S6.E12

Scott's Tots

Episode aired Dec 3, 2009
TV-PG
22m

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Ten years ago, Michael promised a group of third graders he would pay for their college tuition if they graduated. Now comes time to pay, and he can't do it. At the office, Dwight's employee... Read allTen years ago, Michael promised a group of third graders he would pay for their college tuition if they graduated. Now comes time to pay, and he can't do it. At the office, Dwight's employee of the month idea gets Jim in big trouble.Ten years ago, Michael promised a group of third graders he would pay for their college tuition if they graduated. Now comes time to pay, and he can't do it. At the office, Dwight's employee of the month idea gets Jim in big trouble.

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jeanpierrehuot5

Poor Erin

A lot of people think that this episode is cringe worthy. It is. But, for me, what I find the most cringe worthy is how Michael treats Erin. At least, he's not mean to the kids, he feels sorry about his empty promise. But Ellie Kemper's face when Michael say "I miss Pam", her reaction is worthy of an Emmy. And later, when Michael says to her that she does a great job, the way her face lits up : wow! Ellie's acting is so real. After Steve Carrell, she's my favorite actress on the show. She is dumb but realistically, not like Kevin. Ellie Kemper is a fantastic actress.

10deavoninja-56341

Objectively good episode that is subjectively bad to some

I'm not sure any other singular episode does a better job of showing Michael's true character. He is a well-meaning, optimistic person, but to such an extent that he ends up going way too far, often unintentionally but predictably hurting people in the process. The cringe factor is off the charts for a sitcom, it's one of those episodes that will have you squirming, covering your eyes, or even skipping it entirely.

8minutolo

The cringe adds to the comedy

I've seen many fans say that this is the most uncomfortable episode and while I totally agree, it should be known that the over-the-top awkwardness adds to comedy and overall performance. The 'employee of the month' subplot is okay.

1Scott-12

Worst episode of The Office.

This is one of two episodes that show Michael as an absolutely despicable human. The other is Prince Paper. And it's unnecessary. He is always cringey. Frequently a jerk. But when it gets down to it, that is always because he thinks he is being funny. But these two episodes are different. They show him taking irreversible actions that hurt real people. In Prince Paper, you can watch the opening scene with a Jim/Dwight prank, then skip the rest. In Scott's Tots, there is nothing worth watching. Even the bits back at the office with the rest of the characters is boring and unfunny. Just skip the whole episode.

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Due to the rushed filming of the episode, the scene of Michael and Erin driving home from the school was not filmed in HD. It appears in a letterbox 4:3 aspect ratio.