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Skip for under 13
Parks and Recreation S4 E1, “1. I'm Leslie Knope”, scores 2/5 for violence, 4/5 for sex and 1/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 4/5 — Skip for under 13. Leslie has to either break-up with Ben or follow her dream of running for office. Ann is forced to dispense medical advice after making an unexpected diagnosis. Meanwhile, Ron prepares for the return of his first ex-wife, Tammy One.
Across the episode we counted 14 flagged moments in 5 themes: Sex & hookups (3); Nudity & bodies (6); Porn / strippers / sex work (1); Violence & injury (2); Alcohol & drugs (2). Every moment below is either a direct quote from the episode transcript or a short description of what happens on screen, so you can decide before you press play.
Watch for — every moment, theme by theme
Sex & hookups 3 moments
How Sex & hookups shows up in Parks and Recreation S4 E1:
I don't want anyone to think that you got where you are today by sleeping with your boss.
But I really like sleeping with my boss.
I wanna make out with my wife now.
Nudity & bodies 6 moments
How Nudity & bodies shows up in Parks and Recreation S4 E1:
- Explicit body / sex-act language appears in dialogue.
God, who keeps emailing me? - A penis.
The testicles are like the ears of the genital system.
That man has the largest penis I have ever seen.
You're not doing your breast any favors.
Your breasts are amazing.
Porn / strippers / sex work 1 moment
How Porn / strippers / sex work shows up in Parks and Recreation S4 E1:
Did you maybe tell people that I diagnosed that guy with mumps based on his porn photo? I did! I was so proud of you.
Violence & injury 2 moments
How Violence & injury shows up in Parks and Recreation S4 E1:
Oh, you choose, Knope-- hunting, fishing, or drinking? I'd really love to shoot a gun right now.
She has the tracking ability and body odor of a bloodhound.
Alcohol & drugs 2 moments
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in Parks and Recreation S4 E1:
Would you like any wine to start? Yes, and I'm gonna be direct and honest with you.
I would like a glass of red wine and I'll take the cheapest one you have because I can't tell the difference.
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