The Office (TV Series) Finale (2013) User Reviews

A perfect way to put it

[Milkou · 10/10 · 12 January 2015]

I cried. In a comedy show. I never do that! During the final 5 episodes I kept crying all the time, because I realized this trip is becoming to an end. The finale was classy, intelligent and emotional. It had everything I wished it to have. I hoped so much for Michael Scott to return, and he did. He was an old man now. The fine hair always represented the charisma he always thrived for - and now he had grey hair. It's because he didn't care anymore. He got everything he ever wanted: he has kids now. He has wife.

Jim and Pam meant to be together. The writers just kept it up so well in the last season and created some missunderstandings between them in order to bring huge climax at the last 3 episodes - "love endures". The shoot where they reshowed their wedding was a stroke of genius. Michael was there. It was the "old good days". And it doesn't get any more emotional than that in TV-series.

Ryan and Kelly meant to be together in a satirist way too, and they got it. So did Dwight and Angelina. The writers did everything right, and the director got the emotions captured so well, so cleanly.

From all my heart, I cried, I laughed, I got sentimental and nostalgic. It's only after we're on the end of the road that we realize how much it meant to us. I will miss the office. I can't believe that writing. They got it all right. They did so good job. I will greatly miss The office - but never to forget it.

One of the Best Finales of All-Time!

[spasek · 10/10 · 20 July 2021]

I've been watching shows for over 45 years. And yet there are only a handful--that after I've finished watching them to the end--stay with me for a while after. "The Office" is the only comedy series that has that effect on me. And after a year or two, I'll treat myself to another run of the series all over again.

The last three episodes of this series are tremendous beyong belief. Each one better than the last, culminating in a truly touching ending.

It was great to see Michael Scott come back for Dwight's wedding.

It was great to see Erin find her parents.

It was great to see Nellie finally get a child (even if it was in a peculiar way!)

It was great to see Pam's mural.

It was great to see Pam turn things around and do something for Jim.

It was great to see Jim finally be given a chance at his own dream job.

It was great to see Dwight and Angela finally get married.

And it was beyond beautiful to hear Pam's inspirational message about not letting anyone or anything keep you from what you want in life. So much time is wasted by people waiting and/or settling. It's truly sad. And Andy's tearful message was just as poignant.

Each time I finish the series, I feel as though I'd just spent time with a dear friend. I feel as though I've just been reminded of what is important. And through it all, I never laugh half so much during any other comedy like I do with this one.

Laughter and tears...perfect ingredients for a great series!

Officially my best series ever

[mohammedreda-81135 · 10/10 · 26 March 2019]

Perfect except that it needed more of Michael Scott, actually life itself needs more of Michael Scott. And last line from Pam is awesome, "There's a lot of beauty in ordinary things. Isn't that kind of the point?"

The perfect ending. :)

[joshua-halstead · 16 May 2013]

What can you say about the farewell of a show that has meant so much to so many people?It is the kind of event that you can only judge to some extent because at a certain point the "love letter to the fans" that Craig Daniels wrote draws you in emotionally and you end up loving it. I guess I deserve to give this show the best tribute I can. Let me start here, I am a teenager, and all my life I have been bullied and never had very many friends. The last few years have been especially tough for me and I have struggled with very intense things that have led to some very serious actions, to say the least. I have grown up with these characters as part of my life and throughout my life they have served as friends when I had no other ones. The last few years these characters have been there for me and seeing them grow has helped me grow. A show that means so much to me had to finish perfectly or it all would be ruined. Tonight I sat down already teary eyed knowing that they would be gone from my life in an hour. The episode delivered great laughs, but it delivered a lot more. The episode delivered very intimate moments that were much needed. Plot lines that begun throughout the show came to a good conclusion and old stars returned with perfect timing. It was a sweet, beautiful, amazing, perfect love letter from the amazing cast to all of it's fans. I must admit that I was in tears seeing how much the characters had grown since we first visited this little town of Scranton Pennsylvania. The story line of the friendship between Dwight and Jim is particularly heart- warming. Every character ended up just where they should have and the final shot was perfection. "Sometimes goodbyes are a *****" but this perfect love letter softened the blow. The show will be missed, but it did end perfectly.

I created an account just to show how much I thought of this episode.

[montyschmonty · 10/10 · 16 May 2013]

Truly one of the stand out episodes in the series and in my opinion one of the best finales of all times.

Story lines are resolved properly and the last fifteen minutes or so will make you feel true emotions (which can be difficult for TV) If you haven't ever watched the show I highly recommend watching this episode it has some truly fantastic moments.

From Andys line about the "Good Old Days" to Dwight shooting a bazooka, this episode has plenty to offer.

Although if you've never watched the show you might be spoiled.

Whatever though 10/10, fantastic job!

Wow.

[whifferrack · 9/10 · 16 May 2013]

What a beautiful 9 years this was. I still remember my first Office episode back in 2005, and I remember thinking "This won't last." But I'm glad I was wrong. I have lived and breathed this show, and I will truly miss it for as long as I live.

The finale was excellent. The characters all got closure, and the Michael Scott cameo was perfect. The last 10 minutes were incredibly moving, and I couldn't stop myself from crying.

The Office is a revolutionary show; it has changed TV forever. I remember rooting for Jim and Pam, and laughing along with all the characters. It has changed me forever, and for that, I am eternally grateful.

Thank you, The Office.

Finale (#9.23)

[ComedyFan2010 · 10/10 · 15 February 2019]

This awesome show also got an awesome finale. Everything about it is perfect. I love to see Dwight's very Shrute like bachelor party. Meredith's stripper son. Their Q&A session. And the wedding where they all are coming back together. It was so great to see Michael again! He wasn't there much but he gave us two of his great quotes. Was nice to hear "that's what she said" again.

And I love how they made a perfect happy ending for everyone. Except for Toby. Which is kind of sad, I felt bad for him all through the show and was hoping to see him get a very happy life now. Kelly and Ryan's ending made me laugh a lot, so much like them! Stanley is finally retired in Florida he loved so much. I love it. And I must say I have cried through last 3 episodes. They really made an effort to make a happy and memorable ending.

This is what a finale should be!

[stephanieden4 · 9/10 · 18 May 2013]

I've been a faithful viewer and have seen every episode. I disagree with many critics who have lambasted this final season. The problems were the "Sabre" years and the revolving door of managers. Although Kathy Bates and James Spader are excellent actors, they were sadly miscast. I was elated when David Wallace returned and saved the company. He was always my favorite upper-management character. This last season has returned to its roots and has been very good.

I was not looking forward to watching this finale because my expectations were low. The last long-running beloved comedy (Seinfeld) gave us a finale that was disappointing, to say the least. I was pretty sure my time was about to be wasted. I might not have even watched it at all if the turnaround this season hadn't been so pleasing. Actually, the final two episodes of this series are both excellent. I don't remember ever crying during an episode of The Office before. Anyone who hasn't watched all the previous episodes might not like the finale because they won't understand all the inside jokes. The cameos were laugh-out-loud and the way it all wrapped up brought unexpected tears to my eyes.

A sincere thanks

[kean-ali1995 · 10/10 · 3 November 2018]

Thank you the office for all the wonderful memories that you gave me.

Television's Finest Hour

[hrc3 · 10/10 · 16 May 2013]

Television's finest hour and the only fitting conclusion to its greatest decade. For those who have been friends from Season 1, do not watch this with anyone you are not comfortable crying around, because you will. The writers and cast made every moment worth it, creating something much more than comedy. For those just tuning in, STOP. Do not watch this until you have seen the entire series. Trust me when I say that this episode is worth the wait, and the emotions it will evoke transcend TV and comprehension. For the cast and the writers, thank you will never do justice to all the gratitude we feel. It is in this episode that you find out once and for all how much these characters mean to you and what absolute work of art this is and will always be remembered as.

Couldn't be any better than it already is.

[aboalhyjaa · 10/10 · 7 May 2020]

The best finale for the best comedy show ever. Loved it. Wow

The best finale to the best show I've ever seen

[hjbjhdbsc · 10/10 · 31 March 2017]

I love everything about the Office. Michael, Holly, Jim, Pam, Dwight etc.

I can't think of a better way to end this show.

This episode was emotional, beautiful, heartwarming, and really funny.

The Office will go down in history as the best show ever made.

10/10

Not enough Michael Scott

[elnaziran · 7/10 · 4 June 2021]

Great finale but expected Way more Michael Scott.disappointing.

Sorry but not good enough

[DragonFireBreather · 5/10 · 27 January 2021]

I know I'm in the minority here but I guess I expected much more... more Michael Scott!!! Why wasn't Michael at the Q&A with the other cast? Why didn't we get to see Holly and the kids? I actually feel jipped because Steve Carell WAS the show for 7 seasons and WAS the heart of this show. To only get him for a total of 2 minutes was beyond underwhelming. Boooo. NBC and the writers should of given Steve Carell and Amy Ryan whatever they wanted to be on the final episode show longer.

Secondly... way too much Andy. The bozo writers killed his character in season 8 and luckily we got a few much needed episodes without Ed Helms in season 9 which was great but then they hosed him all over us in this finale.

Overall I give this finale a 5 not giving us what we were all yearning and longing for ...Michael Scott!!!

Words cannot explain, but I'll do my best.

[benjaminhume-662-497388 · 10/10 · 22 May 2013]

I picked up The Office rather late. When it first aired in 2005 I was a bit young to really watch it. But a few years ago I found Season 1 on DVD at home. So I watched it, and immediately loved it. It just had something different to every other show I'd watched. It was funny, witty, the characters were well cast and well played. I was always amazed at how I could hate Michael Scott at one point then love him the next, even in the first few episodes of the show. So a wee while after watching Season 1, I bought a 7 Season box set. Needless to say it didn't take me long to get through it all. I even managed to get a friend really into it too.

So after the 7th Season I was streaming Season 8 as it aired. It was still good, but I'll be honest The Office went downhill after Michael Scott left Dunder Mifflin. Season 8 was that awkward phase between The Office being great, then suffering from the loss of the main character, then again becoming the great show it once was. And Season 9 didn't fail in that respect. It really picked up. They threw in a few new characters, and they fit in so well, nothing awkward there.

I kinda feel like they butchered Andy Bernard's character to be honest. The way he left and took a dump on David Wallace's car so he could pursue his dreams of fame. I didn't really like that. I really wanted him to succeed at it, and after he sang his farewell song just before leaving, it kinda seemed like he had a shot. But it didn't work out and he became the laughing stock of the internet after throwing a tantrum on stage after being refused an audition. But at least he got his dream job at Cornell in the end.

Words cannot express how glad I was to see Steve Carrel reprise his role as Michael Scott for the last episode and be the best man at Dwight and Angela's wedding.

Dwight- I can't believe you came!

Michael- That's what she said!

That line of his, one of the few in the episode, were really fitting. It was like a flashback to the old Michael Scott we all knew and loved. That could've been his only line in that episode and it wouldn't have mattered.

And the final farewells in the last 10 minutes or so? Very happy, sad, and emotional all at the same time. Definitely no regrets. They just closed the show so well. Tied all the loose ends, opened up some new prospects for some characters in such a way that we didn't need closure, and of course Ryan and Kelly getting together again. I'll be honest I think Ryan is a bit of a dick for doing that and leaving his son behind. But hey. That's how he's always been.

I just feel really good about the way the show ended. It really did end on a high note. Probably one of the best episodes of The Office ever. It was just sooo good. Can't wait for the DVD release.

This episode just cemented The Office as the greatest comedy show ever, and will forever by my favourite show.

10/10 by far

A fitting ending to what should have been a perfect last season.

[naregian · 10/10 · 23 May 2013]

We all know the show sort of jumped the shark when Michael left, but I think it regained some sort of interest with the Jim and Pam storyline, and maybe even turned off some faithful viewers. I think the ending that answers all the questions on who's going where and with who and why.

When Michael came back, he was reintroduced in a perfect manner with the classic line we all know he owns.

The Jim and Pam storyline ended satisfyingly, but somewhat predictably.

I just think Toby's life was the only one that didn't end up happier than it was before haha, and maybe that was fittingly so.

The Perfect Closure

[sakram · 10/10 · 18 January 2021]

This Finale is so satisfying I had all kinds of emotions, right ones. Only thing I think it needed is a Michael speech towards the end, speaking about the documentary and what he had as a job in The Office. But nevertheless, a truly perfect coda to a near-perfect series. Very well-written last few episodes, and this finale is the pinnacle of it all.

Not enough michael!

[amiti-03919 · 8/10 · 7 November 2019]

It was a great finale but it would have been way better if we got more of Michael in this epusode. He was the goat of the office and after two whole seasons without him i expected and wanted to get more of him in the last episode.

The best finale ever.

[jtb5020 · 10/10 · 20 May 2013]

This was a truly great ending to one of my favorite shows. now i will admit, since Michael Scott left the show wasn't as good. it was still enjoyable but some of it was disappointing. season 8 though was the most disappointing.... it felt like they barley tried. Season 9 was much better, funny and had some good drama but a few of the story lines they went with were a bit of a disappointment.

but this last episode was amazing! it came full circle.

i love the characters! we watched them really grow up in this show. but what really impressed me was DWIGHT! i have respect for him now. i am very happy with how they ended the show! the story itself was great. the directing was brilliant! Ken Kwapis did a great Job! the acting was spot on. and i don't want to spoil it.... but the cameos are perfect.

i love the ending's to these characters. Except Toby's.

but other then that it's the perfect way to end a epic show! this will be an episode i will remember forever.

goodbye, Office. i will miss you!

They gave the show the ending it deserved.

[varunkumar-39338 · 10/10 · 6 July 2019]

While the season took a deep dive in the post Michael seasons, the last few episodes went back to the roots of the show and for us the original content back. And to top it off we had a finale which was a perfect tribute to the characters that I grew to love over 9 seasons. The last 5 minutes made me emotional which I very rarely am. The best sending off the to the greatest sitcom ever made. Take a bow Greg Daniels.

It was so good that I cried..

[dipakmiglani · 10/10 · 13 May 2019]

This is my first review. The episode literally forced me to write a good review about it. This was a perfect ending to the show. There were many emotional and nostalgic moments to it. It had its moments. The part when Erin finally meets her parents, when Michael arrives and when they all gave their final comments were so good. I sobbed with them... What else can anyone expect from the finale of a comedy series???

Was crying the whole time

[cookingwithyacob · 10/10 · 15 June 2018]

What can I say? It's the most beautiful thing I've ever seen. As Micheal says. "Its like all of my children grew up and got married" I couldnt stop crying the whole time

Thank You!

[vivianla · 2 March 2021]

Jim has planned out the bachelor party. The girls have a bachelorette party. Both sides have hired strippers - Jim has hired the stripper that Michael previously hired. The girls' party has Meredith's son.

Dwight and Angela has their wedding. Michael Scott is there and he shows Pam his kids. He seems to have matured a bit. The wedding was beautiful.

Ryan and Kelly run off leaving Ryan's baby with Ravi. Nellie takes the baby and says he can find them in Europe.

The ending...where they are all in the office, it has that after party feeling where things have died down and all your close friends are there. Everyone's words are wise and good to keep always. Darryl finds it hard to part with his old colleagues. Jim says he owes everything to this boring, amazing job. He found love here. He made earnings here. Everyone who were former enemies now have a bond. Creed says they made it their home. I cried hearing everyone's words.

I miss Michael, I wish there was more of him. Toby and Kevin got fired by Dwight. Changes happen. I do like the realistic part of that. It just hurts. Thank you so, so much for The Office!

Season Nine

[zkonedog · 6/10 · 5 July 2019]

Despite being a loyal fan of "The Office" for many years, the show hit such a rock bottom after the horrific eighth season that I actually considered dropping out entirely. Luckily, the show producers (and NBC) must have realized the same thing, as the decision to label this the "Final Season" did wonders in terms of all-around quality.

There are three main reasons why this final season made "The Office" watchable again (minor spoilers)...

1. The departure of Andy Bernard for the first portion of the season. The show had pretty much completely wrecked that character during that eighth season, so (despite all that the "Nard Dog" had brought to the show in previous seasons) his absence was needed just to get away from his terrible character for awhile.

2. With Andy out of the picture, the focus shifted again to where it should have been all along...the incredible ensemble cast. Whereas the eighth season focused WAAAAYYY too much on guest stars and gimmicks, this season gets back to the tried-and-true formula of just letting the characters play out and watching the hijinx ensue.

3. In the past, as evidenced by the Wedding & Baby episodes for instance, whenever the writers of this show have desperately needed a really good string of episodes, they have always come through. This was again true down the "stretch run" of this season, as the final slew of episodes are truly magical once again with the writers being able to "pull out all the stops". The finale could easily be considered one of the best episodes of the entire show for its equal parts drama & comedy (what the show always needed to succeed in the first place).

Now, don't get me wrong...this is not the best season of "The Office" by any stretch of the imagination. Without Michael Scott, this show was just never going to be the same again. However, it was nice that the finale season was able to pull itself up just enough to make me look forward to watching it each week instead of dreading it.

Thus, the Ninth (and final) Season of "The Office" was able to do just enough to justify the "goes out on a good note" tag. Seeing as how this was on the heels of bottoming out the previous year, it is a testament to all the show creators/writers/actors who truly cared enough to make the ending of this great show special.

Terrible ending

[riggs-92733 · 5/10 · 9 December 2021]

I seriously don't understand what is so great about this finale. Dwight is so out of character and there's no good development for any character. Even Michael's appearance doesn't help. What was that terrible scene with Ryan and Kelly running away leaving a baby??

Everything sucked. One of my biggest problem with this show is that they don't really know how to use or what to do with a lot of characters. Andy is so terrible. He's pathetic and dumb and just such a loser. Terrible ending. The office should have ended in season 7. When Michael leaves was pitch perfect. A beautiful ending.