"New Boss" is the eighteenth episode of the fifth season of the television series The Office, and the 92nd overall episode of the series. It originally aired on NBC in the United States on March 19, 2009. In the episode, Michael Scott is disturbed by the appearance of his new no-nonsense superior Charles Miner, played by The Wire star Idris Elba, making his first of six slated guest appearances with The Office. At the end of the episode, Michael ...
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"New Boss" is the eighteenth episode of the fifth season of the television series The Office, and the 92nd overall episode of the series. It originally aired on NBC in the United States on March 19, 2009. In the episode, Michael Scott is disturbed by the appearance of his new no-nonsense superior Charles Miner, played by The Wire star Idris Elba, making his first of six slated guest appearances with The Office. At the end of the episode, Michael abruptly announces he is quitting from Dunder Mifflin in protest of the lack of respect he is shown.
The episode was written by Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky, and directed by Paul Feig. It received generally positive reviews from television critics, particularly for the twist of Michael's resignation, which multiple reviewers said added a fresh new change to the series. According to Nielsen Ratings, "New Boss" was watched by 7.95 million overall viewers in its original airing.
Michael (Steve Carell) wants to throw a big party to celebrate...
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