Parks and Recreation

Parks and Recreation Season 5 Episodes

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Season 5 Episode Guide

Episode 1 - Ms. Knope Goes to Washington

Leslie and Andy visit Ben and April at their new jobs in Washington D.C., and Leslie feels overwhelmed by the city - especially after meeting two of her idols. Meanwhile, Ron throws a "thank you" barbeque for the entire Parks and Recreation staff.

  

Episode 2 - Soda Tax

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.

  

Episode 3 - How a Bill Becomes a Law

Leslie negotiates with her fellow councilmen to pass a new law extending the community pool hours. When Chris comes up with a new idea to solve people's problems around the city, Ron finds himself filling a pothole for a local mom. Meanwhile, Ben and April decide to take a road trip to visit Leslie and Andy.

  

Episode 4 - Sex Education

An STD outbreak amongst Pawnee seniors prompts Leslie to conduct a sex education class. Meanwhile, Ron helps Tom adjust to life without technology after his gadgets are taken away, and Ben and April meet Congressman Murray for the first time.

  

Episode 5 - Halloween Surprise

A new job offer for Ben causes Leslie to contemplates their future. Meanwhile, Ron and Andy take Diane's girls out trick-or-treating, and Tom searches for a new business idea.

  

Episode 6 - Ben's Parents

After being warned about Ben's (Adam Scott) divorced parents, Leslie (Amy Poehler) gets nervous as she prepares to meet them (guest stars Jonathan Banks and Glenne Headly). With the help of Jean-Ralphio (Ben Schwartz), Tom (Aziz Ansari) prepares to pitch his new business to Ron (Nick Offerman). Meanwhile, Chris (Rob Lowe) rides an emotional rollercoaster. Rashida Jones, Aubrey Plaza, Chris Pratt, Jerry O’Heir and Retta also star.

  

Episode 7 - Leslie vs. April

Leslie gets upset when April tries to get Lot 48 made into a dog park. Meanwhile, Tom enlists Ben's help as he tries to launch his new business venture, and Andy hones his crime scene investigation skills.

  

Episode 8 - Pawnee Commons

Leslie makes a public appeal for park design suggestions, but becomes suspicious when the best design comes from an architect in Eagleton.Tom enlists the help of the office as he sets up his new "Rent a-Swag" business, while Andy finds a way to make his new security guard job exciting.

  

Episode 9 - Ron and Diane

Ron, Diane, and Leslie attend a woodworking awards dinner, after one of Ron's handcrafted chairs is nominated, but the happy occasion is threatened by the arrival of Tammy II. Meanwhile, Jerry hosts a holiday party at his home with his wife, and some of his friends are shocked to find they were not invited.

  

Episode 10 - Two Parties

Ann throws a bachelorette party for Leslie but her plans are derailed when Councilman Jamm interferes. Chris throws a game night at Ben's but things take a turn when he realizes none of the guys ever had their own bachelor parties.

  

Episode 11 - Women in Garbage

In order to get more women hired in government, Leslie and April handle a garbage route. Meanwhile, to help his growing business, Tom enlists the help of Andy and Ben to teach him about basketball, and Ron is left to watch Diane's kids while their babysitter is out of town.

  

Episode 12 - Ann's Decision

After several unsuccessful relationships Ann (Rashida Jones) makes a dramatic life decision. Ben (Adam Scott) enlists the help of Chris (Rob Lowe), Tom (Aziz Ansari) and Ron (Nick Offerman) to choose a caterer for the wedding, while April (Aubrey Plaza) has to handle one of Leslie's usual tasks. Chris Pratt, Jim O'Heir and Retta also star.

  

Episode 13 - Emergency Response

Leslie and Ben organize a black tie gala to raise money for their park, but their plans are derailed when a city-wide emergency response drill is called. Meanwhile, Andy prepares to take his Police Academy Exam and Ron fills in for Leslie on Pawnee Today.

  

Episode 14 - Leslie and Ben

The clock is ticking -- Leslie (Amy Poehler) and Ben (Adam Scott) have two hours to complete a years-long project. Meanwhile, Ron (Nick Offerman) gets in trouble when his temper gets the best of him.

  

Episode 15 - Correspondents' Lunch

Leslie (Amy Poehler) is literally left speechless when her planned address at a big media event is stolen. Ben (Adam Scott) starts his new job working at the Sweetums Charity Foundation, and Ann (Rashida Jones) works up the courage to ask someone an important question.

  

Episode 16 - Bailout

Leslie (Amy Poehler) tries to help a local video store stay in business after the owner (guest star Jason Schwartzman) is hit by the bad economy. Chris (Rob Lowe) tries to give Tom (Aziz Ansari) some fatherly advice in dealing with a difficult employee (guest star Jenny Slate), while Ann (Rashida Jones) blackmails April (Aubrey Plaza) into being her friend.

  

Episode 17 - Partridge

Leslie (Amy Poehler) and Ben (Adam Scott) travel back to his hometown of Partridge, MN to accept the key to the city. Ron (Nick Offerman) gets served a lawsuit from councilman Jamm (guest star Jon Glaser), while Ann (Rashida Jones) and Chris (Rob Lowe) take a compatible parenting quiz.

  

Episode 18 - Animal Control

Leslie (Amy Poehler) decides to give the Animal Control Department a much-needed makeover. Ann (Rashida Jones) tries to get Ron (Nick Offerman) the medical attention he needs, while Ben (Adam Scott), Tom (Aziz Ansari) and Andy (Chris Pratt) recruit donors for their charity foundation.

  

Episode 19 - Article Two

Leslie (Amy Poehler) works to get rid of outdated laws from the original town charter that no longer make sense. Chris (Rob Lowe) gives April (Aubrey Plaza) and Ron (Nick Offerman) management training, while Ann (Rashida Jones) and Ben (Adam Scott) get in a bidding war over a present for Leslie.

  

Episode 20 - Jerry's Retirement

When Leslie (Amy Poehler) finds out Jerry (Jim O’Heir) is retiring, she struggles with the proper way to commemorate the occasion. Chris (Rob Lowe) and Ann (Rashida Jones) prepare to have a baby together, while Tom (Aziz Ansari) worries he will become the office punching bag once Jerry leaves.

  

Episode 21 - Swing Vote

Leslie (Amy Poehler) gets upset when Ron (Nick Offerman) submits budget cut proposals getting rid of the local mini golf course. Andy (Chris Pratt) and Ben (Adam Scott) celebrate a big donation made to their charity, while, Ann (Rashida Jones) helps Tom (Aziz Ansari) with his girlfriend troubles.

  

Episode 22 - Are You Better Off?

Leslie (Amy Poehler) celebrates her first year as a city councilor. A surprise discovery leads Andy (Chris Pratt) to call the only man he knows who can help with the investigation: retired Special Agent Burt Macklin. Meanwhile, April (Aubrey Plaza) gets some life-changing news, and Tom (Aziz Ansari) debates a big business opportunity.

  



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