The Office Fans Love The Hilarious Way Michael's Plasma TV Reappeared
By Mia Tucker
"Dinner Party" remains a high-water mark for "The Office." Seeing Michael's beloved television trashed by Jan was an unforgettable moment that endeared the episode to fans. But enthusiasts of the NBC sitcom were equally thrilled when the bruised and beaten TV reappeared as a very clever Easter egg in Season 7's "Garage Sale."
"I never noticed this lol," u/DrClay23 wrote. "But I don't think he actually wanted to sell it he just wanted to tell people to get lost." The television makes its cameo while Michael and his girlfriend Holly Flax (Amy Ryan) man their garage sale goodies. The inclusion of the TV at the sale is a clever commentary that metaphorically juxtaposes Michael's destructive relationship with his old flame, Jan, against his true romance with the love of his life, Holly. Or, as u/Brendanlendan put it, "It was the end of his luxurious bachelor lifestyle."
For the deep-diving fandom, the television's presence at the garage sale represents Michael letting go of the past, and he calls Holly's father to ask for her hand in marriage in the scene immediately following the cold open. Aside from its representation of humor and heart, the reappearance of Michael's beloved TV also marks a bittersweet episode for fans. It is the final on-screen appearance of Ryan as Holly in the series, and during the heartfelt marriage proposal, Michael drops a bomb. He's eventually moving to Colorado for his bride-to-be.
