Fair rating?Community· Season 5 · Episode 9
VCR Maintenance and Educational Publishing
When Jeff, Shirley and Professor Hickey happen upon a hidden cache of textbooks, the discovery leads to some interesting power shifts as the group struggles with how to monetize their windfall. Meanwhile, Abed and Annie decide it's time for a new roommate. Abed wants his friend Rachel to move in, while Annie wants her brother to move in. When they decide to play an old VCR game to determine the winner, things get a little intense.
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#11In Season 5of 13 rated episodes
#94All-timeof 110 rated episodes
−0.7vs season avgSeason 5 averages 7.2
2014First airedMarch 13, 2014
Guest stars
Jonathan Banksas Professor Buzz Hickey
Brie Larsonas Rachel
Vince Gilliganas Devon
Paul Williamsas Britta's GuyDominik Musiolas Pavel
Spencer Crittendenas Anthony
Gina Gershonas Devon's WifeCrew
Tristram ShapeeroDirectorDonald DiegoWriter
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