Character Analysis
Dr. Saperstein
Played by Henry Winkler
14 jokes across 5 episodes of Parks and Recreation
3.4
14
6.9
6.7
Cringe/Discomfort
Dr. Saperstein delivers 14 scored jokes across 5 episodes of Parks and Recreation, averaging 6.9 on craft and 6.7 on impact for a career WAR of 3.4. Their comedy leans toward cringe/discomfort. The highest-scoring line is below.
Funniest Dr. Saperstein Lines
Dr. Saperstein:...it's what we doctors like to call — and I don't mean to be insensitive — a going-out-of-business sale.
Dr. Saperstein:Dr. Saperstein: 'Would you be interested in adopting my children? They're in their late 20s, they're terrible. No? No go? I ask all my patients.'
Jean-Ralphio · Dr. Saperstein:Daddy. Daddy. Come on. I lie to you all the time. All those math camps I said I went to? I don't even know what a math camp is. / So, all those postcards that you sent me, all those trophies that you'd won... / Trophies I bought.
Dr. Saperstein:And here's a fourth. I'm so sorry, no. It's a little fleck of cream cheese on the screen.
Dr. Saperstein:Wow, you guys really dodged a bullet. Can you imagine raising four children at one time? Ha, a nightmare.
All Jokes — 17 total
Dr. Saperstein:You destroyed my family. First, you screwed my son out of your business. And then, you stole my daughter's virginity.
Dr. Saperstein:Then, you smashed up her BMW. I had to buy her a new one so she could drive to divinity school.
Jean-Ralphio · Dr. Saperstein:Daddy. Daddy. Come on. I lie to you all the time. All those math camps I said I went to? I don't even know what a math camp is. / So, all those postcards that you sent me, all those trophies that you'd won... / Trophies I bought.
Dr. Saperstein · Jean-Ralphio · Mona-Lisa:These two have been huge disappointments to me. / Come on. You love us. / Tell me you love us, and then, admit this guy looks like Beaker from the Muppets. / Dad. / But seriously, what are we doing here? / What are we doing here, Dad? / Why are we here?
Dr. Saperstein · Jean-Ralphio · Mona-Lisa:Blow me a kiss. / Muah. Muah. / Caught it. I love you, Daddy! / I love you, Daddy! / I love you, too.
Ann · Chris · Dr. Saperstein:Ann and Chris hate Dr. Saperstein for destroying Tom's business but love him anyway: 'We love you so much!' / 'I'm loveable!'
Dr. Saperstein · Chris · Ann:We are having a... 'distributions.' / That's what it looks like: Distributions. / Let me see that. / It says 'congratulations,' I think. / Then it says, 'I... leg smurf.' / Are we having a smurf?
Dr. Saperstein:Dr. Saperstein: 'Would you be interested in adopting my children? They're in their late 20s, they're terrible. No? No go? I ask all my patients.'
Dr. Saperstein:Someone say 'Saperstein'? Come on, you two. Let's saddle you up and put some jelly on the belly.
Dr. Saperstein · Leslie · Ben:There is no reason for you not to be yourself. / [Laughs] I win. / It wasn't a competition.
Dr. Saperstein:And here's a fourth. I'm so sorry, no. It's a little fleck of cream cheese on the screen.
Dr. Saperstein:Wow, you guys really dodged a bullet. Can you imagine raising four children at one time? Ha, a nightmare.
Dr. Saperstein:...it's what we doctors like to call — and I don't mean to be insensitive — a going-out-of-business sale.
Dr. Saperstein · Ben:Leslie, I need you to be Buddha on quaaludes, and, Ben, you are Matthew McConaughey in a hammock on the beach. / All right, all right. All right.
Dr. Saperstein:Can you squeeze me in, or do I need a reservation? 'Cause there's nobody here.
Dr. Saperstein:I just had the best Italian meal I've ever had in my life. And I've been to Dallas.
Dr. Saperstein:I came here to see your flourishing business. To see how well you're doing. Wow! You're packed! Can you squeeze me in, or do I need a reservation? 'Cause there's nobody here.