State auditors Chris Traeger ( Rob Lowe) and Ben Wyatt ( Adam Scott) soon arrive, and the extremely cheerful Chris paints an optimistic picture of how they will fix the budget, but leaves the details to the more serious Ben. Ann explains that their lack of fighting was actually a bad thing because it meant their relationship had no passion, and she adds that Mark isn't used to dating anyone for a long period of time and over-stated the relationship's strength for that reason. Mark is confused as to why Ann has decided to break up with him because they never fought and everything seemed to be going perfect and smoothly. Ann ( Rashida Jones) has broken up with Mark ( Paul Schneider), and they meet for lunch to discuss the end of their relationship. Andy ( Chris Pratt) debates whether to ask April to be his girlfriend, but worries about the age difference because he is 29. Meanwhile, April ( Aubrey Plaza) is turning 21 and is having her birthday party at Tom's ( Aziz Ansari) favorite nightclub, the Snakehole Lounge. Ron ( Nick Offerman) is delighted because he hates any government spending, which leads him to have heated arguments with Leslie. State auditors have been sent by the governor to solve the impasse, which makes Leslie fear severe cuts. However, city manager Paul ( Phil Reeves), announces due to Pawnee's huge budget deficit, all proposals will be postponed indefinitely. Leslie ( Amy Poehler) excitedly prepares to present the parks department budget proposal, or "master plan". "The Master Plan" and the rest of the second season of Parks and Recreation was released on DVD in the United States on November 30, 2010, which included an extended 30-minute "producer's cut" of the episode. The episode is widely considered a turning point in the series. The episode received generally positive reviews, with several commentators praising the addition of Scott and Lowe to the cast, although some said Scott had more long-term potential as a character than Lowe. Ann and Chris meet, Leslie and Ben meet and Tom and Lucy meet.Īccording to Nielsen Media Research, "The Master Plan" was seen by 4.28 million household viewers, a five percent increase in viewership compared to the previous episode, " Telethon". This episode features six characters (five main characters) meeting their eventual spouses for the first time. A subplot featuring romantic elements between Ann and Chris was a late addition to the script to better connect Lowe to the cast. "The Master Plan" marked the end of the romantic relationship between Ann ( Rashida Jones) and Mark ( Paul Schneider), which allowed for the eventual departure of Schneider from the series. The idea of Pawnee's governmental problems were inspired by news reports at the time of a number of states shutting down schools, parks and other services due to the global recession.
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The episode also introduced Natalie Morales as Lucy, Tom's new girlfriend, and featured guest appearances by Ralph Richeson as "the ghoulish man" and regular series guests Ben Schwartz, April Marie Eden and Alison Becker. "The Master Plan" featured the first series appearances by Scott and Lowe, who became permanent cast members as characters Ben Wyatt and Chris Traeger.
The episode was directed by Dean Holland and written by series co-creator Michael Schur. Meanwhile, Andy contemplates asking April to be his girlfriend, and Tom seeks a new girlfriend. In the episode, Pawnee's major budget problems result in state auditors ( Adam Scott and Rob Lowe) arriving to make major cuts, much to Leslie's horror and Ron's delight. It originally aired on NBC in the United States on May 13, 2010. " The Master Plan" is the 23rd and penultimate episode of the second season of the American comedy television series Parks and Recreation, and the 29th overall episode of the series.
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