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Season 7 of The Office (U.S.) was a landmark year for the series, primarily because it served as the final full season featuring Steve Carell as Michael Scott. The season premiered on September 23, 2010, and focused heavily on Michael's growth and eventual departure, culminating in his emotional farewell. This season is often cited as the end of the show’s "golden age," as the series had to reinvent itself following the loss of its central character. Drama and Competition

: Competitive series also reached Season 7 in 2010, including Hell’s Kitchen , which premiered in June and was won by Holli Ugalde, and So You Think You Can Dance , which crowned Lauren Froderman as "America's Favorite Dancer" in August. Legacy of 2010 Media Season 72010

The "Season 7" milestone in 2010 represented a peak for many shows that defined the mid-to-late 2000s. While long-running series were hitting their strides, 2010 also saw the debut of future icons like The Walking Dead , Sherlock , and Downton Abbey , creating a unique overlap between the established veterans of Season 7 and the next generation of television. So You Think You Can Dance (American TV series) season 7 Season 7 of The Office (U