[s4e16] Sweet Sixteen May 2026

In the Parks and Recreation episode (Season 4, Episode 16), Leslie Knope struggles to balance her City Council campaign with her job at the Parks Department. The episode centers on the realization that everyone has forgotten Jerry Gergich's birthday. Episode Overview

: To prove she isn't too busy for her friends, Leslie plans a "Sweet Sixteen" surprise party for Jerry at Donna’s lake house. The title is a play on the fact that Jerry was born on Leap Day (February 29th) and is technically celebrating only his 16th actual birthday, despite being 64 years old. [S4E16] Sweet Sixteen

: April Ludgate becomes frustrated with Tom Haverford and Ann Perkins, who repeatedly come to her for relationship advice. In the Parks and Recreation episode (Season 4,

: Ron Swanson advises Leslie to take a leave of absence because her campaign blunders are affecting her work quality. Key Details Original Air Date : February 23, 2012. The title is a play on the fact

: This episode is often cited for its focus on the show's "peak" quality during the campaign story arc.

: Chris Traeger becomes overly attached to Andy Dwyer’s three-legged dog, Champion.

: You can watch this episode on platforms like Peacock .