Content guide
Preview first — about 10+
The Office S7 E21, “Goodbye Michael”, scores 3/5 for violence, 2/5 for sex and 3/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 3/5 — Preview first — about 10+.
Across the episode we counted 9 flagged moments in 4 themes: Sex & hookups (1); Violence & injury (2); Swearing (4); Alcohol & drugs (2). Every moment below is either a direct quote from the episode transcript or a short description of what happens on screen, so you can decide before you press play.
Parents need to know
Age 10+Violence, language, sex talk in live-action sitcom.
Parents need to know that The Office S7 E21, "Goodbye Michael", is a live-action sitcom episode. The series is known for workplace cringe, sexual-harassment jokes, occasional crude bits. Sits in the gray area mainly on violence & injury (explicit, in dialogue). Violence includes Deangelo says, "If I were shot in the head, I'm pretty sure everything would be fine". Sexual content is mild but includes Michael says, "Was it just me, or did you think that we were going to have sex at some point?". Language isn't constant, but you can expect swearing — for example, Gabe says, "[Andy walks by with DeAngelo, says quietly after he leaves] Walk away bitch". Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — Deangelo says, "Thinking to myself, 'I only have enough cash to by a sandwich, or get drunk". Every flagged moment below is a direct quote from the transcript or a short description of what happens on screen.
Watch for — every moment, theme by theme
Sex & hookups 1 moment
How Sex & hookups shows up in The Office S7 E21:
- Michael
Was it just me, or did you think that we were going to have sex at some point?
Violence & injury 2 moments
How Violence & injury shows up in The Office S7 E21:
- Deangelo
If I were shot in the head, I'm pretty sure everything would be fine.
- Dwight
[opening his trunk excitedly and gets out his paintball gear, takes his gun and looks for Michael, gives up, Michael jumps out of the dumpster shooting, they shoot each other, yell, laugh, and taunt, having a great time]
Swearing 4 moments
How Swearing shows up in The Office S7 E21:
- Gabe
[Andy walks by with DeAngelo, says quietly after he leaves] Walk away bitch.
- Jim
Absolutely not. It's just that sometimes... goodbyes are a bitch.
- Kevin
No, it's just... that old shredder sucks. [Michael looks tearful] Just get one that'll shred magazines.
- Deangelo
Gimme that damn dog you f***ing thief! Don't ever do It again! [Andy nods modestly] You hear me?! [Andy nods again] You feel that energy?
Alcohol & drugs 2 moments
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Office S7 E21:
- Deangelo
Thinking to myself, 'I only have enough cash to by a sandwich, or get drunk.
- Michael
[in his office talking to Creed, Gabe, and Meredith in that order] Whether you're scared of dying, or dying Alone, or dying drunk in a ditch. Don't be. It's going to be okay.
Watch With The Kids · Your kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.