The " Animal Control " episode (Season 5, Episode 18) of Parks and Recreation , which aired on , is a pivotal installment that permanently shifts Pawnee's internal politics. Written by Megan Amram , the episode centers on Leslie Knope's attempt to overhaul a department she describes as a "miserable suck hole". Key Plot Points
“I think that guy wants to hunt me.” – Parks and Rec Recap "Parks and Recreation" Animal Control(2013)