When Michael Scott left The Office in Season 7, many fans were worried that the show would lose its edge. After all, Michael was the heart and soul of Dunder Mifflin for seven seasons. However, The Office continued to be a ratings success after his departure. In fact, Season 8 was the highest rated season in the show's history! While it's true that some viewers did stop watching after Michael left, clearly the majority of fans stuck around to see what would happen next. And they were not disappointed!