Ep 7. Greg Pikitis
- TV-PG
- October 29, 2009
- 21 min
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8.2 (3,022)
In Parks And Recreation season 2 episode 7, titled "Greg Pikitis," the Pawnee Parks Department begins its preparations for their annual Harvest Festival. However, their plans are disrupted when a mischievous teenage vandal named Greg Pikitis (Cody Klop) threatens to spoil the event. Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler), the overzealous deputy director of the Parks Department, takes it upon herself to catch Greg and bring him to justice.
Leslie enlists the help of her colleagues, including the deadpan April Ludgate (Aubrey Plaza) and the bumbling Andy Dwyer (Chris Pratt), to track down Greg. While investigating, Leslie discovers that Greg has a history of causing trouble in Pawnee, including destroying a miniature horse statue and defacing a mural of the town's founder. Determined to make an example of him, Leslie stakes out Greg's house and catches him in the act of spray-painting a mural at City Hall.
At the same time, two local reporters, Shauna Malwae-Tweep (Alison Becker) and Harris (Harris Wittels), are following the story of Greg Pikitis and hoping to get a scoop on Leslie's investigation. They interview Leslie and her team, but the interview goes awry when Andy reveals that he was once punched in the face by Greg. The story becomes a laughingstock, and Leslie becomes a target for ridicule.
Despite the setback, Leslie remains determined to bring Greg to justice. She convinces the town's judge to sentence him to community service, during which he must clean up the damage he caused and help with the Harvest Festival. In the final moments of the episode, Leslie is able to enjoy the festival with her friends and coworkers, celebrating the success of their hard work.
Overall, Parks And Recreation season 2 episode 7 is a charming and humorous episode that showcases the show's ability to combine heartfelt moments with irreverent humor. The character of Greg Pikitis is a memorable addition to the show's array of quirky Pawnee residents, and the episode's focus on Leslie's determination and loyalty to her community make for an entertaining and uplifting viewing experience.