1. Pilot
Air date: 2009-09-17 · 30 min
Community" is a new NBC comedy series about a band of misfits who attend Greendale Community College. At the center of the group is Jeff Winger, a fast-talking lawyer whose degree has been revoked. With some help from his fellow classmates, Winger forms a study group who eventually learn more about themselves than their course work. The study group consists of Pierce a man whose life experience has brought him infinite wisdom; Britta a 28-year old drop out with something to prove; Shirley a sassy middle-aged divorcée; Abed a pop culture junkie; Annie a high-strung perfectionist; Troy a former high school football star and Spanish professor, Senor Chang.
Open episode 1 ↗2. Spanish 101
Air date: 2009-09-24 · 30 min
When Senor Chang assigns a project which requires the class to partner up in pairs of two, Jeff conspires to become Britta's partner. Much to Jeff's dismay, his valiant attempt backfires and he ends up with an unwelcome partner. Meanwhile, Shirley and Annie help Britta with her latest social justice cause.
Open episode 2 ↗3. Introduction to Film
Air date: 2009-10-01 · 30 min
Jeff signs up for a class, taught by a "Carpe Diem" inspired Professor Whitman, thinking he can coast through and get an easy A. Jeff quickly discovers he'll need to put in much more effort than expected just to pass. Meanwhile, Britta helps Abed with his dream of studying film.
Open episode 3 ↗4. Social Psychology
Air date: 2009-10-08 · 30 min
Jeff and Shirley bond by gossiping about Britta's new boyfriend. When Jeff tries to stop and be a good friend to Britta, he discovers that gossip is a difficult monster to escape. Meanwhile, Annie joins Professor Duncan's psychology research team and recruits Troy and Abed as test subjects.
Open episode 4 ↗5. Advanced Criminal Law
Air date: 2009-10-15 · 30 min
Senor Chang is on the hunt for a cheater and threatens to fail the entire class if the culprit doesn't come forward. When someone confesses, Jeff comes to their defense. Meanwhile, Annie recruits Pierce to write the new school song.
Open episode 5 ↗6. Football, Feminism and You
Air date: 2009-10-22 · 30 min
Jeff needs to convince Troy to join the school's football team in order to save his career. Just when he thinks he has Troy convinced, Annie steps in and throws a wrench in the plan. Meanwhile, Shirley teaches Britta the etiquette of girl talk.
Open episode 6 ↗7. Introduction to Statistics
Air date: 2009-10-29 · 30 min
Jeff has the hots for his statistics professor and is determined to take her out on a date. He finds the perfect opportunity to pursue her but it happens to interfere with a Day of the Dead party Annie is throwing for their Spanish class. Meanwhile, Pierce comes to terms with being old.
Open episode 7 ↗8. Home Economics
Air date: 2009-11-05 · 30 min
When the gang finds out Jeff is living out of his car, they offer their help. Meanwhile, Annie helps Troy plan the perfect date for another girl and Pierce joins Vaughn's band.
Open episode 8 ↗9. Debate 109
Air date: 2009-11-12 · 30 min
Professor Whitman and Dean Pelton convince Jeff to join the debate team after Annie's partner drops out right before the championship debate versus City College. Jeff naturally assumes he has the win in the bag but an obnoxious debater from the opposing team proves him wrong. Meanwhile, Shirley freaks out when Abed's films seem to predict the future and Pierce uses hypnotherapy to help Britta give up smoking.
Open episode 9 ↗10. Environmental Science
Air date: 2009-11-19 · 30 min
When Senor Chang assigns an absurd amount of homework to his Spanish class the gang nominates Jeff to talk some sense into him. Jeff begrudgingly agrees and the two strike up an unlikely friendship which backfires when the gang realizes Jeff is receiving perks that they aren't. Meanwhile, Troy and Abed run into their own problems when their biology lab subject goes missing.
Open episode 10 ↗11. The Politics of Human Sexuality
Air date: 2009-12-03 · 30 min
After a challenge from Britta, Jeff must find a girl for a double date with Pierce and his new girlfriend. Meanwhile, Britta and Shirley help Annie get an anatomical education for a presentation she must give at a special health fair for the school.
Open episode 11 ↗12. Comparative Religion
Air date: 2009-12-10 · 30 min
Shirley throws a Christmas party for the gang and much to her surprise learns her classmates come from various religious backgrounds. Meanwhile, Jeff is challenged by the school bully and faces the reality that he may fail Spanish 101.
Open episode 12 ↗13. Investigative Journalism
Air date: 2010-01-14 · 30 min
The gang reunites after winter break and much to their surprise there's a new addition. One of their fellow classmates is eager to join their study group and the gang must decide whether or not this particular individual is worthy. Meanwhile, Jeff signs on as editor of the Greendale Gazette Journal.
Open episode 13 ↗14. Interpretive Dance
Air date: 2010-01-21 · 30 min
The gang discovers that Jeff has a new girlfriend but he is determined to keep his affair a secret. Meanwhile, Troy and Britta have secrets of their own and decide to share it with their friends.
Open episode 14 ↗15. Romantic Expressionism
Air date: 2010-02-04 · 30 min
Jeff and Britta take an interest in Annie's love life when they discover she's interested in Vaughn. Elsewhere, Pierce struggles to fit in during Troy and Abed's movie night.
Open episode 15 ↗16. Communication Studies
Air date: 2010-02-11 · 30 min
Jeff sets out to fix his relationship with Britta after things get awkward with a drunken phone call. Meanwhile, Annie and Shirley make plans to humiliate Senor Chang in order to defend Troy and Pierce's dignity.
Open episode 16 ↗17. Physical Education
Air date: 2010-03-04 · 30 min
Jeff is excited to show off his pool skills in his new billiards class, only to have his will tested when shorts, not designer jeans, are the required uniform to play. Meanwhile, the gang focuses on helping Abed woo a potential mate by bringing out different sides of his personality.
Open episode 17 ↗18. Basic Genealogy
Air date: 2010-03-11 · 30 min
It's Family Day at Greendale Community College and the gang's families come to campus to join in the fun. Meanwhile, Jeff agrees to help Pierce connect with his stepdaughter Amber. Things take an interesting twist when Amber shows an interest in Jeff.
Open episode 18 ↗19. Beginner Pottery
Air date: 2010-03-18 · 30 min
Jeff unexpectedly takes interest in his new pottery class when another student shows natural talent. Meanwhile, Pierce brings Britta, Shirley and Troy along for a ride at his boating class.
Open episode 19 ↗20. The Science of Illusion
Air date: 2010-03-25 · 30 min
Pierce is willing to do and wear whatever it takes to reach a new level of ascension in his Buddhist church. Meanwhile, Britta secretly tries to shake her reputation as a buzzkill, resulting in a prank gone horribly wrong. Britta's misguided attempt at levity forces new campus security officers Annie and Shirley to investigate the crime.
Open episode 20 ↗21. Contemporary American Poultry
Air date: 2010-04-22 · 30 min
Jeff's plan to get chicken fingers from the school cafeteria for the study group quickly evolves into a mafia movie-style endeavor with Abed calling all the shots.
Open episode 21 ↗22. The Art of Discourse
Air date: 2010-04-29 · 30 min
After Pierce crosses a line with Shirley, the group is forced to choose between the two. Meanwhile, Jeff and Britta face off against a group of young bullies, and their mother. Troy and Abed embark on a college bucket list of things they must accomplish before they graduate.
Open episode 22 ↗23. Modern Warfare
Air date: 2010-05-06 · 30 min
The sexual tension between Jeff and Britta becomes a hot topic among the study group. Meanwhile, what starts out as a simple contest for a chance at early class registration turns the peaceful campus of Greendale Community College into an all-out war zone. Friendships are tested, as only one student can be victorious.
Open episode 23 ↗24. English as a Second Language
Air date: 2010-05-13 · 30 min
After the shocking discovery that Senor Chang does not have a teaching degree, Greendale Community College is forced to bring in a new Spanish teacher. Meanwhile, Troy discovers a trade he truly excels in -- plumbing.
Open episode 24 ↗25. Pascal's Triangle Revisited
Air date: 2010-05-20 · 30 min
In the first season finale, jealousy runs rampant at Greendale as Britta and Professor Slater fight for the affection of Jeff. Meanwhile, Troy is confused when his best friend, Abed, doesn't invite him to move into his dorm room.
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