![]() ![]() Image Credit: ©NBC/Courtesy Everett CollectionĪs Leslie’s put to the public test against city council rival Bobby Newport, the show makes the case for her growing political acumen. We witness the first instance of Ben’s always-brief stints at a Pawnee accounting firm, headed by one of most reliably delightful recurring characters, Barney Varmn, and Leslie’s first meeting with political (and sex) idol Joe Biden. ![]() ![]() Capping things off is the deftly bittersweet reveal of Ann and Chris’ impending move to Michigan.Ī rift in Leslie and April’s mentor/apprentice relationship fuels the episode, with off-ramps into pure hilarity. In an inspired sustained gag, the personalities of the Eagleton and Pawnee parks teams clash when the departments merge - most hilariously Ron and the similar-at-first-blush Eagleton Ron, brilliantly played by Sam Elliott. Meanwhile April and Andy’s bond deepens, hilariously, as they check off items from his very particular bucket list. Meanwhile, the burger cook-off between meat-venerating Ron and health nut Chris is sitcom gold.Ī model of balancing a Pawnee civic problem with character evolution, the episode plays out Lesley’s efforts to placate a local doomsday cult’s call for an all-night vigil against her attempt to steer Ben away from potential romantic interest Shauna. When Leslie’s online dating experiment suggests Tom as a match, he’s explored as a possible romantic interest (after all, he’s uniquely obnoxious, but not unlikeable), underscoring Leslie’s growing connection to Ben. ![]()
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