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Parks and Recreation Season 5 Episode 2

Soda Tax

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AIRED: Sep 27, 2012

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Excited about his upcoming police entrance exam, Andy (Chris Pratt) decides to get in prime physical shape. He calls on the help of Pawnee's most athletic citizen, Chris (Rob Lowe). Chris agrees, but working with Andy unexpectedly sends him into a bad mood. Meanwhile, Leslie (Amy Poehler) finds herself at the center of a tough decision about soda taxes.moreless

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Parks and Recreation "Soda Tax" Review: Super-Sized Silly

"Soda Tax" hilariously showed how a comedy about small-town government can hold a mirror to larger political and social issues facing our country.

By Michael Svoboda, Sep 28, 2012

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Soda Tax

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By thefanof, Sep 30, 2012

Another episode of Parks combining both the politics of a local city and on a grand scale with people with big Washington connections, but as always I just don't get the appeal. Weird, weak humor that does not resonate with me as well as it does most of its fans in the 18-49 demographic. I like some of the storylines they attempt to have, but it just doesn't get it done.moreless
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Local politics in Pawnee rarely disappoint, the D.C. politics are not nearly as funny

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By patsully, Sep 28, 2012

I figured Adam Scott was due for a break from the show, but it appears we're going to follow him to D.C. I'm not sure it's the best decision given the strength of the absurd political debate in Pawnee.

The breakdown of local soda sizes was fantastic. And Ron + Leslie heart to hearts never disappoint.
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Adam Scott	Ben Wyatt (Season 3+)
Retta	Donna Meagle (Season 3+, recurring previously)
Jim O'Heir	Jerry Gergich (Season 3+, recurring previously)
Amy Poehler	Leslie Knope
Rashida Jones	Ann Perkins
Rob Lowe	Chris Traeger (Season 3+)

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Mary Faber	Kathryn	Guest Star
Mike Scully	Pearl	Guest Star
Lee De Broux	Terrence	Guest Star
Kevin Symons	Councilman Bill Dexhart	Recurring Role
James Greene	Councilman Milton	Recurring Role
Yvans Jourdain	Councilman Howser	Recurring Role

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- Original International Air Dates:
  Canada: September 27, 2012 on Citytv
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