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Parks and Recreation S4E15 — Dave Returns
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Parks and Recreation•Season 4•Episode 15

Dave Returns

7.8/10 · 2,632 votesFeb 16, 201222 min

Ranked #18 of 22 in Season 4•−0.4 vs season avg

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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.

Directed byRobert B. Weide
Written byHarris Wittels
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Amy Poehler

Amy Poehler

Leslie Knope

Rashida Jones

Rashida Jones

Ann Perkins

Aziz Ansari

Aziz Ansari

Tom Haverford

Nick Offerman

Nick Offerman

Ron Swanson

Aubrey Plaza

Aubrey Plaza

April Ludgate

Chris Pratt

Chris Pratt

Andy Dwyer

Adam Scott

Adam Scott

Ben Wyatt

Rob Lowe

Rob Lowe

Chris Traeger

Jim O'Heir

Jim O'Heir

Jerry Gergich

Retta

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Donna Meagle

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Robert B. Weide

Robert B. Weide

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Harris Wittels

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Episode Summary

"Dave Returns" is episode 15 of Parks and Recreation season 4. It scored 7.8/10 from 2,632 votes, ranking #18 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by Robert B. Weide and written by Harris Wittels, it aired on February 16, 2012.

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