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The Best Episodes of Parks and Recreation Season 4

Every episode of Parks and Recreation Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Parks and Recreation Season 4!

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In an attempt to beautify her town — and advance her career — Leslie Knope, a mid-level bureaucrat in the Parks and Recreation Department of Pawnee, Indiana, takes on bureaucrats, cranky neighbors, and single-issue fanatics

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Parks and Recreation Season 4 Episode 1 - I'm Leslie Knope
    7.7/10(37 votes)

    #1 - I'm Leslie Knope

    S4:E1

    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.

    Director:Troy Miller
    Writer:Daniel J. Goor

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  2. Parks and Recreation Season 4 Episode 2 - Ron and Tammys
    8.1/10(35 votes)

    #2 - Ron and Tammys

    S4:E2

    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.

    Director:Randall Einhorn
    Writer:Norm Hiscock

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  3. Parks and Recreation Season 4 Episode 3 - Born and Raised
    7.7/10(34 votes)

    #3 - Born and Raised

    S4:E3

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

    Director:Dean Holland
    Writer:Aisha Muharrar

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  4. Parks and Recreation Season 4 Episode 4 - Pawnee Rangers
    7.8/10(32 votes)

    #4 - Pawnee Rangers

    S4:E4

    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.

    Director:Charles McDougall
    Writer:Alan Yang

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  5. Parks and Recreation Season 4 Episode 5 - Meet 'n' Greet
    7.3/10(34 votes)

    #5 - Meet 'n' Greet

    S4:E5

    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.

    Director:Wendey Stanzler
    Writer:Katie Dippold

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  6. Parks and Recreation Season 4 Episode 6 - End of the World
    7.9/10(34 votes)

    #6 - End of the World

    S4:E6

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

    Director:Dean Holland
    Writer:Michael Schur

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  7. Parks and Recreation Season 4 Episode 7 - The Treaty
    7.6/10(34 votes)

    #7 - The Treaty

    S4:E7

    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.

    Director:Jorma Taccone
    Writer:Harris Wittels

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  8. Parks and Recreation Season 4 Episode 8 - Smallest Park
    7.6/10(32 votes)

    #8 - Smallest Park

    S4:E8

    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.

    Director:Nicole Holofcener
    Writer:Chelsea Peretti

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  9. Parks and Recreation Season 4 Episode 9 - The Trial of Leslie Knope
    7.9/10(32 votes)

    #9 - The Trial of Leslie Knope

    S4:E9

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

    Director:Dean Holland
    Writers:Daniel J. Goor, Michael Schur

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  10. Parks and Recreation Season 4 Episode 10 - Citizen Knope
    7.4/10(33 votes)

    #10 - Citizen Knope

    S4:E10

    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.

    Director:Randall Einhorn
    Writer:Dave King

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  11. Parks and Recreation Season 4 Episode 11 - The Comeback Kid
    7.8/10(32 votes)

    #11 - The Comeback Kid

    S4:E11

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

    Director:Tucker Gates
    Writer:Mike Scully

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  12. Parks and Recreation Season 4 Episode 12 - Campaign Ad
    7.8/10(30 votes)

    #12 - Campaign Ad

    S4:E12

    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.

    Director:Dean Holland
    Writer:Alan Yang

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  13. Parks and Recreation Season 4 Episode 13 - Bowling for Votes
    8.1/10(32 votes)

    #13 - Bowling for Votes

    S4:E13

    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.

    Director:Michael Trim
    Writer:Katie Dippold

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  14. Parks and Recreation Season 4 Episode 14 - Operation Ann
    7.7/10(31 votes)

    #14 - Operation Ann

    S4:E14

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

    Director:Morgan Sackett
    Writer:Aisha Muharrar

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  15. Parks and Recreation Season 4 Episode 15 - Dave Returns
    7.6/10(32 votes)

    #15 - Dave Returns

    S4:E15

    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.

    Director:Robert B. Weide
    Writer:Harris Wittels

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  16. Parks and Recreation Season 4 Episode 16 - Sweet Sixteen
    7.3/10(32 votes)

    #16 - Sweet Sixteen

    S4:E16

    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.

    Director:Michael Schur
    Writer:Norm Hiscock

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  17. Parks and Recreation Season 4 Episode 17 - Campaign Shake-Up
    7.5/10(32 votes)

    #17 - Campaign Shake-Up

    S4:E17

    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.

    Director:Daniel J. Goor
    Writer:Daniel J. Goor

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  18. Parks and Recreation Season 4 Episode 18 - Lucky
    7.5/10(32 votes)

    #18 - Lucky

    S4:E18

    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.

    Director:Troy Miller
    Writer:Nick Offerman

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  19. Parks and Recreation Season 4 Episode 19 - Live Ammo
    7.6/10(33 votes)

    #19 - Live Ammo

    S4:E19

    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.

    Director:Tristram Shapeero
    Writers:Dave King, Chelsea Peretti

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  20. Parks and Recreation Season 4 Episode 20 - The Debate
    8.3/10(33 votes)

    #20 - The Debate

    S4:E20

    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.

    Director:Amy Poehler
    Writer:Amy Poehler

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  21. Parks and Recreation Season 4 Episode 21 - Bus Tour
    7.7/10(31 votes)

    #21 - Bus Tour

    S4:E21

    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.

    Director:Dean Holland
    Writers:Alan Yang, Aisha Muharrar

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  22. Parks and Recreation Season 4 Episode 22 - Win, Lose, or Draw
    8.1/10(32 votes)

    #22 - Win, Lose, or Draw

    S4:E22

    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.

    Director:Michael Schur
    Writer:Michael Schur

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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"I'm Leslie Knope" is the best rated episode of "Parks and Recreation" season 4. It scored 7.7/10 based on 37 votes. Directed by Troy Miller and written by Daniel J. Goor, it aired on 9/22/2011. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Ron and Tammys".