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"Goodbye, Michael" is the twenty-second episode of the seventh season of the American comedy series ''The Office'' and the show's 148th episode overall. It originally aired on NBC in the United States on April 28, 2011. In the episode, Michael prepares to leave for Colorado with Holly, and spends his last day in the office saying goodbye to everyone individually, wanting no drama to ensue. Meanwhile, new manager Deangelo and Andy try to keep Michael's biggest clients. It was aired hours before the Royal Wedding, which overshadowed the episode's ratings. The episode was written by series developer and executive producer Greg Daniels and was directed by Paul Feig. It marks the final appearance of Steve Carell as a series regular having announced he was leaving the series near the end of the sixth season. The episode aired as an extended 50-minute episode, having originally been meant to be a two-parter combined with the previous episode, "Michael's Last Dundies". The episode featured guest appearances from Will Ferrell and Amy Ryan, although Andy Buckley appeared in a deleted scene. "Goodbye, Michael" was met with critical acclaim from critics and fans and is considered one of the best episodes of ''The Office''. The later seasons that followed this airing received extensive criticism for a decline in quality, and many critics believed that it could have served as a potential series finale. In a poll conducted by fansite ''OfficeTally'', the episode was named the best episode of the seventh season. The episode was viewed by 8.416 million viewers and received a 4.2 rating/11% share in the 18–49 demographic, making it the third-highest-rated episode of the season among adults between ages 18 and 49. It later received two Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Carell and Daniels' work on the episode. ==Synopsis== Michael (Steve Carell) arrives at work for what he claims is his second-to-last day before he moves to Colorado to live with his fiancee, Holly (Amy Ryan). As the day progresses, he tries to have an individual goodbye with each employee. A phone call with Holly reveals that this is his last day, and he is flying out to Colorado that night. After having a few mini-crises, including getting cold feet, he starts to break down, but regains his composure after speaking with Holly. Pam (Jenna Fischer) leaves the office to supposedly run errands, but takes a break from the workday to see ''The King's Speech'' before Michael can say his goodbye to her. Andy Bernard (Ed Helms) is given Michael's client list as a going-away present, much to the shock and envy of the other salesmen, and after losing one, requests the help of Deangelo Vickers (Will Ferrell) to retain them. Vickers nearly ruins a relationship with a client but Andy gains enough confidence to salvage the sale. Along the way, Vickers reveals that he was not hired for his business experience, but because he helped prevent the theft of one of Sabre CEO Jo Bennett's dogs. Meanwhile, Dwight (Rainn Wilson) is antagonistic towards Michael, still bitter over Michael not recommending him for a manager position, despite Michael's attempts to reconcile. He initially expresses disdain for Michael's going-away present, a recommendation letter, but appears touched as he reads further. He also discovers a card challenging him to a paintball match, and the two play behind the building. Gabe (Zach Woods) is taking Erin's (Ellie Kemper) public breakup badly. He makes several threats against Andy, who had dated Erin before she dated Gabe, and follows Erin into the women's bathroom to make his case. Michael advises Erin that she does not necessarily need to choose Andy or Gabe, telling her that she is smart enough to know what to do. Jim (John Krasinski) deduces over the course of the day that Michael is leaving early and confronts him about it. Michael admits his plans, and begins a personal goodbye, but breaks down after a few words. Jim, trying to hold back tears, in turn says how much he respects Michael, and that Michael was the best boss he ever had and they jokingly promise to have a proper goodbye over lunch the next day. Michael's cab to the airport then arrives, and Michael departs the office after one last look at the employees, exiting silently. His cab pulls out of the parking lot just as Pam is pulling in. At the airport, Michael asks the camera crew to inform him if the documentary ever airs, then turns over his microphone, quipping one last "That's what she said" about how good it will feel to "get this thing (mic ) off () chest". He begins to walk off when Pam makes it past security and runs up to him. They hug twice and say goodbyes that are not heard by the camera. Pam says in an interview that Michael was not sad, that he was hopeful and excited to start his new life with Holly. Pam stands at the gate and watches Michael's plane take off. In the epilogue, several of the staff share thoughts about Michael in private interviews. The episode finishes with a scene that takes place the next morning, with the entire staff waiting in the conference room for Michael to arrive for his farewell party, unaware he has already left, with the exception of Jim and Pam. When DeAngelo deduces Michael is not coming, he begins tearing pieces off Michael's farewell cake (a major subplot point of the episode) and throwing them in the trash, in a bizarre public internal struggle over his dieting. The rest of the staff, particularly Jim and Dwight, watch their new boss's outburst with concern. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Goodbye, Michael」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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