Season 5 Episode 19 Summary
Michael Scott starts his final two weeks at Dunder Mifflin. He spends his time loafing and drinking scotch mixed with Splenda. He tells everyone about his meeting with David Wallace. Michael famously said, "You have no idea how high I can fly."
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Charles Miner watches Michael’s every move and tries to keep him working. Michael realizes he has no plan for his future after he leaves. He checks job websites but finds no good leads. He decides to take a huge risk.
Michael plans to start his own business called the Michael Scott Paper Company. He crawls around the office floor to talk to the sales team. He asks them to quit their stable jobs and join him. Most of the staff thinks his plan is a bad idea.
Oscar tells Michael that most new businesses fail quickly. He explains that Michael might not earn a salary for five years. Michael does not care about the risks or the lack of money. He believes he can beat Dunder Mifflin at their own game.
Meanwhile, Pam struggles to set up a new, complex copier. She feels bored and stuck in her role as a receptionist. She wants to do more with her life and her career. The office feels tense as Michael continues to break the rules.
Charles finds out Michael is trying to steal clients and staff. He calls security to kick Michael out of the building immediately. Michael tries one last time to get someone to follow him out the door. He begs his friends to take a chance on him.
In a shocking move, Pam decides to quit on the spot. she tells Michael she will join his new company as a salesperson. They leave the building together to start their new venture. This is a huge turning point for Pam’s character.
Charles tries to return the office to a normal routine. He puts Kevin in charge of the phones and the front desk. He also names Stanley as the new "productivity czar" for the branch. The episode ends with the office feeling empty without Michael and Pam.