Community Season 2

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, Community Season 2 is available on and right now. A single, tightly-focused season means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. 2,102 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Joel McHale's performance alone is worth the time investment. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Community Season 2 is worth clearing space for. The jokes in Community Season 2 land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. The misfits of Greendale Community College return for more wacky lessons in love, life and friendship in the second season of this ensemble sitcom. Joel McHale and Gillian Jacobs lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2010. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Community Season 2 holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. The consistency throughout is what elevates it — not every moment is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching.

Community Season 2 is the kind of thing you put on in the background and end up fully watching. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. The complete run is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Joel McHale is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.