Community S03E01 - Biology 101

Talking about sitcoms keeping their groove, Community was its clever, funny and aware self again in the season premiere.
I'll start by confirming that this is not the show's strongest episode but even so it is better than a lot of other episodes starting the new year. We're immediately brought back to the crazy kids of McKinley Greendale when the parody 'High School Musical' and shows alike. A new year indeed has begun but, as the dean would conclude later on, nothing has changed. That's only a good thing.

NBC renews Community, 30 Rock and The Office

Even though ratings haven't exactly matched comedy nights of ABC or CBS, NBC still has faith in it's Thursday night comedy line-up. Renewing the critically acclaimed Community, 30 Rock and The Office, plus the early renewal of Parks & Recreation leads to another year of awkward laughter on Thursday nights.

Despite Community's last outing, which was over the top, but apparentely very loved by everyone else, I for one am very happy the show got a second chance. The ensemble comedy is worth sitting through bad weeks and offered enough laughs to come back next year. It also shows NBC learned a thing or three from the Leno-debacle and tries to hold on to viewers by investing in shows that are already on the air, instead of creating new ones. Something The CW could learn from.

When it comes to 30 Rock and The Office renewals were pretty obvious. Running in it's fourth season, the former has Tina Fey, the latter six seasons of Jim and Pam (who's baby arrival boosted the ratings quit a bit). Aside from that, NBC outed confidence in both shows several times.

But for fans of the comedies, it can't be anything else but great news. I am happy to hear that I can continue my laughter on Thursdays, are you?

Review: Community S01E17 - Physical Education

If you like naked guys playing pool, this episode is yours for the taking. If not, this week's Community was disappointing and below average. With little to no original jokes and barely enough character defining moments, it felt like nothing the show has produced before. Let's hope it was a one week downer, and the old wise-crackin' Jeff and company will be back soon.