Season 7

The American television comedy The Office was renewed by NBC for a seventh season on March 5, 2010. The season premiered on September 23, 2010, and ended on May 19, 2011, airing a total of 26 episodes (divided into 22 half-hour episodes and two hour-long episodes). ET as part of Comedy Night Done Right.
The previous season was Season 6 and the succeeding season was Season 8.
It is the final season to feature series lead Steve Carell as Michael Scott. 
==Production==
On June 28, 2010, it was confirmed that the seventh season was Steve Carell's last on the show, as his contract expired. NBC planned on continuing the series after his departure, and would welcome any return appearances by Carell. Actor and writer/co-executive producer B.J. Novak had renewed his contract with Universal Media Studios through an eighth season and would be promoted to full executive producer halfway through the seventh season. As of this season, Zach Woods, who plays Gabe Lewis on the show, has been promoted to a series regular. Executive producer/writer/actor Paul Lieberstein had confirmed that Amy Ryan, who portrays Holly Flax, will appear in eight episodes of the season. He also confirmed Kathy Bates will return as Jo Bennett in the season premiere. Later, Melora Hardin, who portrays Jan Levinson, announced on her Twitter account that she would return this season. Timothy Olyphant guest starred in two episodes as a rival salesman. It is also revealed that Pam dated Olyphant's character while Jim dated Karen. Holly return to Dunder Mifflin in the hour-long Christmas episode written by Mindy Kaling and directed by Rainn Wilson. One episode included the office employees getting together to watch an episode of the television series Glee.
The seventh season of the show was produced by Reveille Productions and Deedle-Dee Productions, both in association with Universal Media Studios. The show is based upon the British series created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, both of whom were executive producers on both the US and UK versions. The Office was produced by Greg Daniels, who is also an executive producer. Returning writers from the previous season include Mindy Kaling, B.J. Novak, Paul Lieberstein, Brent Forrester, Justin Spitzer, Aaron Shure, Charlie Grandy, Daniel Chun, Warren Lieberstein, and Halsted Sullivan. New writers in the seventh season include Peter Ocko, Jon Vitti, Amelie Gillettehttp://www.avclub.com/articles/nepotism,45181/ and Steve Hely. Lieberstein serves as executive producer and showrunner. Kaling, Novak, Shure, Chun and Ocko are co-executive producers; Forrester and Vitti are consulting producers; Spitzer and Grandy are supervising producers; and Warren Lieberstein, Halsted Sullivan and Steve Hely are producers.
==Episodes==
Picture	Episode Title 	Season Episode Number	Production Code	Original Airdate
 	Nepotism 	1 	7001 	September 23, 2010
 	Directed and written by Jeffrey Blitz.
Michael upsets the office when he ignores their pleas to fire office assistant Luke, Michael's immature nephew. Michael then spanks his irresponsible nephew and has to go to six counseling sessions with Toby. Pam's attempt to prank Dwight backfires when Kevin's faulty rewiring of an elevator strands the two together. Andy grows even more upset with Gabe and Erin's relationship.	Directed and written by Jeffrey Blitz.
Michael upsets the office when he ignores their pleas to fire office assistant Luke, Michael's immature nephew. Michael then spanks his irresponsible nephew and has to go to six counseling sessions with Toby. Pam's attempt to prank Dwight backfires when Kevin's faulty rewiring of an elevator strands the two together. Andy grows even more upset with Gabe and Erin's relationship.	Directed and written by Jeffrey Blitz.
Michael upsets the office when he ignores their pleas to fire office assistant Luke, Michael's immature nephew. Michael then spanks his irresponsible nephew and has to go to six counseling sessions with Toby. Pam's attempt to prank Dwight backfires when Kevin's faulty rewiring of an elevator strands the two together. Andy grows even more upset with Gabe and Erin's relationship.	Directed and written by Jeffrey Blitz.
Michael upsets the office when he ignores their pleas to fire office assistant Luke, Michael's immature nephew. Michael then spanks his irresponsible nephew and has to go to six counseling sessions with Toby. Pam's attempt to prank Dwight backfires when Kevin's faulty rewiring of an elevator strands the two together. Andy grows even more upset with Gabe and Erin's relationship.
 	Counseling 	2 	7002 	September 30, 2010
 	Directed by Jeffrey Blitz, written by B.J. Novak.
Michael is forced to have six hours of counseling with Toby after he physically reprimanded Luke, but Michael refuses to make Toby's job easy. Pam attempts to finagle a promotion to office administrator. Dwight boycotts the Steamtown Mall after a shop owner refuses to serve him.	Directed by Jeffrey Blitz, written by B.J. Novak.
Michael is forced to have six hours of counseling with Toby after he physically reprimanded Luke, but Michael refuses to make Toby's job easy. Pam attempts to finagle a promotion to office administrator. Dwight boycotts the Steamtown Mall after a shop owner refuses to serve him.	Directed by Jeffrey Blitz, written by B.J. Novak.
Michael is forced to have six hours of counseling with Toby after he physically reprimanded Luke, but Michael refuses to make Toby's job easy. Pam attempts to finagle a promotion to office administrator. Dwight boycotts the Steamtown Mall after a shop owner refuses to serve him.	Directed by Jeffrey Blitz, written by B.J. Novak.
Michael is forced to have six hours of counseling with Toby after he physically reprimanded Luke, but Michael refuses to make Toby's job easy. Pam attempts to finagle a promotion to office administrator. Dwight boycotts the Steamtown Mall after a shop owner refuses to serve him.
 	Andy's Play 	3 	7003 	October 7, 2010
 	Directed and written by John Stuart Scott, written by B.J. Novak.
Andy lands a role in a local production of Sweeney Todd and invites the entire office to the performance, in hopes to impress Erin. While Michael struggles to put his jealousy aside, Jim and Pam have trouble with their less-than-stellar babysitter.	Directed and written by John Stuart Scott, written by B.J. Novak.
Andy lands a role in a local production of Sweeney Todd and invites the entire office to the performance, in hopes to impress Erin. While Michael struggles to put his jealousy aside, Jim and Pam have trouble with their less-than-stellar babysitter.	Directed and written by John Stuart Scott, written by B.J. Novak.
Andy lands a role in a local production of Sweeney Todd and invites the entire office to the performance, in hopes to impress Erin. While Michael struggles to put his jealousy aside, Jim and Pam have trouble with their less-than-stellar babysitter.	Directed and written by John Stuart Scott, written by B.J. Novak.
Andy lands a role in a local production of Sweeney Todd and invites the entire office to the performance, in hopes to impress Erin. While Michael struggles to put his jealousy aside, Jim and Pam have trouble with their less-than-stellar babysitter.
 	Sex Ed 	4 	7004 	October 14, 2010
 	Directed and written by Paul Lieberstein.
Michael comes to work thinking he has a pimple, but it turns out to actually be a cold sore. When he is told that it is a form of herpes, Michael contacts all his ex-girlfriends—Jan (Melora Hardin), Holly (Amy Ryan), Helene (Linda Purl), Donna (Amy Pietz) and Carol (Nancy Carell). Andy holds a sex education meeting in the office hoping to appeal to Erin's passionate side.	Directed and written by Paul Lieberstein.
Michael comes to work thinking he has a pimple, but it turns out to actually be a cold sore. When he is told that it is a form of herpes, Michael contacts all his ex-girlfriends—Jan (Melora Hardin), Holly (Amy Ryan), Helene (Linda Purl), Donna (Amy Pietz) and Carol (Nancy Carell). Andy holds a sex education meeting in the office hoping to appeal to Erin's passionate side.	Directed and written by Paul Lieberstein.
Michael comes to work thinking he has a pimple, but it turns out to actually be a cold sore. When he is told that it is a form of herpes, Michael contacts all his ex-girlfriends—Jan (Melora Hardin), Holly (Amy Ryan), Helene (Linda Purl), Donna (Amy Pietz) and Carol (Nancy Carell). Andy holds a sex education meeting in the office hoping to appeal to Erin's passionate side.	Directed and written by Paul Lieberstein.
Michael comes to work thinking he has a pimple, but it turns out to actually be a cold sore. When he is told that it is a form of herpes, Michael contacts all his ex-girlfriends—Jan (Melora Hardin), Holly (Amy Ryan), Helene (Linda Purl), Donna (Amy Pietz) and Carol (Nancy Carell). Andy holds a sex education meeting in the office hoping to appeal to Erin's passionate side.
 	The Sting 	5 	7005 	October 21, 2010
 	Directed by Randall Einhorn, written by Mindy Kaling.
When a Dunder Mifflin client is stolen by a rival salesman named Danny (Timothy Olyphant), Michael, Dwight and Jim decide to set up a sting in order to uncover his sales secret. Andy starts a band with Darryl when he learns that one of his old college friends has a successful music career.	Directed by Randall Einhorn, written by Mindy Kaling.
When a Dunder Mifflin client is stolen by a rival salesman named Danny (Timothy Olyphant), Michael, Dwight and Jim decide to set up a sting in order to uncover his sales secret. Andy starts a band with Darryl when he learns that one of his old college friends has a successful music career.	Directed by Randall Einhorn, written by Mindy Kaling.
When a Dunder Mifflin client is stolen by a rival salesman named Danny (Timothy Olyphant), Michael, Dwight and Jim decide to set up a sting in order to uncover his sales secret. Andy starts a band with Darryl when he learns that one of his old college friends has a successful music career.	Directed by Randall Einhorn, written by Mindy Kaling.
When a Dunder Mifflin client is stolen by a rival salesman named Danny (Timothy Olyphant), Michael, Dwight and Jim decide to set up a sting in order to uncover his sales secret. Andy starts a band with Darryl when he learns that one of his old college friends has a successful music career.
 	Costume Contest 	6 	7006 	October 28, 2010
 	Directed by Dean Holland, written by Justin Spitzer.
Michael freaks out when Darryl goes over his head by taking an idea to corporate. The employees partake in a Halloween costume contest in the office. Meanwhile, Pam tries to get the truth from Danny about their dating history.	Directed by Dean Holland, written by Justin Spitzer.
Michael freaks out when Darryl goes over his head by taking an idea to corporate. The employees partake in a Halloween costume contest in the office. Meanwhile, Pam tries to get the truth from Danny about their dating history.	Directed by Dean Holland, written by Justin Spitzer.
Michael freaks out when Darryl goes over his head by taking an idea to corporate. The employees partake in a Halloween costume contest in the office. Meanwhile, Pam tries to get the truth from Danny about their dating history.	Directed by Dean Holland, written by Justin Spitzer.
Michael freaks out when Darryl goes over his head by taking an idea to corporate. The employees partake in a Halloween costume contest in the office. Meanwhile, Pam tries to get the truth from Danny about their dating history.
 	Christening 	7 	7007 	November 4, 2010
 	Directed by Alex Hardcastle, written by Peter Ocko
Pam and Jim's baby, Cece, gets christened and Michael invites the entire office to celebrate. Michael joins a church group of high school graduates on a mission to Mexico, with Andy following along to impress Erin.	Directed by Alex Hardcastle, written by Peter Ocko
Pam and Jim's baby, Cece, gets christened and Michael invites the entire office to celebrate. Michael joins a church group of high school graduates on a mission to Mexico, with Andy following along to impress Erin.	Directed by Alex Hardcastle, written by Peter Ocko
Pam and Jim's baby, Cece, gets christened and Michael invites the entire office to celebrate. Michael joins a church group of high school graduates on a mission to Mexico, with Andy following along to impress Erin.	Directed by Alex Hardcastle, written by Peter Ocko
Pam and Jim's baby, Cece, gets christened and Michael invites the entire office to celebrate. Michael joins a church group of high school graduates on a mission to Mexico, with Andy following along to impress Erin.
 	Viewing Party 	8 	7008 	November 11, 2010
 	Directed by Ken Whittingham, written by John Vitti.
Erin and Gabe invite the office over to Gabe's house for a Glee viewing party. Michael can't handle the fact that the office workers think of Gabe as their boss instead of him. Growing more jealous of Gabe and Erin's relationship, Andy goes to extremes in order to impress her. Dwight helps Pam with Cece, much to Jim's chagrin.	Directed by Ken Whittingham, written by John Vitti.
Erin and Gabe invite the office over to Gabe's house for a Glee viewing party. Michael can't handle the fact that the office workers think of Gabe as their boss instead of him. Growing more jealous of Gabe and Erin's relationship, Andy goes to extremes in order to impress her. Dwight helps Pam with Cece, much to Jim's chagrin.	Directed by Ken Whittingham, written by John Vitti.
Erin and Gabe invite the office over to Gabe's house for a Glee viewing party. Michael can't handle the fact that the office workers think of Gabe as their boss instead of him. Growing more jealous of Gabe and Erin's relationship, Andy goes to extremes in order to impress her. Dwight helps Pam with Cece, much to Jim's chagrin.	Directed by Ken Whittingham, written by John Vitti.
Erin and Gabe invite the office over to Gabe's house for a Glee viewing party. Michael can't handle the fact that the office workers think of Gabe as their boss instead of him. Growing more jealous of Gabe and Erin's relationship, Andy goes to extremes in order to impress her. Dwight helps Pam with Cece, much to Jim's chagrin.
 	WUPHF.com 	9 	7009 	November 18, 2010
 	Directed by Danny Leiner, written by Aaron Shure.
Michael helps Ryan by charming people to invest in his internet company, WUPHF.com. Dwight creates a hay festival in the parking lot for the Thanksgiving holiday. Jim learns of a new Sabre capping policy that prevents him from earning too much commission.	Directed by Danny Leiner, written by Aaron Shure.
Michael helps Ryan by charming people to invest in his internet company, WUPHF.com. Dwight creates a hay festival in the parking lot for the Thanksgiving holiday. Jim learns of a new Sabre capping policy that prevents him from earning too much commission.	Directed by Danny Leiner, written by Aaron Shure.
Michael helps Ryan by charming people to invest in his internet company, WUPHF.com. Dwight creates a hay festival in the parking lot for the Thanksgiving holiday. Jim learns of a new Sabre capping policy that prevents him from earning too much commission.	Directed by Danny Leiner, written by Aaron Shure.
Michael helps Ryan by charming people to invest in his internet company, WUPHF.com. Dwight creates a hay festival in the parking lot for the Thanksgiving holiday. Jim learns of a new Sabre capping policy that prevents him from earning too much commission.
 	China 	10 	7010 	December 2, 2010
 	Directed by Charles McDougall, written by Warren Lieberstein & Halsted Sullivan.
When Michael reads an article about China growing as a global power, he decides they must be stopped before they take over the United States. Pam threatens to move Dunder Mifflin to a new building after everyone in the office complains about Dwight's building standards.	Directed by Charles McDougall, written by Warren Lieberstein & Halsted Sullivan.
When Michael reads an article about China growing as a global power, he decides they must be stopped before they take over the United States. Pam threatens to move Dunder Mifflin to a new building after everyone in the office complains about Dwight's building standards.	Directed by Charles McDougall, written by Warren Lieberstein & Halsted Sullivan.
When Michael reads an article about China growing as a global power, he decides they must be stopped before they take over the United States. Pam threatens to move Dunder Mifflin to a new building after everyone in the office complains about Dwight's building standards.	Directed by Charles McDougall, written by Warren Lieberstein & Halsted Sullivan.
When Michael reads an article about China growing as a global power, he decides they must be stopped before they take over the United States. Pam threatens to move Dunder Mifflin to a new building after everyone in the office complains about Dwight's building standards.
 	Classy Christmas ‡ 	11/12 	7011/7012 	December 9, 2010
 	Directed by Rainn Wilson, written by Mindy Kaling.
Michael couldn't be happier when Toby takes a leave of absence, leaving corporate to send Holly Flax (Amy Ryan) to cover for him. Michael forces Pam to plan a second Christmas party on the day Holly returns to Scranton. Jim agrees to a snowball fight with Dwight, which he later regrets.	Directed by Rainn Wilson, written by Mindy Kaling.
Michael couldn't be happier when Toby takes a leave of absence, leaving corporate to send Holly Flax (Amy Ryan) to cover for him. Michael forces Pam to plan a second Christmas party on the day Holly returns to Scranton. Jim agrees to a snowball fight with Dwight, which he later regrets.	Directed by Rainn Wilson, written by Mindy Kaling.
Michael couldn't be happier when Toby takes a leave of absence, leaving corporate to send Holly Flax (Amy Ryan) to cover for him. Michael forces Pam to plan a second Christmas party on the day Holly returns to Scranton. Jim agrees to a snowball fight with Dwight, which he later regrets.	Directed by Rainn Wilson, written by Mindy Kaling.
Michael couldn't be happier when Toby takes a leave of absence, leaving corporate to send Holly Flax (Amy Ryan) to cover for him. Michael forces Pam to plan a second Christmas party on the day Holly returns to Scranton. Jim agrees to a snowball fight with Dwight, which he later regrets.
 	The Ultimatum 	13 	7013 	January 20, 2011
 	Directed by David Rogers, written by Carrie Kemper
Michael prepares himself for the good or bad news about Holly and her boyfriend. Pam decides to put up a resolution board for everyone to post their New Year's resolutions. Meanwhile, Michael calls for a counseling session with Holly.	Directed by David Rogers, written by Carrie Kemper
Michael prepares himself for the good or bad news about Holly and her boyfriend. Pam decides to put up a resolution board for everyone to post their New Year's resolutions. Meanwhile, Michael calls for a counseling session with Holly.	Directed by David Rogers, written by Carrie Kemper
Michael prepares himself for the good or bad news about Holly and her boyfriend. Pam decides to put up a resolution board for everyone to post their New Year's resolutions. Meanwhile, Michael calls for a counseling session with Holly.	Directed by David Rogers, written by Carrie Kemper
Michael prepares himself for the good or bad news about Holly and her boyfriend. Pam decides to put up a resolution board for everyone to post their New Year's resolutions. Meanwhile, Michael calls for a counseling session with Holly.
 	The Seminar 	14 	7014 	January 27, 2011
 	Directed by B.J. Novak, written by Steve Hely
With Andy's sales at his lowest ever, he gets desperate and holds a small business seminar with the help of some special guests. Michael and Holly turn the event into an improv challenge. Meanwhile, Erin enlists some of her co-workers in her Scrabble battle with Gabe.	Directed by B.J. Novak, written by Steve Hely
With Andy's sales at his lowest ever, he gets desperate and holds a small business seminar with the help of some special guests. Michael and Holly turn the event into an improv challenge. Meanwhile, Erin enlists some of her co-workers in her Scrabble battle with Gabe.	Directed by B.J. Novak, written by Steve Hely
With Andy's sales at his lowest ever, he gets desperate and holds a small business seminar with the help of some special guests. Michael and Holly turn the event into an improv challenge. Meanwhile, Erin enlists some of her co-workers in her Scrabble battle with Gabe.	Directed by B.J. Novak, written by Steve Hely
With Andy's sales at his lowest ever, he gets desperate and holds a small business seminar with the help of some special guests. Michael and Holly turn the event into an improv challenge. Meanwhile, Erin enlists some of her co-workers in her Scrabble battle with Gabe.
 	The Search 	15 	7015 	February 3, 2011
 	Directed by Michael Spiller, written by Brent Forrester
Dwight, Erin and Holly go on a search for Michael when he goes missing. Gabe becomes frustrated when Pam's cartoons are given captions that make fun of Sabre.	Directed by Michael Spiller, written by Brent Forrester
Dwight, Erin and Holly go on a search for Michael when he goes missing. Gabe becomes frustrated when Pam's cartoons are given captions that make fun of Sabre.	Directed by Michael Spiller, written by Brent Forrester
Dwight, Erin and Holly go on a search for Michael when he goes missing. Gabe becomes frustrated when Pam's cartoons are given captions that make fun of Sabre.	Directed by Michael Spiller, written by Brent Forrester
Dwight, Erin and Holly go on a search for Michael when he goes missing. Gabe becomes frustrated when Pam's cartoons are given captions that make fun of Sabre.
 	PDA 	16 	7017 	February 10, 2011
 	Directed by Greg Daniels and Robert Padnick.
It's Valentine's Day in the office and everyone is getting sick and tired of Michael and Holly's PDAs. Andy helps Erin with a Valentine's Day scavenger hunt from Gabe.	Directed by Greg Daniels and Robert Padnick.
It's Valentine's Day in the office and everyone is getting sick and tired of Michael and Holly's PDAs. Andy helps Erin with a Valentine's Day scavenger hunt from Gabe.	Directed by Greg Daniels and Robert Padnick.
It's Valentine's Day in the office and everyone is getting sick and tired of Michael and Holly's PDAs. Andy helps Erin with a Valentine's Day scavenger hunt from Gabe.	Directed by Greg Daniels and Robert Padnick.
It's Valentine's Day in the office and everyone is getting sick and tired of Michael and Holly's PDAs. Andy helps Erin with a Valentine's Day scavenger hunt from Gabe.
 	Threat Level Midnight 	17 	7016 	February 17, 2011
 	Directed by Tucker Gates, written by B.J. Novak
Michael finally screens his epic film masterpiece "Threat Level Midnight" for the office - but Holly reacts poorly. The office thinks back to the filming of the movie.	Directed by Tucker Gates, written by B.J. Novak
Michael finally screens his epic film masterpiece "Threat Level Midnight" for the office - but Holly reacts poorly. The office thinks back to the filming of the movie.	Directed by Tucker Gates, written by B.J. Novak
Michael finally screens his epic film masterpiece "Threat Level Midnight" for the office - but Holly reacts poorly. The office thinks back to the filming of the movie.	Directed by Tucker Gates, written by B.J. Novak
Michael finally screens his epic film masterpiece "Threat Level Midnight" for the office - but Holly reacts poorly. The office thinks back to the filming of the movie.
 	Todd Packer 	18 	7018 	February 24, 2011
 	Directed by Randall Einhorn and written by Amelie Gillette
Michael's favorite Dunder Mifflin traveling salesman, Todd Packer (David Koechner), shows up at the office wanting a desk job causing everyone except Michael to protest the new member in the office.	Directed by Randall Einhorn and written by Amelie Gillette
Michael's favorite Dunder Mifflin traveling salesman, Todd Packer (David Koechner), shows up at the office wanting a desk job causing everyone except Michael to protest the new member in the office.	Directed by Randall Einhorn and written by Amelie Gillette
Michael's favorite Dunder Mifflin traveling salesman, Todd Packer (David Koechner), shows up at the office wanting a desk job causing everyone except Michael to protest the new member in the office.	Directed by Randall Einhorn and written by Amelie Gillette
Michael's favorite Dunder Mifflin traveling salesman, Todd Packer (David Koechner), shows up at the office wanting a desk job causing everyone except Michael to protest the new member in the office.
 	Garage Sale 	19 	7019 	March 24, 2011
 	Directed by Steve Carell, written by John Vitti
Michael finally pops the question to Holly while the office holds a garage sale in the warehouse. Dwight forces people to trade with him while Andy, Darryl, and Kevin play a board game while creating their own rules.	Directed by Steve Carell, written by John Vitti
Michael finally pops the question to Holly while the office holds a garage sale in the warehouse. Dwight forces people to trade with him while Andy, Darryl, and Kevin play a board game while creating their own rules.	Directed by Steve Carell, written by John Vitti
Michael finally pops the question to Holly while the office holds a garage sale in the warehouse. Dwight forces people to trade with him while Andy, Darryl, and Kevin play a board game while creating their own rules.	Directed by Steve Carell, written by John Vitti
Michael finally pops the question to Holly while the office holds a garage sale in the warehouse. Dwight forces people to trade with him while Andy, Darryl, and Kevin play a board game while creating their own rules.
 	Training Day 	20 	7020 	April 14, 2011
 	Directed by Paul Lieberstein, written by Daniel Chun
Michael's replacement appears in the office, to start receiving training from Michael. The new manager, Deangelo Vickers (Will Ferrell), has everyone hoping to make good first impressions: Andy finds himself awkwardly typecast while Jim and Pam worry that they've come on too strong. Only Dwight is apathetic about the new leader.	Directed by Paul Lieberstein, written by Daniel Chun
Michael's replacement appears in the office, to start receiving training from Michael. The new manager, Deangelo Vickers (Will Ferrell), has everyone hoping to make good first impressions: Andy finds himself awkwardly typecast while Jim and Pam worry that they've come on too strong. Only Dwight is apathetic about the new leader.	Directed by Paul Lieberstein, written by Daniel Chun
Michael's replacement appears in the office, to start receiving training from Michael. The new manager, Deangelo Vickers (Will Ferrell), has everyone hoping to make good first impressions: Andy finds himself awkwardly typecast while Jim and Pam worry that they've come on too strong. Only Dwight is apathetic about the new leader.	Directed by Paul Lieberstein, written by Daniel Chun
Michael's replacement appears in the office, to start receiving training from Michael. The new manager, Deangelo Vickers (Will Ferrell), has everyone hoping to make good first impressions: Andy finds himself awkwardly typecast while Jim and Pam worry that they've come on too strong. Only Dwight is apathetic about the new leader.
 	Michael's Last Dundies 	21 	7021 	April 21, 2011
 	Directed by Mindy Kaling, written by Mindy Kaling
Michael trains his office replacement, Deangelo (Will Ferrell), for hosting the Dundie Awards. Meanwhile, Erin deals with her dislike of her boyfriend, Gabe.	Directed by Mindy Kaling, written by Mindy Kaling
Michael trains his office replacement, Deangelo (Will Ferrell), for hosting the Dundie Awards. Meanwhile, Erin deals with her dislike of her boyfriend, Gabe.	Directed by Mindy Kaling, written by Mindy Kaling
Michael trains his office replacement, Deangelo (Will Ferrell), for hosting the Dundie Awards. Meanwhile, Erin deals with her dislike of her boyfriend, Gabe.	Directed by Mindy Kaling, written by Mindy Kaling
Michael trains his office replacement, Deangelo (Will Ferrell), for hosting the Dundie Awards. Meanwhile, Erin deals with her dislike of her boyfriend, Gabe.
 	Goodbye, Michael † 	22 	7022 	April 28, 2011
 	Directed by Paul Feig, written by Greg Daniels.
Michael prepares to leave for Colorado with Holly, and spends his last day in the office saying goodbye to everyone individually, wanting no drama to ensue. Meanwhile, new manager Deangelo and Andy try to keep Michael's biggest clients.	Directed by Paul Feig, written by Greg Daniels.
Michael prepares to leave for Colorado with Holly, and spends his last day in the office saying goodbye to everyone individually, wanting no drama to ensue. Meanwhile, new manager Deangelo and Andy try to keep Michael's biggest clients.	Directed by Paul Feig, written by Greg Daniels.
Michael prepares to leave for Colorado with Holly, and spends his last day in the office saying goodbye to everyone individually, wanting no drama to ensue. Meanwhile, new manager Deangelo and Andy try to keep Michael's biggest clients.	Directed by Paul Feig, written by Greg Daniels.
Michael prepares to leave for Colorado with Holly, and spends his last day in the office saying goodbye to everyone individually, wanting no drama to ensue. Meanwhile, new manager Deangelo and Andy try to keep Michael's biggest clients.
 	The Inner Circle 	23 	7023 	May 5, 2011
 	Directed by Matt Sohn, written by Charlie Grandy 
New office manager Deangelo picks favorites among the staff, revealing his true management style.	Directed by Matt Sohn, written by Charlie Grandy 
New office manager Deangelo picks favorites among the staff, revealing his true management style.	Directed by Matt Sohn, written by Charlie Grandy 
New office manager Deangelo picks favorites among the staff, revealing his true management style.	Directed by Matt Sohn, written by Charlie Grandy 
New office manager Deangelo picks favorites among the staff, revealing his true management style.
 	Dwight K. Schrute, (Acting) Manager	24 	7024 	May 12, 2011
 	Directed by Troy Miller, written by Justin Spitzer
Dwight becomes the interim regional manager, after Jim refused, instituting a typically heavy-handed management style. Meanwhile, Gabe tries to win back Erin.	Directed by Troy Miller, written by Justin Spitzer
Dwight becomes the interim regional manager, after Jim refused, instituting a typically heavy-handed management style. Meanwhile, Gabe tries to win back Erin.	Directed by Troy Miller, written by Justin Spitzer
Dwight becomes the interim regional manager, after Jim refused, instituting a typically heavy-handed management style. Meanwhile, Gabe tries to win back Erin.	Directed by Troy Miller, written by Justin Spitzer
Dwight becomes the interim regional manager, after Jim refused, instituting a typically heavy-handed management style. Meanwhile, Gabe tries to win back Erin.
 	Search Committee ‡ 	25/26 	7025/7026 	May 19, 2011
 	Directed by Jeffrey Blitz, written by Paul Lieberstein
Deangelo's new replacement is sought out through a search committee process led by Jim.	Directed by Jeffrey Blitz, written by Paul Lieberstein
Deangelo's new replacement is sought out through a search committee process led by Jim.	Directed by Jeffrey Blitz, written by Paul Lieberstein
Deangelo's new replacement is sought out through a search committee process led by Jim.	Directed by Jeffrey Blitz, written by Paul Lieberstein
Deangelo's new replacement is sought out through a search committee process led by Jim.
*† denotes a "super-sized" 40-minute episode (with advertisements; actual runtime around 28 minutes)
*‡ denotes an hour-long episode (with advertisements; actual runtime around 42 minutes)
==References==
==External links==
*https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0386676/episodes?season=7
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