Season Guide
The Office Season 7
Season 7 Review
⚠ Spoiler alert Season notes below reveal how the story develops.
To err is human. To irr is Michael Scott. He’s irritating, irrational and irrepressible. And those are the very same qualities that make him so irresistible.
Season Review
Season 7 is the farewell tour: Michael’s last season, ending with Goodbye, Michael, the show’s most emotional half hour. The Holly reunion arc earns it. The rest is a mixed bag, but the goodbye sticks.
Episodes
1
Summary The staff demands that Michael fire the new assistant who keeps screwing things up. Our Take A strong opener for the season, with Michael's bad hire giving everyone something…
2
Summary Michael has to go to counseling with Toby; Dwight seeks revenge on a local mall; Pam fakes her way into a new position. Our Take A middling episode that…
3
SummaryAndy invites the entire office to his community theatre production of "Sweeney Todd'.Our TakeA solidly built episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.
4
Summary Michael contacts all of his former girlfriends thinking he has herpes. Our Take A surprisingly thoughtful half hour that uses Michael's health scare as an excuse to revisit his…
5
Summary Michael, Dwight and Jim arrange a sting on a rival company salesman. Our Take A fun premise that coasts on its cast rather than strong writing. Timothy Olyphant's guest…
6
Summary While the office celebrates Halloween, Michael comes upset that Darryl went to corporate with an idea; Jim is set on figuring out why Danny didn’t call Pam back when…
7
SummaryThe entire office staff attends CiCi's christening.Our TakeSolid, satisfying television. The season's engine keeps turning and the character work pays.
8
Summary Gabe and Erin throw a Glee viewing party which Michael attempts to sabotage; Pam discovers Dwight is the secret to CiCi’s sleeping problem. Our Take A surprisingly strong mid-season…
9
SummaryRyan tries to get more investors in his internet company; Jim lacks motivation to work when Sabra institutes commission caps.Our TakeSolid, satisfying television. The season's engine keeps turning and the…
10
Summary Michael outsmarts Oscar in a debate about China; Pam goes toe to toe with Dwight about the changes he has made to the office building. Our Take A solid…
11
SummaryMichael insists on an elaborate Christmas party when he finds out that Holly is returning.Our TakeVery good, not the series' peak, but an hour that reminds you why The Office…
12
Summary Michael gets jealous when he finds out that Holly is still dating A.J.; Jim is paranoid when Dwight starts a snow ball war with him. Our Take The snowball…
13
SummaryMichael is initially exited when Holly returns from vacation without an engagement ring but left disappointed that she didn't follow through on her ultimatum; Pam tries to boost staff morale.Our…
14
SummaryAndy hosts a small business seminar at the office.Our TakeSolid, satisfying television. The season's engine keeps turning and the character work pays.
15
Summary After Jim gets an emergency phone call about CeCe he leaves Michael at a gas station leading to Holly, Erin and Dwight to search for him. Our Take A…
16
SummaryThe office is grossed out by Michael and Holly's PDA.Our TakeVery good, not the series' peak, but an hour that reminds you why The Office works.
17
SummaryMichael finally finishes his movie.Our TakeA classic for the ages. If you sample one episode of The Office, make it this one.
18
Summary Everyone is upset when Todd Packer is hired back to the office; Andy is upset when Pam gets a new computer for Erin. Our Take Todd Packer has always…
19
SummaryMichael prepares to propose to Holly; The staff holds a garage sale in the warehouse.Our TakeA legendary entry. If you sample one episode of The Office, make it this one.
20
Summary The new boss, Deangelo Vickers, arrives to begin training. Our Take Will Ferrell's arrival gives the back half of this season a real shot of energy, and his deadpan…
21
SummaryMichael prepares to host his last Dundies.Our TakeA hall of fame episode. If you sample one episode of The Office, make it this one.
22
Summary Michael doesn’t tell the staff that he is leaving a day early; Deangelo helps Andy with a big client. Our Take A quiet, surprisingly restrained sendoff for Steve Carell,…
23
Our Take A quiet, generous sendoff for Steve Carell, built on small farewells rather than big speeches. The comedy takes a backseat and it mostly works, though a few of…
24
Summary Deangelo creates tension when he created an inner circle of only men at the office. Our Take A middling transitional episode that leans hard on Will Ferrell's Deangelo, and…
25
SummaryDwight becomes acting manager of the branch.Our TakeA sturdy episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.
26
Summary Jim, Toby and Gabe head up the search committee for a new manager for the branch. Our Take A solid setup episode that leans on the show's deep bench…
27
SummaryJim, Toby and Gabe head up the search committee for a new manager for the branch.Our TakeVery good, not the series' peak, but an hour that reminds you why The…