No I heard Sony offered the new showrunners even more lucrative deals. They're investing to try and keep the show on the air.

No I heard Sony offered the new showrunners even more lucrative deals. They're investing to try and keep the show on the air.

Agreed! Not the smartest episode, but the mindless humor (it was very funny regardless of whether you played video games imo) makes up for it.

Agreed! Not the smartest episode, but the mindless humor (it was very funny regardless of whether you played video games imo) makes up for it.

The three episodes in my opinion were absolutely fantastic and certainly are some of the season's finest. Looking back, Season 3 was enjoyable as a fan, but I do wish the show did less in-jokes, and used simpler storylines, much like these 3 eps. Season 2 is still my favorite season personally, though Season 3 does…

The three episodes in my opinion were absolutely fantastic and certainly are some of the season's finest. Looking back, Season 3 was enjoyable as a fan, but I do wish the show did less in-jokes, and used simpler storylines, much like these 3 eps. Season 2 is still my favorite season personally, though Season 3 does…

The bachelor party scene was definitely a departure from the show's usual filming style. Was there a studio audience?

This was a fine half-hour of television. A truly engaging episode which flowed well story-wise — unlike the pilot. As VandDerWerff said, the way the writers used the abortion to explore each character's insecurities was marvelous, making the episode thoroughly enjoyable to watch. Also, the interview scene and the…

I can't stop imaginary-slapping myself for not picking up on the Britta-Annie wordless conversation about Troy sending the text at the end even after watching the episode twice.

There's nothing I dislike more about The Office right now than Andy + Erin. Geez, the show has never put enough work into this storyline through the past few seasons, so forcing it to work this season makes it incredibly awkward and unpleasant to watch. There's just no payoff. It's gross, fucking mean to Jessica and…

The emotional high point of the episode was when Troy and Abed realized they actually enjoyed fighting with each other. So beautiful.

I was pretty excited about this show, but the trailer was underwhelming.

Up till the bitch slap moment I was really wondering how basically the whole of Westeros knows Joffrey is a bastard except Joffrey himself.

It has become apparent to me that the expectations of critics on this site and that of some readers are very different for this show. Early this season when Big Bang was derided for putting out thoughtless humor, readers felt the critics were harsh. Now, in the second half when the show has been strengthened…

You're probably right that beating Idol in the near future isn't possible, but Idol has been in decline this season, and has been outrated by Big Bang for 4-5 weeks in a row. Even last night, with Big Bang completely off the air (no repeat airing), Idol's numbers were down 8%. Unstoppable juggernaut it certainly is…

Judging by this episode's ratings (coupled with the absence of The Big Bang Theory), I suggest NBC move Community to 8:30 to create a 1-hour CBS/NBC comedy block to quash American Idol in the ratings once and for all.

Totally agree with you. It was so much better the second time I watched it. Now onto the third…

Abed ("Horror Fiction"), Troy ("Foosball") and now Annie (!) have been humming that tune.

I really thought this was one of the funniest episodes of the season; a great way to end before the month-long hiatus. Love the usual Ron Swanson understated swagger. I also find Ann's lack of seriousness about her relationship really amusing. So all that stuff worked, while April was great again in a minor role. The…

Eliza Coupe was absolutely fantastic in this one.