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The Comeback Kid

Summary Leslie enlists everyone’s help in staging an attention getting event. Ben explores a new hobby, while April and Andy adopt a pet. Our Take A hall of fame episode. If you sample one episode of Parks and Recreation, make…

Citizen Knope

Summary 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. Our Take A strong…

The Trial of Leslie Knope

Summary Things come to a head for Leslie, Ben and Chris. Our Take A strong episode with a couple of wobbles, but Parks and Recreation keeps its grip throughout.

Smallest Park

Summary 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. Our…

The Treaty

Summary Leslie enlists the help 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…

End of the World

Summary Local Pawnee group predicts that the end of the world is coming, causing Leslie and others to contemplate their lives. Tom decides to throw the best party ever before he loses his office space, while April helps Andy complete…

Meet n Greet

Summary Ben is mad when Andy and April decide to throw a Halloween party at their house without asking him. Tom emcees an event for Leslie’s campaign but manages to also promote his company. Meanwhile, Ron and Ann give Andy…

Pawnee Rangers

Summary In an effort to fight the inequality of Ron’s boys only wilderness group, Leslie takes her girls only troop, the Pawnee Goddesses, on an adventure weekend. Meanwhile, Tom and Donna force Ben to join them for a day of…

Born & Raised

Summary While promoting her new book about Pawnee, Leslie falls prey to some “gotcha” journalism. Meanwhile, Ann is determined to bond with Ron and April. Our Take Confident and engaging. The plot moves, the stakes feel real, and the hour…

Ron and Tammys

Summary Leslie is forced to intervene when Tammy One reenters Ron’s life and begins controlling his every move. Ben tries to help Tom balance the books at his new company, while Ann makes a PSA starring Chris. Our Take Confident…