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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 co-worker, 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…

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…

Summary Ron sends Leslie up to the DMV department and she happens to see Tom and Wendy at divorce court. Leslie enlists the help of everyone in the department to take Tom out on the town so he can forget…

Summary Leslie tries to prove she can hang with the guys so she invites herself on Ron’s annual hunting trip, but things don’t go as planned. Meanwhile, April and Andy bond in the office while everyone is away. Our Take…

Summary After one of the murals in City Hall is defaced, Leslie and the Parks Department compete to come up with a new design. Meanwhile, Andy and Ron share an uncomfortable moment at the shoeshine stand. Our Take Confident and…

Summary Leslie is upset when she learns the library department wants to take over her lot. Making matters worse, the library is run by Ron’s ex-wife Tammy, who still has a powerful emotional hold on him. Meanwhile, Andy gets a…

Summary Leslie enlists the help of Dave and Andy in order to catch a local teen vandal. Meanwhile, Ann struggles to make her Halloween party fun, and gets help from an unlikely source. Our Take A well-built episode with more…

Summary Leslie, Ann and the rest of the Parks Department volunteer to help the organization KaBOOM! build a playground for a neighboring town. After building an entire playground in one day, Leslie gets frustrated at the progress with the pit,…