There are too many cringe-worthy moments to count with Michael Scott, played masterfully for seven seasons by Golden Globe-winner Steve Carell.
But narrowing seven years’ worth of awkward down to a significant 10 or so helps understand that complexity so characteristic to the U.S. version of The Office.
The long-running comedy (finally) is nearing the homestretch and winding down a number of strange plotlines — Jim and Pam fighting over a dumb new job? Erin and Pete being pedastaled as the new PB&J? Andy turning into a total jerk? So, a retrospect of why Steve Carell’s iconic boss man made awkward both painful and hilarious to watch is desperately needed.
Last week’s episode of NBC’s The Office introduced a potential new boss for Pam Halpert (Jenna Fischer), who’s contemplating a move with Jim (John Krasinski) from Scranton to Philadelphia. She interviewed for a new job with the manager (Bob Odenkirk), whose resemblance to Steve Carell’s former Dunder Mifflin regional manager was a little too close for comfort.