Archive for the ‘Season 2’ Category

‘Freddy Spaghetti’ (2.24)

Thursday, May 20th, 2010

freddy spaghettiOriginal air date: May 20, 2010

Writer: Daniel J. Goor | Director: Jason Woliner

Summary: PAWNEE SHUTS DOWN — ADAM SCOTT (”PARTY DOWN”) AND ROB LOWE (”BROTHERS AND SISTERS”) GUEST STAR–When Ben (guest star Adam Scott) prevents Leslie (Amy Poehler) from holding a children’s concert, she takes matters into her own hands. Mark (Paul Schneider) makes some big decisions about his life, and Andy (Chris Pratt) gets some unexpected romantic attention. Rashida Jones, Aziz Ansari, Nick Offerman, and Aubrey Plaza also star.

Poll:
In a poll conducted on Knope Knows from May 20-23, viewers gave “Freddy Spaghetti” a 9.33/10.

Video:
Promos | Highlights

Other:
Photos

Knope Knows Q&A:
Dan Goor

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‘The Master Plan’ (2.23)

Thursday, May 13th, 2010

master planOriginal air date: May 13, 2010

Writer: Michael Schur | Director: Dean Holland

Summary: LESLIE’S MASTER PLAN IS SCUTTLED – ADAM SCOTT (”PARTY DOWN”) AND ROB LOWE (”BROTHERS AND SISTERS”) STAR – Leslie (Amy Poehler) is disappointed when her new park plans are put on hold by a visit from two state auditors (guest stars Adam Scott and Rob Lowe). April (Aubrey Plaza) has plans for Andy (Chris Pratt) at her birthday party, and Ann (Rashida Jones) tries to piece together a romantic mystery. Paul Schneider, Aziz Ansari and Nick Offerman also star.

Poll:
In a poll conducted on Knope Knows from May 13-16, viewers gave “The Master Plan” a 9.39/10.

Ratings:
4.284 million viewers | 2.0/6 A18-49 | Source

Video:
Promos | Interviews | Clips | Highlights

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‘Telethon’ (2.22)

Thursday, May 6th, 2010

ron dogOriginal air date: May 6, 2010

Writer: Amy Poehler | Director: Troy Miller

Summary: LESLIE HOSTS A TELETHON – Leslie (Amy Poehler) hosts a late-night shift for a local telethon, and lands former Indiana Pacer Detlef Schrempf as a celebrity guest. Meanwhile, Mark (Paul Schneider) has big plans for his relationship with Ann (Rashida Jones). Aziz Ansari, Nick Offerman, Chris Pratt and Aubrey Plaza also star.

Poll:
In a poll conducted on Knope Knows from May 6-9, viewers gave “Telethon” an 8.80/10.

Ratings:
4.030 million viewers | 1.9/6 A18-49 | Source

Video:
Deleted Scenes | Highlights | “Sex Hair” Music Video

Other:
Photos | Design Mouse Rat’s Next Album Cover

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‘94 Meetings’ (2.21)

Thursday, April 29th, 2010

94 meetings picOriginal air date: April 29, 2010

Writer: Harris Wittels | Director: Tristram Shapeero

Summary: RON FACES THE NIGHTMARE OF HAVING TO DO HIS JOB-Ron (Nick Offerman) is furious when April (Aubrey Plaza) mistakenly schedules a ton of meetings for him. Meanwhile, Leslie (Amy Poehler) fights to preserve a historical landmark. Rashida Jones, Paul Schneider, Aziz Ansari and Chris Pratt also star.

Poll:
In a poll conducted on Knope Knows from April 29 to May 2, viewers gave “94 Meetings” an 8.82/10.

Ratings:
4.030 million viewers | 1.9/6 A18-49 | Source

Videos:
Promos | Deleted Scenes | Highlights

Other:
April’s Meeting Calendar | Turnbill Mansion Portrait Scramble

Knope Knows Q&A:
Harris Wittels

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‘Summer Catalog’ (2.20)

Thursday, March 25th, 2010

sweater swapOriginal air date: March 25, 2010

Writer: Katie Dippold | Director: Ken Whittingham

Summary: LESLIE SEEKS INSPIRATION FROM THE PAST-Preparing the Summer Events Catalog, Leslie (Amy Poehler) decides to take Ron (Nick Offerman) and the past directors of the Parks Department out for a picnic lunch. Tom (Aziz Ansari) enlists the help of Ann (Rashida Jones) and Mark (Paul Schneider) to pose for the cover photo. Nick Offerman, Chris Pratt and Aubrey Plaza also star.

Poll:
In a poll conducted on Knope Knows from March 25-28, viewers gave “Summer Catalog” an 8.53/10.

Ratings:
4.473 million viewers | 2.0/6 A18-49 | Source

Videos:
Promos | Deleted Scenes | Highlights

Other:
Summer Catalog | Tom’s Pick-Up Lines

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‘Park Safety’ (2.19)

Thursday, March 18th, 2010

park safetyOriginal air date: March 18, 2010

Writer: Aisha Muharrar | Director: Michael Trim

Summary: LESLIE LEAPS INTO ACTION WHEN JERRY IS MUGGED IN A PARK-ANDY SAMBERG (”SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE”) GUEST STARS-After Jerry (Jim O’Heir) gets mugged by a bunch of kids, Leslie (Amy Poehler) meets with the head park ranger (guest star Andy Samberg) in hopes of improving park safety. Meanwhile, everyone tries to be nicer to Jerry once he returns to the office. Rashida Jones, Paul Schneider, Aziz Ansari, Aubrey Plaza and Chris Pratt also star.

Poll:
In a poll conducted on Knope Knows from March 18-21, viewers gave “Park Safety” an 8.81/10.

Ratings:
4.70 million viewers | 2.0/6 A18-49 | Source

Videos:
Promos | Interviews | Clips | Deleted Scenes | Highlights | Citizen Video

Other:
Photos | Ron’s Self-Defense Tips

Knope Knows Q&A:
Aisha Muharrar

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‘The Possum’ (2.18)

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

possum photoOriginal air date: March 11, 2010

Writer: Mike Scully | Director: Tristram Shapeero

Summary: A PESKY POSSUM REEKS HAVOC ON A LOCAL GOLF COURSE-When a possum bites the mayor’s dog on a golf course, Leslie (Amy Poehler) is asked to form a task force to catch the pesky animal. Meanwhile, Ron (Nick Offerman) is upset when Mark (Paul Schneider) refuses to bend the rules for him. Aziz Ansari, Chris Pratt, Aubrey Plaza, and Rashida Jones also star.

Poll:
In a poll conducted on Knope Knows from March 11-14, viewers gave “The Possum” an 8.58/10.

Ratings:
4.608 million viewers | 2.1/6 A18-49 | Source

Videos:
Promos | Deleted Scenes | Highlights

Other:
Photos | Find-A-Pest Game | Ron’s Workshop Signs

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