<P> The character Li'l Sebastian, a miniature horse beloved by the residents of Pawnee, was first introduced in "Harvest Festival", which was also written by Goor . The writers considered having a human character die in "Li'l Sebastian" rather than the miniature horse, like previously - mentioned characters Mayor Gunderson or Councilman Bill Dexhart . However, they decided that having an animal character die felt less morbid and more appropriate for the finale of a comedy series . The episode ends with Tom and Jean - Ralphio in their new Entertainment 720 headquarters, a completely white 15,000 - square - foot (1,400 m) room with modern decor and unusual furniture . Schur described the setting as "maybe the craziest thing that's ever been on our series...Every time I watch it in the edit bay, I have this weird crisis:' Is this OK that this scene is how we're ending this entire season?' It's truly nuts . It's like a hallucinogenic nightmare ." </P> <P> Schur said his favorite scene in the episode was when Leslie arrives at her secret meet - up spot with Ben, only to find Ron waiting there, and awkwardly tries to insist there is no affair . Schur said: "The scene that unfolds is my favorite Leslie Knope moment of the whole year . (Ron) almost doesn't say a word for the entire scene, but still makes you laugh 50 times ." Immediately after "Li'l Sebastian" first aired, a "Producer's Cut" version was made available on the official NBC.com website, which included an additional six minutes of material . </P> <P> While trying to have a moment of silence for Li'l Sebastian in the parks department office, the staff is interrupted when a custodian playing the Shania Twain song "Man! I Feel Like a Woman!" on his radio . This scene was actually based on something that happened in the writer's room . Ron discovers Leslie and Ben's affair after they accidentally pocket dial him while sexually role - playing with political figures . At one point, Leslie tells Ben she is going to kiss him both like former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, and Associate Justice of the Supreme Court Ruth Bader Ginsburg . At another, Ben impersonates former President Ronald Reagan, which prompts Leslie, pretending to be United Kingdom Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, to say, "Oh, President Reagan, my blazer popped open ." In a different scene, Andy seeks to write a song for Li'l Sebastian that is 5,000 times better than Elton John's "Candle in the Wind", which inspires him to write the original song "5,000 Candles in the Wind". Other songs played during Li'l Sebastian's memorial service include "Wild Horses" by The Rolling Stones and "A Horse with No Name" by America . In an attempt to explain to someone that she and Ben were hugging, Leslie explains she recently won a McArthur Genius Grant and that Ben was simply congratulating her . In addition, during Tom and Jean - Ralphio's eulogy presentation for Lil' Sebastian, a still of the Trifid Nebula in Sagittarius is seen . The image is more popularly recognized as the cover art for progressive rock band King Crimson's 1971 album Islands . </P> <P> Due to the 9 p.m. broadcast of "Search Committee", the one - hour seventh season finale of comedy series The Office, Parks and Recreation was not shown in its regular 9: 30 p.m. broadcast on May 19 . "Li'l Sebastian" aired at 10: 30 p.m., immediately following "The Bubble" at 10 p.m. In its original American broadcast, "Li'l Sebastian" was seen by an estimated 3.72 million household viewers, according to Nielsen Media Research, with a 2.4 rating / 6 share among viewers between ages 18 and 49 . A rating point represents one percent of the total number of television sets in American households, and a share means the percentage of television sets in use tuned to the program . This marked a drop in viewership for Parks and Recreation compared to earlier in the night, as "The Bubble" was seen by an estimated 4.27 million households . Combined, the ratings were about even with the average ratings for the previous week, in which two Parks and Recreation episodes were also shown back - to - back, although from a 9: 30 p.m. to 10: 30 p.m. time block: "The Fight" had been seen by an estimated 4.55 million household viewers, while "Road Trip" was seen by 3.54 million households . In its 10: 30 p.m. timeslot, "Li'l Sebastian" was outperformed by the fourth season finale of the ABC medical drama series Private Practice, which was seen by 7.45 million household viewers . </P>

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