Leslie and the Parks Department faced the resumption of work after a three-month hiatus, only to find the budget crisis still casting a long shadow. Their attempts to secure funding by leveraging Ann's charm to win over Chris with a date pr…

As preparations for the town's Harvest Festival gathered momentum, Leslie succumbed to a sudden bout of the flu and found herself needing hospitalization. Meanwhile, Ron and Andy spent the day in companionable camaraderie, while Tom sought …

Leslie desires to inter a time capsule, a repository of Pawnee life, but an unusual proposal from a resident sets in motion a series of unexpected events. Meanwhile, Andy seeks counsel from Chris regarding the delicate matter of regaining A…

Seeking retribution, Tom engineers a date with Ron's ex-wife, Tammy, while Leslie attempts to shield Ron from her alluring influence. Elsewhere, April finds herself partnered with Chris for an assignment.

Ben’s efforts to promote the Harvest Festival dredge up unsettling memories, forcing him to confront unresolved issues from his history. Separately, Andy persists in his attempts to rekindle a connection with April.

Ron and Leslie embarked on a road trip to the metropolis, their destination a steakhouse that held a special place in Ron’s affections. However, Leslie harbored purposes of her own for the journey.

The Parks Department faces a critical juncture at the Harvest Festival, an event brimming with unforeseen challenges.

To spark fresh thinking, Leslie gathers the entire department for a camping trip. Elsewhere, Andy orchestrates a romantic advance for April, while Ann finds herself increasingly anxious with Chris's return to Pawnee as the newly appointed c…

April and Andy hosted a dinner for colleagues from the Parks Department. Separately, Ann navigated the complexities of moving past Chris while at a singles gathering.

Leslie tentatively explored the world of online dating, but her experience diverged from the expected encounters with strangers. Meanwhile, Chris proposed a grilling competition to Ron, framing it as a strategic initiative to promote health…

Jerry's offering for Leslie's community art show generates considerable buzz. Ben, having taken up residence with April and Andy, endeavors to impart some semblance of adulting. Simultaneously, Leslie finds herself increasingly exasperated …

Leslie Knope’s former confidante, Lindsay Carlisle Shay, initiates a sharp dispute with Pawnee by erecting a substantial fence, effectively barring residents from accessing a park in the neighboring city of Eagleton. This action draws Lesli…

Leslie’s attempt to secure Ann a position at city hall is met with a tepid response that ignites their first real disagreement. Meanwhile, Tom extends an invitation to the entire department at the Snakehole Lounge, a calculated move to prom…

Chris’s invitation to Indianapolis fills Leslie with a quiet apprehension; she fears the distance will only amplify the emotions she’s been trying to contain for him. Elsewhere, Ron patiently explains his political convictions to an eager s…

A discontent settles over the office whenever Chris announces significant alterations to the parks department’s operations, a feeling keenly felt by Tom, who finds himself increasingly doubting his professional path. Leslie is taken aback w…

Leslie and the parks team organized a memorial service in honor of a cherished friend. At the same time, Tom was grappling with a significant life choice, and Chris struggled to accept news of a health issue.