Community Rewatching 101

“Custody Law and Eastern European Diplomacy” (S2E18) is not merely an awkward title to say, it’s awkward to handle! On one hand, we have one of the better Britta outings in this season, but on the other hand… unfunny war crimes and kidnapping? How will the CR101 crew evaluate this dichotomy? 

When Greendale swings into emergency political campaign mode, you know that the CR101 crew is going to make all of the popcorn in the world to eat while hijinks ensue! Join us for “Intro to Political Science” (S2E17) and a whole lot of colorful side characters.

With a dramatic switch of camera style and the revelation that Pierce is dying (or not), the CR101 crew rush to the hospital to oversee the “bequeathings” of an insane man. It’s time for a lively discussion of “Intermediate Documentary Filmmaking” (S2E16) with tiaras, Geordi, and Sourface!

Love is in the air — or at least a fae mischief as the puckish CR101 crew tackles Community’s second Valentine’s Day episode, “Early 21st Century Romanticism” (S2E15)! With four uneven subplots at play, what will reign supreme: Pierce’s drug haze, Britta’s virtue signaling, Troy and Abed’s love triangle, or Jeff’s surprise party? We all know the answer: It’s a taco briefcase.

Who's feeling like getting extra nerdy this week? The CR101 crew rolls for initiative as it dives into "Advanced Dungeons & Dragons" (S2E14), a slightly controversial entry that nevertheless is one of Community's all-time best episodes.

After a lengthy break from covering season 2, the full CR101 crew is back to tackle "Celebrity Pharmacology" (S2E13)! It's a weird, goofy, and surprisingly controversial episode as Thomas, Al, Heather, and Justin debate the Crayon outfit, Chang's unnerving smile, drug-free baseballs, Tim Tam slams, and more!

It's the mid-season break here at Community Rewatching 101, and so the crew is changing pace by watching a couple of the Community College Chronicles webisodes! On top of that weirdness, there's a lot of chatter about the upcoming movie and whether or not it'll involve pirates.

Who's finding river fingers with cute boys? Who's making kettle corn for the whole study group? There's almost no time for answers, as "Asian Population Studies" (S2E12) brings Shirley's pregnancy into doubt, introduces us to a trio of new side characters, and brings out the giggles in the whole CR101 crew.

Christmas isn't over until Abed says it's over -- and he's stuck in a stop-motion delusion for the time being! Join the CR101 crew as they chew their way through "Abed's Uncontrollable Christmas" (S2E11) to see if the story can live up to the creative concept.

You would think, this being a Community rewatch podcast and all, that the CR101 crew would actually talk about that show. But apparently if they're given any opportunity to sound off about Farscape, that's all they're going to jaw about. Well, that and the darkest Shirley episode of all time. Welcome to Mixology Certification (S2E10)!

Whether you are into very tiny animals with sunglasses, vast conspiracies about night school, thrashing uncontrollably on the ground, or Latvia's independence, today's CR101 episode is for you (you weirdo)! The crew tackle "Conspiracy Theories and Interior Design" from Season 2 while also making plans for a podcast sleepover with all of the blankets and pillows that Leonard can steal.

When puppies are on parade, is there anything that could tear us away from their adorable fluffiness? Only a pink gel pen and the ever-increasing threat of a bottle episode! On today's Community Rewatching 101, the crew weaves through "Cooperative Calligraphy" and spots the Season 2 story arc-boosting plot points hidden therein.

With Abed learning how to use his observational skills for evil and Troy and Jeff literally jumping for joy, "Aerodynamics of Gender" swaps personalities and makes us all yearn for a trampoline once again. Join the CR101 crew as they dive into this episode -- but be warned: Thomas is in charge this time around. And when that happens, it's very very very loud.

Ghosts are warbling, the undead are scrying, and every sexy Dracula in the tri-state region is out for your blood! That's right, it's time to recap another amazing Community Halloween episode, as the CR101 crew tackle "Epidemiology." It's a whole bunch of crazy costumes, cringy hookups, and questionable food items. You know you want a piece of this!

In this very special episode(tm) of Community Rewatching 101, the crew celebrates the announcement of the Community movie -- and trudges through Season 2's "Messianic Myths and Ancient Peoples." It's a whole lot to talk about!

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Houston, we have some fried chicken! The CR101 crew delights in the out-of-this-world "Basic Rocket Science" (S2E4), where not being in space has never seemed so possible. From Apollo 13 homages to Atari 2600 graphics to space madness, all systems are "go" for this amazing episode.

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What do lasers, bees, and lava lamps have in common? Apparently, it's all part of Pierce's incredibly strange and purposefully confusing cult! On today's episode of Community Rewatching 101, the crew tries to unravel the secrets of this cult, face their own mortality, use force fields to shove Chang around, and stand vigil for AbedWatch(tm). It's "The Psychology of Letting Go," Season 2 Episode 3.

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In an episode full of drugs, drinking, and even more drugs, it's caring that ends up being the most deadly substance to Jeff Winger. Join the Community Rewatching 101 crew as they pick apart S2E2's Accounting for Lawyers to see if they can figure out the trick to the hole hand, what the Greendale Hat Club actually does, and why all of our brains are crying.l

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With Season 1 in the rearview mirror, the Community Rewatching 101 crew arrives at the second season with great anticipation — even if it arrives with tangled relationships, mugs of urine, and too many Chang puns. It’s an amazing season premiere, with Betty White, Gollum impersonations, and the worst kiss ever.

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Before the CR101 crew heads into season two of Community, there's one thing left to be done with season one -- to check out the bizarre, entertaining, and informative outtakes and bloopers! Learn about alternative takes to scenes and even a controversy or two in this academically acclaimed podcast recording.

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With all 25 episodes of season one finished, the Community Rewatching 101 crew takes a well-deserved respite to evaluate the season as a whole. What were the highs? The lows? The Chang we could believe in? Find out in this tremendous recap!

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After a year of episode-by-episode analysis and commentary, the scrappy CR101 crew finally comes to the last entry of Season 1. With character cameos popping out of the woodwork, abrupt developments arising, dalmations dancing, and giant cookies being nibbled, there's a whole lot to talk about in this weird season finale.

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Community's first season begins to close out by sweeping up a loose end -- Señor Chang. Is Spanish class a played-out plot thread? Was Dan Harmon really that forward-thinking with Troy's mechanical aptitude? Are keytars awesome or awful? All these questions and more will be answered in this outstanding episode of Community Rewatching 101!

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Never before and perhaps never again will the CR101 crew be so worn down by the sheer battle of linguistic wits found in Season 1's "The Art of Discourse." Is this one of the worst episodes that Community's ever made -- or is its schmitty worse than its bite?

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It may be toward the end of Season 1, but "Contemporary American Poultry" feels like the starting pistol to the REAL Community that we all know and love. From its unabashed homages to gangster movies to iconic moments like "Streets Ahead" and Troy's very special monkey, this chicken run is going to be unlike any other with the CR101 crew!

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As Thomas continues his extended walkabout, the rest of the Community Rewatching 101 crew dines on the delectable season one episode "Beginner Pottery." Which is better -- to take pottery with crazy Jeff or to take sailing with Captain Shirley? Can one episode overdose on excellent guest stars? And is it too soon to make Patrick Swayze jokes? Find out!

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When everyone's family decides to crash the tranquil routine of Greendale, chaos, kisses, and spanking ensues. The Community Rewatching 101 crew discuss S1E18's "Basic Geneaology" -- an episode with some great laughs but pacing and storytelling problems.

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Between guys playing pool in their undies, Abed giving us a version of himself as a vampire, Pierce taking over as leader, discussions of leather pants, a cameo from Bert and Ernie, strategies for wooing, and all the baggles we can eat, the Community Rewatching 101 crew has their hands full with the amazingly excellent Season One episode, "Physical Education."

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Community's first season can't seem to let the Slater-Jeff-Britta love triangle go, but for our money, Communication Studies is most interesting when we're deep into montages, fake Starburns, and ladies pantsuits! Join the CR101 crew this week as they dissect this funny but flimsy outing.

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With Heather AFK -- to save the world or somesuch -- the boys of Community Rewatching 101 debate the debate episode. Well, Thomas pours through the original script, Al quotes every scene verbatim, and Justin ships Annie and Jeff a little too hard. It’s that kind of show.

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It may not be the funniest episode of Community ever, but “Home Economics” manages to capture the essential college experience: bad toilets, Polish Pavel, Cop Rock, and terrible jam bands.

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What’s better than one Halloween party at Greendale? Two parties, a Beastmaster tripping, Urkel going rogue, and Batman swooping in to save the day! The CR101 crew declares “Intro to Statistics” the first true classic episode of Community -- and for good reason.

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Thomas is freezing, Heather is full of stroganoff, and Shirley is on the rise in this episode of Community Rewatching 101! The crew delights in the genuinely fun "Social Psychology," where Abed breaks the Duncan Principle, Jeff bonds with Shirley, and Vaughn takes his shirt off.

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What does it take to seize the day? After watching "Introduction to Film," the Community Rewatching 101 crew... still has no idea. Apparently it involves falling off of desks, mandatory "I love yous," and paying teenage girls to double dutch. It's another great discussion as Season 1 rattles over some rough patches!

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The Community Rewatching 101 crew is back... but where is Heather? As the boys ponder this confounding mystery, they dive into Season 1's "Spanish 101" to talk about the inscrutable presence of Chang, why all protests should feature piñatas, delightfully confusing montages, and whether or not Jeff is Pierce's best friend in the study group.

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Congratulations -- you've been accepted to Greendale Community College! As part of your orientation, you will need to listen to Community Rewatching 101, a podcast devoted to exploring NBC's Community episode by episode. In this pilot episode, Justin, Heather, Al, and Thomas gather together to get to know each other and what they think of Community as a whole. It's a blast of awkward weirdness as our own study group comes together for the first time!

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