The main story with Pierce, his dad, and their company did not work for me comedically. That's a shame, since it should illuminate Pierce's character and backstory.
By contrast, the B story brilliantly brings back John Goodman as the Vice Dean for Air-Conditioning Repairs. Goodman reprises his sinister role as he tries to strong-arm Troy into studying A/C repairs instead of plumbing. The story is a ridiculous spoof of mafia movies and lets Goodman chew up the scenery. Goodman takes a henchman-like approach in leading the guild that has cooled the powerful since the time of the Pharoes. Ludicrously drunk with power and self-importance, the Vice Dean is a character I can't wait to return to another episode of 'Community.'
By contrast, the B story brilliantly brings back John Goodman as the Vice Dean for Air-Conditioning Repairs. Goodman reprises his sinister role as he tries to strong-arm Troy into studying A/C repairs instead of plumbing. The story is a ridiculous spoof of mafia movies and lets Goodman chew up the scenery. Goodman takes a henchman-like approach in leading the guild that has cooled the powerful since the time of the Pharoes. Ludicrously drunk with power and self-importance, the Vice Dean is a character I can't wait to return to another episode of 'Community.'