• Air date: 07 Feb '13 13 episodes
      The fourth season of the television comedy series Community premiered on February 7, 2013 and concluded on May 9, 2013. The season consists of 13 episodes and aired on NBC on Thursdays at 8:00 pm ET as part of the network's "Comedy Night Done Right" programming block.
  • List of Episodes (13)
    • 1. History 101

      07 Feb '13
      The Study Group returns from summer break ready to tackle their fourth year of Community College. Jeff is particularly focused on graduating and is just a few credits away. When there is a mix-up with a history class registration, Dean Pelton institutes an elaborate physical competition for class space. Meanwhile, Britta helps Abed deal with the anxiety he is experiencing over the thought of the study group graduating and breaking up.
    • 2. Paranormal Parentage

      14 Feb '13
      On Halloween, Pierce accidentally locks himself in his panic room, forcing the gang to search through his house to find the code that unlocks the door.
    • 3. Conventions of Space and Time

      21 Feb '13
      The study group goes to the annual Inspector Spacetime Convention; Annie enjoys the luxuries of the hotel; Jeff spends time with an Inspector Spacetime fan (Tricia Helfer) in the bar.
    • 4. Alternative History of the German Invasion

      28 Feb '13
      The study group starts its European history class with professor Noel Cornwallis (Malcolm McDowell); Dean Pelton is upset when Chang returns to campus.
    • 5. Cooperative Escapism in Familial Relations

      07 Mar '13
      The study group goes to Shirley's house for Thanksgiving dinner; Jeff reunites with his father, who he hasn't seen since he was young.
    • 6. Advanced Documentary Filmmaking

      14 Mar '13
      "Advanced Documentary Filmmaking" is the sixth episode of the fourth season of the NBC sitcom Community, which originally aired on March 14, 2013. The episode was written by Hunter Covington, and directed by Jay Chandrasekhar. In this episode, Abed makes a documentary about Changnesia in order to receive a grant, with Jeff attempting to prove Chang is faking his disease.
    • 7. Economics of Marine Biology

      21 Mar '13
      "Economics of Marine Biology" is the seventh episode of the fourth season of the NBC sitcom Community, which originally aired on March 21, 2013. Dean Pelton enlists the help of the study group in order to enrol a wealthy new student whose laziness is expected to bring much needed funds to Greendale.
    • 8. Herstory of Dance

      04 Apr '13
      "Herstory of Dance" is the eighth episode of the fourth season of the NBC sitcom Community, which originally aired on April 4, 2013. When Dean Pelton plans a Sadie Hawkins dance, Britta throws a Sophie B. Hawkins dance in protest. At the dance Abed goes on two dates, each set up by Annie and Shirley.
    • 9. Intro to Felt Surrogacy

      11 Apr '13
      When the study group's balloon ride crashes in the wilderness, the friends encounter a mountain man.
    • 10. Intro to Knots

      18 Apr '13
      "Intro to Knots" is the tenth episode of the fourth season of the NBC sitcom Community, which originally aired on April 18, 2013. The episode was written by Andy Bobrow and directed by Tristram Shapeero. The episode features the study group gathering around for Christmas at Jeff's apartment as they try to convince their history professor to change their grade. Malcolm McDowell guest-stars as Professor Cornwallis.
    • 11. Basic Human Anatomy

      25 Apr '13
      "Basic Human Anatomy" is the eleventh episode of the fourth season of the NBC sitcom Community, which originally aired on April 25, 2013. In this episode, Troy and Abed switch bodies - an homage of Freaky Friday - while the valedictorian race between Annie and Shirley sees the pair team up to take down Leonard who is currently #1 in the class. The episode was written by Jim Rash, and directed by Beth McCarthy-Miller.
    • 12. Heroic Origins

      02 May '13
      "Heroic Origins" is the twelfth episode of the fourth season of the NBC sitcom Community, which originally aired on May 2, 2013. In this episode, Abed pieces together the past timelines of the group to show their lives have always been intertwined. The episode was written by Steve Basilone, Annie Mebane, and Maggie Bandur, and directed by Victor Nelli, Jr.
    • 13. Advanced Introduction to Finality

      09 May '13
      With enough credits to graduate, Jeff contemplates his future. The study group once again is faced with the darkest timeline.