The Pawnee Parks and Recreation Department considers a deal to sell Sweetums' "Nutri-Yum" snack bars in the parks.
: Initially onboard, Leslie reverses her position after Ann Perkins reveals the "healthy" bars are essentially loaded with corn syrup and sugar. [S2E15] Sweetums
: Leslie organizes a public forum to let citizens decide. Despite her efforts to expose the bars' lack of nutritional value, Sweetums CEO Nick Newport Jr. wins the crowd over by giving out free candy. Subplot: Tom's Move The Pawnee Parks and Recreation Department considers a
(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 Despite her efforts to expose the bars' lack
: Mark Brendanawicz is guilted into helping because he owns a truck and couldn't think of a valid excuse to say no.
: The episode is frequently used in educational settings to discuss topics like government regulation, obesity, and corporate influence in local politics. "Sweetums (S2E15)" on Parks and Recollection | Team Coco
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