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Season 4 – Parks and Recreation

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Leslie Knope, a midlevel bureaucrat in an Indiana Parks and Recreation Department, hopes to beautify her town (and boost her own career) by helping local nurse Ann Perkins turn an abandoned construction site into a community park, but what should be a fairly simple project is stymied at every turn by oafish bureaucrats, selfish neighbors, governmental red tape and a myriad of other challenges. Leslie's colleague Tom Haverford, who delights in exploiting his position for personal gain, is as likely to undermine her efforts as to help her, while her boss, Ron Swanson, is adamantly opposed to government in any form, even though he's a bureaucrat himself.
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Leslie Knope runs for City Council while Parks and Recreation runs its own campaign as one of the very best sitcoms on television, making a persuasive case with consistent hilarity and an ample dose of heart.

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Jason Bailey DVDTalk.com Oct 11, 2019
4.5/5
The show isn't just for political wonks, and the gift of season four is its ability to tell one long story over the course of the year while making every episode work as a stand-alone. Go to Full Review Mary McNamara Los Angeles Times Oct 10, 2019
There are many reasons to watch NBC's marvelously funny Parks and Recreation, but at this point I only need one: Ron Swanson. Go to Full Review James Poniewozik TIME Magazine Oct 10, 2019
A show that has clear eyes and full heart enough to look at what, to most people, would be a bland bureaucratic office, and see something sweet and delicious. Go to Full Review Doug Norrie CinemaBlend Oct 11, 2019
Four seasons in they've created the funniest show currently on television, and deftly established an expert mix of comedy, story and deeper character development. Go to Full Review Dustin Rowles Pajiba Oct 10, 2019
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All the warm and fuzzy magic that once belong to Jim and Pam on The Office now belongs to Andy and April... though with Andy and April it has the added advantage of two of television's more unique characters. Go to Full Review Andy Greenwald Grantland Oct 10, 2019
Sure, it's hard to maintain a finely tuned joke machine like 30 Rock or a creaky, but still seaworthy, ocean liner like The Office. But to my mind, what Parks is doing is even more difficult: consistently making us laugh while still drawing us in. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Musa A @doodleflame Mar 11, 2026 The show is at it's peak here - Tom and Jean Ralphio are an amazing duo, Leslie is at her most optimistic and April and Andy are the sweetest couple you'll ever see. "Treat Yourself" by watching this season!! See more Ed R @JustcallmeER Feb 17, 2026 Leslie Knope runs for City Council while Parks and Recreation runs its own campaign as one of the very best sitcoms on television, making a persuasive case with consistent hilarity and an ample dose of heart. See more Stephen C @bob25009 Feb 8, 2026 22 funny NBC episodes. See more Max W @MaxthorWoo Jan 6, 2026 The fourth season of Parks and Recreation centers around the campaign as its core theme, elevating the quality of the show to its peak; unity, sincerity, and joy reach unprecedented heights this season. See more Jamie E. @AngelinA Jun 20, 2025 ben wyatt is my man he just doesn’t know it yet See more noah g @RT91327692 Jan 30, 2024 maybe the best season of the show See more Read all reviews
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Amy Poehler

Director

Amy Poehler

Leslie Knope

Rashida Jones

Ann Perkins

Aziz Ansari

Tom Haverford

Aubrey Plaza

April Ludgate

Paul Schneider

Mark Brendanawicz

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 22, 2011 I'm Leslie Knope Leslie must choose between Ben and her dream of running for office; Ann dispenses medical advice; Ron gets ready for the return of Tammy One. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 29, 2011 Ron & Tammys Leslie has to get involved when Ron's first wife re-enters his life and starts controlling him; Ben helps Tom with his new company; Ann makes a public service announcement with Chris. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 6, 2011 Born & Raised Leslie promotes her new book; Ann tries to bond with Ron and April. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 13, 2011 Pawnee Rangers In retaliation to Ron's "guys-only" wilderness group, Leslie takes the women on an adventure weekend; Ben is forced into joining Donna and Tom for a day of relaxation; Chris spends time with Jerry. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 27, 2011 Meet 'n' Greet April and Andy throw a Halloween party, to Ben's dismay; Tom promotes his company while emceeing a campaign event for Leslie; Ron and Ann give Andy and April an unusual gift. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 3, 2011 End of the World Pawnee residents contemplate their lives after a local group predicts the end of the world; Tom plans one last big party. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 10, 2011 The Treaty Leslie asks Ben, Andy and April to help host a Model U.N. for the local high school; Chris asks Ann for dating advice; Ron tries to find a replacement for Tom. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 17, 2011 Smallest Park Leslie uses her new tourist attraction to spend more time with Ben; Ron and April encourage Andy to further his education; Chris assigns a logo redesign to Tom and Jerry. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 1, 2011 The Trial of Leslie Knope Leslie and Ben defend themselves against Chris' ethics charges. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 8, 2011 Citizen Knope Leslie forms a citizen action group in hope of getting some work done; everyone in the office tries to plan a Christmas gift for Leslie. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 12, 2012 The Comeback Kid Leslie asks for help staging an event; Ben gets a new hobby; April and Andy adopt a pet. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 19, 2012 Campaign Ad Leslie and Ben disagree about her campaign ad; Chris makes Ron uncomfortable; Andy and April go to the doctor. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 26, 2012 Bowling for Votes After receiving feedback from a focus group, Leslie and Ben plan a casual bowling party; April, Jerry and Chris compete to see who can raise the most money for Leslie's campaign. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 2, 2012 Operation Ann Leslie tries to find Ann a date for Valentine's Day; Ben asks Ron to help with the scavenger hunt Leslie sent him on; Chris is upset about his love life. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 16, 2012 Dave Returns Leslie and Ben run into Leslie's ex (Louis C.K.) while soliciting an endorsement from the Chief of Police; Andy leads the search for a campaign theme song. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 23, 2012 Sweet Sixteen After realizing everyone forgot Jerry's birthday, Leslie decides to throw him a party; Tom is shocked to learn Ann doesn't share his taste in music. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 1, 2012 Campaign Shake-Up Leslie's opponent, Bobby Newport, hires a powerful campaign manager (Kathryn Hahn); Ron is forced to interview replacements for Leslie; an unlikely employee discovers a solution to a challenging problem. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 8, 2012 Lucky An Indianapolis talk show host asks to interview Leslie; April and Ron help ready Andy for his final exam. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 19, 2012 Live Ammo Leslie takes action when she learns the Parks Department budget is about to be cut; Chris takes Ron to a meditation center. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 26, 2012 The Debate Leslie faces Bobby Newport in a televised debate; Ann, Tom and Chris man the media spin room; Ron works to save a party for Leslie's donors. Details Episode 21 Aired May 3, 2012 Bus Tour An important person in Pawnee dies while Leslie is on a bus tour for the final day of her campaign; Andy investigates a security threat; Chris finds a cure for his depression. Details Episode 22 Aired May 10, 2012 Win, Lose or Draw Leslie and Bobby Newport (Paul Rudd) are separated by a miniscule margin on Election Day; as everyone waits for election results, they ponder the future. Details

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Season Info

Director
Amy Poehler
Executive Producer
Greg Daniels, Mike Schur, Howard Klein, David Miner
Screenwriter
Amy Poehler
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-PG (V)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 22, 2011
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