Recreation 2x18 | Parks And

: Ron Swanson seeks city approval for a woodshop expansion. Mark Brendanawicz, acting as a city planner, refuses to bend the rules for Ron and cites numerous code violations. Key Character Moments

: Mark eventually takes a half-day off to help Ron bring his woodshop up to code; Ron rewards him with a wooden canoe—a gift Mark didn't actually want. Parks and Recreation 2x18

: The episode introduces Harris and Brett, the incompetent and frequently high animal control officers who became recurring fan favorites. Production Trivia : Ron Swanson seeks city approval for a woodshop expansion

: The woodshop used in this episode is actually Nick Offerman’s real-life woodworking shop. acting as a city planner

: Reprising her role as reporter Shauna Malwae-Tweep is Alison Becker .

: Becomes a temporary town hero for tackling the opossum.