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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 7 Episode 21 - Goodbye, Michael
    9.3/10(71 votes)

    S7:E21

    Michael wants to have a drama-free day at work on his last day before moving to Colorado. Meanwhile, Deangelo Vickers and Andy Bernard scramble to retain Michael's biggest clients.

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    Writer:Greg Daniels

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  2. undefined Season 9 Episode 23 - Finale
    8.9/10(75 votes)

    S9:E23

    One year later, Dunder Mifflin employees past and present reunite for a panel discussion about the documentary and to attend Dwight and Angela's wedding.

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    Writer:Greg Daniels

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  3. undefined Season 3 Episode 22 - Beach Games
    8.7/10(53 votes)

    S3:E22

    Michael was shocked when he received a call from Corporate wanting him to interview for a position. Michael was happy, but he also had other things on his mind. Beach Day was coming up and he was taking the crew out for some fun in the sun. Not before reminding Toby he couldn't go because somebody had to stay in the office.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Greg Daniels

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  4. undefined Season 6 Episode 4 - Niagara
    8.6/10(37 votes)

    S6:E4

    The Dunder Mifflin staff head to Niagara Falls for Jim and Pam's wedding, with the understanding that her pregnancy is a forbidden discussion topic, but Jim's slip of the tongue prods Michael to attempt damage control.

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    Writer:Greg Daniels

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  5. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - Gay Witch Hunt
    8.5/10(61 votes)

    S3:E1

    When Michael unintentionally outs a gay employee, he stumbles through a sensitivity mine-field. Also, we find out what happened with Jim and Pam.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Greg Daniels

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  6. undefined Season 2 Episode 21 - Conflict Resolution
    8.4/10(56 votes)

    S2:E21

    When Michael takes over conflict resolution duties from HR, chaos ensues at Dunder Mifflin.

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    Writer:Greg Daniels

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  7. undefined Season 2 Episode 11 - Booze Cruise
    8.3/10(60 votes)

    S2:E11

    Michael takes the entire Dunder-Mifflin staff on a motivational cruise aboard a party boat on Lake Wallenpaupack, but his planned presentation is bogged down by numerous distractions, including a dance contest, limbo, snorkel shots, and the pushy Captain Jack. Also, Jim and Katy's relationship hits the rocks as Roy and Pam finally set a wedding date, which does more than disappoint Jim, and by the end of the night, Michael's motivational cruise doesn't go completely to waste when he shares a heart-to-heart with one of the workers.

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    Writer:Greg Daniels

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  8. undefined Season 4 Episode 1 - Fun Run
    8.3/10(63 votes)

    S4:E1

    Michael comes to believe the office might be cursed in the wake of a freak accident. After scrutinizing each of his staffers' religious beliefs, he organizes a charity 5K "fun run."

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    Writer:Greg Daniels

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  9. undefined Season 6 Episode 9 - Homer Badman
    8.2/10(46 votes)

    S6:E9

    When Homer gropes for a gummy candy stuck to the babysitter's pants, she mistakes his intentions and turns the town against him.

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    Writer:Greg Daniels

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  10. undefined Season 6 Episode 6 - Treehouse of Horror V
    8.2/10(44 votes)

    S6:E6

    Lack of beer and cable TV make Homer a crazed killer; the present is altered by a time-traveling Homer; and Principal Skinner turns detention students into food.

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    Writer:Greg Daniels

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  11. undefined Season 7 Episode 4 - Bart Sells His Soul
    8.1/10(49 votes)

    S7:E4

    Bart sells his soul to Milhouse for five dollars, but soon regrets his decision. Meanwhile, Moe turns the Tavern into a family-friendly restaurant.

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    Writer:Greg Daniels

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  12. undefined Season 7 Episode 21 - 22 Short Films About Springfield
    8.0/10(41 votes)

    S7:E21

    Bart and Milhouse wonder if anything interesting happens to the citizens of Springfield, which leads to a series of interconnected vignettes.

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    Writer:Greg Daniels

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Basketball
    8.0/10(80 votes)

    S1:E5

    The office staff play a basketball game against the warehouse workers in which Jim shows off to impress Pam and upstage her fiancee who is on the opposing team.

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    Writer:Greg Daniels

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  14. undefined Season 5 Episode 5 - Treehouse of Horror IV
    7.9/10(50 votes)

    S5:E5

    Homer sells his soul; Vampire Burns invites the Simpsons for dinner; Bart sees a gremlin damaging his school bus.

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    Writer:Greg Daniels

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  15. undefined Season 2 Episode 5 - Halloween
    7.9/10(63 votes)

    S2:E5

    While everyone else in the office enjoys the spooky Halloween festivities and talks about the staff's costumes, Michael ponders who he should fire when the threat of downsizing becomes a reality and his boss orders him to fire one of his staff. Meanwhile, Jim and Pam put Dwight's resume on job-searching websites, which may make Michael's job a little easier, and Pam encourages Jim to set his goals higher by applying for a better job, which makes Jim consider his friendship with Pam.

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    Writer:Greg Daniels

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Freeyond
    7.7/10(47 votes)

    S1:E10

    Nathan’s restored memories and shifting emotional allegiances put Nora in physical danger.

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    Writer:Greg Daniels

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  17. undefined Season 3 Episode 22 - The Parking Space
    7.7/10(35 votes)

    S3:E22

    George argues with a stranger over a "dream" parking space in front of Jerry's apartment.

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    Writer:Greg Daniels

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - Update Eve
    7.7/10(47 votes)

    S1:E9

    The Uploads are looking forward to the improvements in the new Lakeview Operating System. Nathan and Nora stay up late to recover Nathan’s missing memories.

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    Writer:Greg Daniels

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Five Stars
    7.6/10(52 votes)

    S1:E2

    Nora tries to get her ratings up, so her boss will approve her dad’s upload loan. Nathan acclimates to his new world with the help of a Lakeview therapist.

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    Writer:Greg Daniels

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  20. undefined Season 6 Episode 19 - Lisa's Wedding
    7.6/10(40 votes)

    S6:E19

    A fortuneteller predicts Lisa's engagement and wedding to a fellow student from an upper-crust British family.

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    Writer:Greg Daniels

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  21. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.6/10(117 votes)

    S1:E1

    A documentary crew arrives at the offices of Dunder Mifflin to observe the employees and learn about modern management. Manager Michael Scott tries to paint a happy picture, while sales rep Jim fights with his nemesis Dwight and flirts with receptionist Pam.

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    Writer:Greg Daniels

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  22. undefined Season 5 Episode 22 - Secrets of a Successful Marriage
    7.5/10(37 votes)

    S5:E22

    Homer teaches a class on marriage, but sharing secrets about his own union gets him kicked out of the house.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Greg Daniels

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  23. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Welcome to Upload
    7.5/10(64 votes)

    S1:E1

    After a self-driving car crash, Nathan is uploaded to Lakeview, his girlfriend’s family’s digital after-life, where he meets his customer service rep, Nora.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Greg Daniels

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  24. undefined Season 5 Episode 13 - Homer and Apu
    7.4/10(42 votes)

    S5:E13

    Homer accompanies Apu to the Kwik-E-Mart home office--in India--after Apu is fired.

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    Writer:Greg Daniels

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  25. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.2/10(66 votes)

    S1:E1

    Indiana government worker Leslie Knope is given the assignment to convert an abandoned quarry pit into a community park. A documentary film crew follows Leslie through her mishaps and gaffes as she tries to make her assignment a reality.

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    Writer:Greg Daniels

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Greg Daniels Ratings Summary

"Goodbye, Michael" is the best rated episode written by Greg Daniels. It scored 9.3/10 based on 71 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 4/28/2011 and is rated 0.4 points higher than their second-best episode, "Finale".