The Science of Illusion
| "The Science of Illusion" | |
|---|---|
| Community episode | |
| File:Community S01E20 - The Science of Illusion.jpg Annie and Shirley as on-campus security guards. | |
| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 20 |
| Directed by | Adam Davidson |
| Written by | Chris McKenna |
| Production code | 122 |
| Original air date | March 25, 2010 |
| Guest appearances | |
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"The Science of Illusion" is the 20th episode of the first season of the American comedy television series Community. It aired in the United States on NBC on March 25, 2010.
Plot
Britta (Gillian Jacobs) pulls an April Fools prank that backfires on her. Annie (Alison Brie) and Shirley (Yvette Nicole Brown) become on-campus security guards with both fighting to be the "bad cop."
The end tag shows the first appearance of the Troy and Abed in the Morning! show.
Cultural references
- Baba Booey
- Cookie Crisp
- Animal House
- Snake in a can
- Buddy cop
- Fad dieting
- New Age religion
- Cagney & Lacey
Reception
Around 5.07 million Americans watched "The Science of Illusion".[1]
Todd VanDerWerff of The A.V. Club gave the episode an A- and praised "the show's willingness to tell weird stories that nonetheless find heartwarming things to say." [2]
References
- ^ Seidman, Robert (March 25, 2010). "Broadcast Finals: The Middle, Modern Family, Idol, Survivor, ANTM Rise". Retrieved February 26, 2013.
- ^ VanDerWerff, Todd (March 25, 2010). "The Science of Illusion". The A.V. Club. Retrieved February 26, 2013.