25 Nearest and Dearest 1/25 Pawnee Parks Department (Parks and Recreation) Parks and Recreation portrays friendships in a way that’s impeccably rare on television. Leslie Knope and Ann Perkins alone are the epitome of how women should be with their best friends. And while they’d be enough if they were the only ones, the entire department is... Continue Reading →
Parks and Recreation 7×12 – 13 “One Last Ride” Recap
Spoilers Ahead I am ready to conquer many things, but I am not ready to say goodbye to Pawnee. Episode Summary: In order for their last day to be the greatest, Leslie convinces the team that they should help fix a broken swing. Thisgives the group time to reflect on their experiences together and fortify... Continue Reading →
Parks and Recreation 7×11 “Two Funerals” Recap
Spoilers Ahead “Two Funerals” was the kind of Parks and Recreation episode that does a fantastic job of reminding its viewers that if you have good friends, you have everything. Episode Summary: When Pawnee’s Mayor, Walter Gunderson (Bill Murray) dies, it’s up to Ben to find his replacement. Leslie helps Tom come up with a beautiful... Continue Reading →
This Week’s Most Noteworthy Performance by an Actress
February 1-7 “Donna and Joe” | Parks and Recreation Retta Donna Meagle’s wedding required a variety of emotions from Retta and she delivered each of them with a wonderful grace only she can do in such a distinct manner. Retta’s performances on Parks and Recreation have always been full of inimitable wisdom and style. At... Continue Reading →
Parks and Recreation 7×07 “Donna and Joe” Recap
Spoilers Ahead Donnaand Joe’s wedding was just as sweet and fabulous as I imagined it’d be. Episode Summary: While preparing to go to Donna’s wedding, Leslie and Ben are visited by Jen Barkley who proposes that Ben run for a position on the House of Representatives. Ron tells Lucy about Tom’s love and it causes a... Continue Reading →
Parks and Recreation 7×06 “Save J.J.’s” Recap
Spoilers Ahead This episode was a great way for fans of Parks and Recreation to treat themselves one last time. Episode Summary: Whenthe group learns that Dennis Feinstein plans to shut JJ’s Diner down, they rally for it together and in the process figure out a way to get the Newport land from Gryzzl. And Gryzzl... Continue Reading →