Is Chevy Chase quitting Community?

NBC's cult hit will likely earn a fourth season renewal. But after an ugly feud with the show's creator, Chase may not be back with the rest of the cast

Chevy Chase is embroiled in a feud with "Community" creator Dan Harmon that may have the cult sitcom returning for a fourth season without the comedy legend.
(Image credit: Lewis Jacobs/NBC)

After being yanked from NBC's winter lineup, Community returned this spring to the highest ratings of any NBC comedy, and it's increasingly likely that the quirky sitcom will be renewed for a fourth season. Should Community return, however, it may be without one of its biggest stars. Leaked reports of a nasty feud between Chevy Chase, who plays Pierce, the self-serving elder of the show's study group, and Community's creator Dan Harmon have led to speculation that the former Saturday Night Live star could be making an early exit from the halls of Greendale Community College. Here, a guide to all the drama:

How did this feud start?

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