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The series premier was tonight.
I liked the show.

http://www.nbc.com/parks-and-recreation/

Turned it off after 10 minutes-like a bad SNL skit.

it was very unfunny

So it wasn't just me? Bleech.

Not. Good. At. All.

A half hour of my life I'll never get back. Thanks NBC.

Very unfunny like the Office! :p

Ha, only 1 out of 7 posters liked it. (I was the only person.)
To make things better, I do not like the current - 5 years of SNL..

I thought it was pretty good, though Sis' boyfriend was not impressed.

The humor is very dry. It's satire.

i liked it too but i guess it has no chance

So far...

Positives:
* The Tom character, played by Aziz Ansari. (Yes, I had to look that up.)
* Leslie Knope falling in the pit.

Negatives:
* Everything else.

I will give it one or two more weeks, since I like the stuff Amy Poehler has done in the past.

I did not think it was laugh out loud funny, but I did find it interesting enough to continue watching.

Gave up after about 15 minutes....not remotely funny..season pass canceled.

I was disappointed with the premiere. Amy Poehler is trying to be the female Michael Scott but only half pulls it off. The supporting cast is weak (even Rashida Jones, Karen from The Office, was uninteresting), and you can't relate to most of the situations. That's what makes The Office funny; you can relate to a sexual harassment seminar at your office (for example).

I'm going to watch a few more episodes and hope it gets better, but this wasn't a good start.

Turned it off after 10 minutes-like a bad SNL skit.

Same here.

I was disappointed with the premiere. Amy Poehler is trying to be the female Michael Scott but only half pulls it off. The supporting cast is weak (even Rashida Jones, Karen from The Office, was uninteresting), and you can't relate to most of the situations. That's what makes The Office funny; you can relate to a sexual harassment seminar at your office (for example).

I'm going to watch a few more episodes and hope it gets better, but this wasn't a good start.

That's what used to make The Office funny. It's far from funny now, unfortunately.

That's what used to make The Office funny. It's far from funny now, unfortunately.

In your opinion.

I might give it another chance or two, but the only part that actually made me laugh was the Battle of Whatever painting stuff.

In your opinion.

Of course it's my opinion. Why would I be stating someone else's?

Positives:
* The Tom character, played by Aziz Ansari. (Yes, I had to look that up.)


What? You mean you've never of "Human Giant?"

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_Giant

Like a 5 minute SNL skit stretched out for 20 minutes or so.

well 30 rock's first season was very uneven, but they eventually found their groove.

give the show some time before we write it off as a dud

well 30 rock's first season was very uneven, but they eventually found their groove.

give the show some time before we write it off as a dud

I don't think it was uneven at all. The first episode of 30 Rock was kinda mehhhh, but after that it took off and was a great season.

I like Tina Fey but it seems like Amy Poehler thinks that she's funnier than she actually is. I love The Office but this was not great. It had some moments, I'll probably keep watching it. Hopefully it gets better.

but it seems like Amy Poehler thinks that she's funnier than she actually is
BINGO!
The only people who think SNL is funny are the audience, the cast and the 15,000 people watching.

And Hollywood writers get paid to come up with this stuff and they actually think it's funny. There was not one funny or even slightly humorous moment in that show. A complete waste of time and shows how little talent there really is in Hollywood.

I kinda like SNL. Some sketches are painful of course but I like Kristen Wiig a lot. She's hot and funny in my opinion, but Amy Poehler not sooo much. But I agree I don't see how there is a team of writers and that's the best they can come up with after a huge brainstorm.

Wow, some harsh critics on this one. I didn't think it was that bad. I'll definitely watch the next episode to see how it goes. There were some things that were blatantly from The Office and, as much as I love that show, they should try and be different.

I don't see how someone couldn't find at least ONE thing to laugh at during this entire episode.

What? You mean you've never of "Human Giant?"

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_Giant

Nope. never did. MTV lost me years ago.

I didn't think it was that bad. I'll give it another episode or two before making a decision. I think her assistant could evolve into a funny character.

Nope. never did. MTV lost me years ago.if The State wasn't given a real chance, why would HG?

man, I miss The State!!!!

Who wants to start the bashing today? :p
I could not watch it. I DVR'd it and will watch it tonight or Saturday.

I thought the second episode was a lot funnier than the pilot. The uncomfortable meeting, walking in on her fellow workers playing Rock Band, and Tom were all highlights for me.

I stopped halfway through the episode. Deleted my series recording.

On a positive note, it is slightly funnier than Cavemen.:p

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I stopped halfway through the episode. Deleted my series recording.

On a positive note, it is slightly funnier than Cavemen.:p

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YEP I did the same...watched one episode since I'm an OFFICE fan....the most boring sitcom episode EVER!EVERRR!!!

Only lasted 3 minutes for Cavemen!

We gave it two episodes - not awful, just not good enough for us to try any more.

Sick to death of the talking into the camera crap. Sick of it on The Office, sick of it here. Lame writing. Lame acting. Removed from DVR record list.

....the most boring sitcom episode EVER!EVERRR!!!


Oh, I don't know. It's better than Carpoolers.

I'm up for watching at least the second episode this evening, even after not finding the first episode all that funny. But, being a City Planner, I appreciate at least someone on T.V. representing our profession even if it is only satire. Being a City Planner in a small town is not really all that much fun so at least the character playing the role is close to real life!

Oh, I don't know. It's better than Carpoolers.Probably right but I watched because I liked Marmaduke Brooker (TJ Miller), the son of Faith Ford. He was hysterical on Carpoolers.

Second episode was as lame as the first. For me, this show has one more episode. If it's lame, I'm taking it off my DVR list.

I got around to watch it last night.
It wasn't as good as the premier episode.

Oh, I don't know. It's better than Carpoolers.
I should've said,"worst I've ever seen!" 20 minutes viewing time thx to my DVR was 20 minutes too long.

Deleted my series recording.



This.

I actually like the show, I suppose it's because I can relate to it (I'm always going to public meetings and things of this nature)

I do not think the main character is a Mike Scott clone. Scott is the Ultimate Gladhander whereas the Parks & Rec lady is a True Believer. Mike wants you to like him. Leslie Knope knows you love her, but you are afraid to admit it, but someday you will.

gave it two episodes, and now this week is a conflict with 2 other shows. fate has given the answer.

series recordings canceled.

aziz the redneck is funny.

I actually like the show

I missed the premiere, but watched a recording of the second show yesterday and enjoyed it. Don't understand the hyper-criticism in this thread. Jeebus, is it any wonder why studio execs yank shows so quickly?!

This show is essentially the Office moved into the public sector. The format and the humor are identical but with fewer interesting characters.

Who wants to start the bashing today? :p
I could not watch it. I DVR'd it and will watch it tonight or Saturday.

I was a 'basher' after the first week. But, I thought the second episode was MUCH better than the first. I'll give it another week. If I keep seeing improvement (or, adjust to the humor), I'll keep watching.

I don't know about the rest of you, but it took me about 3 episodes before The Office clicked with me. I needed some familiarity with the characters, and I disagree with scowl, I think there's potential for the characters on this show. Quite frankly, there's not a lot to choose from when it comes to sitcoms on Network TV. I'm more than happy to give this show a chance.

Watched the pilot last night - hated the show. Killed the series recording and deleted episode #2 w/o watching. Felt/Feel the same way about The Office. Not funny, not realistic, not well acted. The BBC version of The Office was classic British dry humor that only Ricky Gervais could pull off. These American knockoffs are just awful.

^ Yeah, the first ep. was "ehhh", and we quit watching after 10 minutes of the second ep., and canceled the series on the DVR. That's alright, Thursday is waaay busy for the DVR

Oh my God, that's it, I'm done 15 minutes into this episode. I gave it a shot, I think 4-1/2 episodes is more than enough. Find me a less funnier half-hour on TV. I dare you.

Hope Seth still has room at the SNL news desk...

i watch parks and rec, the the office, and then 30 rock.

parks and rec, at best, is only mildly funny, but it did have a couple of
humorous scenes.

office has funnier material and is definitely better written.

however i still find 30 rock to be the funniest show on tv.
great episode last night.

i watch parks and rec, the the office, and then 30 rock.

parks and rec, at best, is only mildly funny, but it did have a couple of
humorous scenes.

office has funnier material and is definitely better written.

however i still find 30 rock to be the funniest show on tv.
great episode last night.

Yep, although last night I though The Office was every bit as terrible as the episode of Parks and Recreation.

I had to give up on this one. I like comedy. I like Poehler. I wanted it to be funny for me. But it's just not doing the job.

I think the show has picked up steam and is certainly in a better place than 30 Rock was in the same number of episodes.

I think the show has picked up steam and is certainly in a better place than 30 Rock was in the same number of episodes.

Wow, a response from someone in this thread who's not a writer for 30 Rock! :D

Honestly, I'm liking this show and the Boy's Club ep was very funny. Can't understand folks who didn't think it was.

i'm really liking this show...Tom (Aziz Ansari) was intern Ed on Scrubs and was hysterical...i find him just as funny on P & R and am really liking the show. everyone needs to remember that The Office didn't really pick up steam until season 2 and it took 30 Rock ~6 episodes to find itself...the turning point for me was season 1, ep 6, "Jack Meets Dennis"...still my fav 30 Rock ep of all time (sans the Josh + Liz Taylor storyline).

i think P & R has real potential and then wife and i are hooked.

i think i might be the only one who thinks 30 rock sucks

i think i might be the only one who thinks 30 rock sucks

Nope

I had to give up on this one. I like comedy. I like Poehler. I wanted it to be funny for me. But it's just not doing the job.
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I've started to see it referred to as 'Parks and Wreck' on other forums. Seems appropriate.

i think i might be the only one who thinks 30 rock sucks

Nope

I don't want to say it "sucks". To be fair I only watched it once and it might have been an early one. There are folks I see in the cast that I've liked on other shows, so I should probably give it another try. I hate it when fans of the show creep into threads on other shows to tell you how "superior" it is. Kinda like when Scrubs fans used to post in Arrested Development threads. Just don't understand being so much a fan boy to tear down other shows to build the one you love up. And the fact is not everyone is going to like every TV show and I can understand not everyone can/will be patient with every show. I see enough with P&R that I'm willing to invest the time and I've enjoyed every ep I've seen.

well i didnt mean it like that but i think 30 rock isnt as funny as The Office to me..

and that'd just the way life is.

everyone's humor is different and no one is in the position to
declare one show funnier than another. it's all subjective folks.

i think some snl skits are hilarious and others post that they saw
no humor in it. that's cool.

we are all different.

I'm so glad that we finally have a thread dedicated to people keeping us updated on their DVR behavior. Enlightening.

BTW, hilarious show.

Some of the supporting cast are really funny in this show, everyone except Poehler. I especially like her boss, who thinks his job, and government as a whole shouldn't even exist, and the boyfriend with the broken legs- (who somehow with two broken legs was able to clean the whole house by himself).

Too much smirking at the camera, just like The Office. The Office isn't as terrible as this show, but it's getting there fast. Wouldn't care if they cancelled either. This year 30 Rock and Scrubs have been far and away the best comedies for me.

::yawn::

skyehill spending more time bitching about shows than anything else. Here's an idea: turn off the TV.

::yawn::

skyehill spending more time bitching about shows than anything else. Here's an idea: turn off the TV.

I have been. Parks and Recreation and The Office both got shut off early this week due to crappy writing and lackluster acting. I'm sorry my OPINION bothers your delicate sensibilities, though. Actually, I don't care that it does. Enjoy! Smirk smirk smirk

The Office started out great but is now going downhill. Parks started off terrible and is now going downhill.

I think P & R will surivive. It is doing OK in the ratings with 5 million+ viewers and leads in 18-34 demo for the timeslot. Its ratings aren't very far behind 30 Rock, which has a much stronger lead in (The Office). I think the show is moderately entertaining, I thought the dog poop fight was funny. But, what do I know, I also like "Earl". The funniest sitcom episode of the season for me was the 4/23 episode of Earl, "the bully" episode. I LOL numerous times during it. I DVR all 4 NBC shows on Thursday.

The Office started out great but is now going downhill. Parks started off terrible and is now going downhill.

^ I agree with this!


30 rocks because of Tracy Jordan!

The Office started out great but is now going downhill. Parks started off terrible and is now going downhill.

Couldn't disagree more :)

I think The Office is as funny as its ever been, I look forward to it each week. Also, count me in on the camp that likes Parks. It's starting to really grow on me, I've liked each episode better than the last. Her Indian co-worker is a trip.

A couple of moments that made me laugh:
- her boyfriend "running" down the street on crutches - naked
- her over-reaction to her own rule-breaking, sending e-mails to the whole city government confessing
- the fight in the park with the teenagers - what was that stuff anyway, dog poop?
- the house cleaning efforts. I thought he was a nice guy, but really just looking for a sure fire way to get some action

Like The Office, the show should get even better as the characters get more depth.

Her Indian co-worker is a trip.


My wife watches this show and will probably watch it all the way to a bitter end. I end up seeing eps when she watches it, and I have to say, Aziz Ansari is the funniest part of the show. Combine that with Human Giant and his minor but hysterical role in Observe & Report, it's about time people learn his name and associate his face with his name:

http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/ic/blogs/channelsurfing/uploaded_images/800px-Aziz_Ansari_cc-760381.jpg

Aziz Ansari

My wife watches this show and will probably watch it all the way to a bitter end. I end up seeing eps when she watches it, and I have to say, Aziz Ansari is the funniest part of the show. Combine that with Human Giant and his minor but hysterical role in Observe & Report, it's about time people learn his name and associate his face with his name:

http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/ic/blogs/channelsurfing/uploaded_images/800px-Aziz_Ansari_cc-760381.jpg

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His episodes on Scrubs this year far outshine anything he's done on this lackluster show. I feel bad for Rashida Jones. Cute little actress that got stuck mugging and smirking on The Office is once again stuck doing the same tired schtick here.

Some of the supporting cast are really funny in this show, everyone except Poehler. I especially like her boss, who thinks his job, and government as a whole shouldn't even exist, and the boyfriend with the broken legs- (who somehow with two broken legs was able to clean the whole house by himself).

+1.

Aziz is a great contributer as well. My 10 year old asked if this was by the same people that did the Office. The feel is just too similar.

I like it enough to DVR but will delete episodes if I don't get around to watching them.

Since Office and 30 Rock keep getting mentioned, my rank:

1) Office
2) 30 Rock
3) Parks

I stopped halfway through the episode. Deleted my series recording.

On a positive note, it is slightly funnier than Cavemen.:p

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I thought Cavemen was hilarious & was sad to see it go. I also think P&E is getting better each week. But then I hate Lost & Battle Star Craptacula so I definitely have contrary tastes.

The Office started out great but is now going downhill. Parks started off terrible and is now going downhill.

Couldn't disagree more :)

+1

A couple of moments that made me laugh:

- the fight in the park with the teenagers - what was that stuff anyway, dog poop?

Yeah, dog owners will "bag" Fido's droppings and that's what the gangs had pilfered from the trash cans. It killed me how Amy's character got at flinging them so quickly.

On a sidenote, I've heard folks refer to the droppings as 30 Rocks. :D

Decent episode this week. Finding out she was on a date with the old guy was amusing. Her coworker Tom was funny as usual:
"Hey, I had a friend that went to that school, when did you graduate"?
"1968"
"Well, he was 2005, so I'm guessing you missed each other"
and, "This is my wife, isn't she hot? She's a surgeon so she makes a lot of money, too"

But I think the funniest scene of the series so far was the opening scene where they cut Andy's cast off and it was like under a sofa cushion - loose change, chip bags and an Ipod.

Decent episode this week. Finding out she was on a date with the old guy was amusing. Her coworker Tom was funny as usual:
"Hey, I had a friend that went to that school, when did you graduate"?
"1968"
"Well, he was 2005, so I'm guessing you missed each other"
and, "This is my wife, isn't she hot? She's a surgeon so she makes a lot of money, too"

But I think the funniest scene of the series so far was the opening scene where they cut Andy's cast off and it was like under a sofa cushion - loose change, chip bags and an Ipod.

agreed!

best show yet of the ones i have seen. maybe their writers are starting to figure this out.

that scence with the collection of junk inside his cast had me laughing out loud. also loved the way he kept his cast on for 2 unnecessary weeks just so he can continue to be a bum. loved the song about the pit.

amy's comic acting skills are more than proficient. all she needs is some decent material.

Decent episode this week. Finding out she was on a date with the old guy was amusing. Her coworker Tom was funny as usual:
"Hey, I had a friend that went to that school, when did you graduate"?
"1968"
"Well, he was 2005, so I'm guessing you missed each other"
and, "This is my wife, isn't she hot? She's a surgeon so she makes a lot of money, too"


As I said before, the funniest lines go to Aziz Ansari week in and week out. Either that, or it's his delivery of the lines.

Let's not forget another hysterical line that had my wife and I dying:

"He's 6, but he has Benjamin Button disease."

He was also fantastic on Flight of the Conchords the first season as the racist fruit stand owner. He's definitely under appreciated and hilarious.

Decent episode this week. Finding out she was on a date with the old guy was amusing. Her coworker Tom was funny as usual:
"Hey, I had a friend that went to that school, when did you graduate"?
"1968"
"Well, he was 2005, so I'm guessing you missed each other"
and, "This is my wife, isn't she hot? She's a surgeon so she makes a lot of money, too"

But I think the funniest scene of the series so far was the opening scene where they cut Andy's cast off and it was like under a sofa cushion - loose change, chip bags and an Ipod.

When I saw the opening the cast bit in the network promo I was laughing hard but could not help thinking that the suits at corporate sure try their best to ruin the punch lines. Seems like a tough choice, show your best to get folks to watch but spoil punch lines by reveling too early.

I'm really glad I gave this show time to find its legs. I think the cast is excellent and I'm looking forward to another Season.

Aziz continues to have the best lines:

(With stethoscope) Oh my god, your boobs are dead!

This is my wife Wendy, she's my age.

planted my vege garden over the weekend.

singing the whole time....

"i fell into the pit......"

Bump.

From what I saw, (TV was on in the background) The only part I thought was 'funny' was the censoring of the humping penguins.

"This Thread is more than 123 days old. It is very likely that it does not need any further discussion and thus bumping it serves no purpose."

Wow, cool forum! (Not being sarcastic, that's a good forum mod.)

What a shame this nightmare got a second season while "My Name Is Earl" is gone.

This show didn't even deserve a first season and if Amy Poehler wasn't who she is, this disaster would have never been greenlit.

Only time I ever laughed at this show was during an opening when kids were throwing bags of dog crap at each other. Then they started throwing the dog crap at Amy. I wanted to join them! :p

Rashida Jones is cute. So it was good.

Not a bad episode, but tonight was yet another example that Poehler's character is just a female Michael Scott.

And of course, as always, Aziz Ansari has the best lines like the gay cowboy line and reference to another bar, "Pitchers & Catchers."

I enjoyed the show. It looks like they are expanding the cast which is good. The show could use more subplots so the whole show does not rest on one character.

We watched the show last night but aside from some individual moments, it felt like an SNL skit that loses itself after a few minutes and then goes on for what seems an eternity. Amy Pohler is always good but the snarky character that she plays need better lines. If you saw her in Hamlet II as the ACLU attorney, you know what I mean.

I thought last night was better then any episode last season. Not saying it was good, but I have a little bit of hope that this season might see the show trend in the right direction.

Got sick of last season, gave this first ep a try, but no deal. Taking it off my DVR now. So sick of the whole moronic looking-into-the-camera shtick now. The Indian dude is hilarious, but he's the only bright spot in an otherwise mediocre show.

I thought this second episode was pretty funny, better than Community that followed it. I hope it stays around as I can see it improving as the season goes along.

I think that last nights episode was the best ever. Finally one that I found to be truly funny. The Ron Swanson hernia stuff was hilarious.

I loved the line about the gateway drug.

http://www.hulu.com/watch/97955/parks-and-recreation-gateway-drug#s-p1-st-i1

Probably everybody who finds the show objectionable has stopped even following the threads, but last night's episode was particularly funny. The show seems to have re-evaluated a lot of things since last year and moving in a different sort of direction, with lots more character development of the rest of the cast, and lots less about urban development of the pit.

It's one show I really look forward to.

It's one show I really look forward to.

I DVR the Thrusday night NBC line-up, well except for "30 Rock" and I'll re-evaluate this again this Season, and P&R was the first one I watched early this AM and I don't give a flying **** what anyone else thinks this show is flat out funny!

as with community, i'm done with this series.

I DVR the Thrusday night NBC line-up, well except for "30 Rock" and I'll re-evaluate this again this Season, and P&R was the first one I watched early this AM and I don't give a flying **** what anyone else thinks this show is flat out funny!

I agree!

I actually enjoyed this episode. Rashida Jones as the bad date was very amusing. And the embarrasing tidbit competition was cute. Would love to know how the intern ended up riding a lawnmower through Nordstroms. Definately need to see more of her character.

Was thinking that we had a continuity glitch with Tom. Last week they had him giving copies of his house key to any attractive woman he meets. This week we find out he's married. But then it is revealed to be a fake marriage, so I guess they don't live together.

This week we find out he's married.

They actually revealed that last season. My reaction then was "why is he on the make when he has such a hot wife?" much as was Ron's rating decision. Now all is revealed.

Glad Amy is allowing the center of attention to shift towards others. She has always been a little ham, but has always allowed others to shine as well. It can only help the show.

Glad Amy is allowing the center of attention to shift towards others. She has always been a little ham, but has always allowed others to shine as well. It can only help the show.

Seems like some folks have issues with Amy, but I think she's great. I also think this cast is great and the addition of Louis CK (Leslie's date) only sweetens the pot.

Seems like some folks have issues with Amy, but I think she's great.

I don't particularly have any issues with Amy. For me, she's like Micheal Scott in the office I prefere to see her character in shorter, funnier bits and see more of the fantastic supporting cast getting their chance to shine. When the balance goes too far to Amy's character, it isn't as funny.

I thought the last episode was hilarious. I loved the dirt digging game. The series seems to have really hits its stride with this full cast. The running joke with the congressman's press conference was outstanding.

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I think Ron is my favorite character so far. This show gets better and better.

Last season I thought this show was awful, but I started watching again when the new season started and now I love it. I like Community too, but I think this show is better. And Aziz Ansari is freakin' hilarious.

Ansari was on Letterman last night. The guy has a bright future ahead of him.

With the visit from the sister city following the last gossip episode this has been the funniest back to back weeks this show has had. The jokes were flying so fast it was hard to hear the next one while recovering from the laughs. Tom's quick turn from insult to glad handing was great. Plus, it was cool to see him give the money back at the end.

I loved Andy's homemade neck brace consisting of an inflatable wrap around the neck travel pillow and some duct tape. Hooray the pit is now a lot!:D

Haven't watched the new one yet, but did catch the Sister City ep on my DVR and laughed the whole show. Fred Armisen is great. Still not in love with the show's idiotic insistence on copying The Office's stupid looking-into-the-camera schtick.

much funnier last night than the season opener. don't know what they're going
to do without the pit to kick around anymore.

NBC renews "Parks and Recreation" (along with "Community" and "Mercy") for the rest of the season: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=17408720#post17408720. :)

much funnier last night than the season opener. don't know what they're going
to do without the pit to kick around anymore.

Two really good episodes in a row. And as long as the removal of the pit doesn't mean less Rashida, I'm fine with it. She's so naturally beautiful. I wish they'd break away from The Office mannerisms (got old on The Office years ago). Amy needs to be more than just a female Michael Scott.

So no one watched the "Ron and Tammy" ep? I've been waiting for a Ron-centric ep and that delivered big time!

So no one watched the "Ron and Tammy" ep? I've been waiting for a Ron-centric ep and that delivered big time!

I did last night. It was pretty good. This show to me is funnier than Community and this episode was another prime example of that. A lot of LOL moments.

This season has consistently been better than The Office. Impressive given how bad their 6 ep run last season was.

Impressive given how bad their 6 ep run last season was.

I missed the premiere, but enjoyed every ep from the second one on. It amazed me to see how this show got raked over the coals here and elsewhere.

I think the show is great, many LOL moments, and as a bonus Amy and Rashida look fine in 1080i;) Even funnier after the closure of the pit IMO.

I never really clicked with this show, but this past episode has lured me back in--Ron was funny as hell here.

It's like taking peyote and sneezing slowly for six hours...

That woman *really* knows her way around a penis.

That woman *really* knows her way around a penis.

You read that and think it's funny, but the way he delivered it had me gasping for air. It was that funny!

Punk ass book jockeys!

wow, no comments on last night.

i thought it was funny as hell from the politically incorrect mural to ron's
shoe shine.

probably their best show ever.

Yeah, last night's episode was quite funny.

I'm surprised more people aren't watching- that's too bad. It's really good this season, much better than it was last year. Aziz Anari and Chris Pratt are turning out to be the saving graces of the show. Chris Pratt had such a small part last year as the boyfriend and now he's hillarious.

wow, no comments on last night.

i thought it was funny as hell from the politically incorrect mural to ron's
shoe shine.

probably their best show ever.

I usually don't watch it until the weekend, but yeah I'm disappointed that this show doesn't seem to get buzz here that others do. And I personally don't see it as one or two characters that are driving this show, the whole ensemble is good. But, one again this week Ron was the center of my "laugh so hard I had to rewind" moment with the moan during the shoe shine.

I'm disappointed that so many have rushed to judgment on this show because, quite frankly, their initial assessments couldn't have been more wrong.

Yeah, last night's episode was quite funny.

I'm surprised more people aren't watching- that's too bad. It's really good this season, much better than it was last year. Aziz Anari and Chris Pratt are turning out to be the saving graces of the show. Chris Pratt had such a small part last year as the boyfriend and now he's hillarious.

the writing and character development has really improved this season. this
show right now if probably the funniest of all the sitcoms I watch. it has been much better than 30 rock and much, much funnier than the office.

so many watch these other 2. surprising they don't tune in a half hour early to enjoy this show.

the writing and character development has really improved this season. this
show right now if probably the funniest of all the sitcoms I watch. it has been much better than 30 rock and much, much funnier than the office.

so many watch these other 2. surprising they don't tune in a half hour early to enjoy this show.

Not only that, it seems folks are tuning in "Community" and then turning away. Hey, I like that show too, but I will say this weeks "Community" was kinda "meh" for me, not horrible, but not really that great. The quality has been there for the most part, but IMO P&R's hunting ep was much funnier.

I thought a couple 'skits' were OK this week. I enjoyed the episode.

i loved last thursday show.

ron kept screaming about getting shot in the head.

hilarious.

hardest i have laughed at an episode yet. even funnier than the politically inappropriate mural showing indian being run over by a train, chinese coolies laughing at the indians , and a group of irishmen getting drunk.

kudos to the writiers.

just wish more people would give this show a chance.

The last scene had me rolling on the floor, Ron's thick hair with just the back shaven and dotted with holes:D:D I sure hope they keep it going.

This show is hit or miss. Some have been hysterical, this past week was good. The one about the sister city in South America was terrible.

Parks And Recreation right now is the funniest show on television for me. No show has me laughing out loud as hard as this show. The cast has really come into its own.

it is also the most overlooked comedy going right now judging by the lack of posts on this thread.

people don't know what they're missing.

i know i'm the only avs member that really watches this show, but another
great episode last night.

this show is so much funnier than the office this season.

i don't get how people will watch community and the office and
skip this great comedy in the middle between these 2.

Wally, have you ever used the Shift key on your computer keyboard?

I'd rather have that than the people who leave CAPS LOCK on all the time:) It's like they're constantly shouting.
I agree, another good Parks, great cast all around!

We almost gave up on this show last year, but being the tv addicts we are it takes a lot to delete anything. Glad we stuck with it, this year has been great. Numerous laugh out loud moments everyweek.

I like the subtle 'background' humor in it. Like last night with Ron during the talent show off to the side barely moving, the racoons in the dumpster in the background during Ron's entire speech at the park, and Tom's face during the newscast outing Lesley's alleged affair.

Wally, have you ever used the Shift key on your computer keyboard?

keyboards have shift keys?



sorry, but if e.e. cummings can do it, so can i.

Wally, have you ever used the Shift key on your computer keyboard?

a n a l r e t e n t i v e.

OK episode last night. It's almost like Amy Poehler is quickly becoming a bit player in the show. She doesn't seem quite as funny as the backup cast.

You knew April was going to end up working for Ron.

NBC renews "Parks and Recreation" for a third season: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=18032273#post18032273.

Excellent news for a show that really deserves better ratings.

Recretion sounds gross.

My wife and my tv time is limited, so after a few episodes of The Office and Parks this season, we dumped The Office and stuck with Parks. Been a great choice.

^^ us also:)
Actually I just figured I'd record The Office when in reruns in the summer. It will be nice to actually have something new (to us) in the summer:D

Recretion sounds gross.Sorry, it's fixed now. :)

^^ us also:)
Actually I just figured I'd record The Office when in reruns in the summer. It will be nice to actually have something new (to us) in the summer:D

My wife and I figured we'd end up catching this season of the Office once it hits Netflix on demand. Your idea is great too.

My wife and I figured we'd end up catching this season of the Office once it hits Netflix on demand. Your idea is great too.

They are on at different times so it is not that complicated to watch one or the other or record one or the other or record both or watch both. Then again why do you even bother with the Office since you say it stinks like many other shows you say do but still always watch! :rolleyes:

For me it's not matter of both my tuners being occupied at the time but rather too many things I want during the winter and having my Tivo HDD fill up. While I have far less time for TV in the summer I record very little, so a new Office would be a welcome and not a burden. TV on DVD is also a great idea but with a Tivo commercials are quite easy to skip and also TV would be HD while DVD would be SD, unless the Office is available on BR.

Unnecessary comments deleted. Stop personal comments.

Good episode tonight.

Very good show. as has been the case for most of their shows this season,
continued excellent writing and good comic timing by the performers.

people voting to continue eating junk food even though they know its bad for
them. classic americana.

Very good show. as has been the case for most of their shows this season,
continued excellent writing and good comic timing by the performers.

people voting to continue eating junk food even though they know its bad for
them. classic americana.They actually wanted ham and mayo, which was a step up.;)

Very enjoyable episode. Also loved the shots at fat America.

Personally, I liked the Turf 'n Turf dinner Ron was having. Sounded yummy. Also, operating a band saw and router after 6 whiskeys and building a harp made me fall out of my chair laughting. Taking a photo with the newspaper to prove it. Hysterical.

Very enjoyable episode. Also loved the shots at fat America.

I do not really think the jokes were about America being Fat. I think they were about America demanding freedom to choose above common sense.

Overall the show continues to be one of the best written shows on television.

I do not really think the jokes were about America being Fat. I think they were about America demanding freedom to choose above common sense.

Overall the show continues to be one of the best written shows on television.

Yep, the jokes were squarely aimed at people who think its their god given right to be fatasses or dumbasses. I loved some of the questions being asked by the crowd, followed by the chant of ham and mayo.

As someone above pointed out, Ron showing off his ability to perform drunk was hilarious.

after seeing last night i remain of the opinion that this is the best sitcom going this season. several exceptional episodes so far and last night was no exception. heck that politically incorrect mural episode is the funniest thing i've seen on tv in a year. this show is better than 30 rock this season which has been my favorite.

great cast and writing. people haning on with the office or watching community and skipping this are cheating themselves

Something really changed between the writing of last year's show and this year's, and lots of people may not have checked it out this year. Plus, though each show is pretty self-contained, there is a definite sequence to the gags requiring keeping up with past shows.

Ditto better than 30 Rock, though the last couple of their episodes have been an improvement on what has gone on before. Lorne has a long track record of letting things go off the rails on his shows and then whipping things back into shape.

Glad I stuck with this show after a pretty bad first season. This second season has been gold. The writing, and acting has been top notch.

Good episode last night.
The investing subject was funny.

I don't think I've seen Amy Poehler give a funnier performance than last night's. Aziz Ansari was raging out of control pretty adroitly as well.

Loves Tom's (Aziz's) friend who everyone hates.

Aubrey, "Don't you work at Woman's Footlocker?":D

Loves Tom's (Aziz's) friend who everyone hates.

Yeah, hope he ends up a recurring character.

Yeah, hope he ends up a recurring character.He was already in one other episode. Tom brought him in to be "interviewed" for Ron's assistant job and Ron said the exact same thing as Donna did, "I hate that guy!":D

another well written, well acted episode.

did you notice in pubs this week that community, office,
30 rock were all renewed for another season.

only then did I see that parks and rec. had already
been given the go for another year ahead of the
other 3.

interesting.


maybe nbc is starting to recover their senses.

maybe nbc is starting to recover their senses.

Good thought.
3 or 4 of their programs were extra long this week.
2 hours of SVU, 1 hour of Office, and 1 hour of __ and so on.

Good episode last night.
The code violations and the golfing subjects were funny. I think I have a crush on Aubrey Plaza (April Ludgate) :p

p & r is getting a little inconsistent in their writing. since the holiday brink it seems like every other episode is funny. last night didn't do much for me, but
i loved the one the week before.

I think I have a crush on Aubrey Plaza (April Ludgate) :p

Ditto.

I thought this weeks episode was pretty funny! This has been the surprise show of this television season. Big improvement from when it first began.

Jerry! ha :p
Andy Samberg guest staring was a hoot. Mr. Loud speaker.

I just realized that if it wasn't for Ron, I wouldn't watch this show.

Since Day 1, and especially this season, I realized that if it wasn't for Tom (Aziz Ansari's character), I wouldn't watch this show.

I just realized that if it wasn't for Ron, I wouldn't watch this show.

Since Day 1, and especially this season, I realized that if it wasn't for Tom (Aziz Ansari's character), I wouldn't watch this show.

Yea well if it wasnt for Tom AND Ron I wouldnt watch the show so there. :p

They really did change the whole show this season. Most of the characters were so unlikable last year, and now it's turned out to be one of the funniest shows on TV. Good for them.

I love this show!

I haven't seen avatar cause I'm waiting to read the book
first except their isn't a book.

The wife and I just about died laughing during the golf cart scene......what cart did we get......:eek:
Poor Aziz, having to run after the cart because it was too heavy;)
Another good episode this week.

This was one of the most hilarious episodes I have seen thus far. Lots of LOL moments but two of the funniest involved the loud talking ranger. First was when he pulled up in the golf cart and said are we ready, then a shot of the pigeons flying away and the second in the studio when he started talking on air and they showed a shot of the decibel meter being pegged in the red, I frigging lost it! :D

Wheres the love for this show? No comments for this past week. I thought it was better than Community.

I was one of the viewers that watched the first 2 or 3 episodes and couldn't get past the feeling of being a cheap "The Office" knock off. Because of the comments about Season 2 in this thread, the wife and I decided to give it another shot.

We just (finally) got caught up and love this show. Agree with those that thought this week's episode was one of the funniest. I was cracking up a number of times.

Wheres the love for this show? No comments for this past week. I thought it was better than Community.

Whoops. I thought I posted this week.

I liked the episode.

It's still a season pass for me, and I have no reason to remove it, good show:)

A great episode. Casting Michael Gross was a nice surprise.

When I say Parks, you say Department!

PARKS!

<silence>

PARKS!

APARTMENT!

Also, I just found out that Paul Schneider (Mark Brendanawicz) will be leaving after this season. Apparantly he's got a film career he wants to focus on. Who knew!?

I liked the Mark character, but he's just kind of... there, not much for him to do really.

http://www.digitalspy.com/ustv/a208870/schneider-quits-parks-and-recreation.html

Adam Scott to join as a regular in Season 3, and Rob Lowe will have a guest appearance in season 3 as well.

Adam Scott is a good add. Hope he can keep doing Party Down as well.

Also, I just found out that Paul Schneider (Mark Brendanawicz) will be leaving after this season. Apparantly he's got a film career he wants to focus on. Who knew!?

I liked the Mark character, but he's just kind of... there, not much for him to do really.

http://www.digitalspy.com/ustv/a208870/schneider-quits-parks-and-recreation.html

Adam Scott to join as a regular in Season 3, and Rob Lowe will have a guest appearance in season 3 as well.I like him on the show, but he is easily replaceable.

I just don't want them to reunite Anne w/ Andy.

Adam Scott will be a great addition.

Also, I just found out that Paul Schneider (Mark Brendanawicz) will be leaving after this season. Apparantly he's got a film career he wants to focus on. Who knew!?

Ah yes. The undoing of many a TV actor from time immemorial.

my dvr didn't record last weeks episode even though it is programmed to record
all new p & r episodes. was it a repeat?

Yes, it was, and pretty funny at that. You may want to check your On-Demand for NBC. I have FIOS and am able to watch several popular prime time shows, including P&R, in HD for free when my DVR has a conflict. Thurs is a busy night.

hilarious episode last night

laughed my ass off.

great writing

once again, i feel as if i'm the only one in the world who finds this
show hilarious.

last nights episode was a classic.

ron demonstrating cane weaving which makes the fundraiser lose money.

got to love it.

Agreed--this is pure comedy gold...

Let’s Dia-Beat-This!

Sleep Fighting.

Brooks Brothers for Boys.

"Give a man a fish, you'll feed him for a day. Don't teach a man to fish and feed yourself. He's a grown man, fishing's not that hard."

"This chair is almost caning itself."

I enjoyed it.

Will watch it again tonight, while drunk.

Sweet pull on Detlef Schrempf.

Agreed--this is pure comedy gold...

Let’s Dia-Beat-This!

Sleep Fighting.

Brooks Brothers for Boys.

"Give a man a fish, you'll feed him for a day. Don't teach a man to fish and feed yourself. He's a grown man, fishing's not that hard."

"This chair is almost caning itself."

i forgot about sleep fighting.
where do they come up with this stuff

Watching right now--hilarious episode. This show has really come on this season.

One of the funniest shows of the season. It is really packed with hilarious lines throughout and you have to stay on top of your toes to catch them all. This show kills me.

Leslie : Ron wake up! Are you having a nightmare?
Ron: No, I have a habit of sleep fighting
Leslie: Thats horrible!
Ron: Only when I'm losing! :D

Funny stuff last night.

Bonfiglio's in da house!!!!:D

Hilarious episode tonight. Laughed many times.
Andy almost had April! haha

Ron Swanson is fast becoming one of my three or four favorite characters on TV. I have loved his parts this entire season.

Great show. Most underrated on TV. LoL many times. Agree about Ron Swanson, love that smirk he uses but then how serious he got when told they were laying-off Leslie which would mean him doing some work. The whole Andy-April bit is hilarious, can't wait for next season.

Love this show. Many great laughs last night, my favorite was Ron's ringtone that went off during the meeting - a gunshot. Good stuff.

What was it Ron said at the kid's concert? "Bacon wrapped turkey leg, they call it a Ron Swanson" He's hilarious.

this show has had an outstanding season.

best unwatched show on tv.

ron swanson is one of my favorite television characters of all time.
he's up there with eddie haskell!

I watched the last two episodes of this season only because Adam Scott of Party Down joined the cast. After viewing these two episodes I will say I don't find this show all that humorous, no where near as funny as Party Down (imo), but I did chuckle a few times and as long as Adam is with the show I will continue to watch. Perhaps I will come to enjoy the Parks & Rec as much as you all.

Love this show. Many great laughs last night, my favorite was Ron's ringtone that went off during the meeting - a gunshot. Good stuff.

What was it Ron said at the kid's concert? "Bacon wrapped turkey leg, they call it a Ron Swanson" He's hilarious.

Both of those were gold. :D

Love this show. Many great laughs last night, my favorite was Ron's ringtone that went off during the meeting - a gunshot. Good stuff.

Finally got around to watching the last few eps of the Thursday night lineup
and of all the funny things I saw from those shows, the "gunshot" ring tone was my "howl out loud and rewind twice" moment. I love this show and the NBC Thurs. night lineup overall.

i really don't understand the viewing audience. both community and the office have higher ratings than parks and rec if my info is correct. yet there it sits sandwiched between the 2. how can people watch these 2 and then skip the show that is the best of the 3.

I loved the look of pure unbridled glee on Ron's face every time they talked about cutting some government department or program. His character is just perfect.

i really don't understand the viewing audience. both community and the office have higher ratings than parks and rec if my info is correct. yet there it sits sandwiched between the 2. how can people watch these 2 and then skip the show that is the best of the 3.

Why anyone would switch to something else on Thurs. night is beyond me. I do know this show has had sand kicked in it's face, completely unjustifiably. There were a lot of times when it would be the funniest show that evening.

I loved the look of pure unbridled glee on Ron's face every time they talked about cutting some government department or program. His character is just perfect.

Ron's my fave, but I really enjoy this cast.

i really don't understand the viewing audience. both community and the office have higher ratings than parks and rec if my info is correct. yet there it sits sandwiched between the 2. how can people watch these 2 and then skip the show that is the best of the 3.

Parks and Rec is infinitely more funny to me than the Office. But I'm going to assume that many people interested in Parks and Rec tuned in for its initial 6 ep run a year ago and were as completely turned off by it as I was. I gave it two episodes to sway me in this latest season and found myself pleasantly surprised at how much improved it was.

yeah p&r really turned it up this season.

Best episode this year was the hunting episode when Ron got shot. Was one of the fumiest shows on all of tv this season and LOL the whole 30 min!

Best episode this year was the hunting episode when Ron got shot. Was one of the fumiest shows on all of tv this season and LOL the whole 30 min!

That was definitely a defining episode for how I thought about Ron. That and the episode where he fought for the rights of the candy company to make everyone fat. Good stuff.

I loved the look of pure unbridled glee on Ron's face every time they talked about cutting some government department or program. His character is just perfect.

and then the look of panic as ben proposes that leslie gets canned.

Felt this was appropriate.
http://i.imgur.com/gkr5j.jpg

Great photo! Was it a screen cap or publicity photo? It looks so clear if it's a cap.
I'll miss this show over the summer, can't wait for fall.

Still contemplating whether I could down a whole Swanson.


Think I'd start feeling kind of weird about a 1/3 of the
way through one.

Great photo! Was it a screen cap or publicity photo? It looks so clear if it's a cap.
I'll miss this show over the summer, can't wait for fall.

I believe Parks and Rec is gone until mid-season, because NBC thinks Americans want to watch a comedy about people that were given jobs previously held by Americans...in this economy. And they say NBC are stupid?!

Great photo! Was it a screen cap or publicity photo? It looks so clear if it's a cap.
I'll miss this show over the summer, can't wait for fall.

I'm not sure, it looks sharp so I'm guessing a publicity photo.
(Although, HD screen captures look good as well.)

NBC thinks Americans want to watch a comedy about people that were given jobs previously held by Americans...in this economy. And they say NBC are stupid?!

...and, in this day and age, with a laugh track. I lasted about three minutes.

I believe Parks and Rec is gone until mid-season, because NBC thinks Americans want to watch a comedy about people that were given jobs previously held by Americans...in this economy. And they say NBC are stupid?!

don't understand what you're saying here. no p&r until after new years, and what show are you referencing that will take its time slot?

http://www.nbc.com/outsourced/

http://www.nbc.com/outsourced/

so this show is taking p & r's slot until next year?


sigh.........

so this show is taking p & r's slot until next year?


sigh.........

Not exactly. In the fall 30 Rock moves to 8:30pm and Outsourced at 9:30pm. No matter what I suspect Outsourced won't last (even if it's good), although it's based on a movie which isn't half bad (but most people have never heard of it, but you can get it on Netflix).

And then Parks & Rec will be back, maybe at 9:30, or maybe back at 8:30.

IMDB link to the original Outsourced movie:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0425326/

Not exactly. In the fall 30 Rock moves to 8:30pm and Outsourced at 9:30pm. No matter what I suspect Outsourced won't last (even if it's good), although it's based on a movie which isn't half bad (but most people have never heard of it, but you can get it on Netflix).

And then Parks & Rec will be back, maybe at 9:30, or maybe back at 8:30.

IMDB link to the original Outsourced movie:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0425326/




Well I'm very disappointed to hear this.


I loved nbc's thursday night lineup from last year. Sounds like
they're breaking and splintering it apart to try and shore up
all the other garbage they program. Don't think this will help
nbc's ratings, and certainly won't enhance these great 3 thursday
night comedies.

Parks and Rec may not surivive this insult.

Will miss you Ron.

Well I'm very disappointed to hear this.


I loved nbc's thursday night lineup from last year. Sounds like
they're breaking and splintering it apart to try and shore up
all the other garbage they program. Don't think this will help
nbc's ratings, and certainly won't enhance these great 3 thursday
night comedies.

Parks and Rec may not surivive this insult.

Will miss you Ron.

Considering that now CBS is going go with comedy from 8-9pm this fall (8pm: Big Bang Theory, 8:30pm, Sh** my dad says), CBS is poised to hurt Community's 8pm audience, but with 30 Rock at 8:30pm, it's a formidable ratings competitor to the new CBS show (Which i don't think will do great).

And then with 9:30pm, NBC wants to pump up a new show that could benefit from a post-Office time slot. I personally can't blame them, but turning an existing show into a mid-season replacement is never a good thing.

Considering that now CBS is going go with comedy from 8-9pm this fall (8pm: Big Bang Theory, 8:30pm, Sh** my dad says), CBS is poised to hurt Community's 8pm audience, but with 30 Rock at 8:30pm, it's a formidable ratings competitor to the new CBS show (Which i don't think will do great).

And then with 9:30pm, NBC wants to pump up a new show that could benefit from a post-Office time slot. I personally can't blame them, but turning an existing show into a mid-season replacement is never a good thing.



no wonder nbc has the worst ratings of any network. they have a gold
lineup on thursdays and they're going to mess around with it and probably have
worse ratings than they did last season.

and what does a mid-season replacement mean in terms of time

are we looking at november or february.

can't believe they're pulling this show just as it hits its prime

no wonder nbc has the worst ratings of any network. they have a gold
lineup on thursdays and they're going to mess around with it and probably have
worse ratings than they did last season.

and what does a mid-season replacement mean in terms of time

are we looking at november or february.

can't believe they're pulling this show just as it hits its prime

For mid-season replacements, I assume we are looking at two scenarios:

1.) Parks and Rec takes over a show that gets canned early (maybe Outsourced, or even a show not on Thursdays).

or

2.) Parks and Rec has new episodes shown when the network is usually showing repeats or puts in a hiatus for a show. That would be the more typical Jan/Feb debut.

The thing is, before the announcement came that Parks and Rec would be a mid-season replacement, the producers thought the show was going to be on in the fall and in light of Poehler's pregnancy, they scrambled to film episodes for next season (not sure how many). So once a spot opens up, they'll be ready to start airing new Parks and Rec in the fall/winter.

For mid-season replacements, I assume we are looking at two scenarios:

1.) Parks and Rec takes over a show that gets canned early (maybe Outsourced, or even a show not on Thursdays).

or

2.) Parks and Rec has new episodes shown when the network is usually showing repeats or puts in a hiatus for a show. That would be the more typical Jan/Feb debut.

The thing is, before the announcement came that Parks and Rec would be a mid-season replacement, the producers thought the show was going to be on in the fall and in light of Poehler's pregnancy, they scrambled to film episodes for next season (not sure how many). So once a spot opens up, they'll be ready to start airing new Parks and Rec in the fall/winter.



hope they don't lose their writers and other creative folks because of
nbc's idiocy. this season p & r was as well written as anything i watched
in prime time.

hope they don't lose their writers and other creative folks because of
nbc's idiocy. this season p & r was as well written as anything i watched
in prime time.

I had the last 8 on DVR and finally got around to them the past 2 days and wow. I'd say it rivaled 30 Rock for best comedy. Ron Swanson is perfect.

this show has had an outstanding season.

best unwatched show on tv.

ron swanson is one of my favorite television characters of all time.
he's up there with eddie haskell!

Felt this was appropriate.
http://i.imgur.com/gkr5j.jpg

I had the last 8 on DVR and finally got around to them the past 2 days and wow. I'd say it rivaled 30 Rock for best comedy. Ron Swanson is perfect.




This hurts. Create one of my favorite characters in a sitcom
in years and then abandon him.

NBC sucks. Maybe another network can pick it up like FOX and give it the respect ( a whole season ) it deserves.

I tried a couple of episodes in the first season and gave up on this show. I understand that the second season is good, and NBC is conveniently repeating it sequentially so far. My question to you is, was this seaon good from the beginning, or do I have to wait a while before it takes off? If so, how many episodes in?

It actually starts pretty strong. Last Thursday's rerun had some hilarious stuff in it.

It actually starts pretty strong. Last Thursday's rerun had some hilarious stuff in it.

Good. Will start watching it. Thanks!

I tried a couple of episodes in the first season and gave up on this show. I understand that the second season is good, and NBC is conveniently repeating it sequentially so far. My question to you is, was this seaon good from the beginning, or do I have to wait a while before it takes off? If so, how many episodes in?

I hated the initial first 6 episode run, and it took about 3 or 4 eps of season 2 to really hook me, but once it did I was in. Great great show. I still die every time I think of the fat guy falling into a creek and farting while he was trying to retrieve his breakfast burrito.

I tried a couple of episodes in the first season and gave up on this show. I understand that the second season is good, and NBC is conveniently repeating it sequentially so far. My question to you is, was this seaon good from the beginning, or do I have to wait a while before it takes off? If so, how many episodes in?

It definitely keeps getting stronger and stronger the longer you get into
the season. The last 8-10 episodes were pure gold.

I hated the initial first 6 episode run, and it took about 3 or 4 eps of season 2 to really hook me, but once it did I was in. Great great show. I still die every time I think of the fat guy falling into a creek and farting while he was trying to retrieve his breakfast burrito.

It definitely keeps getting stronger and stronger the longer you get into the season. The last 8-10 episodes were pure gold.

Thanks for your input. I'll give it some time.

Happened to be channel surfing and came across the end of "Community" and it fed into the POS that's occupying P&R's slot, "100 Questions". I can narrow it down to one question: a laugh track, wtf?

And btw, my personal favorite ep. of P&R, "Ron and Tammy". is on @ 10:30PM EST.

Saw Amy was nominated for an Emmy for best actress in a comedy.

Good for her!

But what about Ron?

so amy just had baby #2.

could that be the reason why the show won't premiere next season until after
new years?

so amy just had baby #2.

could that be the reason why the show won't premiere next season until after
new years?

Read back through this thread. The baby is not the reason. In fact before NBC announced the fall lineup, they rushed to film a bunch of next season's eps prior to Amy giving birth.

Once NBC announced that P&R would be a mid season replacement this season, that rush was a total waste (Except that there are eps in the can so if a mid-season replacement is quickly needed, the eps will be avail)

I really hope whatever show that is in Parks & Recs spot gets cut real fast. Terrible terrible decision to delay the start of season 3 until mid season. Yet NBC wonders why their ratings stink.

All it takes is pretty much any new show to be canned on NBC could allow P&R to run eps, doesn't have to be "Outsourced."

I don't hope "Outsourced" fails, it could be good. As I said before, the show is inspired by a movie of the same name which isn't half bad. Usually I wouldn't expect NBC to greenlight a show that on its surface may only appeal to Indo-Americans/South Asians, but I suspect NBC moved it along because the huge anti-outsourcing culture here in the US (Especially with call centers to India), that perhaps NBC thinks the masses can appreciate the humor that will come from the show.