In which season does Michael Scott leave the show?

Michael Scott leaves The Office in Season 7. Steve Carell's character departs Dunder Mifflin near the end of the season after deciding to move to Colorado with his fiancée, Holly Flax.

Michael's departure unfolds across several episodes rather than happening suddenly. After Holly returns to Scranton, the couple becomes engaged, but Holly must leave because her job is elsewhere. Michael eventually decides that being with her matters more than remaining in Scranton, so he resigns from Dunder Mifflin.

His final major storyline culminates in “Goodbye, Michael,” which originally aired in April 2011. Michael secretly says farewell to most coworkers one at a time, leaving the office before the public goodbye gathering. Dwight and Angela's wedding-related events later provide a brief return appearance in the series finale.

The season number is sometimes confused because the show continues for two more seasons after Michael's exit. Seasons 8 and 9 focus on the Scranton branch without him as the central manager, although the series retains its ensemble cast and introduces other leadership changes.