| "Debate 109" | |
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| Community episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 9 |
| Directed by | Joe Russo |
| Written by | Tim Hobert |
| Production code | 109 |
| Original air date | November 12, 2009 |
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"Debate 109" is the ninth episode of the first season of Community (hence the 109 in the title). It originally aired in the United States on NBC on November 12, 2009. In the episode, Jeff teams up with Annie to take on City College in a debate, while Pierce tries to help Britta quit smoking using hypnotherapy. Meanwhile, the study group attempts to figure out if Abed's student films are predicting their futures. The episode received mostly positive reviews, with many critics singling out Abed's subplot for praise.