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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.〔〔 ==Plot== 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. Jeff and Annie are able to track a phone call made by the bandit to the Greendale stables, where they discover former student Alex "Star-Burns" Osbourne (Dino Stamatopoulos). Star-Burns had been living at the stables after faking his own death, and is presumed to be the bandit, even going so far as confessing under pressure. However, during a dance in commemoration of Star-Burns' capture, Star-Burns admits to Jeff that he falsely confessed as part of a bargain with Dean Pelton (Jim Rash) to get a heating unit for the stables. Annie comes to suspect Professor Duncan may be the "Ass Crack Bandit", however this is proven untrue when he becomes a victim himself. Before the investigation can go any further, Shirley Bennett (Yvette Nicole Brown) arrives and informs the group that former member Pierce Hawthorne (Chevy Chase) has died. The group grieves, the investigation for the Ass Crack Bandit is called off, and Star-Burns recants his former confession; it is hinted at the episode's end that several of the show's main and supporting cast members may be the Ass Crack Bandit. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Basic Intergluteal Numismatics」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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