Not Even Dwight Could Finish All Of These Michael Scott Quotes
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Over the course of seven seasons, fans of NBC's hit show 'The Office' fell in love with the self-proclaimed World's Greatest Boss: Michael Scott. Played by Steve Carrell, Scott delivered fans with countless memorable quotes, laughs, and feel-good moments during his time on the show. Although the show ended in 2013, thanks to popular streaming-subscription service Netflix, the show has continued to reach new levels of fandom, and maintain its status as one of the best shows on the streaming platform.
The beloved boss, who was known for his signature "that's what she said" line, started out in season one as a cringe-worthy boss struggling to relate to his employees. Over the course of his seven seasons on the show, however, Scott's good-natured side became apparent to fans, as he quickly became one of the most popular characters on the show. With his unique mix of comedy and love for his employees, fans never knew what to expect from Scott when tuning in to a new episode of the hit show. While the show continued following Scott's departure in season seven, many fans felt that the void left by Carrell was too big for show producers to fill given the hole left in the collective hearts of fans.
We have compiled a list of 40 Michael Scott quotes from his time on the show, some of which will be familiar to hardcore fans, some of which will prove tough for even the biggest Office fans. Who can finish all 40? Take this test to find out!
"I need a username and I have a great one, ________, so people know exactly where my priorities are at"
In season 2, during the episode 'Daughter To Work Day', Michael decides he needs a baby after having a bit of fun joking around with Toby's daughter. He then decides that before having a baby, he must meet the right someone. As a result, he decides to try and find his other half online, proclaiming: "I need a username and I have a great one, ________, so people know exactly where my priorities are at." Can you remember his username?
"I work in the warehouse! I'm cool! __________! And I don't care about nobody! Do you know who I am? Happy Halloween, jerk!"
During the season 7 Halloween Costume party episode, Michael and Darryl get into a bit of a spat following the Sabre Electronics buyout. Darryl recommends to Michael that warehouse drivers sell paper while making deliveries, however, Michael shuts the idea down. This results in Darryl going over Michael's head to Gabe in order to pitch the idea to him. After Michael finds out that Darryl went above his head, he decides to put together a Darryl costume and mock the warehouse manager. Can you finish the quote?
"This is an environment of __________ and you should just get out of here"
During 'Diversity Day' in season 1, Dunder Mifflin corporate sends someone in to give the employees a seminar on diversity due to things Michael said which violated the company's policy. The seminar doesn't go very well, and Michael finds himself at odds with the speaker. After he leaves, Michael decides to put on his own diversity seminar. As the Dunder Mifflin employees enter the room, Toby Flenderson makes a comment Michael doesn't like, which prompts him to kick the HR rep out. Can you finish the quote?
"I am Michael Scott, his __________. And until Dwight comes up, if he ever does, I wanted to say a few words about excellence"
In season 2, Michael Scott aides Dwight in preparing for his speech at the Dunder Mifflin Salesman of the Year convention. When the time comes for Dwight to get up and give his speech, he's seen frozen in the audience, crippled by his fear of public speaking. Prior to Dwight getting up and delivering an emphatic speech, Michael warmed the crowd up. He introduces himself to the crowd with the quote above, but can you fill in the blanks and finish it?
"This is my last Dundies ever, if I want _____________, is that too much to ask?"
In "Michael's Last Dundies" in season 7, we see Michael and new-manager DeAngelo Vickers appear onstage together for an iconic performance in the last edition we ever see of the Dundies. The episode begins with Michael attempting to help DeAngelo become proficient in public speaking, forcing DeAngelo to become a main part of the awards show in hopes that it would continue after he moved to Colorado. When DeAngelo's speaking abilities aren't improving the way Michael had hoped, he informs the camera that this is his last Dundies, can you finish the rest of his quote?
"I feel like all my kids grew up and then they __________. It’s every parent’s dream."
In the finale of the office, we see the highly anticipated return of Steve Carell. Carell's return hit fans in all of the feels as Jim informed Dwight that he was unable to be his best man, but he knew someone who could. The camera pans over to Carell, who drops a signature "that's what she said". He only has one other speaking line in the finale, during the reception for Dwight and Angela's wedding, but can you complete it?
"I am a big Fear Factor fan. I'm a big fan of anything Joe Rogan does, actually, so this is sort of like _________"
During the season 2 episode, 'The Carpet' Michael learns that he has been on the receiving end of a horrible prank after he finds a massive pile of doodoo in his office. Before commissioning warehouse workers Roy and Darryl to change the carpet, Michael attempts to give an interview in his office while it still smells, justifying it by saying: "I am a big Fear Factor fan. I'm a big fan of anything Joe Rogan does, actually, so this is sort of like _________."
"I think that pretty much sums it up. I found it at _________"
In the pilot episode of 'The Office' Michael gives viewers, and the documentary crew, a tour of the office in the most cringe-worthy way possible. It is during this episode that we are introduced to Michael's iconic "World's Best Boss" mug, which is famously seen proudly displayed on Michael's desk throughout his entire career with Dunder Mifflin. Midway through the series, Michael gifts co-manager Jim Halpert a replica of the mug. Michael explains where the mug came from in the pilot, saying: "I think that pretty much sums it up. I found it at ________"
"Myth: 3 Americans every year decease from ________. Fact: 4 Americans every year decease from ________"
In the season 4 premiere, Michael hosts a 5k fundraiser after running over Meredith with his car in the company parking lot. The group goes to visit Meredith in the hospital, where Michael attempts to get Meredith to forgive him. After deciding to host the fun run, Michael attempts to rally support from the office with an empowering speech prior to the kick off of the event. Do you remember the speech well enough to fill in the blank to the question above?
"Listen to me, you're not doing this for me, you're not doing this for you, you're not even doing this for ________!"
In Michael's final episode, fans are treated to an entire episode featuring Steve Carell and Will Ferrell. The comedic duo is at their best throughout the episode, where Michael Scott forces DeAngelo Vickers to host Michael's final Dundie Awards Show. Vickers continues to struggle with public speaking throughout the episode despite coaching from Scott and has a breakdown before hosting the awards show. Michael corners him in the bathroom and drops the line quoted above. Do you remember the scene well enough to finish the line?
"What have I learned from all of this? It is far too early to tell. I just know that I am flying high and I don't even want to think about it. I just want to ________. "
During season 5, Michael has his iconic standoff with Dunder Mifflin as he launches the Michael Scott paper company. After going broke attempting to beat out the competition, Michael negotiates a buyout with Dunder Mifflin CEO David Wallace that secures jobs at Dunder Mifflin again for himself, Pam, and Ryan. After taking the branch over once again, Michael reflects on the situation, saying that there are certain defining moments in a person's life. The monologe ends with Michael saying the line above, can you finish it?
For only $10,000, you could become a co-owner of ____________. What do you think about that?
Considered by fans to be one of the best episodes in the entire series, 'Dinner Party' sees Michael trick Jim and Pam into coming over for dinner with him and Jan. Joined by Andy and Angela, as well as Dwight and his old babysitter, the group straps in for a rollercoaster ride of an evening. After a tour of the house, which includes Jan's workshop, Michael pitches Jim and Andy on an investment in her candle company. Can you remember the name of it and finish the quote?
"I know exactly who he is. He is selfish and lazy and image-obsessed, and he is a bad friend, and he's also __________."
During season 7, Michael, along with several other members of the office all invest in Ryan's WUPHF.com business. After everyone realizes that Ryan's going to lose their money, they push for Michael, the majority shareholder, to sell the company. After pleading with Michael for some time, Michael admits that Ryan isn't exactly the best friend. He delivers a speech to the investor group, explaining that he would rather go broke betting on his own people than being rich by himself. Can you fill in the blank from the quote?
"As your leader and your friend, I sort of demand that you can all _________ as I can... and did... twice."
During season 2, Michael is coaching Dwight on how to woo a crowd ahead of his speech as the salesman of the year. He gives a speech to the office bullpen as he attempts to give Dwight confidence in his speaking. Michael goes into a rant regarding his expectations from his employees, as he proclaims: "As your leader and your friend, I sort of demand that you can all _________ as I can... and did... twice." Can you finish the quote?
Here's what's going to happen. I am going to have to fix you, manage you two on a more personal scale, a more _________ form of management.
During season 5, Michael conducts meetings with the salespeople regarding their customer surveys. Jim and Dwight receive negative reviews from clients on their reviews, and Michael is forced to intervene in order to teach them how to be better salesmen. Michael brings the two men into the conference room and instructs Dwight to 'sell' Jim paper via the phone. The plan goes awful, as Jim manages to frustrate Dwight, who begins to yell at 'the client'. Michael says he must change his management style, can you finish the quote?
"You jump to the right and you shake a hand and you jump to the left and you shake that hand. You meet new friends, and __________, and that's how you do The Scarn! "
During season 7, we finally see the finished version of Michael's film masterpiece: 'Threat Level Midnight'. Michael decides to host an office viewing-party, which results in Michael and Holly briefly arguing over the quality of the film. During the course of the movie, Michael Scarn must take down his nemesis Goldenface and stop him from blowing up the hockey stadium. In an attempt to 'get his mojo back,' Scarn heads to the local bar, where he winds up performing 'The Scarn'. Can you fill in the line and complete the song?
"I guess this is what they call a bittersweet moment. It is bitter because I slightly destroyed a ____________. But sweet because David Wallace thought I did a good job."
While Michael may have been a two-time Dunder Mifflin Salesman of the Year, there were certain times he struggled as a manager, such as when Jan needed him to fire an employee before Halloween. Michael's good-heart nature sometimes left him conflicted when it came to making tough decisions. In the quote above, Michael reflects on a bittersweet management moment, explaining how David Wallace was proud of him, even though he made the tough decision. Can you fill in the blank and finish the quote?
"It'll take a lot more than __________ to off Michael Scarn."
In season 7, before we say goodbye to Michael, we finally see the finished product of 'Threat Level Midnight'. In the movie, we're introduced to Michael Scarn, the most talented secret agent in the world. Unfortunately for Scarn, midway through the film, he winds up in a serious accident and must heroically rebuild himself. After the accident, Scarn proclaims: "It'll take a lot more than __________ to off Michael Scarn." Do you remember the injury, and can you finish the quote?
"Well, it happened on company property, with company property, so ________ we're fine."
In the season 4 premiere, 'Fun Run' Michael runs over Meredith with his car. After the incident, Michael calls his self-proclaimed protege Ryan at corporate to inform him of the incident. During the course of the phone call, Ryan asks if Michael running Meredith over with his car happened on Dunder Mifflin property, to which Michael replies: "Well, it happened on company property, with company property, so ________ we're fine." Do you remember the quote well enough to fill in the blank?
"I look at somebody like Jim Halpert and I think, that guy can do anything he wants to do. He could do anything, and he chooses to __________. "
For most of the series, viewers thought that Jim could always strive for more. Instead, mainly because of his crush on Pam, he stayed around Scranton. It was only when she rejected him after the casino night that he finally decided to leave. But in Season 3, when he had the chance to work at corporate in New York, he once again chose Pam over his career. It was in Season 8 that we finally see him break out into doing what he loves: sports marketing. Sadly, that causes problems with his marriage with Pam, who fears big change.
"I made a mistake. I committed ___________. My bad. It's over. It's done. But my punishment is ... um ... worse"
During the second episode of season 7, Michael must undergo a counseling session with Toby after he spanks his nephew Luke in an angry outburst in the season 7 premiere. Michael describes his punishment as worse than eternal pain while admitting that he made a mistake by spanking Luke. It features an iconic Michael Scott blooper, as he proclaims "I made a mistake. I committed ___________. My bad. It's over. It's done. But my punishment is ... um ... worse!"
"OK everybody. Get used to this because we are going to be ___________ briefly every Monday for the next seven Mondays."
In one of the most iconic episodes in series history, the office partakes in a corporate-sponsored weight-loss competition for extra vacation days. The office must collectively lose more weight than the rest of the Dunder Mifflin branches. At the beginning of the episode, during the groups first weigh-in, Michael explains that they will be there for the next seven Mondays. Michael, of course, uses this opportunity to stand next to Holly. Can you finish the quote from his competition speech?
"Almost as good as the first day when we first met. You are the love of my life. Come to me, Necropolis. _____________. Come on. "
During the season seven episode 'The Seminar' Michael and Holly decide to pose as an old Greek couple, Mykanos and Necropolis, in order to sit in on Andy's business seminar. At the end of the episode, the pair is noticeably closer, as Michael continues to look for a relationship with Holly once again after her recent breakup with AJ. The pair are seen in Michael's office at the end of the episode, where the manager, as Mykanos, says the line above. Can you finish it?
"_________ is really breathing down my neck. And they're saying this has to be done by the end of the month."
In season 2, Michael is told that he must fire an employee by the end of October. After putting off the firing, Michael is forced to fire someone on Halloween, while the majority of the office is in their Halloween costumes. Michael turns to Jim for assistance in role-playing his firing of Creed. Ultimately, Michael lands on firing Devin, before then offering him a coupon to Chilis as a consolation. Can you finish the quote from Michael's meeting with Jim?
"If it's me, then society made me that way. Now, I know a lot of you are probably asking yourself, 'Why are you dressed in a __________?'"
In the season five premiere, Michael and Holly lead the branch in a corporate-sponsored weight-loss competition. After Kelly passes out from starving herself after ingesting a tape-worm Creed gave her, corporate puts a hold on the competition. During a meeting in the conference room following the pause in the competition, Michael makes a rare Michael Clump appearance, much to the dismay of Holly. Michael looks to explain the significance of why he is dressed up like that: body positivity, however, it doesn't go over very well. Can you finish the quote?
"Since you did such a good job with the investigation, I decided to pull a few strings. Call in a few favors. and I've decided to make you official _________ ."
During season two, Michael attends an Alicia Keys concert. The morning after the concert, Dwight finds part of a joint in the parking lot and begins to conduct branch-wide substance testing. After Michael gets wind of the substance testing, he convinces Dwight to give him a cup of his own urine for the test, explaining that he accidentally got high at the show when people were passing around "clove cigarettes". At the end of the episode, do you remember what title Michael gives Dwight?
"Sometimes you have to take a break from being the kind of boss that's always trying to teach people things. Sometimes you just have to be the boss of _________."
While Michael Scott may have been one of the funniest and most laid-back bosses in existence, there are several key moments where Michael's abilities as a manager shine through. One example of this is when the Dunder Mifflin employees were concerned with the branch closing, and Michael began to play a 'who done it' style game, as he explained, to keep everyone busy and not focused on the possible branch closing. On the other hand, Michael's good-nature is always worn on his sleeve, such as when he declared himself the boss of what?
"Today is my B-day, and people around here just go crazy for it. I don't know why. Oh! Fun fact. I share my birthday with ___________."
While Michael Scott is known for his over the top antics, no event is bigger than his birthday. For Michael's birthday, he showed up to the office in a custom fit pinstripe suit. After discovering that Kevin is awaiting news on a skin cancer test, Michael takes the branch to the ice rink for his birthday for some skating, where Kevin finds out that he thankfully doesn't have skin cancer. In this episode, Michael says he shares his birthday with a celebrity. Do you remember who?
"I once had a dream. That I was eating a ___________ sandwich. And, let me tell you something it was delicious. So the next day, I decided to make that sandwich. And in real life it is disgusting."
In season five, Michael has left Dunder Mifflin to form the Michael Scott Paper Company alongside Pam and Ryan. After establishing their office in the Scranton Business Park supply closet, things are off to a rocky start. Michael begins to tell his employees about a dream he had, where he eats a delicious sandwich that wasn't nearly as good as he imagined. He describes the dream, as well as the sandwich. Do you remember what type of sandwich he made?
"If it was from the first time we shook hands, that's like six years ago. If it's from the first time we _______, that's like two years ago."
During 'The Deposition,' Michael is brought in to testify in Jan Levinson's lawsuit against Dunder Mifflin. During the course of the deposition, Michael has several notable moments, including a signature "that's what she said!" moment. When asked about how long his relationship with Jan had gone on for, Michael questioned if the lawyer meant in a business sense, or a personal sense, saying: "if it was from the first time we shook hands, that's like six years ago. If it's from the first time we _______, that's like two years ago." Can you fill in the gap?
"SWAG! ____________. I basically decorated my condo for free with all of my SWAG."
At the beginning of season three, Michael and Dwight head to the Annual Northeastern Mid-Market Office Supply Convention, where they meet up with recently transferred Dunder Mifflin-Scranton salesman Jim Halpert and his new boss Josh are also in attendance. The conference is as awkward as you could expect, with Michael feeling left out given Jim's newfound friendship with Stamford boss Josh Porter. Despite that, Michael makes an impression on Jan after securing a deal with HammerMill. Can you finish this Michael quote from the conference?
"It's like a girl says she'll make out with you, but then her boyfriend is waiting around the corner with _________"
In the season 5 episode, 'Heavy Competition' Michael, Pam, and Ryan have formed the Michael Scott Paper Company, but are struggling to stay afloat. After pestering Dwight for Dunder Mifflin client information, Michael walks into a setup where Charles Minor confronts him about his harassment of Dwight. Following the setup, Michael storms into his storage closet of an office, and attempts to fill Pam and Ryan in on the situation, as he says "it's like a girl says she'll make out with you, but then her boyfriend is waiting around the corner with _________"
"Jan said that it was because of the photo that she revealed the diary. But she already brought the diary with her to New York, so... You expect to get screwed by your company, but you never expect to get screwed by __________."
During season 4, Michael must be deposed as part of his girlfriend Jan Levinson's lawsuit against Dunder Mifflin for wrongful termination. While Michael goes into the deposition having "memorized Jan's answers" things quickly go from bad to worse as Jan throws Michael under the bus by taking his diary for the deposition. Following that, Michael states on the record that Dunder Mifflin does not show a pattern of disrespect towards its employees, essentially ruining Jan's case. In his closing monolog, Michael explains why you don't expect to be betrayed by who?
"I just, I fell in love with those kids. and I didn't want to see them fall victim to the system, so I made them a promise. I told them that if they ___________, I would pay for their college education."
Season 6 contains one of the most iconic episodes of all time, 'Scotts Tots' where Michael must go back to a group of kids and inform them that he won't be paying for their college education despite a promise made to them when they were young. The episode is one of the most cringe-worthy in the entire series and delivers countless laughs. When explaining the situation to the film crew during the episode, Michael uses the quote above, can you finish it?
"I came here hoping to meet somebody. You know, as you do at weddings. End up going to sleep by ___________."
During season 6, Pam and Jim are finally celebrating their wedding in Niagra, with the entire office in attendance. After Jim lets slip that Pam is pregnant during the rehearsal dinner, things take a turn for the worst as Pam's grandma decides to leave before the wedding. Michael, meanwhile, has found himself without a date, while Dwight has shacked up with a member of Pam's bridal party for the evening. The following day at the wedding, he reflects on the night when talking to Pam's mom Helene. Can you finish his quote?
"Everybody, we are at _________. I am officially the second-most watched clip of the day on the WBRE news site."
During the season 6 finale, Michael has just concluded giving his initial interview to the press regarding Sabre printers catching on fire. The clip is uploaded to the local WBRE news site, where Michael becomes the second-most watched clip of the day behind a video of a baby animal being born. Michael bursts into the office bullpen from his office, and informs the crew: "Everybody, we are at _________. I am officially the second-most watched clip of the day on the WBRE news site." Do you remember what he said?
"Ryan wants everything in our company to be about emails and IM's, but I think he's forgetting about the original instant message. ____________."
In season 4, Michael's self-proclaimed protege Ryan is as corporate and has launched his brainchild, Michael's 'brain grandchild'. The site, of course, doesn't end up going over well, with Ryan demanding the sales team enters salesmen sales as website sales. Michael attempts to prove that a salesman can do things that a website cannot, and he ends up taking Dwight on a mission to win back some old clients that Dunder Mifflin had lost. He drops the line above, can you finish it?
"This is more a ying-yang thing. The 'Michael' all cursive, the 'Scott' all caps. Left brain, right brain. Or, ___________."
In season 2, Michael must sign time cards, approve of purchase orders, and initial expense reports all on the same day. The day is referred to by Pam as 'the perfect storm'. Michael manages to procrastinate throughout the entire day, taking time out of his day to go to the karate gym and fight Dwight after Dwight's purple belt promotion sees Michael challenge him to a gut-punch. Michael describes his different types of signatures in a monolog. Can you finish the quote?
"This is where our love faces its toughest test. After this, it's just __________ for the rest of our lives."
In season 7, we see Michael propose to Holly. The episode is regarded by fans as one of their favorite Michael and Holly episodes and features an elaborate but simple proposal from Michael. Prior to walking Holly through a tunnel of Dunder Mifflin Scranton employees asking Holly to marry them, Michael informs her that this is where their relationship will face its toughest test before they move to Colorado together so Holly can take care of her father. Can you finish the quote?
"Ryan, you are my son. And Pam, you're my wife. And Jim. And Angela and Phyllis, you are my Grandmas. And Stanley, you're ________"
During the season 6 Christmas episode 'Secret Santa', Michael learns via a phone call with David Wallace that the company has been bought by Sabre Electronics. Michael thinks this spells the end for the company and begins a vague tribute to his co-workers, asking "how could they do this to us?" Michael goes on to explain how the office is a family, saying "Ryan, you are my son. And Pam, you're my wife. And Jim. And Angela and Phyllis, you are my Grandmas. And Stanley, you're _______"