Applied Anthropology and Culinary Arts [SEP] series
Applied Anthropology and Culinary Arts
"Applied Anthropology and Culinary Arts" is the 22nd episode of the second season of "Community". It originally aired on April 28, 2011, on NBC.
In the episode, Shirley unexpectedly goes into labor during the group's Anthropology final. A campus food riot prevents them from getting her to the hospital in time, and they have to help deliver her baby in the classroom.
The episode was written by Karey Dornetto and directed by Jay Chandrasekhar. It received positive critical
Shirley gives birth to a boy, which is clearly Andre's. Grateful for Chang's help during the birth, Shirley names the baby "Ben" after him.
At the end of the episode, it is shown that "Dean Magazine" shut down after only two issues.
Production.
"Applied Anthropology and Culinary Arts" was written by Karey Dornetto, her fifth writing credit of the series. It was directed by Jay Chandrasekhar, his third directing credit of the series.
Cultural references.