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Community S1E18 — Basic Genealogy
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Community•Season 1•Episode 18

Basic Genealogy

7.8/10 · 4,810 votesMar 11, 201021 min

Ranked #19 of 25 in Season 1•−0.4 vs season avg

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As Family Day lands Jeff in the middle of an affair with Pierce's sexy ex-stepdaughter, Shirley's unruly sons help liberate Abed's Afghani cousin.

Directed byKen Whittingham
Written byKarey Dornetto
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Joel McHale

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Jeff Winger

Gillian Jacobs

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Britta Perry

Alison Brie

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Annie Edison

Donald Glover

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Troy Barnes

Yvette Nicole Brown

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Episode Summary

"Basic Genealogy" is episode 18 of Community season 1. It scored 7.8/10 from 4,810 votes, ranking #19 of 25 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by Ken Whittingham and written by Karey Dornetto, it aired on March 11, 2010.

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