Community Rewatching 101

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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When a spat of heightened shinanigans hits Greendale's campus, an unlikely buddy cop team-up forms, a frog is murdered in the prime of its life, and a cereal mascot is unfairly referenced. Join the Community Rewatching 101 crew for a look back at S1E20's "Science of Illusion" (even if we STILL don't know what that title means in this context)!

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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The Community Rewatching 101 crew navigate another semi-normal day in the life of Greendale, with a bizarre love triangle, bad movie riffing, and all sorts of waggling eyebrows. Are we elated at the return of Vaughn? What do we think of Troy's wooing technique? And is awkward Britta always the best Britta?

The full foursome is back to tackle Season 1 Episode 14, "Interpretive Dance." Thomas becomes Timmy, Al dances the Cabbage Patch, Heather analyzes relationships, and Justin spends a small fortune on breakaway clothing. Oddly enough, this becomes one of the most criticized episodes of the first season to date!

It's time for a mid-season 1 break for the Community Rewatching 101 gang! Al and Justin kick back with a series of five very early webisodes about the weirdness of Greendale Community College and starring none other than series creator Dan Harmon. It's actually way funnier than you'd think!