COMMUNITY -- "Basic Genealogy" Episode 117 -- Pictured: (l-r) Katharine McPhee as Amber, Joel McHale as Jeff -- Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC

Katharine McPhee is guest starring on Community tonight and though she’s primarily known for her singing, the former American Idol contestant is on the hunt for a good sitcom of her own.

Now that’s she’s gotten a taste of comedy, McPhee is ready to fly solo, although she knows it’s not quite as easy as a one-shot appearance on an established series.

And it was trial by fire for the singer. Not only did McPhee hit the ground running, but she had more than her share of spit-swapping with the other actors.

Click onto the two videos for:

Why Katharine McPhee would like to have her own TV series.

The details on her many lip-locks with the stars of Community.

Community airs tonight, 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on NBC.