G.I. Jeff
episode of Community (S5 E11)
"G.I. Jeff" (titled onscreen as "Government Issue Jeff") is the eleventh episode of the fifth season of Community, and the 95th episode overall in the series. It originally aired on April 3, 2014 on NBC. The episode was written by Dino Stamatopoulos, and directed by Rob Schrab. The episode was completed in the animation style of the popular 1980s children's television animated series, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero.
The episode received generally positive reviews, with critics praising the affectionate homage to the childhood cartoon series. Despite positive reviews, however, the episode saw season lows of 0.9/3 in the 18-49 rating/share demo and 2.50 million American viewers.
Plot
The episode begins with Cobra forces led by Destro attacking the Taj Mahal. They are intercepted by G.I. Joe troops led by Flint. Among the force is the study group; Annie, codenamed "Tight Ship", who questions their orders; Britta, codenamed "Buzzkill", who comments on her suggestive outfit with inappropriate language; Shirley, codenamed "Three Kids", who is too busy talking to her children on the phone to focus on the battle; and Jeff), codenamed "Wingman". Jeff shoots down Destro's plane, but takes things too far when he shoots out Destro's parachute, causing Destro to fall to his death.
The quartet are charged with violence, suggestive language, and mature situations unbecoming of G.I. Joe at a court-martial presided over by Duke, Flint, and Scarlett.
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