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Harvest Festival

Summary With the fate of her entire department hinging on the success of the Harvest Festival, Leslie deals with last minute problems with a Wamapoke tribal leader, who threatens to put a curse on the event. Meanwhile, April is upset…

Indianapolis

Summary Leslie and Ron drive to Indianapolis to receive commendation for the upcoming Pawnee Harvest Festival. Tom hosts a launch party for a local cologne maker in hopes of pitching him his fragrance “Tommy Fresh.” Meanwhile, Andy and April discover…

Media Blitz

Summary Trying to get the word out about the Harvest Festival, Leslie, Ben, and Tom do radio, TV and newspaper interviews. A media storm hits when Ben has to answer tricky questions about his past as a teen mayor. Meanwhile,…

Ron and Tammy II

Summary Tom tries to get back at Ron by going out on a date with Ron’s ex wife Tammy, while Leslie tries to protect Ron from falling prey to her charms. Meanwhile, April is assigned to work with Chris. Our…

Time Capsule

Summary Leslie wants to bury a time capsule that encapsulates life in Pawnee, but an odd suggestion from a local man causes unforeseen consequences. Andy seeks help from Chris about how to win back April. Our Take Solid, satisfying television.…

Flu Season

Summary While planning for the local Harvest Festival, Leslie is struck with the flu and is forced to go to the hospital. Ron and Andy have a day of male bonding, and Tom hits the spa. Our Take A top…

Go Big or Go Home

Summary Leslie tries to convince Chris and Ben to give the parks department more money, and when she fails to persuade them, she enlists Ann’s help. Meanwhile, Ron and Andy coach youth basketball, and April returns with surprising news. Our…

Freddy Spaghetti

Summary When Ben prevents Leslie from holding a children’s concert, she takes matters into her own hands. Mark makes some big decisions about his life, and Andy gets some unexpected romantic attention. Our Take A standout hour, the kind of…

The Master Plan

Summary Leslie is disappointed when her new park plans are put on hold by a visit from two state auditors. April has plans for Andy at her birthday party, and Ann tries to piece together a romantic mystery. Our Take…

Telethon

Summary Leslie hosts a late night shift for a local telethon, and lands former Indiana Pacer Detlef Schrempf as a celebrity guest. Meanwhile, Mark has big plans for his relationship with Ann. Our Take Confident and engaging. The plot moves,…