Ep 18. Goodbye, Toby Part 1

In the Office season 4 episode 18, entitled "Goodbye, Toby Part 1," the Dunder Mifflin employees prepare for the departure of Toby, the HR representative. As Toby prepares to move to Costa Rica, Michael becomes increasingly excited about his upcoming departure and creates a countdown to Toby's final day.

Throughout the episode, the employees reflect upon their individual relationships with Toby. Jim, who has a rocky past with Toby, struggles with saying goodbye. Pam admits to Toby that she is also leaving the company and will greatly miss him. Meanwhile, Dwight is suspicious of Toby's true intentions for leaving.

As the day of Toby's departure nears, the employees plan a surprise going-away party. Michael takes the opportunity to shower Toby with gifts, including a rock with a note that reads "SUCK ON THIS," indicating his desire to finally be rid of Toby.

The tension between Michael and Toby finally comes to a head during a company-wide meeting in which Toby announces his departure. Michael interrupts the meeting and publicly expresses his disdain for Toby, prompting a heated argument between the two. Eventually, Toby leaves the meeting in tears.

The episode ends with the employees gathering for Toby's going-away party, but Michael is noticeably absent. Instead, he sits alone in his office, contemplating his true feelings about Toby's departure and what it means for him as a manager.

Overall, "Goodbye, Toby Part 1" sets the stage for a dramatic conclusion to the season-long arc of Toby's departure and the impact it will have on the Dunder Mifflin employees, most notably Michael.