Season 4

Season 4

2011-09-22
22 Episodes

Episodes

I'm Leslie Knope

1. I'm Leslie Knope

2011-09-22

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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.

Ron and Tammys

2. Ron and Tammys

2011-09-29

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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.

Born and Raised

3. Born and Raised

2011-10-06

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

Pawnee Rangers

4. Pawnee Rangers

2011-10-13

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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.

Meet 'n' Greet

5. Meet 'n' Greet

2011-10-27

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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.

End of the World

6. End of the World

2011-11-03

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

The Treaty

7. The Treaty

2011-11-10

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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.

Smallest Park

8. Smallest Park

2011-11-17

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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.

The Trial of Leslie Knope

9. The Trial of Leslie Knope

2011-12-01

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

Citizen Knope

10. Citizen Knope

2011-12-08

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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.

The Comeback Kid

11. The Comeback Kid

2012-01-12

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

Campaign Ad

12. Campaign Ad

2012-01-19

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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.

Bowling for Votes

13. Bowling for Votes

2012-01-26

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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.

Operation Ann

14. Operation Ann

2012-02-02

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

Dave Returns

15. Dave Returns

2012-02-16

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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.

Sweet Sixteen

16. Sweet Sixteen

2012-02-23

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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.

Campaign Shake-Up

17. Campaign Shake-Up

2012-03-01

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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.

Lucky

18. Lucky

2012-03-08

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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.

Live Ammo

19. Live Ammo

2012-04-19

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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.

The Debate

20. The Debate

2012-04-26

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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.

Bus Tour

21. Bus Tour

2012-05-03

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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.

Win, Lose, or Draw

22. Win, Lose, or Draw

2012-05-10

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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.