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Community College
Community College is a crazy love story between four dudes and their ability to get free drinks. When their beloved dive bar is about to close its doors forever, it’s up to four dopey, alcoholic, bar flies to save it. With the genius plan of actually completing their last few college credits to cash in on a windfall of money from congratulatory greeting cards from friends and family, our heroes embark on an "educational" journey of a lifetime. Fans of "Workaholics" and "Parks and Recreation" will relish Community College! With special appearances from Scotty Schwartz (A Christmas Story), Rich Cronin (LFO, VH1’s Mission: Man Band), Blue Meanie (Former ECW and WWE Professional Wrestler), MC Lars (Post Punk Laptop Rapper), The Reverend Bob Levy (The Howard Stern Show), and Michael Ray Bower (Salute Your Shorts, Evolution).
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Plot Summary
A suspended lawyer, Jeff Winger, must attend a community college to maintain his credentials. To impress a classmate he's attracted to, he forms a study group, which unexpectedly evolves into a diverse and dysfunctional group of misfits. The show follows their often surreal and meta-adventures through the eccentric world of Greendale Community College.
Critical Reception
Community received widespread critical acclaim throughout its run for its inventive humor, meta-commentary, pop culture references, and strong ensemble cast. While it maintained a dedicated cult following, its ratings were often lower than expected, leading to a complex broadcast history.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unique blend of sharp satire, meta-humor, and pop culture references.
Hailed for its clever writing, strong character development, and willingness to experiment with genre.
Appreciated for its talented ensemble cast and their chemistry.
Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly praise 'Community' for its clever writing, hilarious jokes, and memorable characters. Many highlight its unique, meta-humorous style and cult following, with viewers often expressing a desire for more seasons.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for multiple Primetime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Short Form Animated Program for 'Abed's Untangled,' and won a Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actor in a Comedy Series for Donald Glover.
Fun Fact
The show's creator, Dan Harmon, famously employed a "story circle" method for writing, a narrative structure inspired by Joseph Campbell's monomyth, which he often discussed on his podcast 'HarmonCountry'.
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