March 17, 2011 12:45 PM PDT

Breaking: NBC Renews The Office, Community and Parks and Recreation

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Michael Ausiello

It looks like some of that Irish luck is rubbing off on our favorite Greendale/Pawnee peeps today: NBC has renewed Community and Parks and Recreation for a third and fourth season respectively. In less surprising news, the Peacock has also picked up The Office for an eighth season — its first without Steve Carell.

“I am so pleased to renew these three outstanding comedies which are all at the top of their game creatively,” said NBC Chairman Bob Greenblatt. “Along with [the already-renewed] 30 Rock, they represent the best of what the NBC comedy brand stands for in terms of originality, wit, and sophistication. The Office continues to fire on all cylinders on the most competitive night of television; Parks and Recreation has come into its own this season as the rightful companion to The Office; and Community is one of the freshest comedies on any network and a solid foundation for Thursday night.”

Couldn’t have said it better myself.

No word yet on the fate of fellow NBC bubble shows Chuck, Parenthood, Perfect Couples, Outsourced and The Event. In the meantime, TVLine’s handy Renewal Scorecard has been updated to reflect today’s good news!

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Tags: Community, NBC, Parks and Recreation, The Office

Comments (90)

HELL TO THE YEAH!
Comment by Caio – March 17, 2011 12:48 PM PDT Reply To This Post
Now ABC just needs to renew V and I’ll be happy!
Comment by Cory – March 17, 2011 12:49 PM PDT Reply To This Post
- That and Chuck!!!
  Comment by beast – March 17, 2011 01:14 PM PDT Reply To This Post
- V and Parenthood are the only remainders on my wishlist. Parenthood’s odds are a bit better though. If only V were on NBC. Those miserable ratings wouldn’t be so miserable.
  Comment by Michael – March 17, 2011 02:43 PM PDT Reply To This Post
- Lots of luck with V. It’ll take a miracle.
  Comment by Bob – March 18, 2011 05:49 AM PDT Reply To This Post
I am still praying for Chuck
Comment by wcm – March 17, 2011 12:49 PM PDT Reply To This Post
COMMUNITY! Victory!
Comment by Ellie – March 17, 2011 12:49 PM PDT Reply To This Post
WHAT ABOUT CHUCK
Comment by Kelly – March 17, 2011 12:49 PM PDT Reply To This Post
WOOO!

Was worried that we might lose both Parks and Community with all the comedies they have in the pipe.

At this point NBC might want to just go to 2 nights of comedy. They can’t seem to make an hour long show to save their lives at this point.
Comment by Fred – March 17, 2011 12:50 PM PDT Reply To This Post
- Fred, I’m just as pleased as you are. P&R and Community are NBC’s two best comedies at the moment and to have lost either would have been terrible, to have lost both would have been a disaster of immense proportions.
  
  And yes, NBC ought to try two nights of comedy which would be a throwback to their glory days of about 15 years ago when pretty much anything they put out as a sitcom became a much loved classic: Seinfeld, Friends, Cheers, Frasier, Mad About You, NewsRadio, Just Shoot Me, Will & Grace, Scrubs, etc.
  Comment by Scott – March 17, 2011 01:54 PM PDT Reply To This Post
  - So true. I’m not a fan of Parks & Rec. but I am happy that Community is coming back. And Enver is on it tonight!! I hope that Perfect Couples is also renewed – it’s turned out to be surprisingly good. Other than HIMYM, no other network has a good sit-com, so I too think it would be wise for NBC to go for two nights of comedy, not just one. My Tuesday is pretty empty – lots of space for more comedy that night.
    Comment by sashay – March 17, 2011 04:07 PM PDT Reply To This Post
  - I don’t know if they’re going to want to put a comedy block against Glee on Tuesday. But, ABC had Wednesday covered and CBS has Monday so they have to put it somewhere I guess.
    Comment by Steven – March 18, 2011 08:05 AM PDT Reply To This Post
    - Monday night goes to Fox. One of the best nights of the week. Glee leads Tuesday off with other excellent shows.
      Comment by Janice – April 24, 2011 02:09 AM PDT Reply To This Post
    - Glee is a mess now. I loved it the first season, but I stopped letting my 12 year old watch and I gave up on it, too. And all of our gay friends hate it now also, so it’s not that the Kurt/Blaine storyline is the only problem. (I could listen to Baby It’s Cold Outside 1000 times) Why did Sue Sylvester’s sweet sister need to die? All the “original” music is crap, and the show is basically just a vessel for itunes now. As Tina Fey said, “Is Glee even a thing anymore?” Nope! I don’t know anyone that watches anymore or even DVRs it. Bye bye, Glee. NBC could put something mediocre up and and people just looking for an alternative to Glee would be there! Come on NBC…do it!
      Comment by amyF – June 24, 2011 09:39 AM PDT Reply To This Post
Woo-HOOOOOO!
Comment by Rock Golf – March 17, 2011 12:50 PM PDT Reply To This Post
This just made my day!!!!
Comment by ZR – March 17, 2011 12:51 PM PDT Reply To This Post
I am so happy for Community and Parks and Recreation. They are my two favorite shows.
Comment by Lori – March 17, 2011 12:52 PM PDT Reply To This Post
WOO HOO!!!!!!!!!
COMMUNITY and Parks & Rec!!!!!!!!!!

blah to The Office…over it especially now that Carrell is gone.
Comment by Mandy – March 17, 2011 12:53 PM PDT Reply To This Post
- Uh, he’s not gone yet.
  Comment by Roz – March 17, 2011 06:49 PM PDT Reply To This Post
Should’ve been Chuck.
Comment by Stefi – March 17, 2011 12:53 PM PDT Reply To This Post
Finally, an exec who’s streets ahead.
Comment by Alex – March 17, 2011 12:53 PM PDT Reply To This Post
Best news ever. Community and Parks & Rec are the #1 and 2 comedies on TV right now for sure.
Comment by RP – March 17, 2011 12:54 PM PDT Reply To This Post
- for sure, these two shows deserve an emmy or golden globe not glee and modern family
  Comment by ZR – March 17, 2011 01:04 PM PDT Reply To This Post
  - I’m not sure why all can’t be honored. I like all 4 shows.
    Comment by John Berggren – March 17, 2011 02:40 PM PDT Reply To This Post
  - I don’t know why Glee and Modern Family get all that attention either. They are heavily over-rated, in my opinion. Community, The Office, 30 Rock and Perfect Couples are much better.
    Comment by sashay – March 17, 2011 04:09 PM PDT Reply To This Post
I want #ChuckS5 !!! Please renew this Awesome show NBC
Comment by shannon – March 17, 2011 12:58 PM PDT Reply To This Post
Does this mean Perfect Couples and Outsourced were axed? I kinda liked Perfect Couples, but Outsourced….no thank you
Comment by Erin – March 17, 2011 12:59 PM PDT Reply To This Post
Can I get a hell yeah!? I love me some must-see TV yo!
Comment by Andrea – March 17, 2011 12:59 PM PDT Reply To This Post
COMMUNITY WHOOOOO! THANK GOD!
Comment by Kacy – March 17, 2011 01:00 PM PDT Reply To This Post
R.I.P. Outsourced.
Comment by Sally – March 17, 2011 01:00 PM PDT Reply To This Post
Now NBC needs to renew Harry’s Law and Parenthood and I’ll be happy with this network.

ABC needs to renew V!
Comment by Jasin – March 17, 2011 01:04 PM PDT Reply To This Post
- I agree.
  Comment by Carrie – March 17, 2011 01:06 PM PDT Reply To This Post
- I thought V was a movie about Guy Fawkes in a post Orwellian London, but I stopped watching ABC (as I said I would) when they cancelled Eli Stone. Some of the most entertaining TV (you know, that which causes me to go out and buy advertized products!!) is Chuck, Parenthood and Harry’s Law. I have my concerns though – each requires that the audience member be awake to enjoy – although I don’t suppose that’s needed for ratings.
  Comment by Steve – April 21, 2011 10:38 AM PDT Reply To This Post
Glad about Community and Parks. The Office lost me a few years ago…I’d rather see Outsourced survive. Dietrich Bader is hilarious.
Comment by side3 – March 17, 2011 01:05 PM PDT Reply To This Post
I’m not surprised, but it’s definitely good news. I love the NBC comedy lineup. I’m really glad “Parks and Rec” will be back.
Comment by Carrie – March 17, 2011 01:06 PM PDT Reply To This Post
I hope they’ll also renew Parenthood…if not I’m never going to watch NBC anymoe!
Comment by l – March 17, 2011 01:07 PM PDT Reply To This Post
Okay NBC, now its time to renew Parenthood
Comment by Rachel – March 17, 2011 01:07 PM PDT Reply To This Post
Hurrah for these 3 awesome shows! Especially my two new faves, Parks & Rec and Community. Now all I gotta hear is the Chuck renewal, and next year would be aces.
Comment by Aiden – March 17, 2011 01:10 PM PDT Reply To This Post
YAY! I’m really glad that they renewed Community and Parks & Rec
Comment by Mursal – March 17, 2011 01:11 PM PDT Reply To This Post
Awesome!
Comment by Will – March 17, 2011 01:12 PM PDT Reply To This Post
Community and Parks are my two favorite shows, I’m so excited. This made my day!
Comment by C – March 17, 2011 01:13 PM PDT Reply To This Post
This is the best news of the TV season so far, I’m so excited!!!
Comment by Junior G. – March 17, 2011 01:14 PM PDT Reply To This Post
Just give me another season of CHUCK NBC and we can talk…
Comment by Brynna – March 17, 2011 01:25 PM PDT Reply To This Post
- Lmao totally agree with you. Better renew Chuck or someone’s gonna hear about it!!! I need my chuck especially since my other fav show Greek is over now i need my #1 fav show to come back at least 4 another season!! Bring back Chuck NBC!! Chuck FTW!!
  Comment by Kayla – March 30, 2011 02:07 PM PDT Reply To This Post
For once it seems like NBC is streets ahead WOO-HOO!!
Comment by ImStillToni – March 17, 2011 01:25 PM PDT Reply To This Post
2 out of 3 ain’t bad. The Office peaked about 4 years ago and is running on fumes. Happy for the other 2 shows though.
Comment by Jesse – March 17, 2011 01:26 PM PDT Reply To This Post
Pop pop!
Comment by Ken – March 17, 2011 01:36 PM PDT Reply To This Post
- You Changed it!!
  Comment by Sassy – March 17, 2011 04:11 PM PDT Reply To This Post
Community is the best show on TV! So glad that and Park and Rec are coming back!!
Comment by Ann – March 17, 2011 01:45 PM PDT Reply To This Post
Yay for Parks and Rec! Hope to hear good news soon about Parenthood as well.
Comment by ChristineOH – March 17, 2011 01:48 PM PDT Reply To This Post
2 more seasons of Community? WOOT! Now I just need a Fringe renewal and I’ll be happy.
Comment by John Berggren – March 17, 2011 01:49 PM PDT Reply To This Post
- Fringe and Supernatural and I’ll be happy.
  Comment by sashay – March 17, 2011 04:11 PM PDT Reply To This Post
I am so happy about Parks and Rec, it is an amazing show
Comment by Robyn – March 17, 2011 02:16 PM PDT Reply To This Post
YES YES YES. This news makes me so happy. I love Community and Parks & Recreation! They’re 2 of my favorite shows. Thank you, NBC.
Comment by Elizabeth – March 17, 2011 02:18 PM PDT Reply To This Post
THAT’S WHAT I’M TALKING ABOUT!!!!!!!!!!! PARKS AND RECREATION IS THE BEST SHOW ON TELEVISION! I’M WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY TOO EXCITED!! I’M SCREAMING WITH JOY!
Comment by linda – March 17, 2011 02:21 PM PDT Reply To This Post
- !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am too! I’m really hoping they learned their lesson and will have a FULL season of P&R!! You cannot go wrong with more Ron Swanson!
  Comment by Chrissy – March 17, 2011 05:06 PM PDT Reply To This Post
Woot the office is renewed. What the crap is Community and Parks and Recreation? Never heard of those shows. Please NBC RENEW CHUCK !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment by Darkmonkey – March 17, 2011 02:30 PM PDT Reply To This Post
I’m so glad that Community has been renewed! I was worried it wouldn’t be.
Comment by ryaneco – March 17, 2011 02:31 PM PDT Reply To This Post
POP POP!
Comment by rob – March 17, 2011 02:49 PM PDT Reply To This Post
All we need is Chuck and Fringe and the circle will be complete.
Comment by Paola – March 17, 2011 03:15 PM PDT Reply To This Post
- I agree! Especially since Chuck will be better than any other new hour show NBC comes up with.
  Comment by davey – March 17, 2011 03:59 PM PDT Reply To This Post
I wish they would move Community to later on Thursday evening. It deserves a better time slot.
Comment by Davey – March 17, 2011 03:57 PM PDT Reply To This Post
YAY for two more seasons of Community!
Comment by Sarabi – March 17, 2011 04:03 PM PDT Reply To This Post
OMFG!!!!!!!!!! HEIL FOR GREENDALE!!!!
Comment by Henri – March 17, 2011 04:59 PM PDT Reply To This Post
Woo and may I add Hoo!!
Comment by Amy – March 17, 2011 05:20 PM PDT Reply To This Post
Wow, you’re surprised at all by those renewals? Lol. Community has averaged about 95% of NBC’s scripted new episode average since January. Parks&Rec has 125% of said average. Neither was in any danger of cancellation. Amazingly, statistical analysis actually produces a pretty solid picture of how scripts shoes are performing. And that’s why the Renew/Cancel Index is the superior measurement method.

That’s also why, even though I’m a fan of both Fringe & V, I’m comfortable with the extreme likelihood that both will be cancelled in May.
Comment by Jason – March 17, 2011 06:03 PM PDT Reply To This Post
I want Chuck….I’m happy for those three, but Chuck deserves a 5th season.
Comment by Rev – March 17, 2011 06:05 PM PDT Reply To This Post
How is Community going to have a third season? Community colleges usually are two-year programs.

(happy news nonetheless just wondering if they’re going to address that)
Comment by Mim – March 17, 2011 07:42 PM PDT Reply To This Post
- Each season is a semester, so they’re good for 4 years
  Comment by Elka – March 17, 2011 08:57 PM PDT Reply To This Post
  - Each season of the show has actually been a full year. The winter hiatus serves as ‘winter break’ and the summer hiatus serves as ‘summer break’. We’ve had Christmas and Halloween episodes both years so far, so they’ve definitely been doing one season=one full year.
    I don’t know how they’ll handle it, but I trust the writers to come up with some reason as to why they are all staying there. I know the Community College in my town was only a two year program, but I’m not sure if that is true for all Community Colleges.
    Comment by Christine – March 17, 2011 09:52 PM PDT Reply To This Post
    - You’re totally right, I’d forgotten about the Christmas/Halloween episodes. I just assumed since they changed from Spanish to Anthropology between the first and second years that each class was one semester.
      
      Now I’m really interested to see how the writers handle this! Maybe they’ll treat it as a regular 4-year college program anyway?
      Comment by Elka – March 17, 2011 10:34 PM PDT Reply To This Post
I’m still too disappointed about ‘The Cape’ to be happy about this.
Comment by Gabby – March 17, 2011 07:52 PM PDT Reply To This Post

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