10 Most Emotional Community Moments

10. Jeff Confronts His Dad

Community usually found such a brilliant blend of comedy and emotion; it’s part of why the fanbase is still so fervently connected to the show. Here though, with Jeff’s father having been such a spectre for so long, they go a little heavy with it.

In Season 4, Jeff finally reconnects with his father. He goes to his house for Thanksgiving, with Britta tagging along for emotional support. It turns out Jeff’s dad is just as averse to touchy-feely stuff as Jeff, and the pair have nothing more than a surface level conversation. Britta pushes them for a deeper connection, while Jeff’s weedy half-brother gets jealous that he's no longer the favourite.

When Jeff’s father claims him leaving hasn’t done any harm, the younger Winger lists all the ways he’s been damaged by abandonment. His need to avoid emotions, his craving for status, his desperation for popularity... it all pours out of him.

The only issue is four years in, the audience already knows and it lacks subtlety, but it's still impactful.