![]() It ends up leaving everything in a state of flux, with very little optimism about the future, and yet the show’s characters still seem so positive about their present situation that you feel like they can rise above any potential challenges. “Freddy Spaghetti” is the epitome of this type of finale, delivering plenty of evidence which captures the heart and soul of this show while introducing other elements that threaten that stability without necessarily overwhelming the positivity inherent to these characters. The best comedy finales are those which find elements of conflict within elements of stability, emphasizing the reasons that we love watching the show week-after-week and the reasons why it remains lively and eventful enough to keep from becoming too familiar. This is normally fine, but it seemed especially tough tonight, as every other show has to live up to the level of quality that Parks and Recreation has right now. Ben Schwartz as Jean-Ralphio Saperstein.When I write about the Thursday comedies, I have to write about them after I finish watching them all, as there’s too many other Thursday programs recording on the common DVR which requires I watch them on a recording device-free television set." One Last Ride" is the series finale of the television sitcom Parks and Recreation. It serves as the 12th and 13th episodes of season 7 and the 124th and 125th overall episode of the series. It was written by lead actress Amy Poehler and series co-creator Michael Schur, the latter of whom also directed the episode. The series finale first aired on NBC in the United States on February 24, 2015, when it was watched by 4.15 million viewers, making it the most-watched episode of the season and the highest-rated episode since "Campaign Ad" of season four. With the majority of the season being spent closing long-running storylines, this episode serves as a standalone plot while also saying goodbye to both the characters and the city of Pawnee. ![]() The episode received acclaim from critics. The episode is presented as a nonlinear narrative, with the story jumping forward to show each character's future and onscreen text displaying the relevant dates. ![]() ![]() The following is a linear summary of the plot. The gang all gather inside the parks department before business hours, as many of them are leaving Pawnee, to reminisce about their time together there. A citizen comes in, saying that a swing set behind his house on a playground has been broken for about three months. Leslie ( Amy Poehler) sees this as an opportunity for them all to go on one last mission together as she is worried these people will never be together again in the same room at the same time. The gang agrees, with Leslie saying goodbye to everyone on the way to getting it fixed. After fixing the swing, the group gathers for a picture together and Ben asks Leslie if she is ready. In the last shot of the series, Leslie smiles at the camera, and says "Yes. I'm ready."Īfter his interim term, Garry ( Jim O'Heir) is elected mayor after a massive write-in campaign. In 2019, Craig ( Billy Eichner) continues to work at Tom's Bistro, where he meets Typhoon, Donna and Ron's old hairdresser, and the two end up getting married (with Ron as their best man) and living a long life together. Elsewhere, Tom ( Aziz Ansari), now married to Lucy ( Natalie Morales), looks to expand his restaurant business, only to lose almost all his money because of an economic recession. He then uses his experiences with failure to become a best selling author and motivational speaker. In 2022, Andy ( Chris Pratt) wants to have kids despite April's ( Aubrey Plaza) reluctance. After advice and support from Ben ( Adam Scott) and Leslie, April and Andy decide they are ready for kids. April later gives birth to a boy, Jack, on Halloween. Elsewhere, Jean-Ralphio ( Ben Schwartz) fakes his death with his sister Mona-Lisa ( Jenny Slate) for the insurance money with plans to leave the country and start up a casino, but is caught when he spies on his own funeral. Ron ( Nick Offerman) resigns from the Very Good Building Company, and turns to Leslie to help him, as he is at a personal crossroads Leslie makes him the superintendent of the Pawnee National Park, where he spends his days patrolling the forest.
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