NBC's beleaguered cult comedy "Community" returns tonight at 7 p.m. (Central).

I watched the first two episodes of the new season. (By "new" I mean the episodes created after creator/showrunner Dan Harmon's much-publicized departure.)

I hate to say it, but I was not impressed. I think I laughed once, maybe twice, between both eps. They're not awful, mind you. They just felt, well, off. I'm willing to chalk it up to the creative kinks that can come along with showrunner transitions. At least that's what I hope it is. Time will tell soon enough.

Check it out for yourself tonight and let me know what you think. In the meantime, here's a fun clip to get you in the school spirit:

- "Viral Handshake" Let's Burn this Mother Down (to the beat)