Season 4

Parks and RecreationSeason 4

2011
22 Episodes

Episodes

I'm Leslie Knope
S04E01
7.7

I'm Leslie Knope

Leslie is torn between Ben and her dreams of running for public office, while Ron braces himself for the arrival of his first wife, the original Tammy.

22 Sept 201122m
Ron and Tammys
S04E02
8.0

Ron and Tammys

Ron's first ex-wife, Tammy One, reenters his life and tries to control his every move. Meanwhile, Ben helps Tom balance the books at his new company, and Ann makes a PSA, with help from Chris.

29 Sept 201122m
Born and Raised
S04E03
7.7

Born and Raised

Leslie's book about Pawnee comes out just in time for her campaign. Ann tries to bond with Ron and April.

06 Oct 201122m
Pawnee Rangers
S04E04
7.7

Pawnee Rangers

Ron takes his boys-only troop of Pawnee Rangers into the wild. Not wanting the girls to feel left out, Leslie also takes her troop of Pawnee Goddesses on an adventure weekend. Meanwhile, a reluctant Ben joins Tom and Donna for a day of relaxation, and Chris spends some time with Jerry.

13 Oct 201122m
Meet 'n' Greet
S04E05
7.3

Meet 'n' Greet

Andy and April host a Halloween bash at their house. Tom emcees an event for Leslie's campaign. Andy and April receive an unusual wedding present from Ron and Ann.

27 Oct 201122m
End of the World
S04E06
7.9

End of the World

A local Pawnee group predicts the end of days, causing chaos in the Parks department.

03 Nov 201122m
The Treaty
S04E07
7.5

The Treaty

Leslie enlists the help of 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.

10 Nov 201122m
Smallest Park
S04E08
7.5

Smallest Park

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.

17 Nov 201122m
The Trial of Leslie Knope
S04E09
7.9

The Trial of Leslie Knope

Leslie has to face an ethics committee about her secret relationship with Ben after they come clean to Chris.

01 Dec 201122m
Citizen Knope
S04E10
7.4

Citizen Knope

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.

08 Dec 201122m
The Comeback Kid
S04E11
7.7

The Comeback Kid

Leslie enlists everyone's help in staging an attention-getting event. Ben takes up a new hobby, while April and Andy adopt a pet.

12 Jan 201222m
Campaign Ad
S04E12
7.7

Campaign Ad

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.

19 Jan 201222m
Bowling for Votes
S04E13
8.0

Bowling for Votes

Leslie and Ben host a bowling night after receiving feedback about Leslie's campaign. April, Chris, and Jerry hold a competition to see who can raise the most funds.

26 Jan 201222m
Operation Ann
S04E14
7.6

Operation Ann

Leslie works to find Ann a Valentine's date. Ron helps Ben with a scavenger hunt, and Chris becomes depressed over his love life.

02 Feb 201222m
Dave Returns
S04E15
7.6

Dave Returns

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.

16 Feb 201222m
Sweet Sixteen
S04E16
7.2

Sweet Sixteen

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.

23 Feb 201222m
Campaign Shake-Up
S04E17
7.5

Campaign Shake-Up

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 officemate solves a challenging problem.

01 Mar 201222m
Lucky
S04E18
7.5

Lucky

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.

08 Mar 201222m
Live Ammo
S04E19
7.5

Live Ammo

Leslie discovers that the Parks Department budget is about to be cut, and she later meets the City Council member she is running to replace. Chris and Ron visit a meditation center.

19 Apr 201222m
The Debate
S04E20
8.2

The Debate

Leslie goes toe-to-toe with Bobby Newport in a debate. Ann, Tom, and Chris work in the media spin room, while Ron goes the extra mile to save a party for Leslie's donors.

26 Apr 201226m
Bus Tour
S04E21
7.7

Bus Tour

An important person in Pawnee dies while Leslie is on a bus tour for the final day of her campaign. Meanwhile Andy investigates a security threat, and Chris finds a cure for his depression.

03 May 201225m
Win, Lose, or Draw
S04E22
8.0

Win, Lose, or Draw

It's election day in Pawnee, and Leslie and Bobby Newport are separated by a razor-thin margin. While everyone waits with Leslie for the race to be called, they ponder their futures, and their new opportunities.

10 May 201227m