Community (TV series)
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Entertainment |
| Founded | September 17, 2009 |
| Founder | Dan Harmon |
| Fate | Ended |
| Headquarters | Hollywood, Los Angeles , United States |
Area served | United States |
Key people | Dan Harmon (creator, showrunner) |
| Products | Television sitcom |
Number of employees | cast and crew of 110 episodes |
| Website | www |
Community is a U.S. television sitcom developed by Dan Harmon. The show aired a total of 110 episodes across six seasons. The initial five seasons were broadcast on NBC from September 17, 2009, until April 17, 2014, while the sixth and final season premiered on Yahoo! Screen between March 17 and June 2, 2015. The narrative is set at a fictional community college located in Greendale, Colorado, and features a diverse ensemble cast including Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs, Danny Pudi, Yvette Nicole Brown, Alison Brie, Donald Glover, Ken Jeong, Chevy Chase, and Jim Rash. The series is known for its use of meta-humor and frequent nods to pop culture, often parodying common film and television tropes.
Harmon drew inspiration for Community from his own time at Glendale Community College. The episodes followed Harmon's "story circle" framework to maintain narrative structure. He acted as showrunner during the first three seasons but was dismissed before season four, which was overseen by David Guarascio and Moses Port. After receiving less favorable reviews in that season, Harmon returned to helm season five. NBC subsequently canceled the series, but it was revived by Yahoo! Screen for its concluding sixth season.
Although the show achieved only moderate success in terms of viewership, it cultivated a dedicated cult fanbase and was praised for its performances, direction, writing quality, and self-referential humor. It earned one Primetime Emmy Award out of four nominations and won the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Comedy Series in 2012, among other honors. In September 2022, plans were announced for a feature-length Community movie to be released on NBCUniversal's streaming platform, Peacock.
Premise
Jeff Winger loses his law license after it is discovered he falsified having a bachelor's degree from Columbia University. To obtain a legitimate diploma, he enrolls at Greendale Community College in Colorado. Developing an interest in fellow student Britta Perry, Jeff fabricates the idea of leading a study group as a means to spend time with her. Britta invites Abed Nadir, a socially awkward fan of pop culture, who brings along other students: single mother Shirley Bennett; ambitious high achiever Annie Edison; ex-football player Troy Barnes; and affluent yet prejudiced Pierce Hawthorne. Despite their contrasting personalities, they grow close as friends. The group frequently supports the college’s eccentric dean, Craig Pelton, while navigating challenges involving their unpredictable instructor and later peer, Ben Chang.
The first season centers on Jeff establishing the study group and their ensuing escapades. In season two, Chang enrolls as a student while scheming revenge, and Dean Pelton contends with competition from another school that escalates into a paintball conflict. Season three highlights Chang’s attempt to seize control of Greendale alongside Troy’s decision regarding air conditioning repair school enrollment. Season four depicts the group’s final year struggles coupled with Chang’s "Changnesia." Season five addresses Pierce’s death, Troy’s exit from the college, and Jeff’s transition into teaching as they endeavor to preserve Greendale after graduation. The sixth season concludes with reflections on six years together and introduces new staff member Frankie Dart, who aims to reform the institution while exploring how much Greendale can evolve without losing its core character.
Cast and characters
The core ensemble revolves around the study group and the faculty of Greendale:
- Joel McHale portrays Jeff Winger, an ex-lawyer suspended for fabricating his academic credentials who enrolls at Greendale. Charming yet manipulative, Jeff initially exploits the study group to get closer to Britta but eventually develops genuine affection for his companions.
- Gillian Jacobs plays Britta Perry, an activist and self-proclaimed anarchist who left high school prematurely. Although she can appear pretentious and aimless, she sincerely cares about others.
- Danny Pudi is Abed Nadir, a film student on the autism spectrum who views life through the lens of television tropes. His sharp insights frequently offer clarity to the group.
- Yvette Nicole Brown acts as Shirley Bennett (seasons 1–5; guest in season 6), a divorced Christian mother pursuing business studies. Compassionate yet sometimes overbearing, she leans on her faith to cope with stress.
- Alison Brie embodies Annie Edison, a high-strung overachiever recovering from addiction who grows emotionally through her friendships.
- Donald Glover takes on the role of Troy Barnes (seasons 1–5), a former football player who escapes external pressures by embracing his inner geek, particularly through his bond with Abed.
- Ken Jeong portrays Ben Chang, an unpredictable Spanish teacher turned student and staff member whose erratic conduct shifts between ally and adversary to the group.
- Chevy Chase features as Pierce Hawthorne (seasons 1–4; guest in season 5), a wealthy CEO whose arrogance and ignorance spark tension, though he yearns for acceptance within the study group.
- Jim Rash plays Craig Pelton (seasons 3–6; recurring seasons 1–2), Greendale's quirky dean dedicated to elevating the school's reputation by unconventional means. He often engages with the study group and embraces cross-dressing, revealing his gay identity in season 6.
Casting
Dan Harmon emphasized that casting was fundamental to the show's achievement, describing it as "95 percent of putting the show together." He had preexisting relationships with several actors. Despite his usual hesitation toward sitcoms, longtime Harmon admirer Chevy Chase was persuaded to join due to the script’s strength. Harmon envisioned Pierce’s role as a chance for Chase to take on a more redeeming character, advising him against relying on his typical "wise-ass" persona since Pierce frequently serves as the joke’s target.
Joel McHale, recognized from E!'s The Soup, was attracted by Harmon's superior writing quality. His natural charm allowed the character's flaws without alienating audiences. For Annie’s role, Harmon sought someone reminiscent of Tracy Flick from Election. Initially considering Latina or Asian actresses, they ultimately cast Alison Brie, noted for her work on Mad Men.
Development
The concept of Community drew heavily from Harmon's personal life. To mend his relationship, he enrolled at Glendale Community College near Los Angeles, where he and his then-girlfriend attended Spanish classes together. Joining a study group led him to form close friendships with members despite minimal shared interests. This experience inspired the protagonist—largely modeled after Harmon himself—who starts off conceited and emotionally detached but gradually learns to value empathy.
Harmon approached scripting the series more like a feature film than a conventional sitcom, adapting his previous creative style to suit the show's format and audience expectations.
Writing
Each installment adheres to Dan Harmon's "story circles" framework, originally crafted at Channel 101. Harmon personally revised every script, except during his hiatus in the fourth season, guaranteeing the series retained his unique narrative style. The writing staff comprised Liz Cackowski, Dino Stamatopoulos, Chris McKenna, Megan Ganz, Andy Bobrow, Alex Rubens, Tim Saccardo, and Matt Warburton. Additionally, cast member Jim Rash, who earned an Academy Award for co-writing The Descendants, penned an episode in season four.
Community is distinguished by its seasonally recurring themed episodes that creatively subvert television conventions and clichés while preserving story cohesion. A prime illustration is Season 3's "Remedial Chaos Theory", which delves into seven alternate timelines stemming from a single dice roll during a group gathering. Recurring motifs include school celebrations like Halloween and Christmas, paintball tournaments, and episodes featuring diverse animation techniques.
Filming
The production process incorporated considerable improvisation, particularly from Chase. Harmon remarked that Chase "often devises lines that can effectively conclude scenes." He also commended McHale and Glover for their improvisational talents. Principal filming took place at the Paramount Studios lot in Hollywood throughout seasons one to five. For season six, the location shifted to CBS Studio Center, reintroducing exterior shots filmed at Los Angeles City College for the first time since season two. The series was shot using a single-camera method, capturing each scene individually with the same camera.
Episodes
Episode titles frequently mimic academic course names, examples being "Introduction to Film," "Anthropology 101," and "Cooperative Calligraphy."
The entire series was made available on DVD in region 1 on November 15, 2016, including bonus materials from the initial six seasons. On June 6, 2018, Mill Creek Entertainment announced a high-definition Blu-ray release of Community: The Complete Series, scheduled for October 23, 2018.
First season
Community debuted its first season on September 17, 2009, occupying the Thursday 9:30 pm ET timeslot before moving to 8:00 pm ET after three episodes. NBC initially commissioned 13 episodes but extended the order to a full 22-episode season in October 2009. Later, in January 2010, NBC added three more episodes, bringing the total to 25.
The first season was issued on DVD in region 1 on September 21, 2010, as a four-disc collection containing all 25 episodes alongside extras such as episode commentaries, extended cuts of select episodes, bloopers, and featurettes spotlighting the cast and production process.
Second season
NBC renewed Community for a second season of 22 episodes on March 5, 2010. This season premiered on September 23, 2010, and concluded on May 12, 2011. On November 3, 2010, NBC increased the episode count by two more installments, totaling 24 episodes. The second season DVD was released in region 1 on September 6, 2011, featuring commentary tracks from cast and crew members, outtakes, animatics for "Abed's Uncontrollable Christmas," as well as behind-the-scenes featurettes for this episode and for "A Fistful of Paintballs" and "For a Few Paintballs More."
Third season
On March 17, 2011, the show received confirmation for a third season. Production commenced on July 25, 2011. Jim Rash, who plays Dean Pelton, was elevated to a main cast member after his recurring role in the initial two seasons. Michael K. Williams joined the lineup portraying a new biology professor characterized by intense demeanor. John Goodman guest-starred as Vice Dean Laybourne, the leader of Greendale's air conditioning repair program and a competitor to Dean Pelton.
The third season of Community debuted on September 22, 2011. However, on November 14, NBC pulled the series from its mid-season lineup, substituting it with 30 Rock. Supporters of the show initiated social media movements using hashtags such as #SaveCommunity and #SixSeasonsAndAMovie to rally backing. NBC later announced intentions to complete filming and broadcast the remaining 22 episodes following an unspecified break, with the series’ continuation to be evaluated thereafter.
On December 7, CollegeHumor released a public service announcement-style video featuring the cast endorsing both the show and the school. Subsequently, on December 22, fans staged a flash mob outside NBC's Rockefeller Center offices called "Occupy NBC," dressed in festive attire and performing "O' Christmas Troy," a song from the series. On January 6, 2012, NBC’s entertainment chairman Robert Greenblatt clarified that Community had not been canceled but did not provide a specific return date. Series creator Dan Harmon later announced via Twitter that the show would resume on March 15, 2012, airing Thursdays at 8:00 pm.
The third season was released on DVD in region 1 on August 14, 2012. This set included commentary tracks from cast and crew members; blooper reels; deleted scenes; a mockumentary titled "Pillows vs. Blankets"; and a featurette called "Glee-ful Community Christmas."
Fourth season
On May 10, 2012, Community was officially renewed for a fourth season consisting of 13 episodes. Dan Harmon, the original creator, was replaced as showrunner by David Guarascio and Moses Port, writers known for creating Aliens in America. The series was produced by Sony Pictures Television and Universal Television. Although Harmon was initially slated to act as consulting producer, he declined due to limited executive control. The conclusion of season three also saw the departure of executive producers Neil Goldman and Garrett Donovan; writer Chris McKenna; actor/writer Dino Stamatopoulos; as well as directors Anthony and Joe Russo, who exited to work on Captain America: The Winter Soldier.
NBC postponed the premiere of season four from its original October 19, 2012 date to February 7, 2013, maintaining its Thursday 8:00 pm time slot.
On November 21, 2012, Chevy Chase departed from the series by mutual consent following an incident on set. His character Pierce was absent from two episodes and featured only through voiceover in another. Chase fulfilled all voice recordings required for puppet scenes as part of his exit agreement. His last regular appearance occurred in the season finale; he returned for a guest cameo during season five.
The fourth season DVD became available in Region 1 on August 6, 2013. Special features included episode commentaries, blooper reels, deleted scenes, and featurettes such as "Inspector Spacetime: Inspection" and "Adventures in Advanced Puppetry."
Fifth season
The series received a renewal for its fifth season on May 10, 2013. Shortly thereafter, on June 1, 2013, Dan Harmon resumed his role as showrunner, taking over from Moses Port and David Guarascio. Former writer Chris McKenna joined as executive producer. Sony Television officially announced their involvement again on June 10. Returning to the production team were Dino Stamatopoulos, Rob Schrab, and the Russo brothers.
Donald Glover stepped back from a full-time role, appearing only in the initial five episodes of the 13-episode season. To compensate for his and Chevy Chase’s reduced presence, Jonathan Banks was added to the cast in August 2013, portraying criminology professor Buzz Hickey in 11 episodes. Additionally, John Oliver returned to reprise his role as Professor Duncan across multiple installments.
NBC canceled Community on May 9, 2014. Before this announcement, fans had popularized the phrase "six seasons and a movie," inspired by a line from the show. Attempts to continue the series through streaming services such as Netflix and Hulu did not come to fruition.
The fifth season became available in region 1 on August 5, 2014. This release included episode commentaries from cast and crew members, a gag reel, and two featurettes titled "Re-Animating the '80s" and "Advanced Television Production: 5 Days, 2 Scripts, No Sleep."
Sixth season
On June 30, 2014—the day contracts for the cast expired—Yahoo! commissioned a sixth season consisting of 13 episodes to be streamed on Yahoo! Screen. The main cast returned alongside executive producers Dan Harmon, Chris McKenna, Russ Krasnoff, and Gary Foster. Harmon expressed excitement about reaching a broader audience via online distribution. However, Yvette Nicole Brown departed to care for her sick father but made guest appearances in "Ladders" and "Emotional Consequences of Broadcast Television". New additions included Paget Brewster as consultant Francesca "Frankie" Dart and Keith David portraying inventor Elroy Patashnik. Filming commenced on November 17, 2014, with the series hitting its 100th episode milestone by December 8. Production wrapped up on March 27, 2015.
In an interview with TV Insider on June 3, 2015, Dan Harmon suggested that season six would probably conclude the series due to cast members pursuing other endeavors and challenges in reassembling the full group. Although fans embraced the "six seasons and a movie" slogan, Yahoo did not officially designate this season as the finale. On July 30, 2015, Joel McHale mentioned that Yahoo! was interested in continuing but contracts had expired after six years; he later clarified on Twitter that Community was not canceled. Yahoo expressed appreciation for its collaboration with Sony and indicated exploration of future projects.
Harmon revealed he could have immediately agreed to produce a seventh season but preferred concentrating on a film to reunite the cast. On January 4, 2016, Yahoo discontinued Yahoo Screen following a $42 million write-down and transferred original programming to Yahoo TV for ongoing availability.
The region 1 DVD of season six was released on March 8, 2016. It included deleted scenes, a behind-the-scenes featurette focusing on the finale, trivia sessions with cast and crew members, as well as a gag reel.
Webisodes
Alongside the main episodes, NBC created a collection of webisodes that highlighted characters such as Dean Pelton and Abed's student film projects. These webisodes were accessible on the Greendale Community College website. On March 2, 2012, three animated shorts titled Abed's Master Key debuted exclusively on Hulu. Crafted by writers Dave Seger and Tom Kauffman and animated by Animax Entertainment, these episodes follow Abed as he becomes Dean Pelton’s assistant, wielding a master key to the campus.
Film
Following the renewal of Community for its sixth season in 2014, Zack Van Amburg from Sony Pictures Television confirmed that development had begun on a Community feature film. Yahoo! initially aimed to produce the movie immediately after season six concluded; however, creator Dan Harmon was not prepared at that time. Over subsequent years, Harmon actively championed the film’s creation, with cast members including Danny Pudi, Joel McHale, Alison Brie, Gillian Jacobs, and Donald Glover expressing enthusiasm for the project.
Joe Russo mentioned that he and his brother Anthony were open to returning as directors, citing the show’s streaming popularity and potential support from services like Netflix. By 2021, Harmon had started working on the script, tackling challenges such as ensuring accessibility for viewers unfamiliar with the series. In August 2022, Harmon confirmed that the film was "definitely going to happen," with an outline and pitch already developed.
In September 2022, Peacock acquired distribution rights following a competitive bidding process. It was announced that Harmon and Andrew Guest would serve as writers, while McHale, Pudi, Brie, Jacobs, Jim Rash, and Ken Jeong would reprise their roles; Yvette Nicole Brown was later added to the cast. Donald Glover officially joined early in 2023. In April 2024, Joel McHale confirmed that Chevy Chase would not be participating.
Filming was originally planned for June 2023 but was postponed due to the 2023 Hollywood labor disputes. McHale later anticipated production would commence in summer 2024. By February 2024, Glover confirmed completion of the script and described the film as a college reunion centered around Abed’s directorial masterpiece. Alison Brie also praised the finished screenplay in April 2024.
In March 2024, McHale stated that filming would begin within the year while accommodating Glover’s schedule. However, in May 2024 Glover refuted fan speculation attributing delays to his availability. By July 2024, McHale clarified that scheduling conflicts on his end were responsible for postponements and tentatively projected shooting to start in 2025.
Critical reception
Community has been acknowledged as one of television’s finest series, ranking 54th in TV (The Book): Two Experts Pick the Greatest American Shows of All Time and appearing on numerous top TV show compilations by outlets such as Entertainment Weekly, IGN, BBC, and Variety. The show holds an aggregate score of 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and a Metacritic rating of 74.
The debut season received generally favorable reviews with a Metacritic score of 69 and a Rotten Tomatoes rating of 90%, praised for its witty dialogue, brisk pacing, and compelling ensemble. Critics like David Bushman from the Paley Center regarded it as the best new program of its fall season. IGN’s Jonah Krakow awarded it an 8.5 rating, highlighting strong narrative development especially in later episodes.
Season two garnered widespread acclaim with an 86 Metacritic score and a perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. It was celebrated for its meta-humor and emotional resonance. The season earned accolades including best show of 2010 from New York Magazine and Salon.com, second place by The A.V. Club, and best comedy series by IGN for both 2010 and 2011.
The third season sustained critical praise with an 82 Metacritic score and a 91% Rotten Tomatoes approval rating. It topped Metacritic’s user poll for best TV show in 2011 and featured prominently on year-end lists from publications such as Paste, HitFix, The Huffington Post, Hulu, and TV.com.
Season four experienced a noticeable dip in reception with a Metacritic score of 69 and only 65% on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics attributed this decline to behind-the-scenes changes following Dan Harmon's departure; many described it as a diminished iteration lacking its original creative vision.
With Harmon's return as showrunner for season five, critical response improved significantly—achieving an 80 Metacritic score and a 93% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Reviewers commended its revitalized energy and entertainment value; Newsday called it "about as good a Community restart as anyone could have hoped for."
Season six continued this positive trajectory despite cast changes and platform shifts, earning a Metacritic score of 78 alongside an 89% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics applauded its smooth transition to an online streaming format while preserving the series’ distinctive humor and inventive storytelling. Reviews from The Hollywood Reporter, Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, and Time emphasized consistent quality and comedic strength free from traditional network limitations.
Awards and nominations
In 2009, the series earned a nomination for Favorite New TV Comedy at the 36th People's Choice Awards.
The following year, Justin Lin was recognized with a nomination for Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series at the 41st NAACP Image Awards for his work on "Introduction to Statistics." The show itself received nods for Breakout Show, while Ken Jeong was nominated as Breakout Star Male at the Teen Choice Awards. At Entertainment Weekly's 3rd Ewwy Awards, the series was up for Best Comedy Series, with Joel McHale and Danny Pudi nominated for Best Lead Actor and Best Supporting Actor respectively.
In 2011, Betty White was nominated for Favorite TV Guest Star at the 37th People's Choice Awards. Yvette Nicole Brown secured the Gracie Allen Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. The program also received a nomination for Best Directing at The Comedy Awards. During the inaugural Critics' Choice Television Awards, it was nominated for Best Comedy Series, with Joel McHale and Danny Pudi also recognized in acting categories. The episode "Abed's Uncontrollable Christmas" won a Creative Arts Emmy Award for Individual Achievement in Animation. Justin Lin again received a directing nomination at the 42nd NAACP Image Awards for "Modern Warfare." At the 27th TCA Awards, Community was nominated for Outstanding Achievement in Comedy, and Danny Pudi was acknowledged for Individual Achievement in Comedy. Additionally, the show garnered four nominations at the 2011 Satellite Awards and won Best Television Release for its season two DVD.
In 2012, Community achieved a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series with Chris McKenna’s "Remedial Chaos Theory." It won both Favorite Comedy and Favorite Ensemble honors at the TV Guide Magazine Fan Favorites Awards. The same episode was also nominated for a Hugo Award in the category of Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form. Community claimed Hulu's "Best in Show" award consecutively in 2012 and 2013, outperforming notable contenders including Game of Thrones.
At the 2nd Critics' Choice Television Awards, Community led with the highest number of nominations and secured Best Comedy Series. Joel McHale was up for Best Actor; Jim Rash and Danny Pudi were nominated for Best Supporting Actor; while Alison Brie and Gillian Jacobs were contenders for Best Supporting Actress. Furthermore, the series received a nomination for Outstanding Achievement in Comedy at the 2012 TCA Awards.
Semiotics and Community
Although sitcoms frequently receive limited attention within academic television analysis, Community distinguishes itself. It is often highlighted by television critics and scholars due to its extensive use of self-referential humor and its examination of familiar cinematic and television conventions, making it a significant subject in discussions surrounding semiotics, or the study of signs.[1][2]Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
Some commentators suggest that semiotics is central to the show's concept. Mordicai Knode from Tor.com characterizes it as "focused on the tropes of every single genre" and as an exploration of "the cinematic language and shared culture audiences bring to the table."[1]
Creator Dan Harmon incorporates numerous signs and allusions within episodes, inviting viewers to engage actively in interpreting layered meanings. The series frequently breaks the fourth wall to deepen audience involvement with its complex narrative structure. Recognizing these semiotic components requires viewers to possess "a certain level of rhetorical and interpretive skills"Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name as summarized here:
"The most important knowledge a viewer brings to the viewing of Community is the subconscious recognition of indicators for other formal systems (meaning other genres or specific texts) with help from subconscious hypotheses and charts that are built on previous experiences with similar works."[3]
Viewership
The series debuted on September 17, 2009, occupying the 9:30 pm ET timeslot, where its pilot episode drew an audience of 7.68 million viewers and achieved a 3.7 rating within the 18–49 age group. It maintained 93% of the viewers from its preceding program, The Office. This premiere was regarded as a "highlight of the evening" for NBC, surpassing the audience declines experienced by both The Office and Parks and Recreation that night. Nevertheless, similar to numerous NBC comedies from that period, including 30 Rock, the show later encountered challenges in sustaining strong ratings despite receiving positive critical reception. DVR playback frequently bolstered its viewership figures. Analysts in the industry pointed to its specialized appeal and creative ambitions as reasons for its limited mass-market success.
Syndication
On March 14, 2012, Comedy Central secured syndication rights to Community, initiating weeknight airings on regional stations starting in September 2013. The series made its debut on IFC on November 28, 2020.
In Canada, Community first appeared on The Comedy Network on September 4, 2012, before transferring to the affiliated channel MuchMusic in January 2014. The show had its Canadian terrestrial broadcast premiere in 2018 via CHCH.
Within the United Kingdom, the program was broadcast on the subscription-based cable channel Universal TV from 2011 through 2016. Additionally, season one was aired on MTV's free-to-air channel Viva and Channel 4's 4Music.
In India, Community launched on Star World in 2010 and later began airing on Comedy Central starting in 2016.
Streaming
In the United States, all seasons of the series are accessible via Peacock. The first three seasons are available on Netflix across Latin America with options for Spanish or Brazilian Portuguese subtitles. The entire six-season collection can be purchased through the iTunes Store. In the UK market, the show was initially exclusive to Amazon Prime Video until February 2015; subsequently, seasons one through five were also offered on Netflix until 2017. Australian viewers can stream every season through both Stan and Amazon Prime Video. In 2018, all six seasons were added to Channel 4's streaming platform, All 4.
On April 1, 2020, Community became available globally on Netflix, greatly broadening its audience reach and ranking among Netflix's top ten most-watched programs that month. Between January and June 2023, Netflix reported a total of 91.5 million hours viewed across all six seasons. The series departed Netflix on March 31, 2024, becoming exclusively available on Peacock starting April 1.
On June 26, 2020, Netflix and Hulu removed the season two episode "Advanced Dungeons & Dragons" due to its depiction of blackface involving the character Chang. This removal was part of a broader action affecting several other comedies with episodes containing blackface scenes. While creator Dan Harmon initially refrained from commenting, he later acknowledged in a 2021 interview that although the episode included problematic elements, it is "probably the best episode of Community." Following the transition to Peacock, this episode was reinstated for streaming.
Soundtrack
The first season's soundtrack, entitled Community (Music from the Original Television Series), was issued on September 21, 2010, through Madison Gate Records. This collection includes the opening theme "At Least It Was Here" by The 88; original scores composed by series musician Ludwig Göransson; as well as an assortment of songs performed by the cast, featuring both original works and cover versions.
Additional tracks
Songs that appeared in the series but were not part of the official soundtrack can be found on composer Ludwig Göransson's official website.
Throughout the show, the jazz piece Daybreak by Michael Haggins is a recurring motif, often quietly hummed by characters or playing subtly in scenes, contributing to the program’s unique auditory identity.
External links
- [Official website] at NBC