Episode 7:introduction To: Statistics

Shirley (Yvette Nicole Brown) deals with the return of her ex-husband, who wants his wedding ring back to give to a new girlfriend—a storyline that grounds the episode's humor in real-world emotion. Why It Matters: The Turning Point

Jeff, however, has other plans. He spent the entire statistics class attempting to woo his professor, (played by Lauren Stamile). When she finally agrees to see him at a faculty party on the same night as Annie’s event, Jeff chooses his romantic pursuit over his commitment to the study group. Chaos at the Party

This was the first time we saw Abed completely commit to a character (Batman), setting the stage for the high-concept themed episodes that would later define the series. Episode 7:Introduction to Statistics

Here is a blog post recap and analysis of this classic episode.

Community Recap: Season 1, Episode 7 – "Introduction to Statistics" Shirley (Yvette Nicole Brown) deals with the return

While Jeff is busy trying (and failing) to look cool at the faculty party, things at Annie's bash go off the rails:

Abed (Danny Pudi) spends the night dressed as Batman. In a moment that signaled Abed's future as the show's "meta" heart, he uses his Batman persona to maintain order and eventually help "rescue" Pierce from his mental breakdown. When she finally agrees to see him at

Struggling with his age, Pierce (Chevy Chase) swaps some of his medication for unknown pills from Star-Burns. This leads to a hallucinogenic "bad trip" where he barricades himself in a massive fort made of tables and chairs.