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The Office Rundown: Episode 14, "Goodbye, Toby Parts 1 & 2"

Fri, 05/16/2008 - 11:32am by BuzzSugar
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OMG, where to start?! The season finale of The Office was so. Freaking. Great. I honestly think this is hugely due to Amy Ryan's spot-on performance as the new HR lady at Dunder-Mifflin. I loved her! And then there were all the twists and turns (that didn't just have to do with Pam and Jim, like that very last scene!). And the whole storyline with Kevin is, I think, one of the funniest, cleverest things I've seen on television in a long time.

The going-away party for Toby was amazing! It made me so happy for the new party planner in town, Phyllis, as though she's an actual person I know in real life. Sometimes I think I get too involved in these shows. I really wanted to give her a hug.

Also, thanks to Creed, there now exists the job title of "Quabity Aschwitz." Amazing.

What did you think about this finale? Were you as delighted by it as I was? Check out SavvySugar's "most relatable moments" post, complete with a clip from the show. For some of the parts I thought were the best and funniest, and to share your thoughts, read more.

  • The episode began with a good old-fashioned prank from Jim. I don't know how John Krasinski keeps a straight face as Dwight is reaching his fingers along his face, trying to grab the ear piece. Too funny.
  • Kelly: "I can't believe this is your last day. How do you feel?"
    Toby: "Fine. Good."
    Kelly: "I feel weird."
  • Michael says he wants anti-gravity potion and Pam doesn't miss a beat. "So, how much anti-gravity potion do you want?"
    Angela: "No, you know what, this is not a party planning committee anymore. And I don't want your foot money and I feel uncomfortable participating."
  • Pam, about her going to design school for three months in New York: "The timing is pretty much perfect." She lights up: "And that is the first time I've used the word perfect in here." She's so freaking cute.
  • Dwight says he hates the new HR lady because "She stinks. . . with her. . . ways and her. . . head."
  • Michael: "Thanks to Toby, I have a very strong prejudice against Human Resources. I believe that the department is a breeding ground for monsters. What I failed to consider, though is that not all monsters are bad. Like E.T. Is Holly our extra-terrestrial? Maybe. Or maybe she's just an awesome woman from this planet."
  • Seriously, Holly thinking Kevin is mentally challenged is probably not too P.C. but it made me laugh until I was choking on my own laughter. He offers her an M&M. "I keep them here at my desk so that everybody doesn't take them."
    Holly: "Well, that is a very safe place for them!"
    Holly, later: "You drive your own car?" "I'm proud of you!"
  • Creed, trying to sound out what his job is: "I shoulda written it down. Qua-something. Qua, quar, quabble, quow, quab. . .quabity! Quabity aschwitz! No. No, but I'm getting close."
  • Michael, making a "CD mix tape" for Holly, possibly using "Crash" by Dave Matthews Band.
    Michael: "What's the group that was from Scranton that hit it big? Was that U2?"
    Jim: "Yup."
  • Toby's affection for Pam fluctuates from sweetly adorable to a little icky. "I would love a picture of the two of us to take to Costa Rica."
  • Jim, after giving Phyllis money for fireworks at Toby's party: "I'm going to propose tonight. Holy crap!" Squee!
  • Angela shredded her list of vendors. So Phyllis slides books off Angela's desk. "Sorry."
    I love it when Phyllis gets mildly mean.
  • I'm so glad that Michael's attempt to berate Toby is thwarted by Pam and Holly joining in, and he then has to ask his mean questions in an innocent voice. "Who do you think you are?"
    Toby: "I'm. . . Toby."
  • Michael got Toby a rock with a note attached that says "Suck on this." And he made Dwight wrap it.
  • After Oscar explains Ryan's fraud: "The real crime, I think, was the beard."
  • Mose Schrute! He uncages a raccoon into Holly's car.
  • "Jan didn't believe in showing affection so sometimes I don't know how to react when a girl touches me. So. I like it!" Michael giggles.
  • Michael's songs include "Beers in Heaven" (which is "very sexual") and "Total Eclipse of the Fart."
  • Pam, about Toby: "Don't tell him I said this, but I always thought he was kinda cute." So bittersweet!
  • Here's the line I laughed at the most: "You cheated on me? When I specifically asked you not to?"
  • Jan: "If I was 22 and I had lots of time to have lots of children then sure, let's let Michael have a shot at one of 'em. But honestly, I need to make this one count."
  • So Andy Bernard is the one to ruin Jim's proposal to Pam by proposing to Angela!
    Angela: "OK."
    Andy: "Into the mike, sweetie."
    Angela: "I said OK."
  • Aww, one of the great tragedies of The Office: Just as Michael has a not-so-weird flirtation with a woman (Holly), he learns of Jan's pregnancy and it messes everything up.
  • O.M.G. Phyllis happily explains that party planning gives a high, like a runner's high before walking in on Dwight and Angela doing it in the office! Discuss!

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  • JessNess's picture
    JessNess
    1

    I have been trying to find the youtube video of Ryan being arrested but am not successful

    20 weeks 3 days ago Report Comment
  • JessNess's picture
    JessNess
    2

    By the way did anyone else notice that Pam did not read her entire letter She is probably missing up essential info

    20 weeks 3 days ago Report Comment
  • RCLdesigngirl's picture
    RCLdesigngirl
    3

    It's BACK!!!!!!!!! Last night was hilarious, clever, well-written, and well-acted.

    Yes, I agree that John needs an award for keeping a straight face while Rainn groped his face. Also, setting up all of Kevin's lines so that we see them through the lens of his "special needs" was freaking genius. That was the funniest thing I've seen on tv all year!

    And of COURSE Andy would step in and ruin the proposal because he's "that" guy.

    Loved it loved it loved it.

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  • WhiplashGirlchild's picture
    WhiplashGirlchild
    4

    I can't find it either, Jess.

    Okay, thoughts on the show:

    Best episode all season. It felt totally old-school. Yay!

    The Kevin/Holly thing was AMAZING. That's what the spinoff should be: Holly thinking Kevin is mentally challenged. For years and years. I love when he said "I'm totally going to bang Holly."

    I'm glad Jim didn't propose. I think that if Jim and Pam end up all happy the show will get boring. But I have a theory that maybe he'll get Ryan's job now and he and Pam will move to NY and they will be the spinoff. That would suck.

    I was SO happy to see Dwight and Angela doing it at the end.

    And I was so happy to see Mose.

    And they need more Creed. Period.

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  • Renees3's picture
    Renees3
    5

    i LOVE Creed, I wish they did more with him, everything he says is awesome. And I agree the whole Kevin thing had me cracking up the whole time.
    and I feel bad for Pam.

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  • stephley's picture
    stephley
    6

    I also wondered about Pam not finishing the letter; Toby's exit interview had the potential to be so incredibly ugly - they did a great job keeping it funny with Pam prodding Michael; I love the idea of Kevin and Holly going on forever with her thinking he's special; there should be more Creed definitely; Jan's news came totally out of the blue - it's a little weird but still within the realm of possibility. I love that Phyllis won a round.

    20 weeks 3 days ago Report Comment
  • Cocoangel's picture
    Cocoangel
    7

    Holly is so perfect for Michael. When she spoke "Yoda" back to him my jaw dropped. And then to his question about would she be town this weekend and he was going to be out of town, she said "But you'll miss my orgy." I seriously thought Michael was going to profess his love for her right there & then.

    20 weeks 3 days ago Report Comment
  • t and co's picture
    t and co
    8

    Funniest Michael line, "If the devil were to explode and evil were gone forever...What sort of party would you have?"

    It was an all around amazing episode, and a great way to end the season.

    I can't wait to see what's going to happen with Dwight and Angela. So freakin' crazy!

    20 weeks 3 days ago Report Comment
  • NadiaPotter's picture
    NadiaPotter
    9

    amazing episode.. just amazing

    it had everything, pregnant woman, arrest for fraud, pranks, sex on a desk... oh Dear Lord

    Like the old office... I was laughing and losing the air!!!

    Still think Jan is perfect for Michael, I saw it on that episode when Michael has two jobs, and she runs to find him and told him that he was there when she needed him and so she will be when he needs her... sweet, because I saw that when she saw Michael, she didn't hesitated on inviting him to the lamas class...

    Poor Jim, and Mr. Andy Bernard thinking, it was a perfect time,. with fireworks and everything... and Jim face "yes it was the perfect time!!!"

    and the last scene...OMG OMG OMG... I spend like 5 minutes without moving...

    20 weeks 3 days ago Report Comment
  • lilprisci's picture
    lilprisci
    10

    GREAT episode. Everything about it was so memorable. I can remember almost every scene and line after watching it only once.

    LOVED the new character Holly: Amy Ryan was so SPOT on! I hope they keep her around.

    20 weeks 3 days ago Report Comment
  • Francoisehardly's picture
    Francoisehardly
    11

    I want Jim to propose since I've been waiting for it and it's not fair if I don't see one, but I'm glad he didn't after Andy's because that would have tainted the proposal for the marriage that would actually happen/last. I wonder how long they're going to have Holly think Kevin is "special". And I love that Creed has no idea what he does there.

    20 weeks 3 days ago Report Comment
  • kgr3p18's picture
    kgr3p18
    12

    you can find the video of ryan being taken away on nbc.com under the office section

    this episode might be one of my favorites from this season

    20 weeks 3 days ago Report Comment
  • mudnessa's picture
    mudnessa
    13

    I love Jim's prank on Dwight in the beginning and then when Michael is at the office early dancing around because Toby is leaving. I was laughing almost the whole episode. I love Kevin he is so funny and Holly is a great fit with the office staff. Creed definitely needs to say more totally in appropriate stuff. He was maybe my favorite part, all backed up against the fridge not knowing what he does. Hilarious. I don't necessarily want to see it be all happy and married and all that with Jim and Pam but I really didn't like seeing her all sad and almost crying when she was taking the picture with Toby. I didn't like the whole Andy proposing to Angela but that was all solved by the last scene.

    20 weeks 3 days ago Report Comment
  • misshouston's picture
    misshouston
    14

    The Ryan arrest clip is up on The Office website ... but you're not missing much. No dialogue, just Ryan being led out of the office by a few cops. (Oh, and a coworker eagerly capturing the moment on his camera phone

    20 weeks 3 days ago Report Comment
  • nina_e's picture
    nina_e
    15

    My goodness...this was one of the funniest EVER. This Amy Ryan chick is now my most favorite character.
    1. The whole Kevin being slow= down right hilarity...and everybody just went along with it. Priceless
    2.Michael's and Holly's connection interrupted by Jan's selfish pregnancy...so sad
    3. darn you Andy for your stupid proposal to Angela...I knew she and Dwight were going to get back together
    4. this is how i would like to see Jim and Pam play out.
    Jim will go for Ryan's job
    Pam will go to school= both of them will be in New York...and he's going to propose when no one is expecting it like at the carnival in the parking lot...I know it won't happen like that, but whatev
    That's my take...see you in the fall

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  • nina_e's picture
    nina_e
    16

    Oh and Toby could of had a chance with Pam, she said he was kind of cute

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  • WhiplashGirlchild's picture
    WhiplashGirlchild
    17

    Pam said that Toby was cute before - in the episode where Ryan started the fire, where they played "Who would you do?" in the parking lot.

    20 weeks 3 days ago Report Comment
  • lylpookie's picture
    lylpookie
    18

    !!! This was a great episode! Every twist and turn had me on my seat and gasping! AWESOME. I feel like the Office is finally back from the writer's strike and got back into the groove of things. Too bad the season had to end!

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  • kgtg1's picture
    kgtg1
    19

    I guess I am the only one, but I was disappointed. It just wasn't as good as I thought it would be. There were hilarious moments, though.

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  • k squared's picture
    k squared
    20

    This episode WAS AMAZING. It so made up for all the other ones sucking a little bit.

    I personally thought the Kevin/Holly thing was incredibly funny and well done. I like Holly, and she was so awesome.

    I was pretty shocked though that Michael chose Jan, when Holly must be like, his soulmate or something. There aren't a whole lot of people cut out to be Michael Scott's soulmate. And he couldn't even google lamaze classes for Jan? He wants a kid so bad but he isn't prepared at ALL. I can see Michael leaving Jan for Holly.

    And I was bummed that Andy screwed up Jim's proposal.. JIM picked out fireworks, which made the whole night special, but Andy got to it first. Ughhhhhhh. Their engagement won't last, I know it. The scene at the end gave me some hope for Dwangela

    And in conclusion to my lengthy post, I felt really glad for Phyllis. She stood up to Angela and made a really cool party. I want to see her stand up to Angela more often. It would be pretty funny to see her act really sassy and/or go power-hungry.

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  • Francesca Fiore's picture
    Francesca Fiore
    21

    The Office has been losing me these past few episodes, but this one completely saved it. I love love LOVE Amy Ryan, she is just adorable, and I had no idea she could do comedy!! (I only know her from The Wire and Gone Baby Gone.)

    So much hilariousness, you all have pretty much nailed my favorite parts. It was extremely gratifying to see Ryan getting arrested, especially after he was such a jerk to Jim. Oscar's comments were priceless.

    I forgot that Pam didn't read the entire letter! I like the theory that the spinoff is Pam and Jim moving to NY. I'm torn between wanting them to be together because I like them both so much, and wanting them to have problems because it's too boring when everyone is all happy.

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  • SavvySugar's picture
    SavvySugar
    22

    I am obsessed with this episode and it's staying on my DVR until next season Jess, great point about Pam not finishing her letter, I was so excited for her that I didn't consider that something was amiss and maybe not so "perfect."

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  • sumbum's picture
    sumbum
    23

    I was so bummed (as was Pam, I presume) that Jim didn't propose...BUT Phyllis catching Dwight & Angela hooking up was WAY BETTER!!!!!!!!!!! Yay for Dwight!!

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  • emalove's picture
    emalove
    24

    Last night's episode was the best one in so long!!!! I was SO happy with it...I get SO into it, my husband says that I act like I know these characters in real life. Haha.

    I'm definitely bummed for Jim and Pam because I sense trouble for them...not sure what yet, but definitely something. I think she was really sad and disappointed that Jim didn't propose, and I think it's going to make her question their relationship.

    I also noticed that she didn't even read her acceptance letter--something could happen with that.

    Holly is awesome. I loved all the scenes with her and Michael. I'm thrilled that Amy Ryan is part of the DM crew now!

    And the ending...classic.

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  • emalove's picture
    emalove
    25

    Oh yeah, I think the Kevin and Holly interactions were my favorite parts of this episode...

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  • pianoteacher1's picture
    pianoteacher1
    26

    Best post-strike episode yet, and it's a finale!!
    I have to agree with EVERYTHING that buzzsugar says. The most hilarious plot is between holly and kevin. She is so careful when she talk to kevin, it's hilarious! And also, she seems to be on the same wavelength as michael, hope they actually would end up together. But I really hated Andy for proposing before Jim, but I guess that's the shock! Nothing compares to the last 5 seconds of the finale though
    Hopefully Pam wouldn't be too disappointed about Jim

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  • pianoteacher1's picture
    pianoteacher1
    27

    Oh, I hope to see more Angela v.s Phyllis to see who gets to be american next top party planner
    Luv the line about Human resource as a breeding ground for monsters!

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  • Amesabelle's picture
    Amesabelle
    28

    I really hope that Jim not proposing at the party doesn't make her question their relationship. They are so sweet together.

    I have to say that one of my favorite parts of the entire episode was Holly finding Kevin in front of the vending machine and coming in to give him a hand with getting a snack.

    "Let's see how much you have to spend. Twenty-five cents, fifty cents, ah, that's a button..."

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  • ElizabethRae's picture
    ElizabethRae
    29

    AMAAAAZING!! I laughed so hard I could barely breathe.

    The Dwight/Angela sex scene? EW EW EW! And poor Angela, her face is so big from the pregnancy! She looks really different.

    I loved the Kevin thing. The best part was, after Dwight told her that, no one else was in on it. Kevin was just himself and it all played perfectly. It was genius.

    And darn that Mr. Andy Bernard! I wanted them to get engaged!!! I felt so bad for Pam at the end. But even worse for Phyllis. Yikes!

    And how cruel is Jan? That is like the meanest thing ever. Seriously. Holly is so much better for him. And doesn't seem like a psychopath.

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  • fleurfairy's picture
    fleurfairy
    30

    The Kevin-Holly thing was genius. Seriously.

    I wanted to reach through the tv and punch Micahel in the face for sticking by that horrid b*tch Jan and giving up a chance for Holly. Michael, WAKE UP!

    I knew something would get in the way of Pam and Jim. If they leave the show, there's no point in keeping it on.

    I always love when Mose Schrute is on. I think he's my favorite character.

    And Dwight and Angela! My jaw dropped. And then I squealed. That was a long time coming.

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  • Cherylish's picture
    Cherylish
    31

    Holly thinking Kevin is special is perhaps the best thing ever. I was like dying of laughter every time those two had a scene together!

    Also, I thought it was kind of sweet that Michael was going to help Jan raise the baby even though it wasn't his. Jan's a b*tch, but Michael was sweet about it never-the-less.

    I was so pissed the Jim didn't propose to Pam! Gahhh! Made me soooo angry! But I did like the twist with Andy and Angela and then Angela hooking up with Dwight and Phyllis catching them!

    This was definitely the Office at its best. Although I am sad to see Tobey go...

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  • missCarlyBug's picture
    missCarlyBug
    32

    Oh god. Kevin and the whole Holly thing had my laughing forever. Definitely one of my fave episodes. Dwangela is my favorite Office couple, I absolutely loved the ending.

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  • GoingLikeSixty's picture
    GoingLikeSixty
    33

    It seemed to me that almost every plot line got turned on it's head! It was brilliant. Micheal loves HR. Pam and Jim didn't get together. Angela and Dwight... Pam heading to NYC...
    WHEN IS THE MOVIE!!!

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  • radarkitty's picture
    radarkitty
    34

    Awesome episode! I was happy to see Tobey go. I feel like Michael does with that guy. He just kind of ruins the whole HR experience for me. Loved Holly. Loved Kevin. LOVED Creed! And I'm really happy that lil wimp Ryan is gone. It was priceless when Kelly said:
    "I cannot wait to visit Ryan in prison. I'm gonna wear my hottest track suit, and get my hair done, and then be like, "Hi Ryan." And then all the other prisoners are gonna be like, "Damn! Ryan, you got a hot ex-girlfriend. Ooh, I would never have treated her so bad when I was outside of prison."

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  • jennifer76's picture
    jennifer76
    35

    Ha! That was one of my favorite parts too, radarkitty!!

    This episode was AWESOME! It was like they flipped a switch back on. I'm saving it on my DVR too. And I can't wait for next season!

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  • nakitabanana27's picture
    nakitabanana27
    36

    This was one of the BEST EPISODES!! I couldn't not stop grinning....Toby kinda creeped my out with all his pictures of him and Pam, and that whole thing with Jan and her baby is just mean, but it made for an amazing finale!

    Can't wait for more of the Office!

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  • sugaNspice24's picture
    sugaNspice24
    37

    This is an AWESOME EPISODE! I loved everything about it! I couldn't stop laughing! I was so sad for Jim when Andy stole the spotlight from Jim without even knowing it! and Go Phyllis!! I love it when she stands up to Angela. That last scene was probably the best 'last scene' ever!!!! I cant wait to see what happens next season!

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  • juju's picture
    juju
    38

    I want Jim and Pam to get engaged, but have a long engagement. I think that just because characters get together, it doesn't mean that everything will always be sunshine and light. And happiness doesn't always equal boring, as long as you have great writers, which I believe the Office does. There is nothing I hate more than when writers keep lovers apart unnecessarily and for ridiculous reasons, just because they think conflict is necessary for a romance to be interesting.

    I actually thought that Jim would propose in the last 30 seconds at the end of the show, so we were all glued to the screen. Had no idea that we'd be seeing Dwight and Angela going at it!

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  • Francoisehardly's picture
    Francoisehardly
    39

    " There is nothing I hate more than when writers keep lovers apart unnecessarily and for ridiculous reasons, just because they think conflict is necessary for a romance to be interesting."

    Exactly!

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