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Parks and Recreation Season 4 Episodes
Season 4 Episode Guide
22 Episodes 2011 - 2012
Episode 1
I'm Leslie Knope
Thu, Sep 22, 201121 mins
Leslie has to break up with Ben to follow her dream of running for office. Ann is forced to dispense medical advice after making an unexpected diagnosis. Meanwhile, Ron prepares for the return of his first ex-wife, Tammy One.
Episode 2
Ron and Tammys
Thu, Sep 29, 201121 mins
Leslie is forced to intervene when Tammy One re-enters 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.
Episode 3
Born and Raised
Thu, Oct 6, 201121 mins
While promoting her new book about Pawnee, Leslie falls prey to some "gotcha" journalism. Meanwhile, Ann is determined to bond with Ron and April.
Episode 4
Pawnee Rangers
Thu, Oct 13, 201121 mins
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 relaxation, and Chris finds a reason to spend time with Jerry.
Episode 5
Meet 'N' Greet
Thu, Oct 27, 201122 mins
Leslie's opportunity to stump for votes in the business community is sabotaged by Tom, who wants to promote Entertainment 7Twenty. Meanwhile, Andy and April throw a Halloween party, but don't give Ben advance notice.
Episode 6
End of the World
Thu, Nov 3, 201127 mins
A 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 his "bucket list".
Episode 7
The Treaty
Thu, Nov 10, 201121 mins
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 for Tom.
Episode 8
Smallest Park
Thu, Nov 17, 201121 mins
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
Episode 9
The Trial of Leslie Knope
Thu, Dec 1, 201121 mins
Things come to a head for Leslie, Ben and Chris.
Episode 10
Citizen Knope
Thu, Dec 8, 201121 mins
Frustrated by how her two week suspension prevents her from working at the Parks Dept., Leslie forms a citizen action group and fights from the outside. Meanwhile, everyone in the office tries to come up with the perfect Christmas gift for Leslie.
Episode 11
The Comeback Kid
Thu, Jan 12, 201221 mins
Leslie enlists everyone's help in staging an attention-getting event. Ben explores a new hobby, while April and Andy adopt a pet.
Episode 12
Campaign Ad
Thu, Jan 19, 201221 mins
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.
Episode 13
Bowling for Votes
Thu, Jan 26, 201222 mins
Feedback from an organised focus group prompts Leslie to host a bowling party in hopes of gathering support for her campaign. Meanwhile, April, Chris, Donna and Jerry begin cold calling voters while competing to see who can raise the most money.
Episode 14
Operation Ann
Thu, Feb 2, 201221 mins
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 love life.
Episode 15
Dave Returns
Thu, Feb 16, 201221 mins
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.
Episode 16
Sweet Sixteen
Thu, Feb 23, 201221 mins
Leslie realizes that the department has forgotten Jerry's birthday and decides to throw a party for him at a special location. Meanwhile, Tom is flabbergasted when he finds out Ann doesn't share his taste in music.
Episode 17
Campaign Shake-Up
Thu, Mar 1, 201221 mins
Leslie and Ben are caught off guard when her opponent Bobby Newport hires a powerful campaign manager from Washington. Chris forces Ron to start interviewing replacements for Leslie when work starts falling through the cracks, and an unlikely office-mate solves a challenging problem.
Episode 18
Lucky
Thu, Mar 8, 201221 mins
Leslie and Ben are thrilled when Buddy Wood wants to interview Leslie for his Indianapolis talkshow. April and Ron prep Andy for his final exam in his Women's Studies course.
Episode 19
Live Ammo
Thu, Apr 19, 201222 mins
Leslie could pay a steep political price for saving the Parks Department budget from getting cut, and Chris considers Ron for a promotion--which could actually be short-lived.
Episode 20
The Debate
Thu, Apr 26, 201221 mins
The candidates debate on television; Chris, Anne, and Tom act as Leslie's "spin team" for the media. Meanwhile, Ron, April, Donna, and Andy throw a party for Leslie's campaign supporters, but experience a few set backs in the process.
Episode 21
Bus Tour
Thu, May 3, 201222 mins
In this episode, Leslie goes on a bus tour for the final day of her campaign, and is caught off guard when an important person in Pawnee passes away. Meanwhile, Andy susses out a security threat, and Chris finds an unlikely cure for his depression.
Episode 22
Win, Lose or Draw
Thu, May 10, 201222 mins
It's election day for Leslie, and Ben is contemplating an offer to help work on a campaign in Washington. Meanwhile, Andy tries to help April rescue the files she deleted from the Parks Department computers.
