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Old 02-16-12, 01:52 AM
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Parks and Recreation -- "Dave Returns" -- 2/16/12

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While trying to get an endorsement from the Chief of Police, Leslie (Amy Poehler) and Ben (Adam Scott) awkwardly run into Leslie's old flame, Dave (guest star Louis C.K., "Louie"). Meanwhile, Andy (Chris Pratt) and the rest of the office work on a theme song for Leslie's campaign. Rashida Jones, Nick Offerman, Aziz Ansari, Aubrey Plaza, Jim O'Heir, Retta and Rob Lowe also star.


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Re: Parks and Recreation -- "Dave Returns" -- 2/16/12

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Funniest show on tv.
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Re: Parks and Recreation -- "Dave Returns" -- 2/16/12

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Funniest show on tv.
Agreed, but I thought this was one of the weaker episodes. Most of the Louis CK stuff was meh.

Still, this show always delivers some good laughs. My favorite was April banging the cymbals in Jerry's ears to get the picture.
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Re: Parks and Recreation -- "Dave Returns" -- 2/16/12

Yeah, I guess I'm just not "hip", but I can't stand Louis CK, and I think he sucked the life out of this episode. Still, most of the bits at the studio were pretty funny, so I'll give this ep. a 5/10.
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Re: Parks and Recreation -- "Dave Returns" -- 2/16/12

I agree that Louis CK wasn't good here but his show is probably the 2nd funniest show on tv.
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Re: Parks and Recreation -- "Dave Returns" -- 2/16/12

Is my memory faulty? I recall when Dave was orginally on the show he was intelligent and reasonable and a normal guy. It seemed weird for him to come back and acting like a boob.
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Re: Parks and Recreation -- "Dave Returns" -- 2/16/12

"That was hot nonsense"

I we could have seen Duke Silver again and not just hear him near the end.


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Re: Parks and Recreation -- "Dave Returns" -- 2/16/12

I think Dave was pretty awkward originally if I remember correctly.

I'm a fan of Louis CK, but I thought he was pretty bad here. I hope he doesn't become a regular.
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Re: Parks and Recreation -- "Dave Returns" -- 2/16/12

Originally Posted by spainlinx0
I think Dave was pretty awkward originally if I remember correctly.
Originally Posted by Crocker Jarmen
Is my memory faulty? I recall when Dave was orginally on the show he was intelligent and reasonable and a normal guy. It seemed weird for him to come back and acting like a boob.
He was both. They really went south with his character. Hopefully this was just a way to put an end to it.
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Re: Parks and Recreation -- "Dave Returns" -- 2/16/12

I don't like that Ann is dating Tom - even if it winds up going nowhere.
Shows do the incestuous dating thing too often... it's lame.

Ann's had a relationship with Andy (although both were outside the Parks/Rec group at the time), Mark and Chris and is now dating Tom? Is Jerry or Ron next?
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Re: Parks and Recreation -- "Dave Returns" -- 2/16/12

Originally Posted by spainlinx0
I think Dave was pretty awkward originally if I remember correctly.

I'm a fan of Louis CK, but I thought he was pretty bad here. I hope he doesn't become a regular.
I watched the episode awhile ago and I agree with you on that.
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Re: Parks and Recreation -- "Dave Returns" -- 2/16/12

I actually though Louis CK was good for the role here and I enjoyed the character, but I agree we don't need him to become a regular.

I loved Chris' butchering of Take Me Out to the Ballgame and everyone's reaction to it.

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