Ep. 179: S7E10 "The Johnny Karate Super Awesome Musical Explosion Show"

This week, my Parks and Recreation re-watch finally comes to an end as I discuss the series finale "One Last Ride" pt. 2. We see what the future holds for Jerry, Ron, Ben, and Leslie; and some old friends return! Intro/general nonsense: Fantasy madness! (00:11)FILLER: The Paper S1E1-5 (03:53)"One Last Ride" Pt 2 (16:21)New episodes every Tuesday

This week I covered the first half of the series finale "One Last Ride." As the Parks crew says goodbye to Pawnee and eachother, we get glimpses into the future for Donna, Tom, April & Andy, Craig, and Jean-Ralphio. Intro/general nonsense: Behind the scenes chaos (00:13)FILLER: Mario Kart 8 and Mario Party for Nintendo Switch (04:43); School of Rock- 2003 (07:49)How about a SPAM sandwich?? (12:33)"One Last Ride" Pt. 1 (14:57)New episodes every Tuesday

This week, I covered the penultimate episode of the series "Two Funerals." Andy and Donna help Ron cope with the loss of a friend; Leslie helps Tom with his proposal for Lucy; Ben and April look for a new mayor; and Jerry finally comes out on top!Intro/general nonsense: Back to school (00:12)FILLER: Peacemaker S2E1 (06:57)"Two Funerals" (15:37)New episodes every Tuesday 

This week, I covered "The Johnny Karate Super Awesome Musical Explosion Show" from season 7. On the last day of filming for Andy's TV show, the gang gives a retrospective on his three personalities: Johnny Karate, Burt Macklin, and of course, Andy Dwyer; April worries that she's pulling Andy away from his dream job.Intro/general nonsense: Telemarketers and dance parents (00:10)FILLER: Alien Earth (04:16) & Pitch Perfect 1 and 2 (10:19)"The Johnny Karate Super Awesome Musical Explosion Show" (18:06) New episodes every Tuesday

This week, I covered "Pie-Mary" from season 7. Leslie and Ben shake things up with the annual pie-baking event; April, Andy, and Ron go on a scavenger hunt; and Jerry keeps losing his personal belongings.Intro/general nonsense: my loud family (00:35) and butterflies (03:47)Program Announcement (05:10)"Pie-Mary" (07:08)New episodes every Tuesday 

This week, I covered "Ms. Ludgate-Dwyer Goes to Washington" from season 7. April and Leslie head to Washington to make a presentation, while Andy, Ben, and Ron try to find April a new job. Also, RON HAS BROTHERS?!Intro/general nonsense: no more garden parties (00:14); Chipotle still sucks (02:53); and Teresa from Germany checks in (08:25)!"Ms. Ludgate-Dwyer Goes to Washington" (16:45)New episodes every Tuesday

This week, I covered "Donna and Joe" from season 7. Ben is approached about running for congress; Ron makes things awkward for Lucy and Tom; April and Andy deal with the crazy Meagle family; and Donna and Joe tie the knot.Intro/general nonsense: my house is melting (00:08), and caterpillars (02:30)FILLER: Fantastic Four: First Steps (07:05) NO Spoilers"Donna and Joe" (17:21)New episodes every Tuesday

This week, I covered "Save JJ'S" from season 7. The gang rallies to save the beloved JJ's Diner from being shut down; Donna invites Lucy to her wedding, which makes things complicated for Tom; and the return of TREAT 'YO SELF!Intro/general nonsense: "Can I see your ID?" (00:39); and an old segment returns (07:50)FILLER: The Monkey (2025) (11:57)"Save JJ's" (18:00)New episodes every Tuesday

This week, I covered "Gryzzlbox" from season 7. Ben and Leslie infiltrate Gryzzl after learning they are data-mining; Tom becomes Andy's Johnny Karate agent; and April reluctantly helps Craig find some new interns.Intro/general nonsense: sweet vintage toy find and sale (00:08)FILLER: Sinners (2025) (11:06)"Gryzzlbox" (19:30)New episodes every Tuesday

This week, I covered "Leslie and Ron" from season 7. Following last week's events, Leslie and Ron have been locked in the Parks office, by Ben, and will not be let out until they settle their differences. Intro/general nonsense: crickets suck; Aldi fail (00:09)FILLER: Ironheart S1 *SPOILERS* (12:04); Black Mirror S7E1 "Common People" *SPOILERS* (22:17)"Leslie and Ron" (29:39)New episodes every Tuesday