Anthropology 101

Episode Summary & Review

Summary

As classes resume at Greendale Community College for the fall, the “Community” study group gathers to tackle this year’s big class, “Anthropology 101. ” Television icon and multiple Emmy Award winner Betty White guest stars as the esteemed, but slightly unhinged anthropology professor, June Bauer. Jeff Winger, struggles to establish decorum with Britta and Annie amidst the confusion that ensued at the season finale’s “Transfer Dance,” when Britta professed her love for Jeff and Jeff later shared a secret kiss with Annie. Meanwhile, Senor Chang decides to enroll as a student at Greendale Community College so that he too, can join the study group.

Our Take

A shaky but fun start to season two that spends most of its energy untangling the love triangle mess from the finale. Betty White clearly enjoys playing an unhinged professor, and her scenes land better than the Jeff-Britta-Annie awkwardness, which drags on longer than it should. Worth watching for the jokes that click, just don’t expect the tight plotting of later episodes this season.