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Toby leaves Dunder Mifflin, and Michael plans a huge goodbye party—out of joy. Angela refuses to help with it, so Michael turns to Phyllis. Dwight and Meredith harrass Holly, their new HR representative. Add a recap »

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Writers:: Paul Lieberstein Jen Celotta

Director:: Paul Feig

Stars:: Craig Robinson (Darryl Philbin); Ed Helms (Andy Bernard); Rainn Wilson (Dwight Schrute); Jenna Fischer (Pam Beesly); B.J. Novak (Ryan Howard); Phyllis Smith (Phyllis Vance); Kate Flannery (Meredith Palmer); Angela Kinsey (Angela Martin); John Krasinski (Jim Halpert); Mindy Kaling (Kelly Kapoor); Melora Hardin (Jan Levinson); Oscar Nunez (Oscar Martinez); Leslie David Baker (Stanley Hudson); Creed Bratton (Creed Bratton); Brian Baumgartner (Kevin Malone); Paul Lieberstein (Toby Flenderson)

Recurring Role:: Hugh Dane (Hank Tate); Bobby Ray Shafer (Bob Vance)

Guest Star:: Lee Eisenberg (Gino); Michael Schur (Mose Schrute); Amy Ryan (Holly Flax); Gene Stupnitsky (Leo)

You can see that the YouTube video of Ryan was added on April 16, 2008. The episode was set in May. edit »
The alarm on Michael's wristwatch goes off when Toby leaves, even though Toby set it to Costa Rican time. edit »

Paul Feig received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Direction on this episode, while Dean Holland and Dave Rogers received an Emmy nomination for their editing of this episode. edit »
Music: "Crash Into Me" by the Dave Matthews Band (Michael is searching for music to put on a mix CD for Holly) edit »
The actual video of Ryan's arrest, as seen playing on YouTube in the episode, was briefly available to view on that site. edit »
This is an hour-long episode. edit »
In effort to keep the true title and plot secret for as long as possible, the episode was originally referred to as simply, "51508", and cast were sworn to secrecy. edit »

Kevin: I am totally gonna bang Holly. She is cute and helpful. And she really seems into me. edit »
Michael: Hello, Holly. Whoa! What are you doing? You don't have to do that. We have already-put-together chairs. That's how we buy them, actually.
Holly: Trying to adjust the lumbar support on Toby's chair, and that made this up-down lever thing not work. Then I took the whole chair apart, and that is the story of me on the floor. It's pretty good, right? I'm gonna sell the movie rights.
Michael: And the sequel, Woman Stands at Desk and Works. edit »
(after proposing to Angela)
Andy: Mr. Andrew Bernard—got a nice ring to it. edit »
Michael: In some cultures, when somebody leaves—New Orleans culture—they have a parade and they have a band, people party in the streets.
Pam: Do you mean 'leaves' as in 'dies'? You want us to throw Toby a New Orleans funeral? edit »
Michael: I want to feel like I'm flying around, without this ugly weight holding me down. I want an anti-gravity machine.
Angela: What?
Michael: I saw it in a movie. You drink this potion, and you can float around.
Pam: So, how much anti-gravity potion do you want? edit »

Michael's memory of a movie where a person can drink a potion that allows them to defy gravity is from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. edit »
We learn the titles of two more of Michael's song parodies: "Beers in Heaven" (a play on Eric Clapton's 1992 song, "Tears in Heaven") and "Total Eclipse of the Fart" (a play on Bonnie Tyler's 1983 song, "Total Eclipse of the Heart") edit »

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Dungaout
member since: Sep 3, 2008
Goodbye, Toby
The Bottom Line: "Series classic"
Among my favorites. ...Continue »
09/02/08 01:38pm | report abuse
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supernatural14
member since: Jun 17, 2008
Goodbye, Toby
The Bottom Line: "Exactly why I watch this series"
This episode was amazing! I can't wait until next season! ...Continue »
06/27/08 02:01pm | report abuse
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starlightbright
member since: Sep 12, 2003
Goodbye, Toby
The Bottom Line: "A very special episode"
Definitely a new series classic. I'd watch it again, wouldn't you? ...Continue »
06/25/08 06:08pm | report abuse
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onceinabluemoon
member since: Sep 4, 2006
Goodbye, Toby
The Bottom Line: "Another great installment"
Lol. Very interesting ...Continue »
06/12/08 05:35pm | report abuse
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mchez
member since: May 24, 2007
Goodbye, Toby
The Bottom Line: "A very special episode"
In "Goodbye Toby" we are left for the summer with some very funny and classic Office moments. ...Continue »
06/03/08 01:48pm | report abuse