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 →
Parks and Recreation 7×10 “The Johnny Karate Super Awesome Musical Explosion Show” Recap
Spoilers Ahead “Johnny Karate Super Awesome Musical Explosion Show” was indeed an awesome conclusion to Andy Dwyer’s life in Pawnee. Episode Summary: It’sAndy’s final day on his TV series and he goes out with a bang, bringing backSpecial Agent Burt Macklin and featuring everyone from the Parks Department onhis episode. The episode focused mainly on Andy,... Continue Reading →
Parks and Recreation 7×09 “Pie Mary” Recap
Spoilers Ahead Pie Mary is an episode that could only be described as completely and utterly brilliant. Episode Summary: Controversies arise when Leslie decides to skip out on a pie making contest because she doesn’t like what it stands for. Garry loses his wedding ring plus a bunch of other things, and Donna thinks it’s the... Continue Reading →
Parks and Recreation 7×08 “Ms. Ludgate-Dwyer Goes to Washington” Recap
Spoilers Ahead April has finally figured out what she wants to do for the rest of her life and it’s perfect for her. Episode Summary: Andy, Ben, and Ron continue to help April find her dream job. And during their trip in Washington, April tells Leslie she wants to leave the Parks Department. Leslie gets... 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 →
Parks and Recreation 7×06 “Gryzzlbox” Recap
Spoilers Ahead Gryzzlis a worst nightmare come to life. I’m already at times suspicious that mycomputer (an actual person behind it) knows how strange I am for rewatching my favorite scenes of a TV show a million times, so imagine if it actually did. Episode Summary: On the last fifth episode ever, we’re once again reminded of... Continue Reading →
Parks and Recreation 7×03 “William Henry Harrison” + 7×04 “Leslie and Ron”
Spoilers Ahead Full of heart, humor, and exceptional performances, tonight’s two-part episode is without a doubt one of the greatest in Parks and Recreation history. You’d have to not only be dealing with two insanely gifted actors but excellent writing to make an episode like “Leslie and Ron” work – by the time it was over,... Continue Reading →