So what can viewers expect in tonight’s finale?
“The Others come back to the island,” she said jokingly, and then added, “Leslie goes on a disastrous date and you see some interesting things start to happen with her and Mark (Paul Schneider). I’m interested, and I hope other people will be, too, to see if she decides to keep pursuing Mark. Because right now, she’s on a career path and there’s not a lot of room for romance.”
May 6, 2009: Watch with Kristin
Josephine in Thousand Oaks, Calif.: So happy Parks and Recreation got picked up for another season. What can you tease?
The season finale finds Andy (Chris Pratt) out of his leg casts and throwing a concert. Andy’s band, Scarecrow Boat, has a song called “The Pit.” Did we mention Tom’s (Aziz Ansari) wife is in attendance? Wife? Yup! In other P&R news, Mark and Leslie (Amy Poehler) bond more at a bar, but he’s not the one Leslie kisses that night.
May 1, 2009: NBC Media Village
Synopsis for the May 14 episode, “Rock Show”:
LESLIE BALANCES HER PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DUTIES — Leslie (Amy Poehler) attends an important meeting with a local bigwig while her sub-committee members go to Andy’s (Chris Pratt) first concert since breaking his legs. Rashida Jones, Aziz Ansari, Paul Schneider, Aubrey Plaza, and Nick Offerman also star.
April 20, 2009: NBC Media Village
The May 14 episode (and season finale) of Parks and Recreation is titled, “Rock Show.”
April 20, 2009: NBC Media Village
Synopsis for the May 7 episode, “The Banquet”:
LESLIE MAKES AN IMPRESSION AT HER MOTHER’S BANQUET—Leslie (Amy Poehler) attends a banquet honoring her mother and discovers what it takes to get what you want in the political arena. Meanwhile, Tom (Aziz Ansari) and Mark (Paul Schneider) bail on the banquet to go to a bar and pick up some women. Rashida Jones, Aubrey Plaza and Nick Offerman also star.
April 20, 2009: NBC Media Village
Synopsis for the April 30 episode, “Boys’ Club”:
LESLIE BREAKS INTO THE BOYS CLUB — Leslie (Amy Poehler) tries to make her way into the old boys club of politics by going to a casual get-together, but she quickly faces a tough ethical choice. Meanwhile, Andy (Chris Pratt) has a secret plan to surprise Ann (Rashida Jones). Aziz Ansari, Paul Schneider, Aubrey Plaza and Nick Offerman also star.
April 14, 2009: Watch with Kristin
- Though it’s not official, Will Arnett told us he’d come on P-Rex once it had a name. With one episode left to film, we can only hope.
- We briefly saw interest in Ann (Rashida Jones) from Mark (Paul Schneider), who picked up the park project because of her, but Ann does have a boyfriend who may get in the way. Rashida Jones tells us, “There’s a little something looming [with Mark]. Who knows how it will develop, but there’s definitely a bit of interest that they develop with each other.” And don’t forget, Ann is actually a nurse, so we get some ER-esque action soon, “You get to see me in fancy scrubs, which is exciting, but down the line you’ll see me in the hospital,” says Rashida.
- Could Andy’s (Chris Pratt) two broken legs land him on the couch for the rest of the season? “There is a chance you will see me off of the couch. Maybe sitting in a chair or on the bed, or on the toilet. Also, Andy is a musician, he’s a rocker, so you may or may not see him putting on a rock concert.”
- Says Aziz Ansari, “Tom’s a little bit of a sleazy guy. He’s a mover and a shaker, sleazebag, douche bag guy. It’s very fun to play. Tom definitely acts like he is a player, and he continues to act that way. We’ve filmed a lot of fun stuff where Tom is out at a bar, hitting on girls. He’s such an idiot.” Who wants to see Tom make a move for Leslie? Just us? “I don’t know if Leslie’s really his type. I think he thinks he’s going to hook up with someone like Rashida. He’s really into Ann, but I don’t think it’s going to work out for him though,” adds Aziz.
- Says Aubrey Plaza, “There’s a lot more to April than being bored with the job. You’re going to see her get into it at times. Her and Leslie find a common ground. They develop a good friendship. I think April is smart, and maybe she doesn’t want to be there, but she has a lot of fun there and with Leslie.”
- April and Tom, the New Pam & Jim? Though there may not be love on the horizon between the pair, they have some office fun Pam and Jim style. “April and Tom like to trick Leslie a lot, and they like to do their own little office gags. The characters come together and they have fun making fun of Leslie,” says Aubrey.
April 13, 2009: Watch with Kristin
Thora in Baltimore: I love Parks and Recreation! Aziz Ansari is hilarious! Anything about the men of Pawnee?
Well get ready for more Aziz because Rashida Jones tells us exclusively that he isn’t going anywhere. “Tom is relentless. We’ll definitely find out more about Tom’s relationship with his wife and that whole situation down the line. And we find out a lot more about Mark and his personal life, his dating life. I think that hopefully people will feel like they want to see the characters more, and then once they do, we’ll give them the pleasure of getting into the little, nasty corners of their lives.” As long as Tom keeps hitting on Ann, we’re tuning in!
April 4, 2009: NBC Media Village
Synopsis for the April 23 episode, “Canvassing”:
LESLIE TAKES HER MESSAGE TO THE STREETS—Leslie (Amy Poehler) and her committee go door-to-door to build support for her park project and recruit members for an upcoming town hall meeting, but their mission doesn’t go as smoothly as Leslie hopes. Meanwhile, Tom (Aziz Ansari) strays from the group and uses more questionable recruiting tactics. Rashida Jones, Chris Pratt, Paul Schneider, Aubrey Plaza and Nick Offerman also star.
April 1, 2009: NBC.com Message Board
Synopsis for the April 16 episode, “The Reporter”:
LESLIE HAS TROUBLE WITH A REPORTER—When Leslie (Amy Poehler) invites a reporter to do a story on her park project, she and her committee have trouble staying on message. Leslie calls in Mark (Paul Schneider) to help save the story, but he only makes the situation worse. Meanwhile, Tom (Aziz Ansari) kisses up to his boss (Nick Offerman). Rashida Jones and Aubrey Plaza also star.
