Ep 11. G.I. Jeff

In this episode of Community, entitled "G.I. Jeff," the gang finds themselves transported into a world of animated G.I. Joe-style action figures. Jeff, who is grappling with the aftermath of Pierce's death, becomes the quintessential hero of the story. He leads the team (which includes the other members of the study group, all transformed into G.I. Joe-esque characters) on a mission to defeat the evil forces threatening the safety of the G.I. Jeff universe.

Over the course of the episode, we see the characters grapple with tropes from the genre, including secret bases, lasers, and battle against futuristic, post-apocalyptic enemies. Referential humor abounds, as the episode nods to both G.I. Joe and 80s action flicks in general. The overarching plotline is classic hero's journey fare, with Jeff coming to terms with his own mortality and the fear that he's not the hero he wants to be.

"G.I. Jeff" is an offbeat, yet entertaining episode, as viewers have come to expect from Community. It's a departure from the show's usual format, but it's also an example of the show's willingness to try new things and have fun with different narrative structures. In the end, it's a story about courage, friendship, and facing the unknown, told with heart and humor.