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Season #: 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
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Universal acclaim- based on 734 Ratings

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  1. aev
    Jan 30, 2013
    0
    This show is sooo boring. The actors are not funny at all. I love comedies but this show just really bored me to tears. Plus Joel McHale has gotten so arrogant since he was on The Soup.
  2. Viraglue
    Mar 15, 2012
    10
    In order to appreciate Community, it's necessary to be patient and watch the characters development. I fell in love with it after the first episode, but it took a few episodes for others to understand the characters and humor. Unlike the Big Bang Theory and other spoon-fed sticoms, the humor is in layers and requires an attentive mind that can pick up quick references, in a similar wayIn order to appreciate Community, it's necessary to be patient and watch the characters development. I fell in love with it after the first episode, but it took a few episodes for others to understand the characters and humor. Unlike the Big Bang Theory and other spoon-fed sticoms, the humor is in layers and requires an attentive mind that can pick up quick references, in a similar way that Arrested Development was written. It's a unique series, and I hope that after the hiatus it can continue to deliver the quirkiness and weirdness I've grown to love and appreciate.… Expand
  3. drlowdon
    Aug 14, 2020
    9
    Set in Greendale Community college Community centres around a group of seven misfits who at first have nothing in common other than the fact that they all in Senor Chang's Spanish 101 class yet, despite their contrasting personalities, they soon form a tight knit group.

    For me Community, with its mix of oddball characters and self-awareness, can be most closely compared to another    Set in Greendale Community college Community centres around a group of seven misfits who at first have nothing in common other than the fact that they all in Senor Chang's Spanish 101 class yet, despite their contrasting personalities, they soon form a tight knit group.

    For me Community, with its mix of oddball characters and self-awareness, can be most closely compared to another excellent sitcom in Arrested Development. The show really hits the ground running from the start with every episode delivering plenty of laughs and any film/TV nerds like me will just love episodes like 'Modern Warfare'. With such attention to detail episodes can be enjoyed over and over again as each time you will spot or pick up on something you missed the first time around. I hope Community stays around for as long as possible.    … Expand
  4. Ps3blaze22
    Jan 15, 2013
    10
    Community is just, well it can't be described in words unfortunately. Community is by far the best comedy show/series since friends in my opinion. Yes it IS that good, just watch it and you will know why, it's just unexplanable.
  5. Mohammad22
    Jan 15, 2013
    10
    The most astoundingnly, clever comedy to grace the small screen since Friends and Seinfeld. God, this comedy series just can't be described in words. You have to watch it imo, if you aren't you're really missing out.
  6. Kenmei
    Jan 14, 2014
    7
    The first season for Community set the ground work for what it would eventually become but it went through a bit of a rough patch in its infancy. Sure, some of the storylines in the first season set up classic ones in the coming seasons but this show fell prey to some obvious T.V. tropes that set it back. It wasn't till the second season, where it established its own identity that it tookThe first season for Community set the ground work for what it would eventually become but it went through a bit of a rough patch in its infancy. Sure, some of the storylines in the first season set up classic ones in the coming seasons but this show fell prey to some obvious T.V. tropes that set it back. It wasn't till the second season, where it established its own identity that it took off. That's not to say this was a bad season. It was far better than most of the crap they put on T.V. and call "comedy" but it never really had an identity. The biggest thing was the characters didn't really develop, except for Abed. Abed quickly became the best part of the show with his witty dialogue and wonderful interaction with the rest of the cast. He really carried this first season, while the rest of the characters took longer to develop, with some even waiting till the following seasons to grow as a character. The show was good but it took something else to make it a classic, and that's what it got in season 2. But this first season is still good and I would definitely recommend watching it before going to season 2.… Expand
  7. Josh_47ra
    Apr 23, 2012
    10
    Arguably the funniest show on TV. Season 1 is perfect. Season 2 is great. Season 3 is still pretty awesome (although there have been a few misses). Regardless I hope it gets one more season and finishes out all the plot and story lines. Always excited for it every week.
  8. offarock
    Jun 8, 2012
    10
    Took me a while to figure out this is the "Arrested Development" of the twenty-teens (or at least the closest thing to AD). Now I'm going back thru seasons one and two and catching episodes I missed.
  9. EiiteDonkey
    Jul 2, 2012
    8
    The show gets better and better each season. Donald Glover (Troy) is hilarious every episode with his one liners. You will laugh out loud every episode and quote lines on a daily basis. Gets strange at sometimes but maintains the comedy.
  10. maffo95
    Oct 29, 2012
    9
    this is one of the best comedy shows on the tv. I love it! i'm so happy Comedy Central showing it in the netherlands! Best character for me is Ken Jeong.
  11. Amam
    Jan 5, 2013
    10
    The smartest sit-com on TV. Filled with tons of little gems but it probably will take viewing a few episodes to get past the sit-com format and see the underlying brilliance.
  12. joef123
    Nov 20, 2012
    10
    This show is hilarious the only reason i watched it was because of Chevy Chase. This show is a show for everyone, one episode will be western themed, the next a Christmas cartoon themed, and then a musical episode. Then of course the show has "normal" episodes. But what I am trying to say is,it is unlike anything else out there on television.
  13. Amalia
    Jan 29, 2013
    10
    My favourite show on Television right now. Took me a while to get into, but I adore it now. The script is funny and occasionally delightfully offensive. I can understand why people who actually attend community college would be insulted by the 'community college students are all losers' stereotype Community portrays, but I, personally, absolutely adore it.
  14. LindaWilson
    Jan 30, 2013
    10
    It took me about 6 episodes but I now love this show. It's weird, unique and fresh. Despise Chevy Chase (in general) but absolutely love everyone else.
  15. Criticak
    Jun 17, 2013
    9
    Loved everything about the first 3 episodes, yes I just started but who cares I'm lucky. So far it shows romantic and a funny storyline along with a heartfelt family like study group. Perfect.
  16. brockcheese
    Feb 3, 2016
    7
    This show has got off to a very good start introducing memorable characters and throwing them into hilarious situations with the lovable Abed breaking and following every single tv trope.
  17. Allbase42
    Aug 22, 2014
    10
    Community is one of my favorite shows of all time. The best part is the show is always managing to find something to do. From D&D to paintball, they never feel like there not doing something awesome. There is an entire episode where they search for a pen in the study room and they even lampshade there in a bottle episode and it is utterly perfect. Theirs an episode with Zombies, threeCommunity is one of my favorite shows of all time. The best part is the show is always managing to find something to do. From D&D to paintball, they never feel like there not doing something awesome. There is an entire episode where they search for a pen in the study room and they even lampshade there in a bottle episode and it is utterly perfect. Theirs an episode with Zombies, three about Blanket forts with one being a pillow fight between the legit country of Pillowtown and Blanketsburg, an episode in a 8-bit video game, and a entire episode showing the creation of seven different timelines depending on who goes to get the pizza. It's the fact that these are all so crazy and weird that the fact they work perfectly and hilariously makes this show the greatest ever willing to do ideas and plots other shows won't touch. The mere fact they can have the group sit in the study room all episode playing D&D, looking for a pen or being interrogated with a lied detector and have it be a highlight of the season makes it perfectly utterly brilliant. The cast is also excellent with Danny Pudi, Donald Glover, and Alison Brie being just awesome. I would go on but I'm running out of words and comparisons to make so you can understand how good it is.… Expand
  18. Kian2kian
    Aug 1, 2013
    10
    The start to one of the best series that has ever aired. The first 6 episodes are poor in comparison to the rest of the series and another comedy series. If you have patience and manage to get past the terrible first episode.
  19. consultcritictb
    Feb 1, 2019
    9
    this show is on some good ass **** and is most enjoyable to be streamed at least a few episodes at a time., it's not really a weekly thing like most basic sitcoms are, because the references and storylines are at there best when watched at a consistent pace. (youtuber Drew Gooden made a great video explaining this on his channel). anyhow, it's just a nice change of pace from most comediesthis show is on some good ass **** and is most enjoyable to be streamed at least a few episodes at a time., it's not really a weekly thing like most basic sitcoms are, because the references and storylines are at there best when watched at a consistent pace. (youtuber Drew Gooden made a great video explaining this on his channel). anyhow, it's just a nice change of pace from most comedies with its self-awareness of how ridiculous it is what they do in each episode or storyline. I have to say there are a few times when they made some "jokes" in very poor taste and the scene should've done without it. at the same time when a show tries to be self-aware too often, they overestimate how much the viewer cares to know how complex the episode, scene, or plot is. we don't need an explanation or reflection, these are 20-minute episodes and just let the viewers watch the events unfold, it's unnecessary to remind us how great it is what you just did there, that plucks us right out of the show. I'm not gonna say much about the characters, the plots, or gags, they're wonderful and that's all I have to say. if only troy and abed in the morning was a real network morning talk show.… Expand
  20. Anvitality
    Sep 9, 2013
    10
    One of the most underrated shows in the industry. With the exception of the fourth season, this show is witty, unconventional, and well-written with characters I've come to love. Definitely a show I look forward to (when Dan Harmon writes).
  21. cag11
    Nov 26, 2013
    10
    This show is extremely funny with a great plot. It has that fresh feeling that actually gives me a fresh feeling. I don't think a show has ever done that in a long time.
  22. Perdiga
    Feb 17, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I gotta say I was afraid of what would happen to the show after Pierce and Troy left, but this episode [S05 E06] was awesome. The new members of the "greendale seven" are as good as the old ones. Professor Duncan should continue being a regular character. I would love for Abed to start a weird romantic relationship, they could be the new weird 'couple'. All in all, I think that the show is taking an amazing path and I'm really enjoying those old characters coming back.… Expand
  23. marcmyworks
    Oct 20, 2016
    8
    Community, season 1 takes its time to warm up to be fun and interesting. Overall the cast and writers create a hilarious world filled with pop-culture/meta humour.
  24. Ulkefaderen
    Nov 23, 2013
    7
    The first season is amazingly funny and characters are great to watch. In later seasons thou it like some dropped the ball and the show turns into a kind of caricature of it self
  25. Novelist
    Dec 11, 2013
    9
    Over the course of its first season, I have really come to like "Community" very much. The highlights of the first season are "Comparative Religion" (episode 12) and "Modern Warfare" (episode 23). Every episode is unique in its own way by either parodying some cult movie or just playing with the dynamics and relationships between the characters.
  26. MrWhiteBrBa
    May 9, 2014
    9
    The best part of a new show is when you truly enjoy every bit of it. Community is this fresh new take on meta humor and great writing that gives this show a whole new following with its brilliant cast and crew.
  27. AnkurGurung
    Feb 14, 2014
    10
    The best comedy show ever...... first 3 episode are a little slow, but after that it's a joy ride. very few shows can match the kind of charisma this show has.
  28. Groovy_Ian
    Feb 16, 2014
    10
    Community Season 1 is one of the Best Tv Shows out today, with its smart humor I've never laughed so hard I can easily say this is one of my favorite shows of all time, I'm so glad i found out about this show.
  29. chw
    Jul 17, 2014
    10
    Some Community episodes are immature, but some are so immature that they're either very good or so ridiculously funny (Paintball War, Zombie Apocalypse, etc.).
  30. zombiecharro
    Apr 10, 2014
    10
    This is by far the cleverest comedy on tv, dialogs are incredibly witty, the characters development through the 5 seasons has been crazy funny, this is not the tipical sicom and thats precisely its hightlight.
  31. pn6878
    Nov 1, 2014
    10
    This is one of the best comedy TV shows out there. Filled with movie/TV references, spoofs, and many more. Also, acting by Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs, and Danny Pudi are excellent. Would definitely recommend to all people who wants a good laugh. Thank god for Yahoo for reviving this show. #sixseasonsandamovie
  32. Rubyrod28
    Feb 21, 2015
    9
    From outrageous Spanish teachers to horrific looking mascots. Greendale is a hilarious take on community college where a group of completely varied students with opposite lifestyles find themselves creating a new study group. I adore the way in which the cast sometimes use dramatic irony where they describe themselves being in the series without their own characters realising it. theFrom outrageous Spanish teachers to horrific looking mascots. Greendale is a hilarious take on community college where a group of completely varied students with opposite lifestyles find themselves creating a new study group. I adore the way in which the cast sometimes use dramatic irony where they describe themselves being in the series without their own characters realising it. the comedy style of the series is impeccable, most of the humour is spontaneous and witty the clever use of this often happens at the end of an episode with the characters Troy and Abed, leaving you wanting more, I really admire the quirky character development and the well used camera fades throughout episodes. community is funny, inspiring and overall a great watch. Go Greendale!… Expand
  33. Basquilly
    Feb 10, 2016
    9
    One of the best comedies I've had the pleasure of watching. Despite a slump in quality in the last couple of seasons, the writing in this sitcom is phenomenal, second only to the ingenuity of Scrubs. This show creates a connection between the characters and the audience unlike any show I've watched before, and I was truly sad to see it go.
  34. Starburns1510
    Jun 18, 2017
    10
    - Review for full Show first, then Season 1 -

    Full Show: I don't even know where to start, this show is perfect if you love smart and 'dumb' humor between addressing modern day real world tropes and random screaming, running gags, lovable characters that will make you laugh - shed a tear or sometimes even cry, no 'bottle episodes', good plots, good acting, perfect episode pacing,    - Review for full Show first, then Season 1 -

    Full Show:
    I don't even know where to start, this show is perfect if you love smart and 'dumb' humor between addressing modern day real world tropes and random screaming, running gags, lovable characters that will make you laugh - shed a tear or sometimes even cry, no 'bottle episodes', good plots, good acting, perfect episode pacing, raising moral and ethic values.

    If you love or hate TV in general the show is perfect since it is very 'Meta' about it and even about itself, it has extremely 'grounded' - and 'crazy' episodes while managing to stay very real always having reasons to do whatever it does.

    Season 1:
    This is the first season of my favourite TV Show ever, so ofcourse i am gonna give it a 10/10, BUT season 1 is truly only worth a 7/10 since it falls very short compared to the complete rest of the series (which has 6 more seasons that easily score 10/10), im not quite sure what happened during production because it has been run by the same showrunner, there are plenty of reasons appearently but i wont go into details on here, since i don't care about production in very early stages of a show, you'll have to google it yourself. It sets up the shows characters really well tho and in the end is a must watch for every that likes the show and wants the full experience, if you are not sure if you'll like it check out some other random episodes from later seasons that dont contain big spoilers and then go back and start watching it from the beginning.

    And ofcourse i am going to tell you to watch it, but for real, watch it, it sets a completely new standard for Comedy Shows.    … Expand
  35. SimboTheKing
    Jul 15, 2020
    9
    This show is so much better than I was expecting. My preference for sitcoms can be very picky and this is especially true for American ones. I sometimes find that the humour doesn't translate to the other side of the Atlantic.

    Thankfully for me, Community lives up to its reputation - I feared that the fact it's so famous and popular could lead to it being dissapointing. However, it's just    This show is so much better than I was expecting. My preference for sitcoms can be very picky and this is especially true for American ones. I sometimes find that the humour doesn't translate to the other side of the Atlantic.

    Thankfully for me, Community lives up to its reputation - I feared that the fact it's so famous and popular could lead to it being dissapointing. However, it's just fantastic; the characters are extremely likable but they don't feel like carbon copies of each other, the comedy is consistently on point with not one episode failing to make me laugh multiple times, the storylines are interesting and relatively complex for a sitcom (so much meta-humour). It's just a really, really great comedy that I think anyone in the younger generations (millennial and gen Z) will find hilarious. A definite recommend.    … Expand
  36. glomman
    Aug 26, 2020
    8
    Community is less of a sitcom and more a comedy series, which depicts the same but also very different lives of seven different people and their surroundings at the fictional Greendale Community College. I have not seen a live-action comedy series this good since How I Met Your Mother and the only thing keeping Community below that level is its intelligent writing. It sounds paradoxical,Community is less of a sitcom and more a comedy series, which depicts the same but also very different lives of seven different people and their surroundings at the fictional Greendale Community College. I have not seen a live-action comedy series this good since How I Met Your Mother and the only thing keeping Community below that level is its intelligent writing. It sounds paradoxical, but always keeping it meta, even in the romantic scenes, is kind of counterintuitive for my liking, but other than that I genuinely recommend you watch this whole series at least once in your life. Please.… Expand
  37. master_sebo
    May 28, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. While the first episodes of the season kind of struggle in "taking flight", giving the audience the impression that the narration is focused on what happens to Jeff Winger, in the second and third part of the seasons the viewer can experience some high-quality episodes that can really blow off their mind. Definitely recommended for those who are looking for a comedy series that may entertain them as much as a sitcom would do… Expand
  38. Maxthor
    Aug 31, 2023
    9
    Season 1 of Community has its quick pace and humorous wit but with a more pronounced adult undertone. It thoroughly showcases itself as a comedy with immense potential and allure for dedicated "loser" fans.
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#42 Best TV Season of 2009
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#4 Most Discussed TV Season of 2009
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#13 Most Shared TV Season of 2009

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Metascore
69

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. The Hollywood Reporter
    70
    If creator/writer Dan Harmon earns only a "C" for the framework of his show, he gets higher grades for its brisk pace and clever writing. And some extra credit is in order for casting, as well.
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  2. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Tim Goodman
    75
    As long as the jokes stay barbed, fast and witty--as they are in the pilot--there's more than enough reason to keep following the band of misfits.
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  3. Variety
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    50
    Community embraces the traditional sitcom notion of “family” being what you make of it, but it’s a little too self-conscious about the genre’s cliches--or at least, feels that way because its satirical elements aren’t as crisp as they need to be.
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