Love is the drug as “Parks and Recreation” takes on Valentines Day, a perfect backdrop to deliver plenty of laughs to go along with all the romance. “Operation Ann” provides a nice break from the Leslie Knope campaign trail, yet another fine TV demonstration of great writing and superb work from the cast. No signs of weakness this week as the show’s stellar run this season continues.

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Following last week’s first-class episode, the hits just keep on coming for “Parks and Recreation“, delivering yet another solid half-hour of comedy with “Bowling for Votes.” There might have been a moment early on when it seemed as if the show would take a step back after last week’s big success, but things revved up quickly, providing one laugh after another.

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The campaign for City Council is heating up on ”Parks and Recreation“, and who better than Paul Rudd to guest star for a handful of episodes as Leslie’s dopey opponent. It was the audio/visual portion of Leslie’s campaign with the team showing off their TV production skills. Not a weak story or subplot to be found anywhere near the “Campaign Ad” episode – just great writing and acing start to finish. Rudd’s appearance only adds to the overall excellence of the show.

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New year, same great comedy from “Parks and Recreation“. After a sizzling first half of season 4, the ‘Parks and Rec’ story picks up where we left off – Leslie getting back into the race for city council and bringing her friends along for the ride! The first new episode of 2012 doesn’t disappoint, setting the stage for plenty of laughs along the Leslie Knope campaign trail.

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There was bound to be a minor – very minor – letdown on “Parks and Recreation” after last week’s A+ episode. But “Citizen Cope” still scores high marks across the board, allowing the world to get an up-close look at Leslie Knope, Private Citizen. There is also a pretty good twist at the end.

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A strong blend of humor and tenderness propels the latest episode of “Parks and Recreation”, which puts Leslie and Ben’s relationship in the spotlight – of an ethics trial! Even in small doses the cast shines in “The Trial of Leslie Knope,” an episode that maintains one central story line, but succeeds mightily throughout.

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Consistently funny from start to finish, “Smallest Park” is a definite season 4 highlight for “Parks and Recreation.” With all three storylines grooving along, the cast really shines and delivers some very funny dialogue with a few sweet moments thrown in for good measure. Plus, we reach yet another signpost in the Leslie/Ben relationship. Big changes in the smallest park!

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A Model UN at a local Pawnee high school is the backdrop for much of “The Treaty,” the latest episode from “Parks and Recreation.” With the failed Entertainment 720 now just a listing on his resume, we find out if Tom returns to the comforts of the parks and rec department, just as Chris puts together a think tank to find out why his girlfriend has taken a step back. From Chris? No Way!

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It’s the end of the world on the latest installment of “Parks and Recreation.” A local Pawnee group predicts that the end is near, so what better time for our friends in Pawnee to reflect on their own lives. Leslie loses her cool over the thought of Ben with someone else and Tom and Jean-Ralphio decide to throw the party to end all parties. The cast is in fine form and the writing first class, which means the fourth season of “Parks and Recreation” continues its comedy assault — another week and another great episode.

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