[s2e15] Sweetums 〈Editor's Choice〉

: Mark Brendanawicz is guilted into helping because he owns a truck and couldn't think of a valid excuse to say no.

In Season 2, Episode 15 of Parks and Recreation , titled Leslie Knope and Ron Swanson clash over a potential sponsorship deal with the local candy giant, Sweetums. Episode Overview Original Air Date : February 4, 2010 Director : Dean Holland Writer : Alan Yang Main Plot: The Sweetums Deal [S2E15] Sweetums

(Gary Weeks): The charming but manipulative CEO of Sweetums. Paul Iaresco (Phil Reeves): The Pawnee City Manager. Wendy Haverford (Jama Williamson): Tom's ex-wife. Notable Trivia : Mark Brendanawicz is guilted into helping because

: The move highlights Tom's lingering feelings for Wendy, whom he originally married just to prevent her from being deported. Key Characters & Guest Stars Paul Iaresco (Phil Reeves): The Pawnee City Manager

: Initially onboard, Leslie reverses her position after Ann Perkins reveals the "healthy" bars are essentially loaded with corn syrup and sugar.

The Pawnee Parks and Recreation Department considers a deal to sell Sweetums' "Nutri-Yum" snack bars in the parks.

: Some critics and fans point to this episode as a turning point where the series fully shifted from a strict mockumentary style to its signature fast-paced comedy.