Go Big or Go Home who encourages him not to give up and to "go big or go home". Inspired by her own advice, Leslie proposes restoring the parks department with a Harvest Festival, which was once a Pawnee tradition until eliminated by budget cuts. Leslie and the other parks employees agree that if it is not a success, the parks department will shut down. Impressed by their enthusiasm, Chris and Ben agree to the idea. "Go Big or Go Home", the third season premiere, was written by Alan Yang and directed by Dean Holland. It was the first to feature Adam Scott, Rob Lowe,
Go Big or Go Home Tom as a scene that feels too much like a sketch comedy bit rather than a natural progression of the script. Nick Purdy of "Paste" said the addition of new cast members Chris and Ben may have diluted the rest of the cast's talents, and that the episode felt as if it had "too many plates spinning", leaving not enough screentime for strong characters like April Ludgate and Ron Swanson. Go Big or Go Home "Go Big or Go Home" is the third season premiere of the American comedy television series "Parks and Recreation", and the 31st overall episode of