Basic Lupine Urology

"Basic Lupine Urology" is the 17th episode of the third season of the American comedy television series Community and the 66th episode overall. It was written by Megan Ganz and directed by Rob Schrab. It originally aired in the United States on April 26, 2012, on NBC. In the episode, the study group must figure out who killed the yam they were growing for a biology class project. Troy and Abed lead the investigation and track down suspects, while Jeff and Annie work to build a case against whoever did it. As they dig deeper, the group encounters several challenges that threaten to derail their case.

Overall, the episode parodies the television series Law & Order, with the main and supporting cast members representing the detectives, prosecutors, and other figures seen on the show. Many stylistic elements and plot points used in the episode take direct inspiration from the series. The episode also features guest appearances by Michael Ironside, Michael K. Williams, and Leslie Hendrix, among others. In its original broadcast, it was seen by 3.21 million viewers and received acclaim from critics, with much of the praise going to the show's execution of the format. It is often ranked among Community's best episodes.