Ep 21. Michael's Last Dundies

In The Office season 7 episode 21, titled "Michael's Last Dundies," the always awkward and hilarious Dundie Awards are back. This time, it's a bittersweet occasion as it's Michael Scott's (played by Steve Carell) last Dundies before he leaves to start a new life with his fiancée, Holly.

The episode begins with Michael, as always, super excited about the Dundies and ready to make it a great event. However, due to budget cuts, they are forced to have the Dundies at the office instead of a fancy restaurant. This puts a damper on Michael's plans, but with the help of his co-workers, he's able to make it work.

As the awards ceremony progresses, we see the usual character interactions and jokes that make the Dundies such a beloved tradition on the show. There's Dwight (played by Rainn Wilson) trying to assert his dominance as the assistant regional manager, Jim (played by John Krasinski) playing pranks on Dwight, and Pam (played by Jenna Fischer) struggling to keep the ceremony going smoothly.

One of the highlights of the episode is when Michael brings out his acoustic guitar to perform a song for his co-workers. It's a heartfelt moment and shows how much Michael cares about his colleagues, despite his often clueless and inappropriate behavior.

As the Dundies come to a close, Michael begins to feel nostalgic about his time at Dunder Mifflin and the relationships he's formed there. He realizes how much he's going to miss his co-workers and the daily shenanigans that happen in the office.

The episode ends with Michael giving a tearful goodbye speech to his colleagues, thanking them for all the memories they've shared and for making his time at Dunder Mifflin so special. It's an emotional moment, not just for Michael, but for the viewers as well, who have grown to love these characters over the years.

Overall, "Michael's Last Dundies" is a touching and funny episode that showcases everything we love about The Office. It's a reminder of the bonds we form with our coworkers and how even the most mundane moments can be turned into something special with the right people. And while Michael may be leaving, we know that the crazy antics of Dunder Mifflin will continue on for seasons to come.