I'm Leslie Knope
- Episode aired Sep 22, 2011
- TV-14
- 21m
Leslie decides to run for political office, which means that she has to break up with Ben. Meanwhile, Ron goes into hiding from Tammy 1, and Tom tries to recruit Andy for his latest business... Read allLeslie decides to run for political office, which means that she has to break up with Ben. Meanwhile, Ron goes into hiding from Tammy 1, and Tom tries to recruit Andy for his latest business venture.Leslie decides to run for political office, which means that she has to break up with Ben. Meanwhile, Ron goes into hiding from Tammy 1, and Tom tries to recruit Andy for his latest business venture.
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- TriviaWhen Ron grabs his go-bag out of the air duct, there is a note on the back saying that it's specific to "Tammy 1".
- GoofsWhen Tom brings merchandise to his colleagues for the second time, he asks April how much she earns, and we get a close-up of her as she responds. In the close-up, she is holding a coffee mug with both her hands at breast level, but the very next second when Jerry responds in a wider shot, we see that she is drinking from the mug, held in one hand.
- Quotes
Tom Haverford: Here's my card.
Andy Dwyer: It's impossible to read.
Tom Haverford: Black Print. Black Background. Coolest Possible Color Scheme!
Andy Dwyer: Yeah!
Tom Haverford: It's also a strong magnet, so keep it out of your wallet. It will destroy your credit cards! Guar-en-teed!
Andy Dwyer: Destroy my credit cards? Debt and everything?
- ConnectionsFeatured in MsMojo: Top 10 Best Leslie & Ben Moments on Parks and Rec (2018)
- SoundtracksParks and Recreation Main Theme
Composed by Gaby Moreno and Vincent Jones
Season 4's opener, "I'm Leslie Knope" is a great example of how funny while also endearing the show can be. The episode leaves off right where Season 3 ended. Leslie has just gotten a major career opportunity to run for higher office. She is still unsure on whether she should run for office or continue dating Ben and not risk a public scandal. This is the main question that the whole episode is based around. Meanwhile, Ron's other ex-wife, "Tammy One" is in the premises and Ron decides the best option is to get out ASAP. I love how prepared Ron was for this exact situation, and also how fast he can grow a beard, as we see later on in the episode. I think its a smart decision to end the episode right where Season 3 left off, just because there was so many cliffhangers. I don't think they could have done it any other way.
The subplots are great as well. Back at City Hall, an inappropriate email is sent to all the female workers of a man's genitals. Ann, who now works at City Hall as the Public Relations Director for the Health Department, notices that the man who sent the photo actually has mumps. When Ann announces the ironic situation, this eventually leads to everyone at City Hall showing Ann pictures of their junk to see if they have mumps as well. It's very funny seeing how pervy all the men are in the department and watching Ann's reactions to all this. Also we find out yet another incredible trait about Jerry's character at the end of the episode, proving once again why he might be the most impressive man in Pawnee.
This show's cast is very big, but impressively they are able to juggle everyone's storylines so effortlessly. And the cast is so good, that there's never a dull moment. I also forgot to mention Tom's new business venture, Entertainment 720 has officially launched, and Tom is excited about showing off his new stuff. It's a funny storyline just because of how ridiculous the whole idea is, and how nobody really understands what it is exactly. Everything in this episode really works and it does a great job of setting up the main storyline that will run until the season finale.
Quick side note: All my favorite moments in this episode involve Ben and Leslie and it is their relationship that will become the main focal point for the entire season. Ben will become the 2nd major character behind Leslie for the remainder of the series, so if you like his character, you are in luck.
- brenbella
- Aug 19, 2018