Community is an American television sitcom created by Dan Harmon that aired from 2009 to 2015, spanning six seasons and 110 episodes. The show is set at the fictional Greendale Community College in Colorado and follows a diverse study group of seven students, including Jeff Winger, a disbarred lawyer, and other eccentric characters such as Britta, Abed, Troy, Annie, Shirley, and Pierce
. Community is known for its inventive and meta-humorous style, frequently using pop culture references, genre parodies, and thematic episodes that play with television and film clichés. Notable episodes include paintball wars, claymation Christmas specials, and parodies of shows like Glee. The show blends comedy with emotional depth, focusing on the relationships among the characters
. Despite struggling with ratings and never achieving mainstream hit status comparable to shows like The Office or Friends, Community developed a strong cult following and critical acclaim for its writing, acting, and creativity. It won a Primetime Emmy Award and the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Comedy Series in 2012. The show was initially on NBC, with its final season on Yahoo! Screen. A feature-length film continuation was announced in 2022 for Peacock, NBCUniversal's streaming service
. In summary, Community is celebrated as a smart, quirky sitcom with a loyal fanbase, notable for its unique storytelling approach and strong ensemble cast
