2024-07-04
Election Day arrives in Pawnee, and the race between Leslie and Bobby Newport (Paul Rudd) is neck-and-neck in the Season 4 finale. While waiting for the results, everyone reflects on what the future might bring. (Repeat).
After meeting her Mr. Right at the dentist's office, Liz sinks her teeth into efforts to find him and win him over. Meanwhile, Jack's world turns topsy-turvy when Avery (Elizabeth Banks) breaks news that a cable company may buy NBC; and Jenna helps Tracy in his quest to win a Tony Award. Michael Sheen guest stars.
Sens. John McCain (R-Ariz.), Olympia Snowe (R-Maine) and Barbara Boxer (D-Cal.) guest star in the Season 5 opener, which finds Leslie and Andy in Washington, D.C., visiting Ben and April at their new jobs. Back in Pawnee, Ron hosts a barbecue for the entire Parks and Recreation staff. (Repeat).
Frank moves in with Liz, but what seems like a hellish version of "The Odd Couple" could prove surprisingly beneficial when each helps the other overcome nasty habits. Elsewhere, Jenna's mother (Jan Hooks) arrives, cuing Jenna to seek wisdom about mothers from Jack, certainly no stranger to mommy issues.
It's the highs and woes of Valentine's Day: Jack's heart thumps for a fetching CNBC host (Elizabeth Banks); Liz schedules a root canal to elude loneliness; and Jenna is horrified when her stalker grows disinterested in her. Appearing: Jon Bon Jovi; Jon Hamm; Jason Sudeikis; Horatio Sanz; and Dean Winters.
Leslie embarks on a bus tour on the final day of her campaign, but she becomes distracted by the sudden death of an important person in Pawnee. Elsewhere, Andy investigates a security threat, while Chris discovers a surprising cure for his depression. (Repeat).
Election Day arrives in Pawnee, and the race between Leslie and Bobby Newport (Paul Rudd) is neck-and-neck in the Season 4 finale. While waiting for the results, everyone reflects on what the future might bring. (Repeat).
After meeting her Mr. Right at the dentist's office, Liz sinks her teeth into efforts to find him and win him over. Meanwhile, Jack's world turns topsy-turvy when Avery (Elizabeth Banks) breaks news that a cable company may buy NBC; and Jenna helps Tracy in his quest to win a Tony Award. Michael Sheen guest stars.
Sens. John McCain (R-Ariz.), Olympia Snowe (R-Maine) and Barbara Boxer (D-Cal.) guest star in the Season 5 opener, which finds Leslie and Andy in Washington, D.C., visiting Ben and April at their new jobs. Back in Pawnee, Ron hosts a barbecue for the entire Parks and Recreation staff. (Repeat).
Benson speaks to a 15-year-old at a hospital, just before the teen is abducted. Mitch: Logan Marshall-Green. Sally Wilkens: Ann Dowd. Seth: Kieran Campion. Linda Leggett: Siobhan Fallon Hogan. Andrew: Daniel Letterle. Davis: Ashton Holmes.
The search is on for an abducted woman who's about to give birth. Rose Granville: Shirley Knight. Melinda Granville: Kellie Martin. Daniel Lester: Gabriel Olds. Laura Bergeron: Marisa Ryan. Annika Bergeron: Karen Goberman. Sam Marlett: Clarke Thorell. (New).
Woooh chile, Atl is the GHETTO these days. I'm thinking about moving to Miami where it's safe. Leave all my exes on read. (Repeat).
We got grown men out here being this petty. Y'all really need therapy. I don't cuz I already know what's wrong with me. (Repeat).
I'm tired of all these old heads hating, just let me listen to my Italian drill music and blue eyed trap in peace. Y'all can listen to D'Angelo or whatever. (Repeat).
My family is so crazy we need our own reality TV show. How you still got beef from the 70's? Whew. And y'all need to stop flirting with people's daddy. (Repeat).
One time I was gonna be an extra on this TV show but then they started asking me about Social Security numbers and taxes and being up there at 5am. I know y'all ain't doing that with Taraji. (Repeat).
Ay, Ya'll remember how we used to hit the club and do the Pool Palace and Crank Dat and nobody got shot? Yeah me neither. (Repeat).
Woooh chile, Atl is the GHETTO these days. I'm thinking about moving to Miami where it's safe. Leave all my exes on read. (Repeat).
We got grown men out here being this petty. Y'all really need therapy. I don't cuz I already know what's wrong with me. (Repeat).
I'm tired of all these old heads hating, just let me listen to my Italian drill music and blue eyed trap in peace. Y'all can listen to D'Angelo or whatever. (Repeat).
My family is so crazy we need our own reality TV show. How you still got beef from the 70's? Whew. And y'all need to stop flirting with people's daddy. (Repeat).
One time I was gonna be an extra on this TV show but then they started asking me about Social Security numbers and taxes and being up there at 5am. I know y'all ain't doing that with Taraji. (Repeat).
Ay, Ya'll remember how we used to hit the club and do the Pool Palace and Crank Dat and nobody got shot? Yeah me neither. (Repeat).
After two killers escape from St. John's Women's Penitentiary, the team is hindered in their attempt to capture the duo when their antics turn them into heroes. (Repeat).
When the maid-of-honor winds up dead after a bachelorette party, it s up to Charlie and Rex to untangle the events of the night. (Repeat).
Rex finds a body with signs of foul play during Charlie and Sarah's romantic weekend getaway, leading them to suspect that the idyllic community they're staying in may be more hostile than it looks. (Repeat).
After a physiotherapist is murdered, the team must investigate victims of his alleged assaults to track down the killer before they strike again. (Repeat).
When Charlie's beloved Aunt Miranda and her friends are caught investigating an investment fraud scheme, it's up to Charlie and Rex to get to the source of the fraud. (Repeat).
When the maid-of-honor winds up dead after a bachelorette party, it s up to Charlie and Rex to untangle the events of the night. (Repeat).
Liz continually chances upon Wesley (Michael Sheen), forcing them both to reconsider their decision. Meanwhile, a leveraging Jack presses to secure a job at the new company; and Tracy's reputation takes a big hit when his children's ex-nanny pens an exposé.
Leslie decides to wage war on obesity in Pawnee in her first mission as city councilor by passing a city-wide soda tax. Meanwhile, Andy tries to get in shape for his police-entrance exam, and Ben struggles to connect with the interns in his office. (Repeat).
Liz's ex-flame Floyd (Jason Sudeikis) arrives and breaks big news, prompting Liz to reassess her relationship with him. Meanwhile, Jack tutors Danny (Cheyenne Jackson) in the fine art of pulling pranks; and Kenneth's oddball childhood comes to the fore.
Affairs of the heart jolt Jack, who must make a romantic choice between volatile anchor Avery Jessup (Elizabeth Banks) and unassuming childhood sweetheart Nancy Donovan (Julianne Moore). Meanwhile, Liz plunges into the dating pool by going to a singles event with Jenna; and a bigoted remark creates office divisions and affects Toofer. Will Ferrell has a cameo.