August 10, 2014
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[s4e21] Bus Tour Access

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.

was spiraling into a deep "loneliness" hole, despite April’s best (and very awkward) efforts to cheer him up. [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? While Leslie and Ben dealt with the fallout

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) The Breakdown It wasn't just the campaign bus

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

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.

were doing what they do best: avoiding work and focusing on the "luxury" aspects of the tour, which, in Pawnee, mostly means finding the best snacks. The Verdict