Dan Harmon revealed he'd been asked back to Community this past weekend , and while that's pretty amazing in and of itself, it didn't mean he'd actually accept the offer. However, EW is now reporting Harmon is currently in negotiations with Sony, who produce the series, to return for Season 5 of the show. Should the deal be made, it will mark a highly unusual reunion between a TV show creator and the studio and network that let him go a year ago.

Deadline reports that Chris McKenna has been approached to return alongside Harmon. McKenna was a crucial writer/producer during Harmon's time on the show, writing the fan favorite "Remedial Chaos Theory" multiple timeline episode in Season 3, among other installments. McKenna left Community in the wake of Harmon's dismissal, but has an overall deal with Universal TV, NBC's corporate sibling, which would allow him to work on Community.

Community: “Remedial Chaos Theory” Review

Deadline says they hear Sony initially asked David Guarascio and Moses Port, who were the showrunners on Season 4, to return for Season 5, but they declined. Deadline also refer to Season 5 as "the final chapter" the series, with the intention of Harmon coming in to guide the show he began to its finish - though officially, Sony and NBC haven't made any "final season" announcement about Community, which has secured last-minute renewals the past couple of years.

Community: Season 4 Review

Community: Season 4 ultimately had ratings on par with Season 3, but the fan displeasure over Harmon's dismissal and a season many found lacking will obviously mean a lot of excitement if a deal is made for him to return... and right now, it's looking more and more likely that will happen.