Community

A motley group of students winds up at Greendale Community College, a chaotic, underfunded school where nothing runs smoothly and everything feels slightly off. Jeff Winger, a charming but burned-out former lawyer, forms a study group to keep up appearances, and that decision pulls in Britta, Annie, Abed, and a rotating cast of oddball classmates and staff. What starts as a convenient arrangement for credits quickly becomes the central social circle for people who are looking for purpose, connection, or just something to laugh about. Episodes shift tone wildly, from everyday sitcom beats to wild genre play, while keeping the focus on friendships and personal growth.

Created by Dan Harmon, the series premiered on NBC in 2009 and starred Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs, Danny Pudi, Alison Brie and Jim Rash. It ran six seasons, moving briefly to an online platform for its final season, and became known for its rotating directors and inventive episode formats.

The show earned modest awards attention during its run, picking up nominations and some recognition from critics groups rather than sweeping major industry trophies. Individual episodes and cast members were praised and sometimes singled out at award shows, but the program's biggest achievements came from its devoted audience and critical appreciation more than from a long list of wins.

Community left a clear mark on pop culture, most famously through the rallying cry "six seasons and a movie," which turned into a real fan campaign. Its paintball episodes, genre send-ups, and Abed's meta-commentary have been referenced and parodied across media. The series helped push sitcoms toward more experimental storytelling and showed that TV comedies could play with form while staying emotionally anchored.

Critics generally liked Community for its inventiveness and sharp character dynamics, reflected in a near 8.0 vote average, 7.998/10 from 1955 votes. Themes include the search for identity, the awkward work of forming found family, and how pop culture shapes who we are. Its tone varies from silly to sincere, and it rewards viewers who enjoy smart jokes and recurring callbacks.