How Community Created the PERFECT Episode - Remedial Chaos Theory

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Community's Remedial Chaos Theory is the best episode the show ever did. From introducing the world to the darkest timeline, to giving us Troy and Abed's new apartment, it's kind of impossible to top. Here's why I think the episode works so well.
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[@captainmidnight]

I thought this was the best, but what do you think is the most UNDERRATED Community episode? To see how you can get 3 months of ExpressVPN free go to www.expressvpn.com/captainmidnight

[@Jack-wm1zq]

I always really liked the DnD episodes.

[@aaroncrilly2005]

The clip show full of clips of adventures we never seen before

[@anuragsrivatsa3410]

My favorite is Abed's Uncontrollable Christmas but the most underrated is Documentary Filmmaking redux

[@MrAlihassanein]

Geography of Global Conflict (The Model UN competition episode) just a couple before Remedial Chaos Theory is honestly incredible and doens't get enough credit.

[@coshawott3620]

Modern espionage is quite good

[@NAMskalle]

The timeline where Jeff gets the pizza is the only one where Pierce doesn't mention having sex with Eartha Kitt, because Jeff is the person Pierce is the most desperate to impress

[@danielarlay]

oh wow i never thought about it in this way!

[@JT-iy4zn]

Nah he got cut off right

[@teradul2480]

I really love how Pierce FORCES the Ertha Kitt story in every other timeline, but when Troy says "that guy suvks harder than an AIRPLANE BATHROOM" he just shrugs.

[@yesellestaken]

Its because Jeff isnt there and Pierce just wants to impress him. Which is why he says it in the other ones.

[@fatalbert2055]

He actually gets cut off and then looks depressed for the rest of the scene. Which I think is funnier lol.

[@NIN0ID]

actually you can see Pierce is about to start telling the story but gets distracted and joins in with the dancing and stuff of the other characters

[@misterairborne654]

Yeah he says "Airplane Bathroom," but it sounds less like him setting himself up for a joke, and more just him reminiscing on a memory. (I don't care what Season 4 says, Pierce had sex with Eartha Kitt.) And even so, it'd pretty much be the only timeline he had justification to say it. It was teed up for him.

[@lurey7014]

I love that Dan Harmond Forced the Ertha Kitt Story based on Chevy Chase actually saying that IRL behind the scenes, and Chevy not remembering he had been bragging about that xD

[@RaggedyM]

If Community was released today it would have been so popular and wouldn’t have been underrated.

[@RemixedVoice]

What do you all think has changed from September 2009 to June 2020 that would effect the way general audiences react to Community?

[@RaidsEpicly]

@@RemixedVoice community doesn't really work on "old" TV. If you just saw some random episode you would have been extremely confused about what the show was supposed to be about. It's perfect for streaming sites

[@seductiveseaweed]

@@RemixedVoice Community's style of acknowledging meta-text through humour is much more recognized now. This was on network television when it came out, which was suited and content made for a broad audience. Which many at the time were not used to things like intertextuality in TV. Now with streaming and more ability to pick and choose what you would like to watch as well as Marvel films and other blockbusters normalizing intertext in their media. So the mode that Community uses really leans into this style.

[@stevenlarson3316]

@@RemixedVoice I think it's less that audiences have changed and more that network television draws in the wrong audience for a show like this. I watched on Hulu and torrented Community when it first ran because I didn't have a TV and even if I did wouldn't have wanted to be required to watch at a specific time. It was very popular 10 years ago, but ratings didn't show it because it never reached the people who might have been interested in it. Maybe it would have done better on Adult Swim like Rick and Morty. But then it would probably have been a completely different show.

[@seductiveseaweed]

@Mister Skarred How so? I don't see what you are calling offensive or seeing what someone could view as offensive?

[@paperchasindude6578]

Seasons 1-3 were some of the best TV comedy writing I've ever seen.

[@maxhydekyle2425]

Five and six were still written very well, we just lost so much of the cast.

[@joshualarue1624]

Five and Six deserve their due credit. Many great and well-written episodes.

[@YourGuyDan]

totally agree. they deserve awards

[@paperchasindude6578]

@@YourGuyDan FACTS

[@Maddog969]

It's incredible...first show that comes close to office

[@chifuyusyakisoba]

"To Pierce. May he rest in Pierce." Kills me everytime.

[@roxanesen345]

“ don’t you think you’ve had enough?” “of you”

[@itsbo]

something almost no one realizes about jeff’s timeline: shirley let her pies burn

[@smarkslowplay3512]

It's all in Abed's head bro

[@im4660]

@@smarkslowplay3512 no, that’s the real one

[@smarkslowplay3512]

@@im4660 you're right

[@sadeasinadu1335]

i love that! enoying herself singing Roxanne, Shirley has always deserved all the happiness x

[@MrBobthened]

@@smarkslowplay3512 Yes and no. None of it really happened, but it is 100% what would happen in those situations.

[@K.Dilkington]

This episode has my favorite Troy line: Troy - "Uh . . . guys, what does a pregnancy test look like?" Jeff - "It's like a thin piece of plastic with a thing on the end of it." Troy - "Okay, so this is definitely a GUN."

[@braknazwy9346]

I like how in one timeline Annie says that the pizza guy is weird and in other Britta wants to marry him. It perfectly shows her unhealthy guy taste.

[@endrankluvsda4loko172]

Wait, there are other timelines?

[@ethanrichmond3992]

The last time I was this early, Chevy Chase was still cooperating with the Community cast!

[@tarzan5932]

And there was only one timeline

[@The1RealDarek]

Sooo... Never? :P

[@tarzan5932]

TheRealDarek 😜

[@AiringAustin]

When did he do that? Lol

[@maxhydekyle2425]

@@tarzan5932 wait there are other timelines?

[@TheAymanRahman]

This show, this episode, this video and your channel... are streets ahead.

[@hyrumforstrom980]

Stop trying to make streets ahead happen it will never happen.

[@TheAymanRahman]

@@hyrumforstrom980 You are just streets behind.

[@jackweiss5480]

@@hyrumforstrom980 too late. Streets ahead is verbal wildfire.

[@TheDunnDusted]

I think it's nice how you removed the cynicism often associated with the ending. I read so many people saying that Jeff is the element of the group that makes them toxic or that they are all better off without Jeff. Sometimes its the easiest explanation. He's self-conscious and the group is just fun.

[@lewislewis3531]

Ultimately though, they always need Jeff. He does take the burden of leadership, it's just his character flaws that muddy the water. It is great writing and I love all the characters so much, especially Hickey in season 5

[@ivoemo7047]

I remember Jeff joined in krumping with Troy & Abed

[@lewislewis3531]

@@ivoemo7047 oh yeah, and he dances with Troy during a contest. Think he does the puppet or something?

[@noahmclaughlin7921]

It’s not that Jeff ruins the group. He just needs to know when to let go of his need for control and let them have their fun.

[@stevenbobbybills]

@@lewislewis3531 Kid named Finger:

[@denze5909]

Troy and abed in the Moooorning

[@ferritparade5808]

What about “Troy and abed and ANNIE IN THE MORNING”

[@darrengordon-hill]

Evil Troy & Evil Aaaabed

[@The1RealDarek]

Troy and Abed are in moooourning!

[@sagebauland4276]

Troy and Abed in the moooorning *nights*

[@kyleconrad9861]

Troy and Abeds new apartmeennnnt

[@sagebauland4276]

Personally while I love this episode I think abeds uncontrollable Christmas is still the best one Being autistic I always found abed the most relatable character so I like episodes that focus more on him like this and the pillows and blankets episode. Plus I’m also an art student so I enjoy seeing the show get into such a labor intensive medium

[@bestfoodreviews2770]

Yes! That episode is so great and my personal favorite, too. I really get emotional over Abed everytime I watch it.

[@MaSeshield]

It's also the only episode of the show to win an emmy

[@strangeity]

Any Abed centered episode is the best for me. Not only am I literally in love with Abed/Danny Pudi, but I relate to his character so much and I’ve learned how to treat my friends on the spectrum better when I seem at a loss of what to do.

[@fridginator]

That's interesting. I've always wondered how autistic people feel about Abed. He is by far my favourite character (as long as Troy also is in the picture). Is Abed relatable even in season 4?

[@kadenfoley3514]

@@fridginator I think personally that I dont like how in season 4 they act like troy has to care for abed (esp. when troy was in a relationship with britta), as in other episodes and seasons its clear the relationship is mutually beneficial, but he's still the same character and that character is a fairly good representation of an autistic person - of course, no single character can represent all autistic people but I think as a character he could help neurotypical people understand autistic ppl a little better.

[@maxhydekyle2425]

Oh my god, I didn't even notice that he picks all the toppings off. That's such a Jeff thing to do.

[@smarkslowplay3512]

Dough = carbs

[@triccele]

The episode also highlights how each of the people on the study group influences it. Sure, this video analices the effect of Jeff on the group, but without Abed, everybody hates eachother, and without the group, Britta would end pretty badly in life.

[@shameekgrimes1921]

Yeah and without Troy, everything turns from bad to worse.

[@2000fiona]

and without britta, the group gets pretty awkward

[@PivotLover94]

I actually had to study this episode in a college class about story structure in television and movies. Absolutely phenomenal to break down. I hadn't seen a single episode of this show before and was blown away by how it went down. Really loved it.

[@abhyudaykrishna9714]

very cool, great instructor you had there

[@thambidave]

Also the gun was shown in act 1, and was shot in act 3

[@dougstevenson1503]

I thought it was a pregnancy test?

[@55MrRockets55]

Holy shit you're right!

[@AverageMfDoomEnjoyer]

The literal definition of checkovs gun and I think it’s the best example

[@realchezboi]

@@AverageMfDoomEnjoyer I was shook when Pierce got shot lol

[@derpatron476]

Omg

[@ZachBobBob]

Advanced Dungeons and Dragons was my favourite personally. Its a shame Netflix removed it though 🙄

[@loonar7960]

I was watching Community last night with my fiancee and we agreed that we hope no one at Netflix actually watches the show because it'll get taken down for racist and homophobic jokes.

[@TheTombree]

But that would be so stupid, yes they make jokes about gay stuff and racism. But at the same time this show has the most exceptance. Troy is last man standing in the zomby Halloween episode. Shirly is the most badass (paintball2 and Hot Lava) everybody accepts the Dean. They even have the joke at the first christmas episode that the group is so diverse. Jewish, Christian, 5lvl laser budist, Jehova's, Muslim, atheist, Agnostic (in that order) this show is anything But racist or homophobic.

[@loonar7960]

@@TheTombree that's my point. Advanced D&D wasn't racist either. It was a joke about not thinking about considering how your actions affect other people (which was the theme of the whole episode), yet Netflix and Hulu decided to remove it. If they can call the episode racist for that reason then they can all any number of episodes racist or homophobic for their jokes.

[@nadavcohen2410]

@@loonar7960 AND it was not blackface, it was drowface! (The color is not even a human skin color)

[@randomsquidproductions4061]

I THOUGHT I HAD MISSED SOMETHING! OMG THERE WAS A WHOLE EPISODE I NEVER GOT TO SEE

[@Jags777cmo]

This one also has my favorite one-liner of any Community episode, via the incredibly out-of-touch Pierce: "It's called friendship, look it up. Encarta it."

[@simonpelletier8047]

I think what I like the most about this episode is how it plants all the little details that culminate in the scene where Troy gets the pizza : the ball, the Rhum, the gun, etc.

[@ChrisRedwood402]

Yea, this episode feels like checkov's firing squad

[@emmab5035]

Troy's candy cigarette made me laugh so much i had to pause it for a good few minutes. it's such a brilliant episode and the dancing scene is so heartwarming-- the song being used as a thread throughout just makes the ending all the more rewarding. i love it

[@davinci3478]

I think the 3 best episodes are - paint ball1 - the chicken mob movie one - remedial chaos theory

[@NinjaPickle]

I'd also argue the clip episode, just because of the self awareness and the fact that it's one of the funniest episodes in the entire show in my opinion

[@sajanpatel9313]

I really like pillows and blankets. So awesome and funny and unique.

[@goodjoejoe]

I can't even choose 3. The moment I try, the list starts growing to 20+.

[@ard1805]

Ninja Pickle Having a clip show of clips from things that happened outside of episodes is one of the best ideas I’ve ever seen.

[@pairot01]

That's a good top 3

[@hansmichaelfanunal2545]

I think Community in my opinion is the best sitcom show out there

[@andyp167]

I think you’re right

[@mrblue3598]

@@andyp167 i think you're white

[@isnebzyheebhsbddbdhdhdjahb2819]

Mr Blue I think I know how to kill the cursed wolf, and I think you’re white, I am too

[@hansmichaelfanunal2545]

Mr Blue what does someone’s in color have to do with anything

[@janNowa]

I think it's up there, but I like the good place slightly more. Community could be kinda inconsistent in quality, it has some amazing episodes but also a few really bad ones. The Good Place is consistently really good to amazing and the way it tackles complicated topics like morality and philosophy is so engaging and approachable. Plus the show is just hilarious too.

[@ethanenns31]

I swear I’ll be laying in bed and just hear in my head “Captaiiiiin midnight”

[@nsetho]

I was just thinking about this episode's post-credits scene, I'm glad someone else appreciates it. Abed's 'evil sneer' at Evil Jeff when he's telling him how much he hates him makes me lose it every time.

[@devoid4661]

I love that when captain midnight mentions Donald's line (8:35) I cracked up remembering it

[@ilikeme1234]

KingOfWaffles “clearly you don’t understand anything about defeating trolls.” 😂 kills me every single time!

[@lmanproductions8680]

“It hasn’t been long since my last community video” And in that time I’ve watched the entire show

[@EightOneFive]

*for the seventh time

[@jackcarter9872]

This episode changed American culture. . . People now reference the "worst time line" without even knowing where it came from

[@whatfuckinwaster]

thats dope

[@lemonboy5498]

I love Community, but it didn’t invent the concept of a “worst/darkest timeline”

[@strangeity]

There’s an ending in Monster Prom where Liam writes “this is the darkest timeline” and then I watched the timeline episode in community. I was SHOOK.

[@based_ukulele]

Streets ahead

[@aa-zq2fr]

community is so good, but the whole concept is that abed is always referencing stuff, including the alternate timeline idea. they didnt invent the "worst timeline"

[@guygrisaru1265]

This episode literally changed my life, for some reason it gave me such a sense of comfort and contentnes with myself and the world. To this day I have never felt as good as I did after watching that episode.

[@JoePants]

You've been on a real Harmon kick lately, and I approve. I feel like while nobody shuts up about Rick & Morty, nobody talks about Community. I'd like to see something on Harmon himself, go back to Scud and the Sarah Silverman Show, get to the roots of Harmon as it were.

[@paperchasindude6578]

He's a genius writer

[@JoePants]

@@paperchasindude6578 Also entirely mad.

[@ThatGuyWithAComment]

But totally recognizes that he was a horrible person and owns up to it

[@nathanwilliams3877]

He was great in Tenacious D: Time Fixers

[@SleightSoda]

Yeah, do this.

[@RemixedVoice]

I feel so ashamed that I didn't even know about Community until it was released on Netflix recently. Thanks for this video, Captain. This isn't my favorite episode, (mine just unabashedly has to be the paintball double feature ending of season 2), but I totally understand why it's yours! Cheers. I'm currently in the process of getting a new associate's degree, and I wish community college was as hilariously awesome and wholesome as this show presents it as lmao. I wish people wanted to be friends and study together, I wish there was school spirit, and I wish our Dean was, well; Dean.

[@theofficalchairmanrevoluti614]

My favourite is "Advanced Dungeons & Dragons". Its Community, fantasy, D&D and over the top villainy. It's my jam.

[@maxhydekyle2425]

Almost everyone's favorite episode is either one of the paintball episodes or this one.

[@winterwolf211]

Mine is Digital Estate.

[@theofficalchairmanrevoluti614]

@@winterwolf211 That is a fun episode. I like it better than the multiple dimension one.

[@maxhydekyle2425]

@@winterwolf211 There's just too many great episodes to choose from.

[@McBurgerDeluxe]

7:25 He was actually eating everything but the dough. There's this hilarious bit where we rarely see Jeff eat bread/carbs. He does some weird stuff to avoid it like rip the meat and cheese off a slice of pizza. I've seen the show a few times, I think he only eats bread once. Just a weird thing i noticed. Love your vids,man!

[@TheCalkan]

This episode is so rewatchable because of how well written the script is. It isn't just 7 different stories, they did such an amazing job of having all the pieces for each time line from the start and it keeps making total sense how each of them plays out so differently. It also helps that it is a really funny episode straight through. Or that it does a great job of utilizing Community's biggest strength, it's cast and how they play off each other. You can make almost any constellation of it's characters and it makes for a unique, funny and interesting dynamic.

[@evolution9012]

I think you nailed Jeff's character when you talk about not caring, but a good example of how he "wants to but is afraid to" would be from the first episode this season. the "we're gonna finally be fine" song, which is almost the "norm" for all of the other characters, but it takes place in Jeff's imagination. telling us, that he wants to let go of his inhibitions and let loose. but he's too afraid. i loved your video by the way :)

[@omgitsjuanito]

One of my favorite jokes was the cigarette bit with Britta 😂

[@shameekgrimes1921]

Yeah and because of that cigarette, in darkest timeline, Troy loses his larynx and Jeff loses his arm.

[@smarkslowplay3512]

@@shameekgrimes1921 it's in Abed's head buddy

[@shameekgrimes1921]

@@smarkslowplay3512 yeah no shit! I was just explaining what happens when Britta mixed with cigarettes ends with bad result.

[@delfi__arts]

Season 3 is THE BEST season, I love the slow build up of Chang's army controling greendale

[@lukester8878]

Season 3's my favorite too!

[@Chrundle9]

Oh I just realised, 4:36. Shirley has her finger on the hot metal, but then realises that so she puts the rag in between.

[@suryapanditi3161]

It really is great acting because it wasn’t even hot most likely so she remembered to do that while simultaneously delivering angry dialogue.

[@redfin382]

I think pierce is such a good addition to the group. I wish none of the characters ever left the show

[@soulrecords857]

I’m just so glad that people are FINALLY watching this show! And that more videos are getting made about how good it’s episodes, characters, and writing was! I love that this episodes big takeaway is that the group is at its best when they push themselves to be their truest and best selves. They can go crazy and sing and dance their hearts out while also scolding Jeff for being manipulative. And because of that he gets to see that the group doesn’t always need a leader to police their every move. It shows that for as much as Jeff thinks the group needs him, they can be fine amounts themselves and he needs them maybe even more then he thinks. I really like what you said about Jeff and his insecurities, every other person who talks about this episode always seems to villainize Jeff and always misses the point of the ending and Jeff’s role. (And hey, my favorite episode of the show is the ass crack bandit episode, I see that dig...)

[@m.m9076]

5:03 this is one of my favorite jokes of the show just because it’s so well timed. It’s incredible

[@JeremyPulumbarit]

2020 is definitely a part of the Darkest Timeline.

[@paperchasindude6578]

I miss 2016

[@ShainaCilimberg]

Most of the population turned evil

[@Isaac_L..]

I don't think I have ever laughed so hard while simultaneously having my mind blown to the moon. I would argue this is the most entertaining 20 minute episode of any show ever made. It is the gold standard of a perfectly executed concept.

[@alexchampagne3577]

Community is one of the greatest tv shows of all time no contest

[@lucasvalenzuela7319]

it’s incredible how community is so innovative and different, easily my favorite comedy show of all time

[@dabinbuh]

Community became my favorite show over the course of quarantine, the first paintball episode made me realize just how different it was willing to be compared to other shows i had watched, up until the 4th season it kept surprising me with new concepts and even the 5th and 6th season have redeeming and quality moments

[@pyro2708]

This episode almost made me cry, at first I wasn't invested but then it evolved into a "what-if" scenarios of what would happen if any of the group goes missing, the consequenses have various degrees of dire with one exception: when Jeff goes away the mood of the group suddenly brightens, they start singing and dancing and even after Jeff comes back he doesn't join, he just sits to eat a slice of pizza, I can't help but interpret it as the show itself admiting that Jeff is the origin of all the toxicity in the group, both towards each other and outsiders, and it makes sense, Jeff constantly shuts people down the way he does with Brita when she wants to sing, the sad conclusion to take from this episode is that even the people he cares about are better off without him, the only redeeming part is that the group itself does not arrive to this conclusion. I agree that is among the best episodes, it's just a bit too tragic of a message.

[@Smkpt42]

THIS. Was definitely my fav episode. So intriguing the concept, so well done. Love the end when Jeff walks in and they're all having fun without him. It hit.

[@adrienflickinger1717]

i love community so much im on S6:E9 and im sad to finish it but happy to rewatch it at the same time also season 6 is actually so good

[@anamont4490]

This episode was so well done that it took me off guard when I first saw it. It’s my favorite episode in any show ever tho

[@p11_studios]

I binged all of Community up into the fourth season, and didn’t realize it wasn’t a full season. So when the last episode was called “intro to finality” or whatever, I almost cried. It hit out of nowhere. It wasn’t ever the same since, I waiting weeks before starting season 5 This was one of my favorites. The first two paintball episodes, the zombie Halloween, stop motion Christmas, and one other I can’t remember were my favorite

[@vitali2980]

I'm so happy that Community finally gets more attention! Please, continue with your videos on Community, spread the word!

[@TheWretchedMammoth]

My favorite episode, I was already a major fan before it but this one solidified my love for the show.

[@dale3968]

Please do more Community videos! I just started the show and I love it and your videos about it!

[@kylemccormack1785]

I would LOVE to see your break down of Season 4, on account that I'm an apologist for it and I do not understand what the problem is that seemingly everyone has with S4.

[@raptor4840]

I just watched the whole show for the first time. I thought season 4 was fine especially compared to season 6 what was the problem with it?

[@dariordz688]

It had a very bad gas leak, that's all.

[@danielmbg]

Season 4 was definitely a lot worse than the other 3 seasons, but I do agree that people pick on it too much, in my opinion season 6 was so much worse than season 4 (with a few exceptions like the last episode). Season 6 for me had so many episodes that I was almost skipping because of how bad they were, plus I really feel they had no idea on what to do with Abed on season 6. I'm just glad that even though season 6 was truly awful, they managed to make a pretty good last episode, and give this amazing show a good ending.

[@helloill672]

I think it felt like it was trying to be Community too hard, if that makes any sense. It just over all felt a little surface level I guess. Plus I just think it is the most forgettable, though I'm not done with season 6 yet. But it does have one of my favorite episodes, Alternative History of the German Invasion

[@Realmfaker]

For me it's so much the other way around. Season 4 is has some funny/not bad episodes (Around 5). It would be a good season (not great) if it was a stand alone series instead of a season of pre-established Community. But as a Community season, homages happen randomly instead of organically (and feel a lot more like parodies), all main characters regress to their season 1 selfs like they didn't have arcs or mature through the last three years (or are even more one-note), jokes per scene are reduced, full of continuity issues (one which includes creating backstories for characters you didn't create), and even waaay more. While season 6 is one of my favourites, feels more grounded like season 1. Has one of the best pairings in Abed and Annie. Loved Frankie especially her dynamic with Jeff and the Dean. Britta gets some backstory which I liked. And the finale was very good. Shirley, Pierce and Troy were great but they didn't make the show for me and story wise it felt semi-good that they shouldn't be there anymore. Shirley gone was to out of nowhere yes, but that's only because it was as unexpected in real life.

[@nfpgamingchannel]

The end of this episode always made me kind of sad because the group all gets along together so well when Jeff leaves. Granted, they all like him, but it seems that sometimes they operate better when he's not around.

[@luisfilipe2747]

But he's also responsible to keep the group together, like the time where everyone though that they had told their secrets, but actually only Shirley did, he was the one who came up to encourage everyone to also tell their secrets so Shirley wouldn't be ashamed and possibly leave. He does that a lot

[@___.51]

Season 3 starts to make you despise the study group a little bit, as they become less of characters and more of caricatures, but then there's episodes like this that give me season 1 vibes, and I remember why I love the show.

[@mansishukla6779]

This episode was brilliant, humorous and heartwarming at times - it perfectly captures the group dynamics and takes the show in a direction that sets up the tone for the rest of season 3. The Paintball episode was good as well, but for some reason this episode was where Community was at it's best.

[@Youbeentagged]

This is the show for people who don't like sitcoms meant for the "general" audience, but instead made for a specific viewer in mind. The jokes on community aren't just surface level chit chat, but they explore deep concepts, perfects for nerds like us.

[@dashx1103]

Remedial Chaos Theory is the best episode of any TV show in any genre ... PERIOD. It is genius. I'm glad I lived in a time in which it aired.

[@AlgodonMarino]

Minor gripe: "Jeff rolls the dice" There's only one die; the whole point is that he could only ever roll a maximum of 6 and thus never get chosen.

[@adamrandolph4003]

The candy cigarette bit is one of the best 2 seconds of television ever

[@alexturlais8558]

This was the first episode of community I fully watched. It was weird, but it was funny and had an iconic gif, so I watched it. It's one of my favourite comedies and has some of the funniest jokes I've ever seen.

[@Trollipops]

i followed community for a bit when it first came out in 2010 which means i was 12. I was too young to be able to identify what a good show is. Now that i just finished watching the whole series, I can't believe I missed a gold of a show.

[@zappingspaghetti8231]

I love how Abed always stops the rolling boulder from hitting the floor (as it kills pierce) until Troy's not there

[@20TonChop]

Dude, I started this video and was struggling to remember the episode even though I just binged the entire series on Netflix over a week. I paused it and watched the episode and somehow I missed the episode in my watch-through. I can't believe it, it was like the episode was skipped somehow. I must be in the darkest timeline. Good thing I watched this video or I would have never seen it. That makes the episode about the dark timeline attacking the prime timeline make so much more sense now.

[@DalePWhyte]

In the writers room: "How do we stretch paying for pizza into a 20 minute episode." Dan Harmon: "I got this"

[@smarkslowplay3512]

Totally wrong angle. Episode is about how Abed sees the group

[@jdnuni]

Evil Troy and Evil Aaaaabed

[@MrTakis121234]

its weird how I've seen this episode at least 10 times plus a good amount of video essays about this and it still hasnt bored me .

[@rinkaaaaa9006]

This was the first Community episode I'd ever seen, I'd just started college and had moved into an apartment myself, flicked through the channels, and saw the dice flying in the air.... I was hooked.

[@earthquakewilliam7380]

4:38 just realised she was so angry that she barely even noticed that her finger was touching an extremely hot tray

[@ricks8_]

Remedial Chaos Theory it just gets better and better the more you analyze. All on this script has a purpose and pays off in the end. It's just genius.

[@anicakottil452]

I love how "the darkest timeline" according to abed is what would happen if TROY LEFT to get the pizza

[@BugsyFoga]

Really should give this Show a watch , it seems pretty fun .

[@johnpatrickdelarosa6500]

Loved this episode so much because underneath this sci-fi plot is really just a character dynamic study about what happens to the group when one member leaves. And as we all discovered the absence of Jeff's cynicism had the best impact to the group, while Troy's being the worst one.

[@Furrylittleproblem12]

Great video, man! There were so many great episodes: - Modern Warfare, A Fistful of Paintballs, For a Few Paintballs More - Contemporary American Poultry - Advanced Dungeons & Dragons - Digital Exploration of Interior Design and Pillows and Blankets - Epidemiology - Abed's Uncontrollable Christmas - Conspiracy Theories and Interior Design - Basic Intergluteal Numismatics - Cooperative Polygraphy - Geothermal Escapism - App Development and Condiments #SixSeasonsAndAMovie

[@realchezboi]

Just watched this episode today and knew it was one of my favourites so far in the series, it was just such a good episode especially because I love this kind of timeline concept where you see how they diverge in small decisions.

[@RebelDiamonds666]

The 'deeper' part of Pierce's airplane bathroom joke is that he continues to bring it up out of nowhere. He even tried to say in one timeline that it came up 'organically', which it didn't. In the final timeline, someone says airplane bathroom, bringing it up organically. Pierce mutters 'airplane bathroom' to himself, but doesn't actually tell the story when he's given an opening too. It is a great episode, and this was a great video too!

[@TheCalkan]

I love how all the details of what happens in the different timelines are always there from the start and you can see how it all comes together differently depending on who picks up the pizza. It was meticulously written

[@RobertJazo]

I don't know if it is underrated, but I always thought "Advanced Dungeons & Dragons" was a great episode.

[@Realmfaker]

It's a lot of peoples favorite, certainly not underrated. It's like in the top 5 most favourited. I like it, but not my favourite though.

[@ryanbrandt3374]

Great episode to bad it wasn’t “advanced” enough for Netflix.

[@Durmomo0]

Great episode and great use of Pierce as a quasi villain who drives the plot

[@mccalltrader]

My favorite episode is the video game one..with pierces brother..I just love that one We love the Christmas glee club episode..it’s now a holiday standard

[@onelius]

okay i am loving this community renaissance (since i only just finished watching it for the first time)

[@veespa_]

I know this is considered by most as Community’s best episode, but, my favorite episode is S02E09 - Conspiracy Theories & Interior Design. I always laugh so hard, every time. The scene in the “night school lair” is amazing. “Would that this desk were a time desk...” I love the video though!

[@reggievideos]

i like that this video didn’t go over the plot timeline by timeline, but more character by character! i think it helps us look at it with a more fresh appreciation (:

[@briannafigueroa4796]

doctor: “you have 10 minutes and 28 seconds left to live” me:

[@BrokeredHeart]

Some of my favorite episodes of Community are: Abed's Uncontrollable Christmas - the one where they're all claymation animated Basic Rocket Science - where they fly the KFC flight simulator Digital Estate Planning - the only episode I actually feel any sympathy for Pierce Epidemiology - a classic Halloween episode that has become a staple for me every October Remedial Chaos Theory - like the Cap said, it's a perfect episode, But my personal favorite of them all is, Advanced Dungeons and Dragons - I had never even seen a game played before the episode aired, and it actually got me interested in trying it out for myself. It made one of the background characters the central focus, and explored the themes of bullying and mental health, and yeah, ... blackface. Also how could anyone not die laughing as Annie pantomimes a very graphic sex scene with Abed's elf maiden?

[@lukester8878]

All very good episodes.

[@chiizu1299]

The third season of Community is peak Community. Its season opener aptly sets up how bonkers the rest of it is going to be. Personally, the third season is also my favorite one. So many great episodes in addition to this: Pillows and Blankets, Basic Lupine Urology, Documentary Filmmaking: Redux, Digital Estate Planning. All clear examples of how Community is a genius both comedically and creatively. The show has always been streets ahead, and I love how whenever the cast gets a reaction of “Oh, this show is one of the best shows!!” The cast’s response is always, “That’s what we’ve been telling you!!!!” Community is a gem. I love this show to bits.

[@bigmacxd43]

This episode was always my favorite I've watched it over and over and never can get bored it's truly one of a kind!

[@GuinessHangover]

This episode definitely has one of my favorite lines of all time from Troy: "uh guys, what does a pregnancy test looks like? Jeff: "It's like a thin piece of plastic with a thing on the end of it... Troy: "OK so this is definitely a GUN..."

[@basstian]

I absolutely love it and I agree it may be the best Community episode ever from an objective perspective; subjectively, though, there are two that I love even more than this one: 'Conspiracy Theories and Interior Design' and 'Pillows and Blankets'.

[@chrishavill6458]

The way Britta casts the water at the fire at 4:23 just kills me

[@libbyf51]

This episode was the first episode I watched of community because my brother showed me it since it was his favourite, I’m so glad he introduced me to this show

[@Ehburls]

I randomly came across this episode when it was on tv. I knew about this show but never really gave it a chance. I happened to be extremely stoned and I was immediately sold on the show, even though I was super confused as to what was happening, it was incredibly entertaining and Ive been a fan ever since

[@Zayne301]

my personal favourite episode is 2x09 cooperative calligraphy...something about it i can't quite pinpoint that makes me love it so much

[@JimmyneutronwasokayIguess]

Funny that you mention Virtual Systems Analysis because the darkest timeline is referenced directly two episodes after Virtual Systems Analysis which is also the second episode to show a food fight (well more of a riot in this case). The show builds continuity so smoothly and cleverly. You can tell Harmon’s strict adherence to his Campbellian story circle has done wonders for the show

[@Jacob-kt3us]

I would love to see a review of season 4! Also I hope you do more community videos.

[@Jaztec35]

Close to finishing Season 6, I'm so glad I can appreciate these videos now!

[@TheBrandonn]

Glad that others found this to be the best episode. It so obviously is. Idk about underrated tho since idk what the community of community fans think of the show lol.

[@donaldwollet8778]

I highly agree. It is my favorite episode.

[@thatcrazyass]

Let’s never forget that Malcolm in the middle did almost this exact same set up, but maybe even crazier as they had both realities playing simultaneously

[@noahmclaughlin7921]

If Community ever makes a movie, it better be the evil timeline characters trying to get revenge on the main timeline.