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Summary Ron is furious when April mistakenly schedules a ton of meetings for him. Meanwhile, Leslie fights to preserve a historical landmark. Our Take A soundly crafted episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.

Summary Preparing the Summer Events Catalog, Leslie decides to take Ron and the past directors of the Parks Department out for a picnic lunch. Tom enlists the help of Ann and Mark to pose for the cover photo. Our Take…

Summary After Jerry gets mugged by a bunch of kids, Leslie meets with the head park ranger in hopes of improving park safety. Meanwhile, everyone tries to be nicer to Jerry once he returns to the office. Our Take Confident…

Summary When a possum bites the mayor’s dog on a golf course, Leslie is asked to form a task force to catch the pesky animal. Meanwhile, Ron is upset when Mark refuses to bend the rules for him. Our Take…

Summary Leslie is outraged when Ron wins a “Woman of the Year” award for a project she started. Meanwhile, Tom is do or die to find some money to invest in a local Pawnee club. Our Take Confident and engaging.…

Summary When Leslie hears her mom’s story about an old flame, she and her boyfriend Justin track him down and reunite them on Valentine’s Day. Meanwhile, Andy and his band are nervous about playing a gig at the Senior Center.…

Summary The Parks Department forms a partnership with a local company to sell energy bars at the parks in Pawnee, but Leslie tries to stop the deal when she discovers how unhealthy the snacks are. Mark reluctantly agrees to help…

Summary After an amazing date with Justin in Indianapolis, Leslie tries to impress him with a dinner party at her house. Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning and the character work pays.

Summary Ann sets Leslie up on a blind date with a colleague, which does not go as well as Leslie hoped. An old friend of Ann’s makes Mark feel insecure. Our Take Very good, not the series’ peak, but an…

Summary Leslie designs the Pawnee Winter Wonderland Festival, but has to hide from the press when a meeting with a disgraced Councilman lands her in the middle of a sex scandal. Meanwhile, Ron offers to cover for Leslie for the…