Parks and Recreation: Season 4

2011 · 22 episodes · ★ 7.7

What Season 4 of Parks and Recreation

The fourth season opens with Leslie Knope facing a difficult decision: break up with Ben or pursue her dream of running for director of the office. Ann, a nurse, has to give medical advice after an unexpected diagnosis, and Ron prepares for the return of his ex-wife, who soon starts controlling his every move. Leslie's campaign becomes the focus of the season. She has to face a new rival and budget cuts that threaten the Parks Department's budget. Ben, April, Andy, Tom and Chris support her with their own stories, while Ron keeps opposing her projects.

22episodes

Sep 22, 2011premiered

May 10, 2012latest episode

8.3 hrtotal runtime

Season 4 Episodes

4x01 I'm Leslie Knope
Sep 22, 2011 · 22 min · ★ 7.8
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.
Directing: Troy Miller · Writer: Daniel J. Goor · Starring: Patricia Clarkson, Jazmyn Simon, Dennis Howard, Kirk Fox
4x02 Ron and Tammys
Sep 29, 2011 · 22 min · ★ 8.1
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.
Directing: Randall Einhorn · Writing: Norm Hiscock · Starring: Patricia Clarkson, Paula Pell, Danny Vasquez, Robert Machray
4x03 Born and Raised
Oct 6, 2011 · 22 min · ★ 7.7
Leslie's book about Pawnee comes out just in time for her campaign. Ann tries to bond with Ron and April.
Directing: Dean Holland · Writer: Aisha Muharrar · Starring: Dee Baldus, Lila Waters, Elizabeth Sandy, Pamela Reed
4x04 Pawnee Rangers
Oct 13, 2011 · 22 min · ★ 7.8
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.
Directing: Charles McDougall · Writer: Alan Yang · Starring: Gavin Macintosh, Jacob Bertrand, Ayla M. Simpkins, Annalise Basso
4x05 Meet 'n' Greet
Oct 27, 2011 · 22 min · ★ 7.4
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.
Directing: Wendey Stanzler · Writer: Katie Dippold · Starring: Nicholas Hormann, Rob Mainord, Matt Schwartz, Jeanne Simpson
4x06 End of the World
Nov 3, 2011 · 22 min · ★ 7.9
A local Pawnee group predicts the end of days, causing chaos in the Parks department.
Directing: Dean Holland · Writer: Michael Schur · Starring: Robert Pine, Mike Polli, Jeryl Prescott, Katerina Mikailenko
4x07 The Treaty
Nov 10, 2011 · 22 min · ★ 7.6
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.
Directing: Jorma Taccone · Writer: Harris Wittels · Starring: Kyle Mooney, Gary Moglovkin, Kelly Washington, Eric Braun
4x08 Smallest Park
Nov 17, 2011 · 22 min · ★ 7.6
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.
Directing: Nicole Holofcener · Writing: Chelsea Peretti · Starring: Danielle Bisutti, Breon Gorman, Paul Sizemore, Brenda Ballard
4x09 The Trial of Leslie Knope
Dec 1, 2011 · 22 min · ★ 7.9
Leslie has to face an ethics committee about her secret relationship with Ben after they come clean to Chris.
Directing: Dean Holland · Writers: Daniel J. Goor, Michael Schur · Starring: Kevin Rock, Biff Yeager, Helen Slayton-Hughes, Megan Mullally
4x10 Citizen Knope Mid-Season Finale
Dec 8, 2011 · 22 min · ★ 7.5
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.
Directing: Randall Einhorn · Writing: Dave King · Starring: Mary Garripoli, Megan Grano, Denver Smith, Robin Thorsen
4x11 The Comeback Kid
Jan 12, 2012 · 22 min · ★ 7.8
Leslie enlists everyone's help in staging an attention-getting event. Ben takes up a new hobby, while April and Andy adopt a pet.
Directing: Tucker Gates · Writing: Mike Scully · Starring: Boo Arnold, Tuc Watkins, Johnny Sneed, Antonia Raftu
4x12 Campaign Ad
Jan 19, 2012 · 22 min · ★ 7.8
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.
Directing: Dean Holland · Writer: Alan Yang · Starring: Mike Rylander, Paul Hayes, Sean Blodgett, Tylen Jacob Williams
4x13 Bowling for Votes
Jan 26, 2012 · 22 min · ★ 8.1
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.
Directing: Michael Trim · Writing: Katie Dippold · Starring: Kevin Dorff, Frank Kopyc, James Albert, Brad Slaight
4x14 Operation Ann
Feb 2, 2012 · 22 min · ★ 7.7
Leslie works to find Ann a Valentine's date. Ron helps Ben with a scavenger hunt, and Chris becomes depressed over his love life.
Directing: Morgan Sackett · Writing: Aisha Muharrar · Starring: Martin Starr, Craig Woolson, Jordi Vilasuso, Tom Costello
4x15 Dave Returns
Feb 16, 2012 · 22 min · ★ 7.7
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.
Directing: Robert B. Weide · Writing: Harris Wittels · Starring: Brandon J. Sornberger, Louis C.K., Tracy Howe, Alan Yang
4x16 Sweet Sixteen
Feb 23, 2012 · 22 min · ★ 7.3
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.
Directing: Michael Schur · Writing: Norm Hiscock · Starring: Sam Carson
4x17 Campaign Shake-Up
Mar 1, 2012 · 22 min · ★ 7.6
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.
Directing: Daniel J. Goor · Writing: Daniel J. Goor · Starring: Carl Reiner, Chris Regan, Sarah Gaboury, Murray Gershenz
4x18 Lucky
Mar 8, 2012 · 22 min · ★ 7.6
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.
Directing: Troy Miller · Writing: Nick Offerman · Starring: Danielle Bisutti, Sean Hayes, Hal Havins, Leslie Thurston
4x19 Live Ammo
Apr 19, 2012 · 22 min · ★ 7.6
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.
Directing: Tristram Shapeero · Writers: Dave King, Chelsea Peretti · Starring: Bradley Whitford, Chelsea Peretti, Billy Merritt, Greg Vrotsos
4x20 The Debate
Apr 26, 2012 · 26 min · ★ 8.3
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.
Directing: Amy Poehler · Writer: Amy Poehler · Starring: Mara Marini, Brad Leland, Gary Carlos Cervantes, Lorenzo de La Rosa
4x21 Bus Tour
May 3, 2012 · 25 min · ★ 7.7
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.
Directing: Dean Holland · Writers: Aisha Muharrar, Alan Yang · Starring: Mike O'Malley, Leonard Robinson, Brenda Canela, Danielle Kennedy
4x22 Win, Lose, or Draw Season Finale
May 10, 2012 · 27 min · ★ 8.1
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.
Directing: Michael Schur · Writing: Michael Schur · Starring: Randy Kovitz, Aubyn Philabaum, James M. Connor, Mike Hanford