Season 4

Parks and Recreation

Season 4

Sep 22, 2011 22 episodes

Episodes

I'm Leslie Knope

Episode 1

I'm Leslie Knope

7.7
Sep 22, 2011 22 min

Leslie is torn between Ben and her dreams of running for public office, while Ron braces himself for the arrival of his first wife, the original Tammy.

Ron and Tammys

Episode 2

Ron and Tammys

8.1
Sep 29, 2011 22 min

Ron's first ex-wife, Tammy One, reenters his life and tries to control his every move. Meanwhile, Ben helps Tom balance the books at his new company, and Ann makes a PSA, with help from Chris.

Born and Raised

Episode 3

Born and Raised

7.7
Oct 06, 2011 22 min

Leslie's book about Pawnee comes out just in time for her campaign. Ann tries to bond with Ron and April.

Pawnee Rangers

Episode 4

Pawnee Rangers

7.8
Oct 13, 2011 22 min

Ron takes his boys-only troop of Pawnee Rangers into the wild. Not wanting the girls to feel left out, Leslie also takes her troop of Pawnee Goddesses on an adventure weekend. Meanwhile, a reluctant Ben joins Tom and Donna for a day of relaxation, and Chris spends some time with Jerry.

Meet 'n' Greet

Episode 5

Meet 'n' Greet

7.2
Oct 27, 2011 22 min

Andy and April host a Halloween bash at their house. Tom emcees an event for Leslie's campaign. Andy and April receive an unusual wedding present from Ron and Ann.

End of the World

Episode 6

End of the World

7.9
Nov 03, 2011 22 min

A local Pawnee group predicts the end of days, causing chaos in the Parks department.

The Treaty

Episode 7

The Treaty

7.6
Nov 10, 2011 22 min

Leslie enlists the help of Ben, Andy and April to host a Model U.N. for Pawnee Central High School. Chris asks Ann for her advice on love when a date cancels on him. Meanwhile, Ron struggles to find a replacement for Tom.

Smallest Park

Episode 8

Smallest Park

7.6
Nov 17, 2011 22 min

Leslie uses her new tourist attraction as a way to spend more time with Ben. Meanwhile, Ron and April encourage Andy to go to college, and Chris tasks Tom and Jerry with revamping the Parks and Rec logo.

The Trial of Leslie Knope

Episode 9

The Trial of Leslie Knope

7.9
Dec 01, 2011 22 min

Leslie has to face an ethics committee about her secret relationship with Ben after they come clean to Chris.

Citizen Knope

Episode 10

Citizen Knope

7.4
Dec 08, 2011 22 min

Unable to get work done from inside the Parks Department, Leslie forms a citizen action group and fights from the outside. Meanwhile, everyone in the office brainstorms ideas for what to get Leslie for Christmas.

The Comeback Kid

Episode 11

The Comeback Kid

7.8
Jan 12, 2012 22 min

Leslie enlists everyone's help in staging an attention-getting event. Ben takes up a new hobby, while April and Andy adopt a pet.

Campaign Ad

Episode 12

Campaign Ad

7.8
Jan 19, 2012 22 min

Faced with a tough new opponent, Leslie and Ben disagree on the content of her first campaign ad. Ron is very uncomfortable when Chris tries to befriend him, while Andy and April make a trip to the doctor.

Bowling for Votes

Episode 13

Bowling for Votes

8.1
Jan 26, 2012 22 min

Leslie and Ben host a bowling night after receiving feedback about Leslie's campaign. April, Chris, and Jerry hold a competition to see who can raise the most funds.

Operation Ann

Episode 14

Operation Ann

7.7
Feb 02, 2012 22 min

Leslie works to find Ann a Valentine's date. Ron helps Ben with a scavenger hunt, and Chris becomes depressed over his love life.

Dave Returns

Episode 15

Dave Returns

7.6
Feb 16, 2012 22 min

While trying to get an endorsement from the Chief of Police, Leslie and Ben awkwardly run into Leslie's old flame, Dave. Meanwhile, Andy and the rest of the office work on a theme song for Leslie's campaign.

Sweet Sixteen

Episode 16

Sweet Sixteen

7.3
Feb 23, 2012 22 min

Leslie realizes that the department has forgotten Jerry's birthday and decides to throw a party for him at a special location. Meanwhile, Tom is flabbergasted when he finds out Ann doesn't share his taste in music.

Campaign Shake-Up

Episode 17

Campaign Shake-Up

7.5
Mar 01, 2012 22 min

Leslie and Ben are caught off guard when her opponent Bobby Newport hires a powerful campaign manager from Washington. Chris forces Ron to start interviewing replacements for Leslie when work starts falling through the cracks, and an unlikely officemate solves a challenging problem.

Lucky

Episode 18

Lucky

7.5
Mar 08, 2012 22 min

Leslie and Ben are thrilled when Buddy Wood wants to interview Leslie for his Indianapolis talkshow. April and Ron prep Andy for his final exam in his Women’s Studies course.

Live Ammo

Episode 19

Live Ammo

7.6
Apr 19, 2012 22 min

Leslie discovers that the Parks Department budget is about to be cut, and she later meets the City Council member she is running to replace. Chris and Ron visit a meditation center.

The Debate

Episode 20

The Debate

8.3
Apr 26, 2012 26 min

Leslie goes toe-to-toe with Bobby Newport in a debate. Ann, Tom, and Chris work in the media spin room, while Ron goes the extra mile to save a party for Leslie's donors.

Bus Tour

Episode 21

Bus Tour

7.7
May 03, 2012 25 min

An important person in Pawnee dies while Leslie is on a bus tour for the final day of her campaign. Meanwhile Andy investigates a security threat, and Chris finds a cure for his depression.

Win, Lose, or Draw

Episode 22

Win, Lose, or Draw

8.1
May 10, 2012 27 min

It's election day in Pawnee, and Leslie and Bobby Newport are separated by a razor-thin margin. While everyone waits with Leslie for the race to be called, they ponder their futures, and their new opportunities.