Towards the end of the episode Andy Bernard sings an extremely beautiful song, which touches the heard and soothes the emotions of not only the characters in the show but also the viewer. It will make you change your perceptions regarding Andy, and is a pivot point in his character interpretation.
16 Reviews
"I'd be happy to see Jim as manager" -Dwight
samratsingraur8 November 2020
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First of all I gotta say how amazing this episode was. It made me laugh and cry at the same time. After all Dwight got the job he always wanted. His Karate ceremony was funny tho. But the fact that Dwight wanted Jim to be the manager and how happy he'll be to see him like that, gave the biggest smile on my face I've ever had and same for Jim who wanted the same for Dwight. The first he did after being the manager was that he told the nerd guy to get up from Jim's seat and returned Jim the place he belongs. And Jim's decisions to leave everything aside and be in Scranton for Pam and his kids was so beautiful.
But let me just say it, the most beautiful thing about this episode was Andy's farewell song. I mean that song and his voice literally broke my soul. It was a super emotional moment for everyone whether be Ed Helms' fan or co workers or any office viewer.
At last, Oscar's pleasant behaviour towards Angela after how devasted she was with her divorce, cats taken away and especially her love for Dwight...moved me!
But let me just say it, the most beautiful thing about this episode was Andy's farewell song. I mean that song and his voice literally broke my soul. It was a super emotional moment for everyone whether be Ed Helms' fan or co workers or any office viewer.
At last, Oscar's pleasant behaviour towards Angela after how devasted she was with her divorce, cats taken away and especially her love for Dwight...moved me!
Livin' the Dream (#9.21)
ComedyFan201015 February 2019
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Dwight becomes a manager and Andy goes away to become famous.
A great episode that made me laugh and cry. So great for Dwight to be a manager! And his black belt ceremony was also very funny. Andy's song at the end was so beautiful. Angela losing her cats broke my heart. Just like her crying at the end because she loves Dwight. Oscar is also wonderful to support her so much.
A great episode that made me laugh and cry. So great for Dwight to be a manager! And his black belt ceremony was also very funny. Andy's song at the end was so beautiful. Angela losing her cats broke my heart. Just like her crying at the end because she loves Dwight. Oscar is also wonderful to support her so much.
Meaningful
gormanusmc29 December 2019
Get out of Jim's seat!
srk2617-884-60569015 August 2019
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This episode was beautiful. The office was kind of lacking in this season with some Sparks here and there but this just undid all that.
Jim and Pam are back to their normal selves. Andy leaves with a beautiful song and yeah, Dwight's Manager!
The first thing he does after becoming manager? Asks that stupid nerd to get out of Jim's seat. That was beautiful and funny. I love this show.
The first thing he does after becoming manager? Asks that stupid nerd to get out of Jim's seat. That was beautiful and funny. I love this show.
The best episode without Michael
pablom-590312 June 2020
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I've cried with this episode Dwight was so happy and he created an amazing friendship with Pam and Jim also Oscar and Angela. At this point u can see that they fight a lot, but they r a family and they love each one.
Ed Helms Will Melt Your Heart!
spasek20 July 2021
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This goes down as one of the best episodes of the series, but as hard as it is to believe, it gets even better from here on out!
So many great and even touching things happen in this episode.
Dwight finally gets his dream job and is made the Regional Manager of the Scranton Branch. What made it even better was Jim pulling for him to get the job by saying, "If there is someone out there who loves paper and this job more than Dwight, I do not want to meet that person!" David Wallace smiles and nods.
Let's be clear: as much as Jim and Dwight antagonize each other, they clearly like and even respect each other. That is what makes their relationship special. Jim saved Dwight from being fired by Robert California. Dwight makes Jim his "#2" man and tells annoying Clark to "Get out of Jim's chair!" That was awesome!
Jim represents to Dwight a person who doesn't take life too seriously; to relax and not let things get to you so much.
Dwight represents to Jim a person who is passionate about his work. A person who loves what they do.
Andy is finally given his farewell, and Ed Helms provides us with the best rendition of "I'll Remember You" to ever be sung. I'm not sure if anyone can watch that scene with a dry eye.
And another touching moment is Angela bursting into tears in Oscar's car as she confesses that she loves Dwight.
Tell me another show that can be funny and touching all at the same time. I can't think of another comedy show that does this so deftly.
So many great and even touching things happen in this episode.
Dwight finally gets his dream job and is made the Regional Manager of the Scranton Branch. What made it even better was Jim pulling for him to get the job by saying, "If there is someone out there who loves paper and this job more than Dwight, I do not want to meet that person!" David Wallace smiles and nods.
Let's be clear: as much as Jim and Dwight antagonize each other, they clearly like and even respect each other. That is what makes their relationship special. Jim saved Dwight from being fired by Robert California. Dwight makes Jim his "#2" man and tells annoying Clark to "Get out of Jim's chair!" That was awesome!
Jim represents to Dwight a person who doesn't take life too seriously; to relax and not let things get to you so much.
Dwight represents to Jim a person who is passionate about his work. A person who loves what they do.
Andy is finally given his farewell, and Ed Helms provides us with the best rendition of "I'll Remember You" to ever be sung. I'm not sure if anyone can watch that scene with a dry eye.
And another touching moment is Angela bursting into tears in Oscar's car as she confesses that she loves Dwight.
Tell me another show that can be funny and touching all at the same time. I can't think of another comedy show that does this so deftly.
Angela's emotional performance at the end of this episode was spectacular
athanharris19 April 2020
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This episode explored the themes that defined the 9-year-long journey of Dunder-Mifflin: friendship, office romances and unpredictability.
The writers really structured this episode well with the ending of Angela confessing her love for Dwight to Oscar. Alongside the amazing performance from Angela Kinsey, this scene perfectly explores the three main themes of "The Office"
You'll believe Andy...
rham-975-64491728 March 2022
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...can make you cry. Because when he sings his good-bye - beautifully - there won't be a dry eye in the house. Just a really outstanding episode that proves The Office still has a lot of heart, even without Michael. And especially between Dwight and Jim.
CHRIS-TOE-FUR!!!
markthespoon13 April 2021
The Finale I wished
atharvature5 January 2022
The show's weakest link finally steps down.
Snowy16126 January 2014
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There will be spoilers.
This was a mixed episode, there were plenty of still annoying things, such as Jim and Pam's lingering issues with couples therapy, Andy still being there and Kevin being a caricature of an idiot.
But contrary to that, good things happened such as Andy finally leaving Dunder Mifflin, Jim and Pam finally returning back to being the happy, caring and most of all normal couple that they were in the past. And of course, Dwight finally gets his black belt in karate. Oh, and becomes the manager of Dunder Mifflin Scranton!
There was one fascinating part of the episode, where the characters give their opinions on Andy and his dream of being "famous" and becoming an entertainer. I don't know if the writers just thought if those opinions would be funny or if they finally realized that they should have ditched Andy a long time ago - but seeing some sense come back was very welcome. When the show was still focused on annoying things Michael Scott did, the characters didn't pamper and coddle him with compliments - no, instead they kept him somewhat grounded and brought him back to reality.
Moving on, the interaction between Jim, Pam and Dwight was one of the high points of this episode. First, it reminds us that Dwight always had a soft spot for Pam (like in one of the previous seasons, when Pam and co. went to Dwight's farm in order to convince him to stop his doomsday e-mail); second it shows us that even though Jim used to prank Dwight, they still had some sort of a weird friendly relationship. Especially when Dwight gives Jim his old desk back, and when Jim refuses "assisstant regional manager", but accepts "assisstant TO the regional manager".
Also, as the episode progresses we find out more about Angela's emotional state. She's broken and while she admits that she still loves Dwight, her pride is preventing her from going to him and appearing as a gold-digger. Quite sad, but things appear to be going in a better direction when Oscar (her ex-husbands former lover!) suggests living together until she can get back on her feet.
All in all, it wasn't a bad episode. It wasn't great either, but it leaned more towards the great part of the spectrum. If it had dealt with Andy leaving much faster it would have been great.
This was a mixed episode, there were plenty of still annoying things, such as Jim and Pam's lingering issues with couples therapy, Andy still being there and Kevin being a caricature of an idiot.
But contrary to that, good things happened such as Andy finally leaving Dunder Mifflin, Jim and Pam finally returning back to being the happy, caring and most of all normal couple that they were in the past. And of course, Dwight finally gets his black belt in karate. Oh, and becomes the manager of Dunder Mifflin Scranton!
There was one fascinating part of the episode, where the characters give their opinions on Andy and his dream of being "famous" and becoming an entertainer. I don't know if the writers just thought if those opinions would be funny or if they finally realized that they should have ditched Andy a long time ago - but seeing some sense come back was very welcome. When the show was still focused on annoying things Michael Scott did, the characters didn't pamper and coddle him with compliments - no, instead they kept him somewhat grounded and brought him back to reality.
Moving on, the interaction between Jim, Pam and Dwight was one of the high points of this episode. First, it reminds us that Dwight always had a soft spot for Pam (like in one of the previous seasons, when Pam and co. went to Dwight's farm in order to convince him to stop his doomsday e-mail); second it shows us that even though Jim used to prank Dwight, they still had some sort of a weird friendly relationship. Especially when Dwight gives Jim his old desk back, and when Jim refuses "assisstant regional manager", but accepts "assisstant TO the regional manager".
Also, as the episode progresses we find out more about Angela's emotional state. She's broken and while she admits that she still loves Dwight, her pride is preventing her from going to him and appearing as a gold-digger. Quite sad, but things appear to be going in a better direction when Oscar (her ex-husbands former lover!) suggests living together until she can get back on her feet.
All in all, it wasn't a bad episode. It wasn't great either, but it leaned more towards the great part of the spectrum. If it had dealt with Andy leaving much faster it would have been great.
Extraordinary expose!
ignisgeodacius6 September 2021
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This one is really one of the great office episodes. Of course as everyone has stated b4 episodes without Michael Scott are not really quite the same this one is like a culmination of all the great work the supporting cast has put together all in one in one excellent smorgasbord of entertainment.
With Dwight finally getting his BB in Karate it seems that his self confidence has finally broken a barrier and he no longer needs to prove anything to anyone and he can finally acknowledge everything that Pam and Jim have done for him and he doesn't mind them. After that he finally gets his dream job as manager thanks to Jim and he actually starts treating everybody with some modicum of respect which is touching.
It is nice to see Dwights transformation so close to the end of the series as he cannot always be the 'bad guy'.
So much else happens in this episode but I will leave it to the rest of you wonderful watchers to see it.
Seriously it is all pretty darned good if a little unbelievable(and that is why I subtract 1 point from perfect).
Enjoy!
With Dwight finally getting his BB in Karate it seems that his self confidence has finally broken a barrier and he no longer needs to prove anything to anyone and he can finally acknowledge everything that Pam and Jim have done for him and he doesn't mind them. After that he finally gets his dream job as manager thanks to Jim and he actually starts treating everybody with some modicum of respect which is touching.
It is nice to see Dwights transformation so close to the end of the series as he cannot always be the 'bad guy'.
So much else happens in this episode but I will leave it to the rest of you wonderful watchers to see it.
Seriously it is all pretty darned good if a little unbelievable(and that is why I subtract 1 point from perfect).
Enjoy!
Bittersweet - Dwight Becomes Manager, Goodbye Andy
vivianla1 March 2021
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Angela comes into work with a soda. She is disheveled and her hair is a mess. All her cats got taken away from her.
Nellie and Kevin try to persuade Andy to stay saying leaving his day job for an unstable career is a bad idea. Many people don't make it. It is hilarious because they are all actors in reality.
Andy decides to tell David that he is leaving. David was going to fire him so it worked out. David asks Jim for his opinion on making Dwight manager.
Pam and Jim have a joking conversation meant to be flirtatious. Toby hilariously sticks out his tongue in a cute way to say it is gross.
Dwight is excited and jumps on the table to announce he is manager. He tells new Dwight to go to the annex and that is Jim's spot. Jim and Dwight have this bond because Jim saved Dwight from getting fired back in Florida.
Before leaving Andy comes back to the office with his guitar and plays a song that leaves everyone in tears. It is a beautiful scene.
Before leaving the office Oscar tells Angela to come live with him after he sees her searching up tents. Angela cries in the car and says she loves Dwight.
Nellie and Kevin try to persuade Andy to stay saying leaving his day job for an unstable career is a bad idea. Many people don't make it. It is hilarious because they are all actors in reality.
Andy decides to tell David that he is leaving. David was going to fire him so it worked out. David asks Jim for his opinion on making Dwight manager.
Pam and Jim have a joking conversation meant to be flirtatious. Toby hilariously sticks out his tongue in a cute way to say it is gross.
Dwight is excited and jumps on the table to announce he is manager. He tells new Dwight to go to the annex and that is Jim's spot. Jim and Dwight have this bond because Jim saved Dwight from getting fired back in Florida.
Before leaving Andy comes back to the office with his guitar and plays a song that leaves everyone in tears. It is a beautiful scene.
Before leaving the office Oscar tells Angela to come live with him after he sees her searching up tents. Angela cries in the car and says she loves Dwight.
I can't stand Andy.
desposito-pa4 April 2022
I hate how Andy is written and how Ed Helms performa as him. He's annoying, unfunny, unlikable stupid and unredeemable. He made this whole episode worse. I don't even get that point of his character. He adds nothing.
Dwight the... YEAH
sir-roka6 July 2021
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I got a lot of goosebumps watching this episode. Finally, Dwight's got what he really deserves becoming the manager in a way that makes him do not even think to miss it up after what he's been through to get it. I loved this episode so much.
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