Ep 4. Practice Date

Parks And Recreation season two episode four is called "Practice Date." The episode begins with Leslie, played by Amy Poehler, being set up on a practice date with Ann's ex-boyfriend, Mark. Leslie wants to impress Mark because she believes that he is the perfect man for her. However, she is nervous about their date, so she asks Dave, a cop, to help her practice dating.

Meanwhile, Tom is trying to win back his ex-wife, Wendy. He asks Mark, who is a construction worker, for help fixing the pit outside Ann's house. Tom believes that if he fixes the pit, Wendy will be impressed and want to get back together with him.

As Leslie practices dating with Dave, she realizes that she is not really interested in him. She also realizes that she was only interested in Mark because she thought he was perfect, not because she actually liked him. However, after talking to him, she realizes that Mark is not as perfect as she thought he was. She decides to cancel their date.

Tom, on the other hand, succeeds in fixing the pit and impresses Wendy. However, she admits that she is not interested in getting back together with him. Tom is heartbroken, but he decides to move on and focus on finding someone new.

The episode ends with Leslie and Ann discussing their love lives. Leslie admits that she is not ready to date yet, but Ann encourages her to keep trying. The two friends hug, and Leslie realizes that sometimes it's better to be happy alone than to settle for someone who isn't right for you.

Overall, "Practice Date" is a funny and heartwarming episode that explores the ups and downs of dating. The show's talented cast, led by Poehler, brings each character to life and makes the episode a joy to watch.