Parks and Recreation

  • Premiered: Apr 2009
  • Episodes: 125
  • Followers: 11,8k
  • Ended
  • NBC
  • Tuesday at 20
  • Comedy

Seasons:

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Season 5
5x1
Ms. Knope Goes to Washington
Episode overview
Air date
Sep 20, 2012
Leslie and Andy visit Ben and April at their new jobs in Washington D.C.. Ron throws a thank you barbeque for the entire Parks and Recreation staff.
5x2
Soda Tax
Episode overview
Air date
Sep 27, 2012
Leslie wages war on obesity in Pawnee by passing a city-wide soda tax. Andy tries to get in shape for his police entrance exam. Ben struggles to connect with the interns in his office.
5x3
How a Bill Becomes a Law
Episode overview
Air date
Oct 04, 2012
Leslie helps a swim team get more practice time. Ron finds himself filling a pothole. April and Ben take a road trip to Pawnee.
5x4
Sex Education
Episode overview
Air date
Oct 18, 2012
An STD outbreak amongst Pawnee seniors prompts Leslie to conduct a sex education class. Ron helps Tom adjust to life without technology. Ben and April meet Congressman Murray for the first time.
5x5
Halloween Surprise
Episode overview
Air date
Oct 25, 2012
A job offer for Ben causes Leslie to contemplate their future. Ron and Andy take Diane's girls out trick-or-treating. Tom searches for a new business idea.
5x6
Ben's Parents
Episode overview
Air date
Nov 08, 2012
Leslie is nervous about meeting Ben's divorced parents. Tom prepares to pitch his new business to Ron with Jean-Ralphio's help. Chris rides an emotional rollercoaster.
5x7
Leslie vs. April
Episode overview
Air date
Nov 15, 2012
Leslie gets upset when April tries to get Lot 48 made into a dog park. Tom enlists Ben’s help as he tries to launch his new business venture. Andy hones his crime-scene investigation skills.
5x8
Pawnee Commons
Episode overview
Air date
Nov 29, 2012
Leslie is suspicious about a new park design from an Eagleton architect. Tom asks the office for help with his new business. Andy tries to make his job as a security guard exciting.
5x9
Ron and Diane
Episode overview
Air date
Dec 06, 2012
Ron's nomination for a woodworking award is threatened by the arrival of Tammy II. Jerry hosts a holiday party and some of his friends are shocked to find they were not invited.
5x10
Two Parties
Episode overview
Air date
Jan 17, 2013
Ben and Leslie's rival bachelor and bachelorette parties each take on a very different tune.
5x11
Women in Garbage
Episode overview
Air date
Jan 24, 2013
Leslie and April work as trash collectors to prove a point about gender in city government. Ron has his hands full while he babysits Diane's kids.
5x12
Ann's Decision
Episode overview
Air date
Feb 07, 2013
Ann tries to get to know herself as Leslie meddles in one of her biggest life decisions. Things go south when Ben enlists the guys to help choose a caterer for the wedding.
5x13
Emergency Response
Episode overview
Air date
Feb 14, 2013
Leslie and Ben organize a black tie gala to raise money for their park. Andy prepares to take his Police Academy Exam. Ron fills in for Leslie on Pawnee Today.
5x14
Leslie and Ben
Episode overview
Air date
Feb 21, 2013
Leslie and Ben are getting married, and have to cram months of planning into two hours. Ron's temper gets him in trouble.
5x15
Correspondents' Lunch
Episode overview
Air date
Feb 21, 2013
Leslie's speech she prepared for a special event is stolen. Ben begins his new job at the Sweetums Charity Foundation. Ann summons the courage to ask an important question.
5x16
Bailout
Episode overview
Air date
Mar 14, 2013
Leslie is determined to help a local video store stay in business. Chris offers Tom advice on how to deal with a difficult employee. Ann resorts to blackmail to get April to be her friend.
5x17
Partridge
Episode overview
Air date
Apr 04, 2013
Leslie accompanies Ben on a trip to his hometown which has offered him a key to the city. Ron deals with a lawsuit filed against him by Councilman Jamm. Ann and Chris take a parenting compatibility quiz.
5x18
Animal Control
Episode overview
Air date
Apr 11, 2013
Leslie decides to give the Animal Control Department a much-needed makeover. Ann tries to get Ron the medical attention he needs. Ben, Tom, and Andy recruit donors for their charity foundation.
5x19
Article Two
Episode overview
Air date
Apr 18, 2013
Leslie works to get rid of outdated laws from the original town charter. April and Ron receive management training from Chris. Ben finds himself in a bidding war against Ann to win a present for Leslie.
5x20
Jerry's Retirement
Episode overview
Air date
Apr 18, 2013
When Leslie finds out Jerry is retiring, she struggles with the proper way to commemorate the occasion. Chris and Ann prepare to have a baby together. Tom worries he will become the office punching bag once Jerry leaves.
5x21
Swing Vote
Episode overview
Air date
Apr 25, 2013
Leslie deems Ron's budget-cut proposals unacceptable. Andy and Ben celebrate a big donation made to their charity. Ann tries to solve Tom's girlfriend troubles.
5x22 Season finale
Are You Better Off?
Episode overview
Air date
May 02, 2013
Leslie celebrates her first year as a city councilwoman. Retired Special Agent Burt Macklin is recalled to action. April gets some life-changing news. Tom debates a big business opportunity.

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