Annie Edison
Jeffery Winger
Annie and Jeff have one of the most complicated and debated relationships in Community. From the start, there’s undeniable chemistry between them—Annie is idealistic, ambitious, and a bit naïve, while Jeff is jaded, sarcastic, and emotionally guarded. Their dynamic is built on a mix of flirtation, mutual admiration, and ethical dilemmas (mostly on Jeff’s end, considering the age gap). At first, Annie clearly has a crush on Jeff, and while he resists it, he can’t help but be drawn to her. Over time, it becomes more of a two-way street, with Jeff showing moments of vulnerability around Annie that he doesn’t often show with others.
Britta Perry
At the start of the series, their relationship is a little rocky. Annie admires Britta’s confidence and rebellious nature, but she also finds her messy, immature, and frustrating. Britta, on the other hand, sees Annie as naive and overly eager to please. Their biggest early source of tension comes from both of them having feelings for Jeff—leading to moments of passive-aggressive competition. As the series progresses, they start to grow past their romantic competition and develop a genuine friendship. Even though Britta often dismisses Annie as “a Disney princess,” she still looks out for her. Likewise, Annie starts to appreciate Britta’s independence and unconventional wisdom. They have great moments of support, like Britta helping Annie with her Model U.N. struggles or Annie encouraging Britta to follow her passions despite her failures.
Abed Nadir
Annie and Abed have one of the most wholesome relationships in Community. Their dynamic is built on mutual respect, occasional frustration, and a shared desire for structure—though they approach it in very different ways. From the start, Annie and Abed have a unique understanding of each other. Annie is highly organized, ambitious, and emotionally driven, while Abed is analytical, detached, and hyper-focused on storytelling logic. Despite these differences, they both value order and control in their own ways—Annie through planning and structure, and Abed through his deep love of narrative and routine. While some characters (like Jeff or Britta) struggle to connect with Abed’s unique way of thinking, Annie is one of the few who consistently tries to understand him on his terms. She plays along with his elaborate scenarios, indulges his meta-commentary, and even adopts his way of thinking at times. One great example is Virtual Systems Analysis, where Annie literally steps into Abed’s mind and realizes how much he struggles with emotions and change. Similarly, Abed appreciates Annie’s kindness and reliability. While he often struggles with emotional expression, he clearly respects her intelligence and trusts her more than most when it comes to keeping things under control.
Troy Barnes
Annie and Troy have one of the most subtly sweet and nostalgic relationships in Community. Their dynamic is built on a mix of childhood history, unspoken admiration, and a sibling-like bond that grows stronger over time.In high school, Annie had a massive crush on Troy, but he barely noticed her. Back then, Troy was the popular football star, and Annie was the awkward, overachieving “nerd” who, as she admits, once faked a seizure to get his attention. When they reunite at Greendale, Troy is completely unaware of her past feelings, and Annie (mostly) moves on. Unlike some of Annie’s other relationships (which have more romantic tension), her bond with Troy becomes a genuine, lighthearted friendship. Troy never mocks Annie for her intensity the way Jeff or Britta sometimes do—he just accepts her quirks and even finds them endearing. Meanwhile, Annie starts to appreciate Troy’s goofiness and emotional sincerity, especially as he grows beyond his jock persona and fully embraces his weird side with Abed.
Shirley Bennett
Annie and Shirley have a really interesting and sometimes overlooked dynamic in Community. Their relationship is built on a mix of motherly concern, mutual respect, and occasional competition, with Shirley often taking on a protective role while Annie tries to prove she’s more than just the “kid” of the group. At the beginning of the series, Shirley sees Annie as young and naive, almost like a little sister (or even a daughter figure). She often tries to look out for Annie and give her guidance, especially when it comes to relationships. However, Annie, while appreciative, sometimes finds Shirley’s advice too conservative or motherly.
Piercenald Hawthorne
Annie and Pierce have one of the most complicated and, at times, uncomfortable relationships in Community. Their dynamic is a mix of forced mentorship, generational disconnect, and occasional surprising moments of respect—though it’s often overshadowed by Pierce’s inappropriate behavior. From the start, Pierce makes Annie
uncomfortable with his constant, cringeworthy comments. He frequently makes inappropriate remarks about her appearance (Anthropology 101, Pascal’s Triangle Revisited) and even tries to give her life advice in a weirdly paternal but still unsettling way. Annie, being polite and non-confrontational early on, often tries to ignore or brush off his remarks rather than directly calling him out.
