Ep 4. Sex Education
- TV-PG
- October 18, 2012
- 21 min
-
8.0 (2,281)
Leslie Knope, the deputy director of the Parks and Recreation Department in the town of Pawnee, is back in the fifth season with a bang. In the fourth episode of the season, titled "Sex Education," Leslie has to deal with a controversy involving a new addition to the town's sexual education program.
The controversy begins when former porn star Brandi Maxxxx (played by Maribeth Monroe) is invited to talk to the town's high school students about safe sex. Leslie is initially okay with the idea, but soon learns that Brandi's presentation is less than appropriate. The presentation is filled with explicit images, and the students are left feeling confused and uncomfortable.
Leslie makes it her mission to ensure that Brandi's presentation is banned from the school, and begins a campaign to rally support for the cause. Meanwhile, Tom Haverford (played by Aziz Ansari) decides to use the controversy to his advantage by starting a new business venture - a dating service for teens.
As Leslie's campaign gains momentum, she begins to realize that she must confront her own feelings about sex education. She starts to question why she is so opposed to Brandi's presentation, and whether some of her views on the subject may be outdated. She seeks advice from her friends and colleagues, including her boss Ron Swanson (played by Nick Offerman), who has some surprising insights on the subject.
As the episode unfolds, Leslie's campaign takes on a life of its own. She is forced to confront not only Brandi and her supporters, but also members of the town council who have their own views on the matter. In the end, Leslie must decide whether to stick to her convictions, or open her mind to new ideas and perspectives.
"Sex Education" is a thought-provoking and entertaining episode that tackles some important issues facing today's youth. It explores the ways that sex education can be both empowering and confusing, and offers some insights into how we can better support young people on their journey to adulthood. With its hilarious cast and expert writing, Parks and Recreation continues to be one of the most beloved comedies on television.