Basic Intergluteal Numismatics
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The study group mourning the loss of Pierce Hawthorne (Chevy Chase). The image also reflects the episode's dark and moody cinematography, similar in style to TV and film it is parodying.
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| Episode no. | Season 5 Episode 3 |
| Directed by | Tristram Shapeero |
| Written by | Erik Sommers |
| Production code | 505 |
| Original air date | January 9, 2014 |
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"Basic Intergluteal Numismatics" is the third episode of the fifth season of Community and the 87th episode overall. It originally aired on January 9, 2014 on NBC; and was written by Erik Sommers and directed by Tristram Shapeero.
In this episode, a prankster dubbed the Ass Crack Bandit wreaks havoc on the students and faculty of Greendale. This leads Jeff Winger (Joel McHale) and Annie Edison (Alison Brie) to further investigate the situation; the episode then shifts in tone after Shirley Bennett (Yvette Nicole Brown) reveals shocking news to Jeff, Annie, and the study group.
This prankster was first referenced in the second season episode "Intro to Political Science," when Annie states "the assailant known only as the 'Ass Crack Bandit' will be brought to justice."
The episode received critical acclaim, with most critics commenting positively on Donald Glover's comical role as a traumatized Troy Barnes after becoming a victim to the Bandit, while others commented positively on the reveal of Pierce Hawthorne's (Chevy Chase) fate; the episode also saw a rise in ratings from the episodes "Repilot" and "Introduction to Teaching," with a total audience of 3.58 million viewers and an 18-49 rating of 1.4.
When the "Ass Crack Bandit" (whose M.O. is to drop a coin down the back of someone's pants when they lean over) returns to campus, Jeff Winger (Joel McHale) and Annie Edison (Alison Brie) begin an investigation. Professor Ian Duncan (John Oliver) also helps. Soon, Troy Barnes (Donald Glover) becomes a victim of the Bandit, and Annie is able to deduce from past "attacks" that a teacher is the most likely culprit.
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