The Office (TV Series) Scott's Tots (2009) User Reviews

Objectively great.

[tylernjazz · 9/10 · 30 July 2020]

Despite it may being hard to watch, this episode is well written, has character development, and is funny. Don't take out your anger with Michael on the rating. No one rates Breaking Bad a 1 because Walter White is a bad person.

The cringe adds to the comedy

[minutolo · 8/10 · 21 January 2021]

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.

Scott's Tots (#6.12)

[ComedyFan2010 · 8/10 · 15 January 2019]

Michael needs to talk to high school kids whom he promised college tuition 10 years ago.

Ah yes this story makes one cringe a lot! I feel so bad for Michael! Should probably feel bad for the kids but Michael makes me sadder. I love though how he sings the Mr. Scott song at the end.

The Employee of the Month story was funner. Looking forward to more of Dwight's diabolical plan.

Hardest half an hour to watch in TV

[aliilhangs · 10/10 · 16 February 2021]

This episode defines the standard for 'cringe' episodes. It is hilarious my god hats off to those who watched on a single attempt

So painful....

[jakedchoi · 27 January 2019]

It has to be one of the most painful episodes in the series. Both main plots are so painful...

Objectively good episode that is subjectively bad to some

[deavoninja-56341 · 10/10 · 15 June 2021]

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.

Really liked this one

[JayHysterio · 10/10 · 4 May 2022]

This episode for me vaulted Erin to a #1 draft pick over Pam. Her explanation to Michael in the car was delivered with such a positive take on a typically stupid situation created by him. Plus her singing the rap song was really cute.

Also a great job by Dwight imitating the voices of co-workers, although what he was trying to do was slimy and sneaky.

Call It An Opportunity To Egg Your Face

[DKosty123 · 8/10 · 22 April 2010]

I happened to see this episode on an airline flight. It is a pretty good episode. Just imagine the young ambitious executive wanting to do something he could be proud on, banking on his future success, visiting a third grade class & promising them 10 years hence free college. That is what Michael did. It even gets published in the newspaper.

Now it is 10 years later. Michael hasn't made the millions he thought he would. The class remembers his promise & calls him back too meet the high school Seniors counting on him to send them to college. Top that off with college costs doubling the last 9 years. What to do? Michael is the guest of honor at an Assembly where he is lavished with presentations by the class. Then, after being brought too tears by some of the kids he promised to help, he has to get up & tell them he is a little short. I thought this was done very well.

In a sub-plot, back at the office, there is a new Employee of the Month program which gets off to a rocky start when some extra unplanned twists are put in - like an obscure rating system that appears to be rigged- & one of the employees going around collecting cash into a pool for the winner which was not intended. Then everyone except the winner seem to be unhappy with the winner.

I have not seen a lot of episodes of The Office but I found this one to be pretty good & creative as well as funny.

One of the funniest episodes!

[cobhc300 · 10/10 · 9 July 2021]

Hey Mr. Scott, what you gonna do? What you gonna do? Make our dreams come true!

Hits you when it hurts

[noahgiovanniprz · 9/10 · 9 July 2021]

It is hard to watch, but is finally very good. The b-plot is also mildly interesting. Not as bad as they say, but surely hurts to see the pain Michael's eyes.

9

[Edvis-1997 · 9/10 · 13 November 2021]

This episode and what Michael did in here was so cringe and awkward that I had to skip couple times before he revealed the truth. Omg, I was laughing so hard.

Poor Erin

[jeanpierrehuot5 · 14 April 2022]

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.

Worst episode of The Office.

[Scott-12 · 1/10 · 13 September 2019]

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.

Amazing episode...

[loyd-arthur · 22 June 2019]

... That I will never watch!

I would pay double for Netflix if I could remove this 'sode n the queue.

The only time I see it is while I am sleeping.

If you enjoy feeling uncomfortable, this episode is for you!

Solid 10/10

Nothing to watch here

[bigeddogg47 · 1/10 · 21 July 2020]

You can skip this episode completely and it will have no impact to the rest of the series it's a complete waste of time.

Ohh. Some People w their reviews.

[sabian-36199 · 15 January 2020]

1-10?? Skip the Episode?? Wow. The internet hoards a crapload of dummies. Michael Scott's long lost, 3rd cousin-twice removed would call you slow. Look up cringeworthy. This one, is among mostly the ENTIRE series ranks there. Someone needs to take you off of ..anything.

Illogical

[jaigurudavid · 1/10 · 14 March 2020]

I've never understood the logic of this episode. Somehow, Michael Scott has done a great thing by giving away money. Somehow, that motivated kids to stay in school, instead of dropping out and getting into drugs. That makes no sense. You can't help people just by giving them something. You have to give them something to work towards. A goal. Not just a hand out.

Taking Jim Down and Tuition

[vivianla · 7 January 2021]

Dwight has a diabolical plan to take Jim down. He agrees Andy thought of the idea and Jim does not suspect anything. They start the employee of the month idea and Dwight collects twenty dollars from everyone. The person with the highest performance however was Jim and this causes an uproar. The next highest is Pam Halpert. David calls Jim and is angry but then calms down and asks if they are still going for dinner.

Michael promised tuition ten years ago to fifteen black kids. In the car ride back Michael talks more intelligently and says Kevin was first applying for a warehouse job. Michael had a good feeling about him. He tells Erin he has a good feeling about her too.