Applied Anthropology and Culinary Arts

Episode Summary & Review

Summary

When the Anthropology class assembles for their final exam, Shirley notices a twinge, which quickly escalates into full blown labor. As Jeff and Britta argue about how best to help, Chang is anxious to claim this “early” labor as clear evidence that it’s a “Chang Baby!” Meanwhile, Greendale is hosting a World Food Festival in the parking lot and a riot ensues – Dean Pelton is caught in the crossfire.

Our Take

A busy, chaotic episode that mostly coasts on the show’s established chemistry rather than trying anything new. The labor plot gives Shirley and Chang some good panic-fueled moments, and the food festival riot is a fun backdrop, but the Jeff and Britta birth-coaching argument runs out of steam fast. Solid comfort viewing, just don’t expect season two at its sharpest.