Ep 18. Basic Genealogy

Jeff and Pierce visit Hawthorne Wipes, a company owned by Pierce's father, to discuss a merger. While there, they discover that they are half-brothers. This revelation sets off a series of events that leads to the study group taking a class on family lineage.

As the class progresses, each member of the group begins to learn more about their own family history. Britta discovers that she is a descendant of war criminals, while Annie learns that her ancestors were immigrants who built their own life from nothing. Abed, on the other hand, struggles to find an interesting story within his own lineage.

Meanwhile, Troy becomes fixated on discovering the identity of his father, whom he has never met. With the help of his friends, he embarks on a journey to track down his father and uncover the truth about his family.

As the study group delves deeper into their family histories, they begin to see each other in a new light. Old rivalries are put to rest, and new bonds are formed. By the end of the class, they have all gained invaluable insight into who they are and where they come from.

Filled with heartwarming moments and hilarious hijinks, "Basic Genealogy" is an unforgettable episode of Community that explores the importance of family and the power of discovering one's own identity.