Parks and Recreation (Official Thread)

[ThisIsNotDan]

so this is the show that was rumored to be The Office spinoff? it looks interesting to say the least. from wiki:

The series follows Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler), the head of the Parks and Recreation department in Pawnee, Indiana (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indiana).[3] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parks_and_Recreation#cite_note-Poehler_Indiana-2) Knope takes on a project from a nurse named Ann to turn a construction pit into a park, while trying to mentor a bored college-aged intern.

Aziz Ansari and Rashida Jones are also in it. premiers on April 9th. anyone curious? I'll definetly be watching

sorry if there's already a thread for this. the search brought up nothing

[drudo182]

I was going to start this a few days ago but never did. I think with what I've seen and the cast being what it is, it could be really funny. I'm looking forward to it.

[fake empire]

I'm pretty confident that this will be better than the Office

[drudo182]

Well, I don't know about that.

Don't forget that Chris Pratt is in it this too. If anyone saw Everwood, you should know how good/funny he is.

[Rawrr]

I remember reading about the cast a while ago, I mean, Poehler, Aziz and Rashida.
So good.

[ThisIsNotDan]

this could also explain why Aziz is no longer on Scrubs. is he going to come back? I loved Ed

[avengedtbs]

I'm pretty confident that this will be better than the Office
In terms of what the Office is now, I don't think it would be that hard to top.

[fake empire]

this could also explain why Aziz is no longer on Scrubs. is he going to come back? I loved Ed

yes that is why

[Drew Beringer]

Pumped for the premiere next week

[ablueskytragedy]

Stoked.

[irthesteve]

not stoked at all, the promos have been terrible and frankly I don't even like Poehler at all

[Throwback]

not stoked at all, the promos have been terrible and frankly I don't even like Poehler at all
She sucks.

[Chemical Love]

I'll check this out. But I'm horrible at watching shows week after week so I prolly wont stick with it.

[Ailite]

I'm not expecting much out of this

[headclub]

i am excited

[thesafeword]

I'm interested to see how this turns out.

[drudo182]

Looking forward to it next Thursday. Hope Rashida Jones has a decent part. Too hot.

[Adrian Villagomez]

So Poehler's supposed to be Michael Scott 2?

[andrewshungry]

i'm definitely gonna watch, but i'm not particularly excited. we'll see, this has potential

[nfggc10]

I'm pretty confident that this will be better than the OfficeWhich Office do you mean? There's no chance that this beats The Office circa season 1-3. It's pretty much already beat seasons 4-5 though regardless of how it turns out.

I've yet to see many previews for this show but the premise is a bit strange. I can't see how they're going to get 4-5 seasons out of it. They would've been better off pitching this show to HBO where they won't be pressured by an NBC-like network to squeeze the life out of it.

[Chemical Love]

So Poehler's supposed to be Michael Scott 2?
I think so ...

[Chris Fallon]

I'll watch, because Poehler can be funny... but it essentially looks as if she's going to be a female version of Michael. So I don't know how long I can handle that before it gets irritating.

[Thomas Balkcom]

Which Office do you mean? There's no chance that this beats The Office circa season 1-3. It's pretty much already beat seasons 4-5 though regardless of how it turns out.

I've yet to see many previews for this show but the premise is a bit strange. I can't see how they're going to get 4-5 seasons out of it. They would've been better off pitching this show to HBO where they won't be pressured by an NBC-like network to squeeze the life out of it.

This is dead-on, but I will give this show a fair shot.

P.S. Regular season opener on Sunday!

[recall reality]

Excited to see Aziz Ansari, his stand up and television roles are almost always hilarious. Also, Rashida Jones... I'll tune it.

Very low expectations, it can only meet or exceed them.

[Adeniz19]

the one promo they show for this over and over and over made me laugh the first couple times i saw it, so i'll probably check it out. it's smart that they sandwiched it in between two new episodes of the office to get people to check it out

[CarryOn09]

tonight will be a really good night for NBC. 2 new offices, P&R in the middle, and then SouthLAnd, which im personally very stoked for

[ThexQuietxCull]

Looking forward to it next Thursday. Hope Rashida Jones has a decent part. Too hot.

too too too hot

[love_american_style]

how is this gonna be an Office spinoff?

[lindZ629]

I'll check this out, might as well.

[Chris Fallon]

how is this gonna be an Office spinoff?
It's not. It was going to be, but they reconfigured it.

[Dirty Ernie]

I already don't like the way they look at the camera. Too Office.

[mick2late]

Even if Parks and Recreation ends up being as bad as the initial reviews said, at least I get to stare at Rashida Jones for a half hour.

[J.C.]

mhmmmm rashida

[acfrue]

This is pretty much The Office to me, just with Amy Poehler instead of Steve Carell.

[lucygray]

She's like Michael Scott but not as funny.

[acfrue]

hahaha, Aziz is gold.

[mick2late]

I'm going to try as hard as possible not to draw too many judgments on this show based on the first episode...What really makes The Office so lovable is how the story lines all played out, in my opinion. I think its only fair to see how the story lines of this show play out before making too much of an assessment.

[yoyostring]

hahaha, Aziz is gold.
yeah haha that guy is really funny, i'm liking the show so far even though it's pretty much the office with different characters

[mick2late]

"I'm pretttty much a redneck."
First line from the show that made me laugh out loud.

[Drew Beringer]

Aziz is the only reason I will continue to watch this.

[kolby182]

"I'm pretttty much a redneck."
First line from the show that made me laugh out loud.

haha aziz is the best. that dude needs to have his own sitcom.

[mick2late]

I think they made the character of Leslie wayyyyy too similar to Michael Scott.

[yoyostring]

doorbell!

[mickmadethelist]

Aziz is the only reason I will continue to watch this.

so far, thats pretty true. Rashida jones is pretty awesome in anything though

[mick2late]

"Could you pass me my itch stick?" Lmao.

[mickmadethelist]

pohler=michael
aziz=jim
rashida=pam (seasons with roy)

[yoyostring]

april seems like a funny character with her lack of enthusiasm

[mick2late]

Sick neck brace.

"Is that a travel pillow around your neck?" Hahaha

[mick2late]

april seems like a funny character with her lack of enthusiasm

Yeah, I can see her being in some really funny situations as the season goes on.

[mickmadethelist]

april seems like a funny character with her lack of enthusiasm

april=stanley

Its still not a bad show though...

[J.C.]

Chuck E. Cheese > Government

[mick2late]

Question: Are the writers from The Office the writers for this show as well?

[MyWorldEntire]

Rashida Jones will always keep me watching.

[yoyostring]

haha that observe and report commercial was funny, i dont care i dont care

[BryterJonah]

Well, I recall the Office's pilot didn't give off the best vibe. But I'll give it time.

[mick2late]

haha that observe and report commercial was funny, i dont care i dont care

I think I might go see that tomorrow, especially since I am home for the weekend and have nothing else to do anyways. It looks pretty good, regardless.

[yoyostring]

I think I might go see that tomorrow, especially since I am home for the weekend and have nothing else to do anyways. It looks pretty good, regardless.
yeah i'm gonna try to go to see it too

[Jefferson Rank]

I wanted to see Parks and Recreation, but my schedule didn't work out.

And Southland looks pretty stupid, but I hated ER also, so I'm pretty biased.

[DaveFeelsRight]

im getting a micheal scott vibe off amy

[mick2late]

im getting a micheal scott vibe off amy

I personally think that they modeled her character too closely off of Michael Scott.

[Drew Beringer]

not bad, I'll let the show develop a bit before I judge it.

[yoyostring]

I personally think that they modeled her character too closely off of Michael Scott.
yea i agree but i still find her funny..i liked the pilot i'm looking forward to the rest

[DaveFeelsRight]

she dressed up as batman and i made her go stop a crime

[mick2late]

Yeah, I didn't think the pilot was bad. Got a few audible laughs out of me. As I said earlier, I'm going to let it play out and develop a bit more before I make a big assessment.

[Adrian Villagomez]

This show isn't off to such a bad start, but it is definitely not original. I don't think I'll be watching.

[DaveFeelsRight]

hahaha bobby knight

[mick2late]

Haha @ the Bobby Knight poster.

[yoyostring]

Bobby Knight!

[kolby182]

"oh and she was dressed as batman.....not batgirl, batMAN"

haha this show has potential. I wish Aziz was still on Scrubs just so i could get my fill of him 2 times a week.

[TJ Wells]

Am I the only person who found that painfully unfunny? In fact, I found (up to 30 Rock) 87 of NBC's 90 minutes of comedy tonight painfully unfunny. The last three minutes of the Office gave me a TINY glimmer of hope for the future.

[dtrzcin]

It was awkward the whole time due to the extreme similarity between this and The Office. (Leslie Knope=a very poor man's Michael Scott) If Rashida Jones weren't a different person, this could be The Office: Parks & Recreation. However, it is still slightly entertaining, and I will continue watching to see what happens.

[ThisIsNotDan]

shittttttttt I'm pissed I missed this. oh well, will this be on the NBC site tomorrow?

[dtrzcin]

shittttttttt I'm pissed I missed this. oh well, will this be on the NBC site tomorrow?

y i d i o

[just.Starla.]

Am I the only person who found that painfully unfunny? In fact, I found (up to 30 Rock) 87 of NBC's 90 minutes of comedy tonight painfully unfunny. The last three minutes of the Office gave me a TINY glimmer of hope for the future.
No, I didn't really think it was that funny either.
I might watch next week to give it another chance though.

[Everiggs]

Wasn't able to decide last night if I like this show enough to keep watching.

[radiofriendly]

this show.......was not funny......at all.

[Adeniz19]

I wasn't expecting this to be shot EXACTLY like the Office. It just seemed so forced. There were a couple parts that were genuinely funny, but they were too few and far between.

[B-Bones]

I thought this was hilarious. Aziz Ansari is fucking genius. I loved Human Giant and this just steps the game up even more.

[drudo182]

Just watched the pilot and thought it was great. The cast was funny and I had no idea Paul Schneider was in this. Hope Chris Pratt sticks around too. Definitely going to continue watching.

The shotgun at the end was the best.

[last light]

There is a lot of potential based on the cast, but most of it fell very flat. The Bobby Knight/shotgun sequence was by far the funniest part.

[drudo182]

shittttttttt I'm pissed I missed this. oh well, will this be on the NBC site tomorrow?

You can download the pilot on iTunes for free. What I did.

[ThisIsNotDan]

You can download the pilot on iTunes for free. What I did.

yeah that is what I ended up doing but thanks. have yet to watch though

[B-Bones]

Just watched the pilot and thought it was great. The cast was funny and I had no idea Paul Schneider was in this. Hope Chris Pratt sticks around too. Definitely going to continue watching.

The shotgun at the end was the best.

Ya the shotgun was great. "Whenever anyone asks me anything they have to stair straight down the barrell of a sawn-off shotgun." Plus, every word that Aziz Ansari said was pure hilarity. When he's hitting on Rashida's character and when he's describing how drunk Amy Pohler's character gets is just awesome. I bet most of his stuff is improv too cause that was just too awesome.

[drudo182]

Ya the shotgun was great. "Whenever anyone asks me anything they have to stair straight down the barrell of a sawn-off shotgun." Plus, every word that Aziz Ansari said was pure hilarity. When he's hitting on Rashida's character and when he's describing how drunk Amy Pohler's character gets is just awesome. I bet most of his stuff is improv too cause that was just too awesome.

Ha. Yeah, that stuff was great. I actually wasn't familiar with him until he was on SCRUBS this season. Looks like he will be really entertaining in this as well. This show also has the bonus of Rashida Jones. In love.

[imagination]

i'm not sold based on the pilot yet. i'll watch this upcoming episode and go form there.
but rashida jones is awesome.

[acfrue]

I still think Amy Poehler's character is pretty much a carbon copy of Michael Scott but 10 times less funny. Aziz is hysterical though.

[lucygray]

Okay, this scene is hilarious.

[MyWorldEntire]

Definitely better than the first episode.

[just.Starla.]

Last night's show was much, much better than the first one. Hopefully next week's show is really good too.

[imagination]

i can't handle second hand embarrassment lol

[diehtc0ke]

I really liked this second episode. When she brought out The Phantom Tollbooth, I died laughing.

[fake empire]

Last night's show was much, much better than the first one. Hopefully next week's show is really good too.

sweet icon

[just.Starla.]

sweet icon
Thank you.

[yakob89]

I really liked the Episode last night! "well did you know 9 out of 10 crystal meth users said the same thing" lol!! good stuff!! and Rashida Jones is gorgeous!!!

[dtrzcin]

2nd episode was alright. Not bad.

[terrycw89]

Loved the filibuster. I am liking Aziz's Tom and the college chick.

[XchrisX]

Aziz is amazing

[alboneceleste]

Watched the latest episode last night and agree with everyone that it was much better than the first. some laughs last night.

[drudo182]

Just got around to watching it and once again loved it. Made me laugh out loud quite a bit.

[chasingsafety]

haha the canvasing

so do you have kids sir?
no
okay april get behind me

[chasingsafety]

"im in a band its called "just the tip"

[Chris Fallon]

Just watched the first episode finally. I actually liked it a lot. Leslie is very Michael Scott-ish, but it fits her and Poehler's own comic style. Aziz is kind of like Jim and Dwight rolled into one, and since he's sort of a smarmy douche, I like that contrast to Leslie.

All in all, I didn't get a huge laugh out of anything, but I chuckled frequently... which is more than I can say for most other comedies out there.

Oh, and I love that she has a signed Larry Bird portrait behind her desk.

[drudo182]

How long is Chris Pratt going to be on this? The credits still list him as just guest starring.

[popdisaster00]

Just watched the first 2 episodes and...they were decent. Right now it's just way too similar to the office for me to really get into it, but we'll see where it goes. Aziz, paul schneider, and Nick Offerman are all playing funny characters.

[popdisaster00]

How long is Chris Pratt going to be on this? The credits still list him as just guest starring.
He's listed for 6 episodes just like each other cast member on the IMDB page...but I can see him and Rashida's character breaking up.

[drudo182]

He's listed for 6 episodes just like each other cast member on the IMDB page...but I can see him and Rashida's character breaking up.

I figure they will as well.

[popdisaster00]

I figure they will as well.
The question is, will they keep him on the show regardless. :shrug:

[drudo182]

The question is, will they keep him on the show regardless. :shrug:

I would like that. He was great as Bright on Everwood.

[popdisaster00]

I would like that. He was great as Bright on Everwood.
I never watched Everwood but he has been funny in the show so far. The rock band scene was funny.

[itsmesean0630]

I love Aziz, he's funny as hell.

[Drew Beringer]

man that dude has stuck it in some crazy chicks

[acfrue]

If Aziz wasn't on this show I'd doubt I'd even be watching it.

"I don't even know how to spell vocabulary...V O C X...uggghhh."

[yoyostring]

aziz is gold.

[Chris Fallon]

This show is pretty funny. Leslie is a little too similar to Michael, but it fits Poehler's comedic style so I'm not sure how much she can change it.

[dtrzcin]

Started off iffy but ended up being a pretty good episode. "Used to 4 Skin but a guy left so now it's 3 Skin." Hahahahaha.

[just.Starla.]

Last night's episode was nice. I think I might continue to watch throughout the rest of the season.

[dtrzcin]

Surprised no one has commented on the last episode. Another decent one.

[Chris Fallon]

I find this show to get better with each episode -- I laughed a lot last night.

[B-Bones]

Last night was soooooooooooooo good it's ridiculous. Aziz is without a doubt the best part of the show. Everything he says is golden.

[abbysmith]

I thought this show would be kind of bad, but I actually like it a lot.
It's better then the Office right now because the Office has been sucking lately.

[imagination]

nataliee
it's your sisterr
pick me up or i'm gonna draw all over your jeans

oh, this does get better and better

[Chris Fallon]

The prep questions Tom gave to Leslie were so win

[Adeniz19]

I thought this show would be kind of bad, but I actually like it a lot.
It's better then the Office right now because the Office has been sucking lately.False. The Office has been money for the last 3-4 weeks.

[I am Mick]

Aziz is the fucking man, but the mustached boss (I forget his name) is definitely my favorite. I'm also strangely attracted to the intern girl.

[abbysmith]

False. The Office has been money for the last 3-4 weeks.
Eh. I just didn't like how Michael quit and then kinda came back but Pam has a new job and everything. It was all just like what?

[MyWorldEntire]

I'm really liking this show. Thursday Nights on NBC (besides Earl) are full of win.

[oh you know]

I feel the same way. Tonight's episode is pretty hilarious.

[dtrzcin]

Tonight's was pretty awesome. This show has really improved since the pilot.

Haha Tom in that hat!

[TakeLotsWithAlcohol]

I've only watched the pilot. I need to catch up.

[imagination]

oh god this is looking good right now

[Kevward]

I'm enjoyed the pilot but was kind of doubting that the rest of the season would be very good. Last week, the dog crap bag fight made me laugh hysterically and this week's episode was probably the best so far. The characters make the show golden.
Next time I go out, I'm gonna wear a crazy hat so I can "peacock" myself. Hahaha genius

http://i44.tinypic.com/2jbr6ef.jpg

[Kevward]

Aziz is the fucking man, but the mustached boss (I forget his name) is definitely my favorite. I'm also strangely attracted to the intern girl.

I agree with everything you just said. The boss seems like the only sane one in the group and it's hilarious how miserable he is around the others.

[doomcrs04]

Show has really picked up. Excited for season 2.

[Talib Scottie]

The show got better every week. I wasn't excited after the pilot.

[brittluvsmusic]

i love this show i watched every episodes, thursday nights at 8:30 was where it was at lol
aziz or tom haverford was hilarious and so was amy poheler( i know i didnt spell that right) and well every one was sooo funny. the finale was so good and tom just kept the jokes coming :D i really can't wait for season 2 its gonna be the bomb

i think the best episode was the canvassing one and when they had the meeting and april went up to talk and was like, "hi i'm a youth in the community" aahhahaha soo funny. i love the show

[dtrzcin]

Can't wait to see Season 2.

[I am Mick]

"Who wants to see me climb a tree?!"
Ron is my effing hero

[zubinmoosa]

Aziz = God

[drudo182]

How long before Mark and Ann get together?

[brittluvsmusic]

How long before Mark and Ann get together?

i totally thought they were in the finale but i doubt she likes him like that. hes a total player and plus leslie still has a thing for them

[deanster321]

I've started watching this and so far it's pretty good.

[fake empire]

anyone else watching?

[Drew Beringer]

was the premiere tonight any good?

[Talib Scottie]

Decent.

[SandManTEND13]

I liked the premiere, thought it was pretty decent

[Of Dust and Nations]

I caught the premiere before The Office tonight - I thought it was alot better than the pilot, which was the only other episode of this show I saw. Might have to go back and watch Season 1 so I can catch up.

[love_american_style]

Louis CK!!!!

that would be cool if he became a series regular.

[B-Bones]

Tom talking shit to the cop was hilarious. I love this show.

[lindZ629]

Holy shit at Ron Swanson tossing the burger at himself to try and eat it. Cracked up at that part.

[derekmoyer4]

Holy shit at Ron Swanson tossing the burger at himself to try and eat it. Cracked up at that part.
haha, that part was amazing. i think this show is great and i really hope that it sticks around.

[derekmoyer4]

i also loved when Andy jumped into the pit when Mark & Ann were approaching. fucking hilarious.

[Adrian Villagomez]

i also loved when Andy jumped into the pit when Mark & Ann were approaching. fucking hilarious.Hah, I rewound that part about five times.

[popdisaster00]

According to this article, this show is probs gonna be canceled

http://tv.yahoo.com/blog/the-beautiful-life-falls-first-canceled-show--626

[lindZ629]

According to this article, this show is probs gonna be canceled

http://tv.yahoo.com/blog/the-beautiful-life-falls-first-canceled-show--626
Which is a shame since this is probably the funniest show on the Thursday night line-up.

[popdisaster00]

Which is a shame since this is probably the funniest show on the Thursday night line-up.
Think so? I personally think its just a rip off of the office and not as funny. Still better than a lot of other comedies, and I have a huge crush on Rashida Jones, but I just don't think the show is that funny.

[lindZ629]

Think so? I personally think its just a rip off of the office and not as funny. Still better than a lot of other comedies, and I have a huge crush on Rashida Jones, but I just don't think the show is that funny.
Parks is supposed to seem similar to The Office, plus both shows have a few people in common, mainly the co-creator I think. I guess at this point with both The Office and Parks, I find Parks to be the funnier show. I'd definitely be sad to see it go, if it does.

[dtrzcin]

Wow, tonight's episode was incredible. Excellent.

[Talib Scottie]

It sucks that it's not doing well, because it'll get replaced by a shitty show like Kath and Kim.

I mean, it's not the best, but I enjoy it, and I really like the cast.

[krishasaheadake]

Its a solid show. I hope NBC backs it like they back 30 Rock.

[prozacparade]

I love how the show is improving. I hope NBC gives it a chance to grow.

[Gaugzilla]

Yea, I'd say this season of "Parks and Rec" almost rivals the quality of "The Office" in its prime. Great characters, story and execution. I really hope NBC gives this a bigger chance with "30 Rock" in place. Because that whole Thursday lineup is perfect.

[BottleRocket]

Love the office plot of this episode. I've actually done a similar game and ended up finding nude pictures of my friend's cousin.

[marrost]

Yea, agree that this show is better than The Office has been in a long time.

[fake empire]

Aziz is so funny

[BottleRocket]

Theoretically, if you saw a camera crew in the crowd of your secret show, wouldn't you kind of know something is up? ...or theoretically who gives a shit

[MyWorldEntire]

This show had potential, but honestly I'm just not that into it. I would take The Office over this any day.

[fake empire]

Parks is funnier than the Office

[dtrzcin]

Funny episode.

[Chris Fallon]

This show has really grown on me. Ron is my favorite; but poor Jerry haha.

Leslie is a little too Michael Scott sometimes, but she is so naive and innocent, I just feel bad and have to root for her. The drunk date was cute.

[CstSnow]

This show and Community have sucked me in to the point that I look forward to them just as much as the Office. I still really like the Office, but except for the wedding episode these two have been more consistently funny lately.

[bard]

i want to like this show, but i just don't laugh at any of the jokes. aziz is just annoying, and leslie is just a michael scott wannabe (don't talk about michael scott is a wannabe david brent, etc....)

the only person i like in the show is louis ck. and i'm not even a fan of his comedy, it just seems that he has the best lines/acts better than everyone else.

[fluke182]

God this show is damn funny. It's taken a huge leap in its second season, to the point where I think it's funnier than everything else NBC is running. Community, this, The Office and 30 Rock are going to be a deadly combo.

Also, to me, not only is Leslie not a Michael Scott clone, she is a better character. She brings way less negatives to the table than Michael does. Michael was almost unbearable during the wedding episode. He's become a caraciture.

[bard]

God this show is damn funny. It's taken a huge leap in its second season, to the point where I think it's funnier than everything else NBC is running. Community, this, The Office and 30 Rock are going to be a deadly combo.

Also, to me, not only is Leslie not a Michael Scott clone, she is a better character. She brings way less negatives to the table than Michael does. Michael was almost unbearable during the wedding episode. He's become a caraciture.
idk, she just seems like a michael scott lite. like him if he was a chick, and slightly less selfish.

he's a jerk of a character, but he's funnier. and in a comedy, that's what i'm looking for. not someone who i could like in real life.

[fluke182]

idk, she just seems like a michael scott lite. like him if he was a chick, and slightly less selfish.

he's a jerk of a character, but he's funnier. and in a comedy, that's what i'm looking for. not someone who i could like in real life.
I honestly cannot even watch Michael at times. He's not even a jerk. He's just stupid and doesn't even act like a human being, and the mere fact that he is so terrible at his job makes it absurd that he still exists.

[terrycw89]

I honestly cannot even watch Michael at times. He's not even a jerk. He's just stupid and doesn't even act like a human being, and the mere fact that he is so terrible at his job makes it absurd that he still exists.

I couldn't even watch my TV when Michael was talking at the dinner reception in last night's episode.

[bard]

but it's funny, and that's why it's good.

it's not like GOB or George Bluth were great people, and that's why we loved AD. it's because they're terrible, mean people, but it was funny. that is what matters the most.

[Gaugzilla]

God this show is damn funny. It's taken a huge leap in its second season, to the point where I think it's funnier than everything else NBC is running. Community, this, The Office and 30 Rock are going to be a deadly combo.

Also, to me, not only is Leslie not a Michael Scott clone, she is a better character. She brings way less negatives to the table than Michael does. Michael was almost unbearable during the wedding episode. He's become a caraciture.
This x 1,000,000. You nailed it. The fact that this comedy block isn't watched by more people is a crying shame because it truly is the most solid block of comedy since "Must See TV."

[prozacparade]

Parks is funnier than the Office
comparing the current season overall, i agree.

[Gaugzilla]

Bump. Last night's show was pretty good. Not the best, but solid. And Ron Fucking Swanson is always great.

[Chris Fallon]

I like Leslie. She tries so hard to be a good person for the city. She still has the ignorance of a Michael Scott, but is far more charming and sweet. Ron Swanson though... he is still the man.

The man-pillow part was great. "It's shaped like Daniel Craig... plus, I have a bad lower back."

[CstSnow]

I like Leslie. She tries so hard to be a good person for the city. She still has the ignorance of a Michael Scott, but is far more charming and sweet. Ron Swanson though... he is still the man.

The man-pillow part was great. "It's shaped like Daniel Craig... plus, I have a bad lower back."

One of my favorite characters on TV, so awesome.

[MILFCORE]

I watched a free episode on iTunes last night.
That chick from The Office (Jim's ex) is so hot.
I think I might start watching the show.

[HelpMeSleep]

I've been meaning to watch this show since I work for the parks and rec department and I finally did. I love that the girl from I Love You, Man is in it.

[Bob Payne]

This show has grown on me tremendously. The supporting cast is awesome and understated, and I really like that Amy Poehler's character isn't just female Michael Scott. Very charming, which is a word I don't use often. Also, addition of Louis C.K. is awesome. I'm enjoying it as much as 2nd season Office, if not more.

[Back_in_Anger]

Agree that this show is fantastic. The key to this show is getting every cast member involved, like last night. Andy was great last night. His interrogation was the best. He pretends to throw coffee in the kid's face then smashes the cup against the wall. haha. Plus when the kid makes him cry. He had great lines last night. I wonder how they are going to keep him around since he's no longer with Ann and the pit's filled up.
I also really like that they dropped the whole Leslie/Mark love story. I was worried that they were going to keep dragging it out.

[Gaugzilla]

Co-signed. This and "Community" had absolutely excellent episodes. It raped basically everything else on that night. Though I've yet to see "The League."

[Chris Fallon]

Andy in particular was the best part of last night. I also really like Louis C.K.'s character.

[TJ Wells]

Probably my favorite episode of the season so far.

"My name is Burt Machlan and I'm with the fucking FBI."

[TJ Wells]

I'm not crying, I'm just allergic to jerks!

[Back_in_Anger]

No love for last nights episode? I thought it was fantastic. Andy getting the shoe shin job was funny. "Ann? It's me, it's Andy!"

[CstSnow]

Loved that Ron wears Red after getting laid, plus his picture of the dark haired woman with breakfasts foods in his office was hilarious.

[lindZ629]

Is that a push pin in your head?

[Chris Fallon]

Gonna have to finish this on hulu later. The rip I downloaded was messed up and I could only watch until Ron and his ex get to the hotel and are ripping their clothes off in the parking lot. Ron & Andy are the funniest characters on this show.

[I am Mick]

Ron Fucking Swanson is the man, I did not appreciate them turning him into a bitch this episode.

[Gaugzilla]

Another solid ep. I think this and Community are probably the most consistent sitcoms of all the Thursday night comedies. And I love Jerry, he's such a sad sack.

[prozacparade]

Poor Jerry.

[Back_in_Anger]

Agreed that it's underrated. Favorite line from last night: "I was going to go to Arby's and watch Frontline"

[Adrian Villagomez]

This show has stepped its game up considerably. Last night's episode was the best of I've seen so far, and it is better than any recent Office episode ("recent" might stretch back a few seasons). Ron's moaning, Tom's obsession with shapes, Andy's funny little shoeshine motions - there was so much to grin about. I'm totally sold. My favorite two TV shows this year are Modern Family and Parks and Recreation.

[dtrzcin]

Murinal. Haha, I feel so bad for Jerry. Everyone hates him.

[CellarGhosts]

This show didn't do much for me at all at first but I think it's definitely been getting better. Loved the past three or four episodes.

[wrppdarndyrfngr]

Will Arnett Coming to Parks and Recreation! - E! Online (http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/watch_with_kristin/b154086_will_arnett_coming_parks_re creation.html):

[bard]

Will Arnett Coming to Parks and Recreation! - E! Online (http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/watch_with_kristin/b154086_will_arnett_coming_parks_re creation.html):
i'll watch the episode he's in, but other than that, this show is doing nothing for me. it's hard to watch.

[wrppdarndyrfngr]

I only really watch it for Aziz and I am very close to giving up on it.

[I am Mick]

Ron Fucking Swanson is probably my favorite character on any show

[doomcrs04]

Does the orange seem a little fake?

[Charles777]

Aubrey is so pretty.

[doomcrs04]

Donna just tackled Leslie.

[CellarGhosts]

Aubrey is so pretty.
Mhmm. Rashida is really pretty too but that kind of goes without saying.

[alboneceleste]

on a scale of 1 - chris brown, how pissed is he?

[CellarGhosts]

You know, every year I like to go over to my brother's house and watch the Super Bowl. Maybe this year you could come over during the halftime show and shoot me in the head.

[CIMA]

Really loving this show, It's becoming my favourite of the thursday nbc comedies

[namembal]

Caught the first two seasons over the weekend. Pleasantly surprised.

"On a scale of 1 to Chris Brown"

[dtrzcin]

Good episode.

[I am Mick]

After every episode I can't help but to stop and nod and say "Ron Fucking Swanson."

his breakfast buffet scene was hilarious.

and I fucking love April

[prozacparade]

Another solid episode.

[Dicebox]

I thought the show tonight was in poor taste :shrug:
a little bit with Community as well.

The strip club wasn't necessary at all. It was a funny episode nonetheless.
"Thank you Sea-biscuit that will be all!" lol

[Back_in_Anger]

Leslie (after shutting Tom's laptop): I feel like you should have autosaved that so it's kinda your fault.

[fake empire]

I thought the show tonight was in poor taste :shrug:
a little bit with Community as well.

The strip club wasn't necessary at all. It was a funny episode nonetheless.
"Thank you Sea-biscuit that will be all!" lol
In poor taste? wtf

[Charles777]

How were they in poor taste? I don't get it.

[Gaugzilla]

http://10.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ku43dpigNQ1qzbatyo1_400.gif

I rarely laugh as hard as I do for TV shows than I did at this moment. Ron. Fucking. Swanson.

[Sloth7]

http://10.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ku43dpigNQ1qzbatyo1_400.gif

I rarely laugh as hard as I do for TV shows than I did at this moment. Ron. Fucking. Swanson.


Hahaha, you rule for this. I came in here to mention this exact scene. This had me legitimately laughing hard. When he smiles at the camera holding that clump of bacon, it makes me laugh every time. When he's using his jacket to protect the food from the falling glitter, that was great too.

[lindZ629]

http://10.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ku43dpigNQ1qzbatyo1_400.gif

I rarely laugh as hard as I do for TV shows than I did at this moment. Ron. Fucking. Swanson.
hahahaha Ron makes this show 100x better than it already is.

[CellarGhosts]

Ron is definitely my favorite character.

[bard]

i always watch this because it's between community and the office, but i can't seem to "get" why this show is so funny.

i'm not knocking it. there have been some really funny parts, like Ron with the bacon last night, but overall it seems really bland.

[Klatzke]

Last night's was funny. I like aziz.

[Gaugzilla]

i always watch this because it's between community and the office, but i can't seem to "get" why this show is so funny.

i'm not knocking it. there have been some really funny parts, like Ron with the bacon last night, but overall it seems really bland.
I think it's good for the same reasons The Office is (or if you don't care for it now, was) so good. It's able to make funny jokes while developing its characters and their nuances. Like the episode last night, it somehow found a way to make a character dealing with post-divorce depression funny. It gives its characters genuine feeling so even when it's not firing on all cylinders, it's still enjoyable. I think it originally got a bad rep for being a bland Office knock-off, but has since come out of that shadow with this solid season.

As for why you don't find it funny - I don't know. Comedy is subjective.

[Talib Scottie]

My favorite thing about P&R is the cast, it's really the same way I felt about the Office early on, everyone plays their part so well.

[fake empire]

I think it's good for the same reasons The Office is (or if you don't care for it now, was) so good. It's able to make funny jokes while developing its characters and their nuances. Like the episode last night, it somehow found a way to make a character dealing with post-divorce depression funny. It gives its characters genuine feeling so even when it's not firing on all cylinders, it's still enjoyable. I think it originally got a bad rep for being a bland Office knock-off, but has since come out of that shadow with this solid season.

As for why you don't find it funny - I don't know. Comedy is subjective.
Yup. The characters are great.

[Charles777]

That gif is classic

[Adrian Villagomez]

http://10.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ku43dpigNQ1qzbatyo1_400.gif

I rarely laugh as hard as I do for TV shows than I did at this moment. Ron. Fucking. Swanson.Hell yeah breakfast buffet.

[Rocket Jesus]

April is my fav character... I might be being biast though.

[poppa Q]

“Parks and Recreation is the Wu Tang of comedy. an ensemble cast of which all the cast shines.” - Questlove

I nominate that to be on the cover of the Season 2 DVD if possible. Later, Quest broke down who is who in the analogy and the results are pretty spot on IMO:

Leslie/Poehler = The Rza
Tom/Aziz = ODB
Ann/Rashida = Method Man
Ron/Nick Offerman = Ghostface Killah
Andy/Chris = Raekwon
Mark Brendanawicz/Paul = Inspectah Deck
April/Aubrey = Gza
Jerry/Jim = Masta Killa
Donna/Retta = U-God
Dave/Louis CK = Redman

-Aziz is bored

[oldwirehands]

This show just keeps getting better. I need to get a hold of season 1.

[Drew Beringer]

really enjoyed tonight's episode. April and Andy definitely gonna hook up.

[Gaugzilla]

I was laughing my Asnov.

[mrnegativezero]

I started to watch this just because I'm too lazy to turn my TV off between Community and The Office. I'm beginning to like it more with each episode.

I really like April, but that might be just cause I like that actress.

[prozacparade]

I hope Louis C.K. comes back in the future.
I love how they need Leslie in the office.

[fake empire]

This is now my favorite Thursday night show.

[oldwirehands]

I hope Louis C.K. comes back in the future.
I love how they need Leslie in the office.

hahaha Everyone had to pick ten things to do on the list. Ron is hilarious.

[oldwirehands]

"Yeah bitch, gimme them blood diamonds. Make them extra bloody."

[oldwirehands]

I started to watch this just because I'm too lazy to turn my TV off between Community and The Office. I'm beginning to like it more with each episode.

I really like April, but that might be just cause I like that actress.

April is my fav character... I might be being biast though.

Its because she's a babe.

[poppa Q]

GQ calls this sitcom of the year.

http://www.gq.com/blogs/the-q/2009/12/sitcom-of-the-year-parks-and-recreation.html

[Drew Beringer]

I wouldn't call it sitcom of the year, it's not even the best sitcom on its own station. But it is way better than The Office now.

[CellarGhosts]

I wouldn't call it sitcom of the year, it's not even the best sitcom on its own station. But it is way better than The Office now.
Agreed with all of this.

[Gaugzilla]

I'd tend to say it's about neck and neck with Community and Modern Family as the best sitcom of the year. 30 Rock has been okay, The Office has been spotty.

[oldwirehands]

GQ calls this sitcom of the year.

http://www.gq.com/blogs/the-q/2009/12/sitcom-of-the-year-parks-and-recreation.html

I saw Aziz post this on his twitter. They deserve it.

[Adrian Villagomez]

This last episode was a dip in season quality, but it was still good. I loved Ron's line about raccoons -- why assume they'll begin hunting children for sport? :-d

[Drew Beringer]

Will Arnett on this week's episode, STOKED

[drudo182]

This episode is great. One of the best of the season.

[desiguerilla]

"i want to punch you in the face so badly right now"