Ep 17. Campaign Shake-Up

Leslie Knope's mayoral campaign receives a much-needed shakeup in the appropriately titled "Campaign Shake-Up," the seventeenth episode of Parks and Recreation's fourth season. Leslie has already experienced her share of setbacks in her pursuit of the mayor's office. In the previous episode, she went up against Bobby Newport (Paul Rudd) in a debate that left her feeling discouraged and defeated. But despite the obstacles in her path, Leslie remains determined to win the election.

Enter Ben Wyatt (Adam Scott), Leslie's longtime love interest and former campaign manager. Ben returns to Pawnee after a brief absence and throws himself back into Leslie's campaign with renewed vigor. With his help, Leslie begins to see some positive changes. They revamp their campaign strategy, targeting different demographics and launching a series of innovative initiatives designed to win over voters.

At the same time, Chris Traeger (Rob Lowe) is experiencing a crisis of his own. He's broken up with his girlfriend Millicent, and he's feeling lost and aimless. When Leslie and Ben discover that Chris has been blogging about his feelings under a pseudonym, they decide to use this to their advantage. They enlist Chris to write a series of blog posts about Leslie's campaign, hoping to generate some positive publicity.

Meanwhile, Tom Haverford (Aziz Ansari) is forced to confront his own limitations as a businessman. He's been running his own entertainment company, Tommy's Entertainment 720, from a rented office space, but things aren't going as well as he'd hoped. When his landlord demands that he either pay his rent or move out, Tom enlists the help of Andy Dwyer (Chris Pratt) to help him find a new space.

Throughout the episode, each character faces their own challenges and obstacles. But ultimately, they all come together to support Leslie in her campaign. By the end of "Campaign Shake-Up," Leslie is feeling more confident than ever. With her team behind her, she's ready to take on Bobby Newport and win the mayoral race.

Filled with humor, heart, and plenty of Parks and Recreation's trademark wit, "Campaign Shake-Up" is a standout episode of the show's fourth season. Fans of the series will enjoy seeing their favorite characters navigate their way through a tough campaign while still maintaining their unique personalities and relationships. Whether you're rooting for Leslie to win the mayoral race or just enjoy watching these delightful characters interact with each other, "Campaign Shake-Up" is an episode that's sure to please.