History 101

Episode Summary & Review

Summary

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.

Our Take

Season 4 opens with a nervous energy it can’t quite hide, and the Hunger Deans bit wears thin fast. Still, Abed’s coping mechanism gives the episode a real emotional core, and the Dean gets some good material. It’s an uneven but watchable start to a season that clearly misses its creator, worth checking in if you’re already invested.