Community: Why Chevy Chase Left Before Season 5

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After starring as Pierce Hawthorne since the show's beginning, Chevy Chase left Community in season 4, and his exit was notoriously not on good terms. Chevy Chase's Community character, Pierce, was a longtime student at Greendale Community College and the most antagonistic member of the core study group thanks to his offensive comments and malicious behavior. Chase, a Saturday Night Live veteran, was the biggest name in the cast, but his time on the show saw several issues. While he was not the only member of the original cast to leave the show, Chase's Community exit was the most controversial.
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Community: The Reason Why Chevy Chase Left Before Season 5

It wasn't just a personal decision.

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