she's gonna miss him. Michael was right- This one's gonna hurt like a mother******....Jim's line of "Best boss ever" cldnt have been more true. We see dwight and Michael have a final paintball experience which was precious although I wish I could have seen more between them. By the end of the episode there is no way you could ever hate Michael G Scott. I wish this had never ended. Thats what she said.

Bawling like a baby

[niyahsnewacc · 10/10 · 28 April 2021]

I was doing great up until the scene in the airport and then I lost it. Cancelled all my plans for tonight as I'm an emotional wreck. If that was really the end of Michael Scott that was a mighty fine send off.

Best episode

[malshebangg · 10/10 · 20 January 2020]

Best episode Best episode Best episode Best episode Best episode Best episode Best episode Best episode

This one made me cry Very emotional.

[sheik-mohammedyasar · 10/10 · 27 February 2019]

Perfect farewell for the awesome boss. I'm gonna miss Michael Scott. Looking forward to remaining episodes. It's going to be interesting.

Goodbye, Michael

[markmdws · 10/10 · 7 February 2021]

If you didn't cry then you're a monster.

That's it.

The Greatest Episode in all of Media

[dabeluoki · 10/10 · 21 April 2020]

This episode "Goodbye Michael Scott Episode 22 season 7" is the greatest media I have ever seen, from the great pacing, great comedy, and the emotional but sad ending. I am writing this review April 21 2020, in the eleventh grade with tears in my eyes. For some background the office was a show that had already finished before I had begun to even watch.

I started watching this show during the coronavirus wear schools worldwide was shutdown. So it's not like I grew up watching the office or anything I also already knew Michael (The Best Character in the Show) was already leaving. Yet I'm still teary eyed watching this show from his emotional/funny send offs with all the other great characters in a show.

From Michael telling Andy and Kevin to believe in themselves (Giving Andy all of his sales jobs even though he is a terrible salesman and telling Kevin not to settle for his stature and keep improv). To giving great advice to Erin, Creed, Meridth, and Gabe helpful advice. From finally Michael trying to not to be an absolute dick to Toby, to giving crappy but funny gifts to Oscar, Ryan, and Stanley. To just telling Angela and Kelly what they want to here. Finally giving Dwight the recommendation for Manager he always wanted and having a heart full conversation with Jim where he tells Michael he was the best manager he ever had.

Michal Scott after all his relentless and failures with the woman in his life he finally gets the girl of his dreams Holly and moves to Colorado to who he engaged to, which was also an amazing proposal too.

When he leaves the office, Pam just gets there and it was a very telling scene when run scurries to the airport to say her goodbyes before he leaves. Despite all the trouble Michael causes for these characters many of them (like Pam) truly love him. I couldn't ask for a greater episode, Thank you Michael Scott For all the great laughs and I look forward to finishing your show.

I hate you for this.

[rgshinde-65423 · 10/10 · 23 September 2020]

I watched this at 3 am and i didn't know what i was going into. I have tears, i cried after a long time and my wife is wondering what happened. I just said you wouldn't understand.

Well this hurts like a mother******

[sanoopos-05432 · 10/10 · 3 February 2021]

Never cried for 30 minutes straight until I watched this