And it’s a bit of a role swap for them; typically it’s been Troy who’s attempting to mature and Abed stuck in fantasyland. "Paranormal Parentage" was certainly not intended to air on National "Overpriced Dinner At The Only Place Where I Could Get ... Abed. [10], Giving the episode a rating of 3.7 out of five, Gabrielle Moss of TV Fanatic found the episode lacking for fans, but a good introduction for new viewers. They run into Jeff and Britta and they all head towards Pierce's panic room. [9], Upon its first broadcast in the United States, an estimated 2.76 million viewers watched the episode. Initial reports placed the rating at 1.1("[zap2it.com]]"), leading Andy Bobrow to post a pair of self-deprecating Tweets: On Twitter, there were two known Community-related trending topics during the initial broadcast: #HappyValoween and #GhostDad. RELATED: Community: 5 Times Pierce Was A Great Person (& 5 Times He Was Terrible) Wild Costumes in Community’s “Paranormal Parentage” Halloween Episode Images. He didn't need a lecture, a forewarning of any sort, or an oddly cold comment. This Halloween episode, pushed back to mid-February by the network, unfortunately has problems that do not stop with its odd, yet unavoidable timing. Giancarlo Esposito, who portrayed Pierce's half-brother, Gilbert, also turns up in season four, in the episode "Paranormal Parentage." An eye-rolling scene like the hands one would be balanced by a funny Abed… Pierce tried to scare the group as he felt left out from the party. With the mysterious Ass Crack Bandit back … Community. While Jeff only thought she was stating her fears of the paranormal, Britta knew that Jeff would some how relate ghosts to Pierce’s dead dad, which would lead to Jeff’s feelings about his own father. "Intro to Felt Surrogacy" After Cornelius' death, he arrived at the mansion and began discretely doing housework tasks out of loneliness. [12] Sean Gandert of Paste similarly criticized the characterization and found the episode to lack ingenuity or humor. There was a lot of back and forth in "Paranormal Parentage" between the strong moments and the weak ones. However, she criticized that some character development from previous seasons had been ignored and thought the humor could be improved. Season 4: Paranormal Parentage – Paranormal Activity and Do the Right Thing. Giancarlo Esposito, who plays Pierce's half-brother Gilbert and appears in … After being promoted as airing on October 26, it eventually debuted on February 14 (Valentine's Day). Community: Paranormal Parentage Season 4 Episode 2 Review. Portrayed by Danny Pudi Abed Nadir is a graduate of Greendale Community College. [4] Vulture's Josh Gondelman rated the episode 3 out of 5. Abed reveals to Jeff that he did a cameo in an episode of the show, Cougar Town, in season 2's "Critical Film Studies". 10. He finds Britta and leaves. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. The room Jeff ends up alone in that features a bar is a reproduction of the country club/snob "bar room" from "Caddyshack", starring Chevy Chase. Claiming to have done so accidentally and then saying it was because he saw his father Cornelius's ghost, he asks the group to search his house for the code. On the way to a Halloween party, the study group must free Pierce (Chevy Chase) from his panic room and slowly comes to suspect that his mansion is being haunted by the ghost of his late father. The figure arrives and opens the panic room—it is Gilbert (Giancarlo Esposito), Pierce's half-brother. 11. At home, Jeff calls his father. Paranormal Parentage. Elsewhere, Jeff is chased by Britta who is still nagging him about his father. Paranormal Parentage. I think Paranormal Parentage is one of those episodes. By Mike Papirmeister in Community Television February 15, 2013. The study group meet on Halloween in costumes to go to Vicki's party, with the exception of Pierce (Chevy Chase), who has not been invited. [5], "Paranormal Parentage" was the fourth and final Halloween-themed episode of Community, following season 1's "Introduction to Statistics", season 2's "Epidemiology" and season 3's "Horror Fiction in Seven Spooky Steps". In a review of both this episode and the season premiere. In frustration, he eventually reveals that he has had his father's number for weeks but not called it. That special time of year when people dress up in costume and–wait. 5. When Annie recaps Pierce's familial history and when she realizes how ridiculous it sounds she says: The boxing gloves Jeff had as part of his costume turns out to be gloves used by his father, Troy and Britta coo when Shirley mentions that her family is going with a Star Wars theme for their costumes this year: Her husband. Troy and Abed are playing around with the revolving bookcase secret entrance much to Pierce's annoyance. 7. Summary: The gang celebrates Halloween without a gas leak. It is the second episode of Season Four of Community but originally was intended to be the third episode. 2. "Herstory of Dance" The group, sans Jeff, coo when Pierce apologizes to them for being such a burden. Britta suggests to Troy that they ditch the party so they can watch an episode of ", Annie mentions the reason why Pierce wasn't invited to, Troy mentions that Jeff killed Pierce's father, Troy mentions having lived at the mansion which he did in, The 'Special Gym' that Troy and Shirley find is mentioned in the. The study group coos a third time when Pierce offers Gilbert to be his roommate and they both hug each other. Getting warmer. In the episode Conspiracy Theories and Interior Design, Jeff offhandedly mentions that Annie took to deception like Abed took to Cougar Town. They stumble across Annie, Shirley and Troy, who have witnessed the outline of hands begin to protrude through a wall. Abed switches his attention to old surveillance footage of Pierce's bedroom. It shows the group searching Pierce's mansion for the code to his panic room, after he locks himself in there. The study group meet on Halloween in costumes to go to Vicki's party, with the exception of Pierce (Chevy Chase), who has not been invited. He claims the figure must really be the ghost of his dead father. Absentee Actor: Ken Jeong as Chang; Actor Allusion: Troy wonders if there's a connection between Pierce installing a panic room and the release of Do the Right Thing a day earlier, a film that starred Giancarlo Esposito (Gilbert). Basic Intergluteal Numismatics 22m. Jeff finds the notebook containing the panic room code, but the room he is in appears to be haunted, with knocking on the door with no apparent source, a picture of Cornelius distorting and the room beginning to rattle. "Heroic Origins" 9. Nice outfit: Jeff is dressed as a boxer, Britta is dressed as a ham referencing (by chance) the character of "Scout" from the movie "To Kill A Mockingbird", Troy and Abed are dressed as Calvin and Hobbes, Shirley is dressed like Princess Leia and Annie is dressed as " Samara " from the horror movie " The Ring ". He leaves the room, finds Britta and they both quickly leave the area. The show gets too focused on Abed+Troy and Jeff+Annie team ups after the first season and while those are easily the best combos in the show, it’s a damn shame that other strong team ups got sidelined as a result. Ben : I also miss Trobed (though I’m totally Team Tritta). "History 101" He accepts and they both embrace in a hug. He finds his way to Cornelius Hawthorne's bedroom and locks himself inside. 6. Yet, this episode is not the one that earns Esposito the accolade of one of the best Community guest stars. 3. Though a Halloween-themed episode—the fourth for the series—it premiered on February 14, 2013 on NBC. Via the telescreen they see an unconscious Pierce inside. Claiming to have done so accidentally and then saying it was because he saw his father Cornelius's ghost, he asks the group to search his house for the code. "Advanced Documentary Filmmaking" Over 3,155 TV Time users rated it a 17.36/10 with their favorite characters being Alison Brie as Annie Edison, Chevy Chase as Pierce Hawthorne and Joel McHale as Jeff Winger. However, he locks the panic room in fear after Abed mentions the footage of an unknown figure he saw. You need episodes you can put in the "win" column to do that. Reaching the outside of the panic room, they find an image of Pierce unconscious. The episode was watched by 2.76 million viewers on its premiere and met with mixed critical reception. Abed shows up as well with videotape footage showing how Pierce accomplished this. Meanwhile, Troy, Shirley and Annie notice a wall seemingly coming to life and flee in terror. "Cooperative Escapism in Familial Relations", "Alternative History of the German Invasion", "Lawnmower Maintenance and Postnatal Care", Jennifer Marie of A Still and Quite Conscience, Alternative History of the German Invasion, Cooperative Escapism in Familial Relations, https://community-sitcom.fandom.com/wiki/Paranormal_Parentage?oldid=71076, He tells them they need to find a red notebook he misplaced which contains the code. Paranormal Parentage. Though Jeff (Joel McHale) is reluctant, the group agree to go to Pierce's mansion, where he has locked himself in his panic room. "Intro to Knots" [2] However, the series was delayed so that the first episode premiered on February 7, 2013, with the show in its time slot of previous seasons of Thursday at 8 p.m.[3] As a result, though "Paranormal Parentage" was a Halloween-themed episode, it premiered on Valentine's Day. He eventually lets everyone in on the prank, but the prank turns to real fear as Abed finds a shadowy figure that watches over Pierce while he sleeps. The episode was written by Megan Ganz and directed by Tristram Shapeero. He opens the door to find no one there. "Advanced Introduction to Finality". "Paranormal Parentage" Jeff and Britta (Gillian Jacobs) search together, with Britta attempting to make Jeff confront his issues with his father. Paranormal Parentage 22m. Pierce calls Troy (Donald Glover) as they are leaving, asking for help. Pierce then admits the reason he is in the panic room is because he thought he saw the ghost of his dead, Shirley enters in believing it's the library but it turns out to be Pierce's. The group gathers in costumes (Shirley is Princess Leia, Abed and Troy are Calvin and Hobbes, respectively, Britta is a ham, and Jeff shows up as a boxer). Abed mentions the movie 1989 Do the Right Thing, in which guest star Giancarlo Esposito had one of his earliest acting roles. The gang has gathered together in costumes—Jeff’s a boxer, Annie’s Samara from The Ring, Abed and Troy are Calvin and Hobbes, Shirley is Princess Leia, and … Nathan: So for those of you who missed it last week, I wrote a recap of Community where I lamented the impending death of the show, said it lacked all heart and soul, and was a hollow shell of its former self. Annie says she hates referential humor. 4. Barker liked Jeff's storyline and some of the jokes. 13. [4] During its premiere, the network promoted the hashtag #ghostdad onscreen. Coming back to Jeff, it was obvious in season 4’s “Paranormal Parentage” when Britta convinces Jeff to open up about his father by first introducing the idea of ghosts. "Cooperative Escapism in Familial Relations" The Community episode "Paranormal Parentage" provides examples of:. 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