Ep 18. Flu Season 2
- TV-PG
- April 10, 2014
- 21 min
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8.3 (2,039)
In Parks & Recreation season 6 episode 18, titled "Flu Season 2," the Pawnee Parks and Recreation Department is hit with a severe flu outbreak. Leslie Knope, played by Amy Poehler, is concerned about contracting the flu and decides to get vaccinated. However, it turns out she is allergic to the flu vaccine and suffers a severe reaction.
Meanwhile, Donna Meagle, played by Retta, is hosting a dance-a-thon fundraiser for the Pawnee Animal Shelter. The flu outbreak causes several of the dancers to drop out, including Tom Haverford, played by Aziz Ansari. However, Chris Traeger, played by Rob Lowe, insists on participating even though he is feeling ill.
As the flu spreads, April Ludgate, played by Aubrey Plaza, becomes the only healthy person in the office. She takes on the responsibility of caring for her sick coworkers, including Ron Swanson, played by Nick Offerman, who has stubbornly refused to get vaccinated. However, when he becomes seriously ill, he is forced to admit that he should have gotten the flu shot.
Meanwhile, Ben Wyatt, played by Adam Scott, is trying to impress his new boss. However, when he becomes sick, he is forced to ask his coworker Andy Dwyer, played by Chris Pratt, to cover for him. Andy takes on the job with enthusiasm, but his lack of experience causes some problems.
Overall, the episode is a humorous take on the seriousness of a flu outbreak and the importance of taking precautions to prevent the spread of illness. It also highlights the importance of taking care of each other and working together as a team in times of crisis.