Possibly one of the best episodes of the entire series, the chemistry between April and Andy is one of the cutest, weirdest and most natural on all TV. The ceremony scene was SO moving, it is the perfect wedding for the perfect couple, nothing fancy just two humans that loved each other among their friends and family.
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Incredible episode!
brenbella12 August 2018
Warning: Spoilers
This is personally my favorite episode of the entire series. Now, instead of typing out why I think it should be considered the best of the series (it's really impossible to label just one episode as the best), I am just going to state why it's a special episode and what some of my favorite moments are. It's impossible to talk about this without spoiling the main twist which is revealed mid-way through so do not read this if you haven't seen the episode yet.
"Andy and April's Fancy Party" is a nice twist on the traditional sitcom wedding episode. Now, most of the time, shows will build up to a wedding episode by having episodes before that consist of bachelor/bachelorette parties, engagement parties, bridal showers, etc. Also, the proposal is always a big deal in sitcoms and usually an episode will end with a proposal that is supposed to be all emotional and stuff. Well, this episode basically subverts all the standard sitcom clichés that go into a wedding episode and viewers don't even find out it is a wedding until mid-way through. This is a complete shock because April and Andy just started dating a few episodes ago. When we find out, we are like Leslie. In complete shock and thinking this is a terrible idea. Yet, we are convinced that the two are completely in love just like Leslie does and the episode ends on a happy note with two of the major characters married. The best thing this episode does is not allow Leslie, or anyone else for that matter, stop the wedding. By the end, everyone is on the same page and nothing detracts from this.
The party has so many great moments and scenes: Jerry's party shirt; the introduction of April's creepy friend Orin "No, Orin, I don't know how I'm going to die. Wait. Are you asking me or telling me?"; Chris' vegetable loaf; Jean-Ralphio makes a surprise appearance "I would start with a joke. Joke, Vince Vaughn quote, obviously. Swingers or Crashers? Fred Claus."; the actual ceremony which is surprisingly very emotional despite being in a living room and Andy wearing a Colt's jersey; Chris Traeger dancing; Ron's burning his ex-wife's effigy speech; and Mouse Rat performs a new song; "See, I like to take each day at a time. There's nothing in the world we can't accomplish if we try."
When I first watched this episode, I did not like how it had a side-plot with Ann and Donna at singles night. I thought that it detracted away from the main plot and the whole episode could have just taken place at the party. However, watching it over and over again, I realize that the side-story is just as great and showcases Donna and Ann at their absolute best. Donna is at her funniest when she has complete domination over a situation and Ann is at her funniest when she, well, does not. The more awkward Ann is the funnier the character is. Rashida Jones plays awkward really well.
Overall, "Andy and April's Fancy Party" is a funny and original episode that completely subverts the standard tropes that normally consist of a sitcom wedding. It features all the characters at their absolute best and even has some very emotional scenes as well. It fully encompasses everything that is great about the show all in a tight 21 minutes. I can't recommend this episode enough and hope you enjoy it just as much as I do!
"Andy and April's Fancy Party" is a nice twist on the traditional sitcom wedding episode. Now, most of the time, shows will build up to a wedding episode by having episodes before that consist of bachelor/bachelorette parties, engagement parties, bridal showers, etc. Also, the proposal is always a big deal in sitcoms and usually an episode will end with a proposal that is supposed to be all emotional and stuff. Well, this episode basically subverts all the standard sitcom clichés that go into a wedding episode and viewers don't even find out it is a wedding until mid-way through. This is a complete shock because April and Andy just started dating a few episodes ago. When we find out, we are like Leslie. In complete shock and thinking this is a terrible idea. Yet, we are convinced that the two are completely in love just like Leslie does and the episode ends on a happy note with two of the major characters married. The best thing this episode does is not allow Leslie, or anyone else for that matter, stop the wedding. By the end, everyone is on the same page and nothing detracts from this.
The party has so many great moments and scenes: Jerry's party shirt; the introduction of April's creepy friend Orin "No, Orin, I don't know how I'm going to die. Wait. Are you asking me or telling me?"; Chris' vegetable loaf; Jean-Ralphio makes a surprise appearance "I would start with a joke. Joke, Vince Vaughn quote, obviously. Swingers or Crashers? Fred Claus."; the actual ceremony which is surprisingly very emotional despite being in a living room and Andy wearing a Colt's jersey; Chris Traeger dancing; Ron's burning his ex-wife's effigy speech; and Mouse Rat performs a new song; "See, I like to take each day at a time. There's nothing in the world we can't accomplish if we try."
When I first watched this episode, I did not like how it had a side-plot with Ann and Donna at singles night. I thought that it detracted away from the main plot and the whole episode could have just taken place at the party. However, watching it over and over again, I realize that the side-story is just as great and showcases Donna and Ann at their absolute best. Donna is at her funniest when she has complete domination over a situation and Ann is at her funniest when she, well, does not. The more awkward Ann is the funnier the character is. Rashida Jones plays awkward really well.
Overall, "Andy and April's Fancy Party" is a funny and original episode that completely subverts the standard tropes that normally consist of a sitcom wedding. It features all the characters at their absolute best and even has some very emotional scenes as well. It fully encompasses everything that is great about the show all in a tight 21 minutes. I can't recommend this episode enough and hope you enjoy it just as much as I do!
oh my God, best episode of the season
candhilycous29 August 2017
Warning: Spoilers
I love that they bot got married, it's amazing. Was totally not expecting this. I can't truly put it in words how I feel because I feel so amazing. Andy is a great guy. I hope they never break up and stay together forever till the end of the universe. I think Ben made a good decision to stay too. Ann is still out there, ya know, hooking up. But I lost hope in her when she left Mark so yeah... Great episode
Leslie needs to go.
danialcheema-130326 January 2020
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