Romantic Expressionism
| "Romantic Expressionism" | |
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| Community episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 15 |
| Directed by | Joe Russo |
| Written by | Andrew Guest |
| Production code | 115 |
| Original air date | February 4, 2010 |
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"Romantic Expressionism" is the 15th episode of the first season of the U.S. television series Community. It was originally aired February 4, 2010 on NBC.
In the episode, Jeff and Britta try to break up Annie's budding romance with Vaughn, whom Britta previously dated. However, their ploy fails and results in hurt feelings. Meanwhile, Pierce tries very hard to prove that he has a sense of humor.
The episode was written by Andrew Guest and directed by Joe Russo. It received strong praise from critics.
Jeff (Joel McHale) and Britta (Gillian Jacobs) are concerned about Annie's (Alison Brie) budding relationship with Vaughn (Eric Christian Olsen). Annie asks for Britta's blessing to date Vaughn, which she receives. Despite this, Britta and Jeff decide to get Troy (Donald Glover), Annie's previous crush, interested in her. The plan fails miserably, leaving Annie, Troy and Vaughn all upset.
Meanwhile, Abed (Danny Pudi) invites Troy, Shirley (Yvette Nicole Brown) and Señor Chang (Ken Jeong) to his dorm to watch and make fun of Kickpuncher. However, they are reluctant to invite Pierce (Chevy Chase) due to his peculiar sense of humor, but he decides to go anyway. At the viewing party, Troy, Abed, Shirley and Chang all crack jokes at the film which are appreciated by the rest; but Pierce can only come up with lame and racist zingers. Abed invites the party back to watch the sequel the next night.
To avoid rejection again, Pierce holds a meeting with the comedy sketch troupe to prepare jokes for the upcoming viewing. During the viewing, Pierce easily churns out jokes, but it is apparent to the rest that his jokes were pre-planned. Pierce then reveals his frustration at not being seen as funny by the group. As he exits the room, he trips and falls, finally drawing laughter from the rest of the party.
The next day at the study room, Jeff and Britta apologize to Annie and accept that she is an adult who can handle her own relationships. The conversation then turns heated as each member of the group reveals their interests and jealousies of other members and their relationships. Vaughn then emerges outside the library and plays a song for Annie. With Britta's approval, Annie gladly reunites with him.
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