Parks & Recreation: Season 4, Episode 15 “Dave Returns” (B+)
It’s always fun to have former players return for a guest spot, checking in with the main characters at whatever stage both parties are at now. Louis C.K.’s Dave was always awkward but sweet, and his composure and conduct in this episode are perhaps more aggressive than usual, but otherwise none too surprising. Telling Leslie he still loves her at dinner when Ben was away from the table is one thing, and handcuffing Ben to a urinal so that he can go back to the table and have a moment alone with her was a much more grievous offense, not to mention a short-lived one, considering the fact that he called from the bathroom only moments later. It certainly didn’t help with Ben’s paralyzing fear of cops, which resulted in several humorous interactions throughout the episode and an endless line of cops going to the bathroom before him at the very end. Andy’s recording studio trip was entertaining, particularly due to its Duke Silver-heavy location. April helping Ron to do something is always a blast, and her angry smashing of the mug with Duke’s face on it was a highlight. I’m still surprised about Tom and Ann, particularly since Tom continues to try to put moves on her in his sleazy way, and for some reason, she seems to be defenseless against it! I’m not sure it’s a plotline that ends well, but you never know. Andy and April and Ben and Leslie both didn’t seem so likely there for a while.
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