Content guide
Skip for under 13
Parks and Recreation S5 E21, “Swing Vote”, scores 3/5 for violence, 4/5 for sex and 3/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 4/5 — Skip for under 13.
Across the episode we counted 20 flagged moments in 6 themes: Sex & hookups (5); Nudity & bodies (1); Violence & injury (2); Swearing (7); Alcohol & drugs (4); Racism & slurs (1). 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.
Parents need to know
Age 13+Sex talk, drinking, nudity in live-action sitcom.
Parents need to know that Parks and Recreation S5 E21, "Swing Vote", is a live-action sitcom episode. The series is known for gentler than most workplace sitcoms; innuendo is the main thing. Driven by sex & hookups (explicit, in dialogue), with alcohol & drugs alongside it. Violence includes Four says, "I am sorry that I said the gorilla's blood was on your hands". Sexual content is explicit — for example, You guys want a threesome; Explicit body / sex-act language appears in dialogue. Language isn't constant, but you can expect swearing — for example, Do you know his ATM pin? 'Cause I cannot crack that little bitch's code. Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — " She then pretends those are ecstasy and sells it to a bunch of college kids that are…. This episode includes racism & slurs — for example, Okay, before we start, anybody want a hot dog? Hot dogs? You know I have irritable bowel…. Every flagged moment below is a direct quote from the transcript or a short description of what happens on screen.
Watch for — every moment, theme by theme
Sex & hookups 5 moments
How Sex & hookups shows up in Parks and Recreation S5 E21:
You guys want a threesome.
We do not wanna have a threesome with you.
I've been single for an hour now, and it's the tits! I'd still like to hook up though.
Let's make out.
Did she assault you? - No, this was a sexual injury.
Nudity & bodies 1 moment
How Nudity & bodies shows up in Parks and Recreation S5 E21:
- Explicit body / sex-act language appears in dialogue.
Violence & injury 2 moments
How Violence & injury shows up in Parks and Recreation S5 E21:
- Four
I am sorry that I said the gorilla's blood was on your hands.
How did your wild dirtbag fantasy night work out? Well, Mona-Lisa and the random girl she grabbed after you left got into a fistfight in the parking lot.
Swearing 7 moments
How Swearing shows up in Parks and Recreation S5 E21:
Do you know his ATM pin? 'Cause I cannot crack that little bitch's code.
She dives in, steals her purse, doesn't go for the money, steals all her birth control pills, and says, "Bitch, you're gonna get pregnant.
Hey! What the hell is this? I'm guessing it's my latest budget cut proposal based on your rage sweat.
Rat Mouse? Rat bastards.
I'm not--I mean, it shouldn't matter, but I'm-- You're breaking up with me? - Oh, man, that sucks.
Damn it! - Hole- in-one! Excellent win, Ron.
But I respect the hell out of your short game.
Alcohol & drugs 4 moments
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in Parks and Recreation S5 E21:
" She then pretends those are ecstasy and sells it to a bunch of college kids that are drinking Goldschläger at a gas station.
What's up? Can I get two beers and an ice water for my friend here, designated driver? I am? You drove here.
Well, you know what, Mouse Rat has a lot of influence on some of the local high school bands, mostly 'cause Chang buys 'em beer and whatnot.
I need piece of paper, I need a pen, I need four more beers, I need a computer fan, I need a lightning bolt of inspiration.
Racism & slurs 1 moment
How Racism & slurs shows up in Parks and Recreation S5 E21:
Okay, before we start, anybody want a hot dog? Hot dogs? You know I have irritable bowel syndrome, you racist.
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