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Follow the lives of a group of students at what is possibly the world’s worst community college in the fictional locale of Greendale, Colorado.

6 Seasons
110 Episodes
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episode image Modern Warfare
9.8/10 (14819 votes)

#1 Modern Warfare

S1:E23
May 6, 2010

The first prize of priority registration engulfs Greendale Community College in a Spring Fling paintball war.

episode image Remedial Chaos Theory
9.8/10 (14359 votes)

#2 Remedial Chaos Theory

S3:E4
Oct 13, 2011

When Jeff introduces an element of randomness into Troy and Abed's housewarming party, reality splits into six timelines.

episode image A Fistful of Paintballs (1)
9.6/10 (8839 votes)

#3 A Fistful of Paintballs (1)

S2:E23
May 5, 2011

A $100,000 paintball war prize pits members of the study group against one another, until they decide to join forces to stop a mysterious challenger.

episode image Advanced Dungeons & Dragons
9.5/10 (8054 votes)

#4 Advanced Dungeons & Dragons

S2:E14
Feb 3, 2011

Abed invites "Fat Neil" to play a game of Dungeons & Dragons with the rest of the study group, hoping to boost his confidence, after Jeff becomes concerned about him being a loner. When Pierce finds out he was not invited, he joins anyway, disrupting their plans.

episode image For a Few Paintballs More (2)
9.5/10 (7325 votes)

#5 For a Few Paintballs More (2)

S2:E24
May 12, 2011

As the paintball war is revealed to be a City College plot, Jeff and Troy vie for control of Greendale's ragtag army, while Pierce betrays the group.

episode image Conspiracy Theories and Interior Design
9.4/10 (7251 votes)

#6 Conspiracy Theories and Interior Design

S2:E9
Nov 18, 2010

When Jeff tries to obtain credit for a fictitious class, the unintended consequences rock Greendale. Abed and Troy build an elaborate blanket fort.

episode image Basic Lupine Urology
9.4/10 (6780 votes)

#7 Basic Lupine Urology

S3:E17
Apr 26, 2012

When the yam the study group was growing for biology class is killed, Troy and Abed are on the case.

episode image Digital Estate Planning
9.4/10 (6816 votes)

#8 Digital Estate Planning

S3:E20
May 17, 2012

Pierce and his closest friends are summoned to Hawthorne Labs to play a video game that will determine who will inherit his father's fortune.

episode image Geothermal Escapism
9.4/10 (6053 votes)

#9 Geothermal Escapism

S5:E5
Jan 23, 2014

For Troy's last day at Greendale, Abed holds a campus-wide "hot lava" fantasy game. With a comic book worth $50,000 as the prize, it's an all-out war.

episode image Emotional Consequences of Broadcast Television
9.4/10 (6802 votes)

#10 Emotional Consequences of Broadcast Television

S6:E13
Jun 2, 2015

The former study group's future — and friendships — are put to a test when one chapter of their lives closes and a new one begins.

episode image Contemporary American Poultry
9.3/10 (7141 votes)

#11 Contemporary American Poultry

S1:E21
Apr 22, 2010

A scheme to replace a corrupt cafeteria employee transforms the study group into a criminal gang run by a power-hungry Abed.

episode image Pillows and Blankets (2)
9.3/10 (6696 votes)

#12 Pillows and Blankets (2)

S3:E14
Apr 5, 2012

The students of Greendale are drawn into an epic pillow fight as Troy and Abed start a war that threatens to destroy their unique friendship.

episode image Epidemiology
9.2/10 (6982 votes)

#13 Epidemiology

S2:E6
Oct 28, 2010

Dean Pelton's army surplus party food sparks an outbreak of zombie-ism at the Greendale Halloween party.

episode image Cooperative Polygraphy
9.2/10 (5405 votes)

#14 Cooperative Polygraphy

S5:E4
Jan 16, 2014

Pierce's funeral leaves the study group with mixed feelings, especially after their late tormentor leaves one last test to reveal everyone's secrets.

episode image Cooperative Calligraphy
9.1/10 (5997 votes)

#15 Cooperative Calligraphy

S2:E8
Nov 11, 2010

Annie's missing pen leads to friction within the group.

episode image Curriculum Unavailable
9.1/10 (5183 votes)

#16 Curriculum Unavailable

S3:E19
May 10, 2012

After Abed is caught trespassing at Greendale, he and his friends visit a psychiatrist.

episode image Paradigms of Human Memory
9.0/10 (5591 votes)

#17 Paradigms of Human Memory

S2:E21
Apr 21, 2011

Working on their final anthropology diorama, Chang finds a cache of items stolen by Troy's monkey that dredge up unhappy memories for the study group.

episode image Documentary Filmmaking: Redux
9.0/10 (5586 votes)

#18 Documentary Filmmaking: Redux

S3:E8
Nov 17, 2011

As Dean Pelton films a new commercial for Greendale, the production takes a wild turn once he discovers that a famous alum has agreed to appear in it.

episode image The First Chang Dynasty
9.0/10 (4784 votes)

#19 The First Chang Dynasty

S3:E21
May 17, 2012

The study group stages an elaborate heist to break in to Greendale and free Dean Pelton from the clutches of Chang.

episode image Basic Intergluteal Numismatics
9.0/10 (5372 votes)

#20 Basic Intergluteal Numismatics

S5:E3
Jan 9, 2014

With the mysterious Ass Crack Bandit back at Greendale, Annie and Jeff are on the case. As clues and suspicions mount, Shirley delivers shocking news.

episode image Physical Education
8.9/10 (5615 votes)

#21 Physical Education

S1:E17
Mar 4, 2010

The study group helps Abed land a date with a girl, and Jeff squares off with a P.E. coach who insists that he wear gym shorts to a billiards class.

episode image Critical Film Studies
8.9/10 (5624 votes)

#22 Critical Film Studies

S2:E19
Mar 24, 2011

Jeff and the group arrange a Pulp Fiction birthday party for Abed, but he has his own plans, starting with an expensive dinner for himself and Jeff.

episode image App Development and Condiments
8.9/10 (4953 votes)

#23 App Development and Condiments

S5:E8
Mar 6, 2014

A new caste system takes over when Greendale beta tests an app that ranks everyone. Shirley loves her new status, but Jeff and Britta want it stopped.

episode image Modern Espionage
8.8/10 (4104 votes)

#24 Modern Espionage

S6:E11
May 19, 2015

Heroes are born, promises are broken and the stakes are raised when paintball makes an explosive return to Greendale's campus.

episode image Debate 109
8.7/10 (5468 votes)

#25 Debate 109

S1:E9
Nov 12, 2009

As Jeff is drafted to help lead Greendale's debate team against the formidable City College, Abed's film-class projects appear to predict the future.

episode image Intermediate Documentary Filmmaking
8.7/10 (4860 votes)

#26 Intermediate Documentary Filmmaking

S2:E16
Feb 17, 2011

Claiming that he is about to die, Pierce summons the study group to the hospital to bequeath his belongings to them.

episode image Horror Fiction in Seven Spooky Steps
8.7/10 (4940 votes)

#27 Horror Fiction in Seven Spooky Steps

S3:E5
Oct 27, 2011

When a personality test suggests that one group member is a homicidal maniac, they use a series of scary Halloween stories to expose the killer.

episode image Introduction to Finality
8.7/10 (4296 votes)

#28 Introduction to Finality

S3:E22
May 17, 2012

Jeff agrees to represent Shirley in a case against Pierce to determine official ownership of their new sandwich shop.

episode image Introduction to Statistics
8.6/10 (5428 votes)

#29 Introduction to Statistics

S1:E7
Oct 29, 2009

Jeff sets his sights on an attractive professor, and Annie looks to boost her social standing by hosting a Day of the Dead party.

episode image Anthropology 101
8.6/10 (4925 votes)

#30 Anthropology 101

S2:E1
Sep 23, 2010

When the semester starts, Jeff is stunned that his rejection of Britta has made her a campus star; Chang wants to be accepted into the study group.

episode image Basic Rocket Science
8.6/10 (5113 votes)

#31 Basic Rocket Science

S2:E4
Oct 14, 2010

Jeff and the group must salvage an aging museum exhibit that Dean Pelton wants as the centerpiece of Greendale's proposed aerospace training program.

episode image Abed's Uncontrollable Christmas
8.6/10 (6321 votes)

#32 Abed's Uncontrollable Christmas

S2:E11
Dec 9, 2010

The meaning of Christmas is lost and Abed's intense fixation on the holiday concerns the group in this special stop-motion animation episode.

episode image Studies in Modern Movement
8.5/10 (4485 votes)

#33 Studies in Modern Movement

S3:E7
Nov 10, 2011

Annie has second thoughts about moving in with Troy and Abed once she realizes that they expect her to live in a blanket fort.

episode image Regional Holiday Music
8.5/10 (5110 votes)

#34 Regional Holiday Music

S3:E10
Dec 8, 2011

The study group is slowly convinced to fill in for the Glee Club at Greendale's Christmas pageant.

episode image Virtual Systems Analysis
8.5/10 (4495 votes)

#35 Virtual Systems Analysis

S3:E16
Apr 19, 2012

After sending Troy and Britta on a date, Annie volunteers to keep Abed company in his Dreamatorium.

episode image Wedding Videography
8.5/10 (3803 votes)

#36 Wedding Videography

S6:E12
May 26, 2015

When two Greendale students get married, the wedding reception takes a turn after Jeff unwittingly exposes an inconvenient truth.

episode image Pascal's Triangle Revisited
8.4/10 (4620 votes)

#37 Pascal's Triangle Revisited

S1:E25
May 20, 2010

As the end of the school year finds Jeff at the apex of a romantic triangle, Annie ponders moving away with her hacky sack-playing boyfriend.

episode image Mixology Certification
8.4/10 (4779 votes)

#38 Mixology Certification

S2:E10
Dec 2, 2010

Troy's friends help him celebrate his 21st birthday.

episode image Introduction to Teaching
8.4/10 (4117 votes)

#39 Introduction to Teaching

S5:E2
Jan 2, 2014

Abed tackles a two-day crash course on Nicolas Cage, while a clueless Jeff begins his teaching career with Annie as his most demanding student.

episode image Comparative Religion
8.3/10 (4805 votes)

#40 Comparative Religion

S1:E12
Dec 10, 2009

Shirley's plans for a holiday party are in jeopardy when Jeff is drawn into a fight with a campus bully.

Cast & Chracters

character image Jeff Winger

Jeff Winger

Actor: Joel McHale

Jeffrey Tobias "Jeff" Winger, portrayed by Joel McHale, is a former lawyer who enrolls at Greendale Community College after being disbarred for falsely claiming to have a bachelor's degree. Charismatic and quick-witted, Jeff initially forms a study group to pursue romantic interests but gradually becomes a central figure in the group's dynamics. His journey at Greendale challenges his narcissistic tendencies, leading to personal growth and deeper connections with his peers.

character image Britta Perry

Britta Perry

Actor: Gillian Jacobs

Britta Perry, played by Gillian Jacobs, is a politically conscious and outspoken student at Greendale. Having dropped out of high school to impress a band, she later pursues education to become a therapist. Britta's strong moral compass and activist nature often put her at odds with others, earning her the nickname "buzzkill." Despite her pretensions, she genuinely cares for her friends and strives to make a positive impact.

character image Abed Nadir

Abed Nadir

Actor: Danny Pudi

Abed Gubi Nadir, portrayed by Danny Pudi, is a film student of Palestinian and Polish descent with an encyclopedic knowledge of television and movies. His unique perspective, often interpreting real-life events through the lens of pop culture, suggests he is on the autism spectrum. Abed's analytical nature and passion for filmmaking make him a beloved member of the study group, particularly forming a close bond with Troy Barnes.

character image Annie Edison

Annie Edison

Actor: Alison Brie

Annie Edison, played by Alison Brie, is the youngest member of the study group and a compulsive overachiever. After overcoming an Adderall addiction in high school, she enrolls at Greendale to rebuild her academic life. Annie's relentless organization and innocence contrast with her occasional obsessive tendencies, but her dedication and growth earn her the respect and affection of her peers.

character image Dean Craig Pelton

Dean Craig Pelton

Actor: Jim Rash

Dean Craig Pelton, portrayed by Jim Rash, is the eccentric and enthusiastic dean of Greendale Community College. Often seen in elaborate costumes, he strives to make Greendale a legitimate institution while fostering a politically correct and inclusive environment. Dean Pelton's ambiguous sexuality and flamboyant behavior add comedic elements to the series, and his fondness for the study group leads him to become deeply involved in their lives.

character image Ben Chang

Ben Chang

Actor: Ken Jeong

Ben Chang, played by Ken Jeong, is a former Spanish teacher at Greendale who becomes increasingly unhinged throughout the series. Initially an authority figure, Chang's erratic behavior leads to his dismissal, after which he oscillates between various roles, including student and security guard. His unpredictable antics and desire for acceptance make him a wild card within the Greendale community.

character image Francesca "Frankie" Dart

Francesca "Frankie" Dart

Actor: Paget Brewster

Francesca "Frankie" Dart, portrayed by Paget Brewster, is a consultant hired to improve Greendale in the sixth season. Practical and no-nonsense, Frankie often clashes with the study group's unconventional methods but ultimately becomes an integral part of their circle. Her presence brings a stabilizing influence, and she is instrumental in implementing reforms that help "save" Greendale.

character image Elroy Patashnik

Elroy Patashnik

Actor: Keith David

Elroy Patashnik, played by Keith David, is a failed inventor and software programmer who joins Greendale in the sixth season to reinvent his life. Initially aloof, Elroy gradually bonds with the study group, contributing his technical expertise and dry humor. His journey reflects themes of redemption and the pursuit of second chances within the Greendale community.

The highest rated episode of Community is "Modern Warfare" (S1E23) with a rating of 9.80.

This episode received 14,819 votes.

It aired on May 6, 2010.


The lowest rated episode is "Economics of Marine Biology" (S4E7) with a rating of 6.60.

This episode received 3,648 votes.

It aired on March 21, 2013.

The highest rated episode is "Modern Warfare" (S1E23) with a rating of 9.80.

This episode received 14,819 votes.

It aired on May 6, 2010.


The lowest rated episode is "Pilot" (S1E1) with a rating of 7.50.

This episode received 6,302 votes.

It aired on September 17, 2009.

The highest rated episode is "A Fistful of Paintballs (1)" (S2E23) with a rating of 9.60.

This episode received 8,839 votes.

It aired on May 5, 2011.


The lowest rated episode is "Custody Law and Eastern European Diplomacy" (S2E18) with a rating of 7.30.

This episode received 4,029 votes.

It aired on March 17, 2011.

The highest rated episode is "Remedial Chaos Theory" (S3E4) with a rating of 9.80.

This episode received 14,359 votes.

It aired on October 13, 2011.


The lowest rated episode is "Advanced Gay" (S3E6) with a rating of 7.50.

This episode received 4,124 votes.

It aired on November 3, 2011.

The highest rated episode is "Heroic Origins" (S4E12) with a rating of 8.10.

This episode received 4,003 votes.

It aired on May 2, 2013.


The lowest rated episode is "Economics of Marine Biology" (S4E7) with a rating of 6.60.

This episode received 3,648 votes.

It aired on March 21, 2013.

The highest rated episode is "Geothermal Escapism" (S5E5) with a rating of 9.40.

This episode received 6,053 votes.

It aired on January 23, 2014.


The lowest rated episode is "Repilot" (S5E1) with a rating of 7.60.

This episode received 4,058 votes.

It aired on January 2, 2014.

The highest rated episode is "Emotional Consequences of Broadcast Television" (S6E13) with a rating of 9.40.

This episode received 6,802 votes.

It aired on June 2, 2015.


The lowest rated episode is "Advanced Safety Features" (S6E7) with a rating of 7.10.

This episode received 3,211 votes.

It aired on April 21, 2015.

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Ludwig Göransson Sound Original Music Composer

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