Parks and Recreation (TV Series) Boys' Club (2009) User Reviews

One of the stronger episodes of the first season.

[brenbella · 7/10 · 24 July 2018]

I think most of us can agree that Park's Season 1 is one of, if not the weakest season of the series. However, I do think there are a couple really underrated episodes in this short season, and "Boy's Club" is definitely one of those episodes. I think with this episode, we begin to see some characters blossom. In particular, Leslie, April, and Andy.

The A-plot in this episode shows April and Leslie getting in trouble for drinking on government property with the male employees who are part of a "boy's club." In the beginning of the episode, we begin to see the feminist in Leslie emerge as she feels it is not right to have only a "boy's Club" that is exclusive to the women of the department. The aftermath of her realizing that she drank/ate from the wine and cheese basket that she was not allowed to accept makes for great comedy. Basically Leslie treats this like she just committed murder as President of the United States. Leslie's loyalty to her job and the government is one of the defining traits of her character. This episode smartly is able to use it in comedic ways which really makes the episode work. Also we begin to the see the respect that Ron and Leslie have for each other, despite their different political views.

The B-plot is also pretty solid as well. Andy decides he wants to return the favor to his girlfriend for all the work she has done by taking care of him, so he cleans the entire house and even himself (in a kiddy pool). A standout moment sees Andy chase after an angry neighbor in the nude with only his casts and crutches. This is one of the funniest moments of the season, and probably when the creators of the show began to realize what comedic talent Chris Pratt really has (he was only supposed to be a guest star). By the way, isn't it funny seeing Chris Pratt in this kind of role, now knowing he is one of the world's biggest movie stars? It's little things like that, that make re-watches of the show so enjoyable.

A finally funny episode from an otherwise weak starting season

[vixxverlice · 7/10 · 29 December 2023]

This episode started off on a way funnier note than the others so far, and it's clear that the series will continue to get better and better as it goes along.

This is what I was waiting for, an episode that is finally actually funny and filled with great moments. The pacing of this episode is so much better than the previous ones and it's an entertaining watch. The rest of this season so far has been pretty weak but this is a ray of light in the dark.

I like the pace of this episode a lot, a lot of funny moments happen here and it's clear that the show is going to pick up from this point onwards. I enjoyed this episode a lot more than the other episodes before it so far, and I hope that it keeps up with improving like this. I feel like the second season will be better once the show is really fully fleshed out, it's still just starting at this point.

Best Episode of First Season

[xatbm · 27 September 2011]

If you want to start watching this show from a sporadic episode, or indicate to someone that's your choice! Best episode of season one, simply hilarious, especially for those who know someone like Leslie! The episode tells Leslie committing her biggest illegality in the public service so far, and how she regrets and wants to pay for her mistake, involving all ends of the department. The most interesting scenes are: When your co-worker Tom Haverford makes a simulation of how its going to be her interrogatory. When April post a video taking the stolen wine . When her boss Ron describes his thinking about how must to be the perfect State and the Leaders.

Not accepting gifts over twenty five dollars

[vivianla · 20 March 2022]

The employees are interested in the gift basket of wine and cheese. Leslie who follows every rule in the government says they cannot accept it because it is over twenty five dollars. She goes two towns over when she wants to rent a movie with nudity in it.

They make a Facebook account for the pit and see Mark is a friend. He has girls in bikinis on his profile, making Leslie jealous. He claims later that he doesn't hang with that crowd anymore.

To fit in with the guys who like to drink beer to relax, Leslie and Ann joins them and when they run out, Leslie opens the gift basket.

She feels guilty and whistle blows herself. Ron, her direct report, gets fed up with bureaucracy and defends Leslie saying she has never broken any little rule.

Mark comes in with a drink for Leslie who says you cannot drink on government property. She is upset she has a letter in her file. Mark says he has seven. City planners get a lot. He tells her to loosen up because it will drive you crazy following every single rule. They drink and Leslie feels like part of the boys' club.

Ann comes home to a clean house and her partner saying he is going to get gently laid tonight.