The campaign was riding high on the news that Bobby Newport’s father, Nick, had passed away. While Leslie tried to be respectful, her ruthless opponent’s strategist, Jennifer Barkley, was already spinning it into a sympathy vote. Just when things looked grim, the legendary (and surprisingly nimble) gave Leslie his endorsement—only to have it immediately overshadowed by a literal pie to the face. Macklin on the Case
Is there anything more "Pawnee" than a high-stakes political campaign being derailed by a mystery pie-thrower? This week, we hopped on the Knope 2012 campaign bus for and things got... messy. The Big Endorsement (and the Big Worry) [S4E21] Bus Tour
With only a few episodes left in the season, the race for City Council is tighter than ever. Can Leslie overcome the Newport sympathy wave? Or will more baked goods stand in her way? The campaign was riding high on the news
In the end, we learned that the pie wasn't even meant for Leslie—it was a personal vendetta against Ben! It was a classic Parks episode that balanced the high stakes of the election with the absolute absurdity of the people who live in Pawnee. Macklin on the Case Is there anything more
While Leslie and Ben dealt with the fallout of "Pie-Gate," we got the return of everyone's favorite FBI agent: . Watching Andy Dwyer try to solve the mystery of who threw the pie was easily the highlight of the episode. Between his "investigative" techniques and his interrogation of a very confused Jerry, Andy proved once again that he has a heart of gold and the tactical awareness of a golden retriever. The Breakdown It wasn't just the campaign bus that was feeling the heat.