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NBC hit the jackpot last season with St. Denis Medical, the latest addition to the network's mockumentary lineup. The two-episode second season premiere proves it's still just as good. "Aloha, Everyone" and "Mama Bear Activated" are two very different episodes, but they share common strengths and, of course, a top-notch cast. St. Denis Medical is naturally compared to The Office and Parks & Recreation due to the network it airs on; NBC even uses this in its season two promos and is about to air the show alongside The Office spin-off, The Paper. But what makes this show a success is that it doesn't strictly follow in the footsteps of those shows. It has found a good balance between absurdist humor and genuine moments, without overusing the mockumentary format. Creators: Eric Ledgin, Justin Spitzer Stars: Allison Tolman, Kahyun Kim, Wendi McLendon-Covey It's a smart move to premiere two episodes back-to-back, because "Aloha, Everyone" pri...