The Office: 19 best Michael Scott moments from The Office that you simply can’t forget

19 best Michael Scott moments from The Office that you simply can’t forget

Published Feb 10, 2025 18:20 ET

Michael Scott in The Office | Image via: Universal Television

8) Prison Mike (Season 3, Episode 9)

Michael Scott in The Office (Season 3 Episode 9) | Image via: Universal Television

With a purple bandana on his head and an exaggerated, gruff accent, Michael Scott’s 'Prison Mike' stands as one of the most legendary moments. This happens when the office finds out that they’ve hired Martin, a former convict, and Michael, unsurprisingly, is determined to demonstrate what life in prison is like. He rambles on about how tough prison life is and claims that Dementors (from Harry Potter) are the worst part. His delusional thoughts, bizarre beliefs, and fictional stories are, frankly, pretty entertaining. These elements turn the moment into a comedy masterpiece.