Parks and Recreation

Parks and Recreation, The Debate

Season 4, Episode 20

Leslie faces Bobby Newport in a televised debate; Ann, Tom and Chris man the media spin room.

Watch Full Episodes of Parks and Recreation Season 4

I'm Leslie Knope
S4 E1 • 21m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Leslie must choose between Ben and her dream of running for office; Ann dispenses medical advice.

Ron and Tammys
S4 E2 • 21m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Leslie has to get involved when Ron's first wife reenters his life and starts controlling him.

Born and Raised
S4 E3 • 21m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Leslie promotes her new book; Ann tries to bond with Ron and April.

Pawnee Rangers
S4 E4 • 21m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

In response to Ron's "guys-only" wilderness group, Leslie takes the women on an adventure weekend.

Meet 'n' Greet
S4 E5 • 21m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

April and Andy throw a Halloween party, to Ben's dismay; Tom emcees a campaign event for Leslie.

End of the World
S4 E6 • 27m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Pawnee residents contemplate their lives after a local group predicts the end of the world.

The Treaty
S4 E7 • 21m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Leslie asks Ben, Andy and April to help host a Model U.N. for the local high school.

Smallest Park
S4 E8 • 21m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Leslie finds a way to spend time with Ben; Ron and April encourage Andy to further his education.

The Trial of Leslie Knope
S4 E9 • 21m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Leslie and Ben defend themselves against Chris' ethics charges.

Citizen Knope
S4 E10 • 21m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Everyone in the office tries to plan a Christmas gift for Leslie.

The Comeback Kid
S4 E11 • 21m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Leslie asks for help staging an event; Ben gets a new hobby; April and Andy adopt a pet.

Campaign Ad
S4 E12 • 21m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Leslie and Ben disagree about her campaign ad; Chris makes Ron uncomfortable.

Bowling for Votes
S4 E13 • 21m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

After receiving feedback from a focus group, Leslie and Ben plan a casual bowling party.

Operation Ann
S4 E14 • 21m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Leslie tries to find Ann a date for Valentine's Day; Ben asks Ron to help with a scavenger hunt.

Dave Returns
S4 E15 • 21m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Leslie and Ben run into Leslie's ex while soliciting an endorsement from the Chief of Police.

Sweet Sixteen
S4 E16 • 21m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

After realizing everyone forgot Jerry's birthday, Leslie decides to throw him a party.

Campaign Shake-Up
S4 E17 • 21m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Leslie's opponent, Bobby Newport, hires a powerful campaign manager.

Lucky
S4 E18 • 21m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

An Indianapolis talk show host asks to interview Leslie; Andy prepares for his final exam.

Live Ammo
S4 E19 • 21m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Leslie takes action when she learns the Parks Department budget is about to be cut.

The Debate
S4 E20 • 21m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Leslie faces Bobby Newport in a televised debate; Ann, Tom and Chris man the media spin room.

Bus Tour
S4 E21 • 21m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

An important person in Pawnee dies while Leslie is on a bus tour for the final day of her campaign.

Win, Lose or Draw
S4 E22 • 21m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Leslie and Bobby Newport are separated by a miniscule margin on Election Day.

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  • About this Episode
  • Watch Parks and Rec. Leslie Knope the deputy director of the parks and recreation department, works tirelessly toward improving her hometown. Stream full episodes of Parks and Recreation and more comedy tv on Peacock.
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  • CastAmy Poehler, Aziz Ansari, Nick Offerman
  • GenreComedy
  • Seasons7
  • StudioNational Broadcasting Company

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