Leslie faces threats and backlash if she votes in favor of a "soda tax," Ben tries to suck up to his interns after he discovers that they're politically connected, and Andy's efforts to get in shape send Chris into a depression.
Leslie engages on her first mission as city councilor: Passing a city-wide tax on giant sodas. Chris helps Andy get in shape to prepare for his police entrance exam. Meanwhile, Ben struggles to connect with the interns in his office.—Mark
In this episode, on her first day as councilwoman Leslie is caught between a rock and a hard place when she must vote on a tax. Chris, now in training to climb Mt. Everest, has trouble coming to terms with the fact that he's might die someday.