Parks and Recreation (TV Series) Two Parties (2013) User Reviews

Hilarious!

[arshdeep-61438 · 10/10 · 30 May 2020]

Loved Chris Pratt monologuing inappropriately about April and Chris

So much laughter!

[Squib31 · 10/10 · 7 August 2021]

There is so many funny scenes in this episode, nothing made me laugh harder than the boys singing Shoop in the car! As soon as they shouted "Men!" I couldn't stop giggling.

Ben's fun-filled party makes for fun-filled episode

[artfassbender · 8/10 · 9 January 2023]

Half of "Two Parties" is one of the most light-heartedly fun episodes in the entire series thus far. Half of it is a rather frustrating and strange ordeal.

The fun part is obviously Ben's bachelor party. It showcases the lighter and endearing side of the five main men characters, and it's uncomplicated fun and entertainment. A handful of random celebrity cameos, football at Lucas Oil Stadium, a hilarious ramble from Andy about Chris marrying April. Each character gets a moment for themselves, and the rest of the gang seems committed and unquestioning in making it a memorable night.

Leslie's part is the opposite. It's frustrating to see Leslie's inability to even attempt to enjoy the party, and the results are odd and even... problematic? April provides a few small and worthwhile jokes here, but ultimately the decision to contrast the men's party with this feels off.

As a viewer, I would've preferred that the writers left the park saga on the chopping block for this episode and instead have this party focus on the party.

Still, Ben's party provides such a source of uncomplicated and fun entertainment that it makes this episode extremely memorable. From Ron admitting that "he likes" Diane with a big smile on his face, Chris getting past the emotional rollercoaster and returning to stellar form and Ben just happy that everyone is having a fun time at his party, the episode is a wholesome hoot.

Parks and Recreation Two Parties

[dalydj-918-255175 · 19 January 2013]

Leslie starts by meeting with a Representative of the Indians to talk about ideas of a park he has. Leslie and Ben are having their bachelor and bacherlorette parties with then being run by both Ann and Chris. Leslie while going to her bacherlorette party sees that it is already being dug out which is not apart of the deal she made with her fellow council man. Ben at his bachelor party is just playing a board game which starts to bore Tom who says they should go out and have a drink in a cool club. They go to the club which is different for the rest of the men in the group. Leslie cannot enjoy her bachelorette party and mad decides to play some Indian artefact's on the land so it cannot have anything done to it. Leslie is not able to enjoy anything including a stripped dressed as Abraham Lincoln. The guys at the club talk about their past wife's and come to the idea through Chris that they all have bachelor parties. Leslie, Ann and April then go back to the site to dig back up want Leslie buried because of how bad she feels about it. To celebrate Andy's bachelor patty the men go to a baseball stadium and hang out with some famous baseball players. Next is Ron's version where the go and have steak asking him about Diane and how their relationship has developed. Next day the site gets closed down and Leslie will have to come clean to Ken about what she did. Leslie apologises to Ken and instead of telling everyone what she did he is on her side allowing the site not to be built on for a while. An episode that had some funny moments but did not feel good to be at all.

EPISODE GRADE: B- (MVP: Amy Poehler)