"Goodbye, Michael" is the twenty-second episode of the seventh season of the American comedy series The Office and the show's 148th episode overall. It originally aired on NBC in the United States on April 28, 2011. In the episode, 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 episode was written by series developer and executive producer Greg Daniels and was directed by Paul Feig, marking his fifteenth and final directing credit on the show. It marks the final appearance of Steve Carell as a series regular, having announced he was leaving the series near the end of the sixth season. Additionally, it is also Amy Ryan’s final appearance on the show, although she only provided her voice for the episode. The episode aired in an extended 50-minute timeslot, having originally been meant to be a two-parter combined with the previous episode, "Michael's Last Dundies". The episode featured guest appearances from Will Ferrell and Jack Coleman, and Andy Buckley appeared in a deleted scene.

"Goodbye, Michael" was met with critical acclaim from critics and fans and is considered one of the best episodes of The Office. The later seasons that followed this airing, especially the eighth season, as well as the last few episodes of the seventh season, received criticism for a decline in quality, and multiple critics believed that the episode could have served as a potential series finale. In a poll conducted by fansite OfficeTally, the episode was named the best episode of the seventh season. The episode was viewed by 8.416 million viewers and received a 4.2 rating/11% share in the 18–49 demographic, making it the third-highest-rated episode of the season among adults between ages 18 and 49. It later received two Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Carell and Daniels' work on the episode.

KUAM in Guam aired the episode on Sunday, May 1, 2011, due to the Royal Wedding, which aired the next morning on most NBC Stations, preempting the episode.

Michael Scott arrives at work for what he claims is his second-to-last day before he moves to Colorado to live with his fiancée, Holly Flax. As the day progresses, he tries to have an individual goodbye with each employee. A phone call with Holly reveals that this is his last day, and he is flying out to Colorado that night. After having a few mini-crises, including getting cold feet, he starts to break down, terrified of leaving his employees, but regains his composure after speaking with Holly. Pam Halpert leaves the office to supposedly run errands, but actually takes a break from the workday to see The King's Speech before Michael can say his goodbye to her.

Andy Bernard is given Michael's client list as a going-away present, much to the shock and envy of the other salesmen, and after losing one, requests the help of Deangelo Vickers to retain them. Deangelo nearly ruins a relationship with a client but Andy gains enough confidence to salvage the sale. Along the way, Deangelo reveals that he was not hired for his business experience, but because he helped prevent the theft of one of Sabre CEO Jo Bennett's dogs. Meanwhile, Dwight is antagonistic towards Michael, still bitter over Michael not recommending him for a manager position, despite Michael's attempts to reconcile. He initially expresses disdain for Michael's going-away present, a recommendation letter, but appears touched as he reads that Michael genuinely considered him a friend. He also discovers a card challenging him to a paintball match, and the two play behind the building.

Gabe Lewis is taking Erin Hannon's public breakup badly. He makes several threats against Andy, who had dated Erin before she dated Gabe, and even follows Erin into the women's bathroom to make his case, much to the disdain of Creed Bratton. Michael advises Erin that she does not necessarily need to choose Andy or Gabe, and that she will know when the right guy comes along.

Jim Halpert deduces over the course of the day that Michael is leaving early and confronts him about it. Michael admits his plans and begins a personal goodbye but breaks down. Jim, trying to hold back tears, in turn says that Michael was the best boss he ever had, and they jokingly promise to have a proper goodbye over lunch the next day. Michael's cab to the airport arrives, and Michael silently departs after one last look at the employees. His cab pulls out of the parking lot just as Pam is pulling in. At Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, Michael asks the camera crew to inform him if the documentary ever airs, then turns over his microphone, quipping one last "That's what she said" about how good it will feel to "get this thing [the mic] off [his] chest." He begins to walk off when Pam makes it past security and runs up to him. They hug twice and exchange unheard goodbyes. Pam says in an interview that Michael was not sad, that he was hopeful and excited to start his new life with Holly. Pam stands at the gate and watches Michael's plane take off.