'Community' gets two extra episodes
Brings season total to 24; will other NBC shows follow?
Get ready for two extra episodes of the "Community" gang.
Ratings-wise, this hasn't been a great fall for "Community," which has predictably gotten thumped by CBS' move of "The Big Bang Theory" to Thursdays at 8. But last week's zombie epic got a bump airing at 8:30, and whether that was the "Scared Shrekless" lead-in or not having to face Sheldon and Leonard and company, it was a piece of good news for the show.
Now I've learned some even better news: NBC has, according to sources close to the show, ordered 2 additional episodes, bringing the season total up to 24.
Last year, NBC ordered 3 additional episodes at a late date, which brought that season up to 25 but also led to some late shuffling with the episode order that kept confusing people even after creator Dan Harmon explained it on his blog. I'm told this year the extended order came in early enough that this won't be an issue.
"Community" isn't the only show getting a longer-than-average season. While NBC spokespeople wouldn't officially comment on episode order numbers, a few weeks ago the "Chuck" producers said they got a "back 11" order for the season, also bringing them to 24, and I hear but haven't been able to confirm that a few other NBC shows could also wind up with 24 episodes before all is said and done.
For now, though, I'm just happy to know I'll have an extra hour of Jeff, Britta, Troy, Abed, Annie, Shirley, Pierce and company. And after the jump we have an early scene from tomorrow night's episode:
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November 3, 2010 at 8:50PM EST Reply to CommentHOORAY! Community is so wonderful. I wish more people watched it (live), dammit!
Scheer_Power
November 3, 2010 at 8:51PM EST Reply to CommentAwesome. So glad NBC is sticking with this show.
stepliana
November 3, 2010 at 8:52PM EST Reply to CommentLooks like you got Community and Terriers mixed up again. (Jeff, Britt...)
sepinwall Heh. I was actually watching a Terriers screener when I heard this news.
November 3, 2010 at 8:59PM ESTGuest Alan do you think this is a good sign of possible renewal or a sign of cancellation?
November 3, 2010 at 9:54PM ESTCarter Yeah, I don't keep up with ratings much, but I live in fear that Community could be cancelled at season's end. I think NBC's overall weakness could be a positive factor in keeping the show. However, given NBC's overall stupidity, nothing they do would surprise me. I also would think a show like Community would perhaps have better DVD sales than some of its higher rated, more mainstream network brethren.
November 4, 2010 at 3:55PM ESTCommunity is really the only network comedy that hits on all cylinders for me. Aspects of 30 Rock have been getting a little stale the past two seasons. Plus I think self-deprecation is the lowest form of comedy and they lean on it a bit much with Liz Lemon. The Office just makes me sad. Those shows make me appreciate the sustained excellence of Curb and South Park all the more.
jim
November 3, 2010 at 8:55PM EST Reply to CommentGood sign for a potential season 3 pickup?
Ed W
November 3, 2010 at 8:58PM EST Reply to CommentLet me guess, one will be about spaghetti westerns (can easily see Abed in a poncho) and one will be a take off on the social network. Personally I miss the episodes like the first half of season 1 but the spoofs do seem to have their fans.
G Yeah, I love those too and I'm happy to hear from Dan Harmon (and episode descriptions) that they are coming
November 3, 2010 at 9:05PM ESTClaire
November 3, 2010 at 9:00PM EST Reply to CommentYAY! More Community is always good news.
Razorback
November 3, 2010 at 9:04PM EST Reply to CommentCOMMUNITY has become the best show on NBC.
November 3, 2010 at 9:10PM EST Reply to CommentThe CHUCK "back 11" felt like kind of a "make-up" for the 19 episode 3rd season. Plus it means after S4 is over, the show is only 22 episodes away from 100.
Judy
November 3, 2010 at 9:22PM EST Reply to CommentBEST. NEWS. EVARRRR. Smart move, NBC!! Community, I love you with an undying love!!
Great news.
November 3, 2010 at 10:14PM EST Reply to CommentHopefully these two are nothing like last year's "The Art of Discourse."
Those damn kids...
velocityknown
November 3, 2010 at 10:15PM EST Reply to CommentIs there ANY news on Parks and Recreation?
Zach L
November 3, 2010 at 11:04PM EST Reply to CommentSolid news, amazing we're gonna get nearly 50 eps of this show in just two seasons. Hopefully this follows with some Emmy love
charlene
November 3, 2010 at 11:05PM EST Reply to CommentI love Community best comedy on NBC. One request. Please please let Senor Change be the teacher again. Miss his outburst and quirky attitude in the classroom. Everything else is perfect on Community. Characters chemistry, writing, comedy timing.
FatBallet Prescxactly. Excisely. "Ya' bit!!!"
November 4, 2010 at 4:13PM ESTTony M
November 4, 2010 at 12:55AM EST Reply to CommentI have said it here before and will again until this crime is set right: Abed and SHeldon should NOT be on opposite each other. It's wrong to make people choose.
Jake
November 4, 2010 at 2:29AM EST Reply to CommentThis is good news for Community fans. The three episodes added to last season are apparently among the most beloved. Based on the preview clips, I feel like I should probably sit out this next episode, though. I'm already seeing the various permutations of the premise, and none of them interest me.
JK
November 4, 2010 at 2:29AM EST Reply to CommentWhat episode was the pic above taken from? Also, Annie has the best posture of everyone in the group, haha. :)
Brendan
November 4, 2010 at 12:42PM EST Reply to CommentWhy people actually watch Big Bang Theory is something that is even more complex to me than the Big Bang Theory.
Mark Must be the same people who watch Jay Leno and Two and a Half Men.
November 4, 2010 at 12:57PM ESTNeil
December 14, 2010 at 3:59AM EST Reply to CommentWaah. Kinda late for me to find this out but Community is definitely the best sitcom there is.
And the best thing about Community are the followers! They.. (Opps..) WE are crazy about the show.