The episode kicks off with Ann Perkins convincing a skeptical Leslie to sign up for an online dating service called "HoosierMate." Leslie, ever the overachiever, is looking for a 100% match. To her horror, the algorithm delivers exactly that... in the form of .
The brilliance of this subplot lies in Leslie’s spiral. She is so disturbed by being Tom’s "soulmate" that she takes him out to lunch just to prove the computer wrong. Of course, Tom being Tom, he leans into the bit, making the lunch an absolute nightmare of "swagger" and "red carpet" talk. The Great Burger Cook-Off [S3E10] Soulmates
A complex, seasoned, lean masterpiece by Chris. The episode kicks off with Ann Perkins convincing
A plain hamburger on a bun with nothing else. The brilliance of this subplot lies in Leslie’s spiral
In the world of Pawnee, Indiana, love is rarely simple. Whether it’s Ron’s explosive relationship with any woman named Tammy or Andy’s lovable goofball energy, the "Soulmates" episode (S3E10) takes a hilarious look at what happens when Leslie Knope tries to quantify the unquantifiable: true love. Leslie vs. The Algorithm