S04E14 - Operation Ann with Michael Trim

Live from Pawnee: A Parks and Recreation Fan Rewatch Podcast

This week Mark and Allen break down the Episode where we are introduced to the Hompherman Snow Globe Museum! While hosting "Galentine's Day", Leslie realizes Ann is alone, so she asks the gang to help find someone for her. Chris, still depressed about being dumped by Jerry's daughter Milly, volunteers to DJ the Valentine's Dance they are organizing ... but unfortunately ends up playing depressing, somber music. Ann arrives at the dance, and Leslie unsuccessfully tries to set her up with numerous men. April, who openly dislikes Ann, brings her creepy friend Orin as a "date", leading Leslie to harshly criticize her. Tom steps up to help Ann out, making Ann feel better with his humorous efforts. While talking to Leslie, Chris tells her he is sad because he believes Milly was his soulmate, but Leslie cheers him up with a pep talk, but says he is also at fault for being single since he dumped Ann. Meanwhile, Leslie gave Ben a Valentine's Day scavenger hunt, filled with intricate riddles hidden all over Pawnee in order to discover where she wants to meet him that night. Ben has trouble right off the bat, but thankfully, Andy and Ron decide to help Ben out. Despite Ron's claims to the contrary, he appears to be rather excited with the prospect of, and suprisingly good at solving, riddles. While in general they make good progress, it comes to their attention that there are 25 clues in total. Fearing they will never get done in time, they agree to split up and find the riddles out of order, in hopes of more quickly finding the last one. As always, we tackle the tough questions, such as ... Will Chris snap out of his funk? How does Ron solve the mystery of the cryptex? Is Ann compatible with any of the men at the dance? How does Leslie use Pizza Hut to her advantage? Where is the final meeting place, and can Ben get there in time? Loyal podcast viewers, season 4 has been on a roll, and we think this episode will be no exception - come see if we're right! Many thanks to our wonderful sponsor, "JJ's Diner".