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Summary 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. Our Take…

Summary It’s Valentine’s Day and Leslie decides she needs to find Ann a new man. Ben must enlist Ron’s help when he is stumped by Leslie’s elaborate Valentine’s Day scavenger hunt, and Chris is depressed about the status of his…

Summary Leslie and Ben decide to hold a casual bowling party after hearing feedback from a focus group. April, Chris, Donna and Jerry have a contest to see who can raise the most money for Leslie’s campaign by cold calling.…

Summary 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. Our…

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 An all-timer. If you sample one episode of Parks and Recreation, make it this one.

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…