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"Community" is an American television sitcom set at the fictional Greendale Community College in Colorado.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

"Community" is an American television sitcom set at the fictional Greendale Community College in Colorado. It follows a study group of students and others at the college, combining ensemble comedy, pop-culture parody, and meta-humour. The series originally aired on NBC and later returned for a sixth season on Yahoo! Screen.

Premise

The series follows a group of students at Greendale Community College who form a study group and become close friends. Its plots often build on absurd situations, meta-commentary, and references to film, television, and genre conventions.

Production and broadcast

"Community" was created by Dan Harmon and originally broadcast by NBC. After being cancelled by NBC, it returned for a sixth season on Yahoo! Screen, ending its run in 2015.

Cast

The core cast includes Joel McHale as Jeff Winger, Gillian Jacobs as Britta Perry, Danny Pudi as Abed Nadir, Alison Brie as Annie Edison, Donald Glover as Troy Barnes, Yvette Nicole Brown as Shirley Bennett, Chevy Chase as Pierce Hawthorne, Ken Jeong as Ben Chang, and Jim Rash as Dean Pelton.

Reception and legacy

The series developed a strong cult following and became widely known for its inventive comedy style. It is often cited for its unusual episode structures and frequent genre pastiche.

Key facts

  • "Community" centres on Jeff Winger, a suspended lawyer who enrolls at Greendale Community College after falsely claiming to have a degree.
  • The show uses an ensemble cast and is known for self-referential humour, genre parodies, and pop-culture references.
  • Its main cast includes Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs, Danny Pudi, Alison Brie, Donald Glover, Yvette Nicole Brown, Chevy Chase, Ken Jeong, and Jim Rash.
  • The series aired for five seasons on NBC before a sixth and final season on Yahoo! Screen.
  • It ran for 110 episodes in total.
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Canadian context

The series aired in Canada and has been part of the broader North American TV comedy landscape familiar to Canadian viewers; its streaming availability has varied by region.

Frequently asked questions

What is Community about?
It follows a study group at Greendale Community College, centring on Jeff Winger and his classmates as they navigate college, friendships, and increasingly unusual comic adventures.
How many seasons of Community are there?
There are 6 seasons.
Is Community on Netflix?
Availability on Netflix varies by country and over time; the series is not consistently available on Netflix everywhere.
Why did Community end?
The series ended after its sixth season because Yahoo! Screen stopped producing original programming, and the show did not continue on a new platform.
Who created Community?
Dan Harmon created Community.
What is the cast of Community?
The main cast includes Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs, Danny Pudi, Alison Brie, Donald Glover, Yvette Nicole Brown, Chevy Chase, Ken Jeong, and Jim Rash.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Community_(TV_series)
    Supports: Series premise, setting, main cast, original network, and run
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1439629/
    Supports: Created by Dan Harmon, episode count, and cast
  3. Common Sense Media — https://www.commonsensemedia.org/tv-reviews/community
    Supports: Premise, premiere date, and cast overview
  4. TV Insider — https://www.tvinsider.com/show/community/
    Supports: Cast list, seasons, episodes, and network/platform information
  5. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/community
    Supports: Premise and main cast