"Pawnee Zoo"

LESLIE’S PENGUIN MARRIAGE AT THE LOCAL ZOO CAUSES A STIR IN PAWNEE—When Leslie (Amy Poehler) decides to marry two penguins to promote the local zoo, she inadvertently causes an uproar when both penguins turn out to be male. Meanwhile, Mark (Paul Schneider) puts Ann (Rashida Jones) in an awkward situation when he asks her to go see a movie. Aziz Ansari, Nick Offerman, Aubrey Plaza and Chris Pratt also star. NBC.

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Parks and Recreation: Talking with Mike Schur

Here is an interview that Alan Sepinwall did with executive producer Mike Schur. Sounds like the show is building off of the end of last season, when it started to find its niche.

Also, Chris Pratt has been upgraded to series regular this season.

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After last season I wasn't convinced about this show. However the last two episodes were far improved over the rest of the season and it was starting to find itself.

The premier tonight has been widely said by critic cast and crew to be the funniest Parks and Recs yet so I'll tune in. I hope the show keeps improving as it had a rocky start.

I'll give this premiere a chance too.

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Also, Chris Pratt has been upgraded to series regular this season.

Excellent news.

This was the best episode Parks and Recreation has had! I really think it is finding itself and coming together. Amy Poehler was hilarious from beginning to end, this could possibly be a submission for her if she were to be nominated next year. I really hope Parks and Recreation continues to improve, because I think it has a massive amount of potential!

I agree this was by far the best episode of Parks and Rec so far. (Though I know only 7 episodes.)

It's really starting to find it's own voice and it's distinguishing itself from The Office. It's great vehicle for Amy and Aziz is still hilarious.

This show is really starting to turn around. I hope Amy gets some good material so she can get some love next year at the emmys.

Only complaint: They need to use Ann better. I <3 Rashida. She needs to work more with Amy.

Wow this show sucks.

Didn't Will & Grace do an episode about Gay Penguins?

A very solid start to the season. Easily the best episode yet. The highlights: Amy and the penguins in the backseat, and Amy singing Gaga. Oh, and it's nice to see Chris Pratt in the main credits now.

Yeah, this was very funny stuff. I like how they are toning down the zaniness of Poehler's character, and just more getting her into ridiculous situations.
I agree about Rashida Jones though. I know I shouldn't be going for realism in this show, but it doesn't make sense why the documentary crew would be at her house to film Chris Pratt coming to her door. If the concept of the show works, it would be we only see her character in relation to Leslie. As much as I like Jones, I don't really get the point of her character.

Great start!

Directed by Paul Feig
Written by Norm His****

Grade: A- (9/10)
MVP: Poehler
Possible submissions: Poehler, Direction (Feig), Writing (His****)

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that was freaking fun...it was hilarious and Poehler killed it...

I still have to see something really funny from the regulars though, I guess it's a nice thing Chris Pratt joined because he's great on this show...

po po po poker face...

Grade. A-

I agree with you guys. This was a darn good episode. I actually enjoyed it more than this week's "Office"

That episode was hilarious! And, I agree, should Poehler be at the Emmys next year she might want to consider this.

"The Stakeout"

LESLIE HOLDS AN ALL-NIGHT STAKEOUT TO FIND OUT WHO PLANTED MARIJUANA IN THE PIT—LOUIS C.K. ("LUCKY LOUIE") GUEST STARS—While tending to the new community garden, Leslie (Amy Poehler) and Tom (Aziz Ansari) discover someone has planted marijuana among the vegetables. In an effort to catch the people responsible, they pull an all-night stakeout. With Leslie’s permission, Ann (Rashida Jones) decides to go on a date with Mark (Paul Schneider). Nick Offerman, Aubrey Plaza and Chris Pratt also star. NBC.

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This starts a multi-episode arc for Louis C.K.

Can't wait.

Another very strong episode. It's 2 for 2 this season. The hernia stuff was hilarious and gave Offerman and Plaza the best material they've had so far.
A-

First episode of the series that I can wholeheartedly say that I loved. The entire ensemble got a moment to shine, and Louie CK was great in his limited role. Parks and Recreation is finally starting to come it to it's own.

Episode Grade: A-

Directed by Seth Gordon
Written by Rachel Axler

Grade: A- (9/10)
Standouts: Offerman, Poehler, Ansari, Plaza, Louis C.K.
Possible Submission: Offerman, Writing (Axler)

Much like The Office did in its second season, Parks and Recreation is really hitting its stride. Hopefully more viewers start to tune in and notice. Offerman was fantastic with being unable to move due to a hernia, and he and Plaza made a nice pairing. Louis C.K. is a nicely introduced character and Poehler and Ansari were great in their scenes together.