The episode was viewed by an estimated 5.69 million viewers and received 3.0 rating among adults between the ages of 18 and 49 , making it the highest-rated episode of the series since the eighth season installment , " Pool Party " . " Finale " received critical acclaim from critics and fans , with many critics complimenting the writers for wrapping up the storylines for most of the characters . Critics also praised Carell 's cameo , with many arguing that it was perfectly executed . This episode received three Primetime Emmy Award nominations for the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards , and won for Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Comedy Series
65th Primetime Emmy Awards
65th Primetime Emmy Awards
Finale (The Office)