Christma-Tele-Kwanz-Ukah-Vision Day 8: Parks and Recreation 4x10

Happy Christma-tele-kwanz-ukah-vision everybody!  This is my celebration of the holiday season through television- one holiday-themed episode a day all the way until Christmas (and for the most part the episodes will be Christmas based.  I've yet to see a kwanza television episode, but I'll keep my eyes and ears open).  Enjoy the spirit of the holidays through the medium of television- make yourself a cup of hot coco, snuggle up in a blanket and immerse yourself in the season.


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Leslie fighting for PCP. 

Parks and Recreation “Citizen Knope” 4x10

This wonderful episode of Parks and Recreation shows just how awesome a gift-giver Leslie Knope is, as well as her inability to relax.  And knowing just how thoughtful and driven she is, neither comes as much of a surprise.  What does come as a nice surprise is the Parks and Recreation department’s (and Anne’s) gift to Leslie.  I won’t tell you what it is, but I will tell you that it’s awesome enough for Leslie to admit their win in the best gift-giver competition (she’s the only aware of this competition, btw).  While Leslie funnels her focus into PCP (don’t worry, it’s just Parks Committee of Pawnee), Ben tries to find a new job after he “resigned in disgrace.”  After some thought, and counseling from Jean-Ralphio (yes! He’s back!), Ben makes a surprising decision regarding his potential employment as an accountant at an accounting firm.  And Leslie moves on from PCP to LSD (again, it’s just Leslie’s Sorry Division, not drugs- this is Leslie Knope we’re talking about).  The episode ends on a wonderfully sweet note with Leslie’s friends presenting the aforementioned thoughtful gift, leaving Leslie in tears of joy.  Parks and Recreation can always be counted on to look at the little moments in life in an endearing way, and that’s just what happens in this sweet Christmas episode.  Also, don’t miss Jean-Ralphio’s circular walk-and-talk in the tag.  Oh Jean-Ralphio…

*Available on Hulu starting 12/09