Fair rating?Community· Season 2 · Episode 4
Basic Rocket Science
Dean Pelton decides that Greendale Community College must have its own flight simulator and cannot be bested by the competition, "City College," which is planning its own flight simulator. He enlists the study group to clean and refurbish the Greendale Community College simulator. As Jeff, Pierce, Britta, Annie, Shirley and Troy wash the tattered simulator down, they end up accidentally launching it - sending everyone on an unexpected journey into "outer space." Abed is left behind to try and navigate a safe "return" for everyone.
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#12In Season 2of 24 rated episodes
#36All-timeof 110 rated episodes
−0.1vs season avgSeason 2 averages 7.8
2010First airedOctober 14, 2010
Guest stars
Jim Rashas Dean Craig Pelton
Jordan Blackas Dean Steven Spreck
Richard McGonagleas S.A.N.D.E.R.S.
Richard Erdmanas LeonardMichael Montielas Runner
Brady Novakas Faculty #1
Crew
Anthony RussoDirectorAndy BobrowWriter
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