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Parks and Recreation

Season released 20th Sep, 2012Rated TV-1422 episodes

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Parks and Recreation Season 5 episodes

  1. S05 E01

    Ms. Knope Goes to Washington

    21 mins · Thu, 20 Sep 2012

    Leslie and Andy visit Ben and April in Washington DC, while Ron throws a barbecue, serving only meat.

  2. S05 E02

    Soda Tax

    21 mins · Thu, 27 Sep 2012

    Leslie passes a city-wide tax on huge sodas in hope of combating obesity in Pawnee.

  3. S05 E03

    How a Bill Becomes a Law

    21 mins · Thu, 4 Oct 2012

    Leslie tries to pass a law extending the community pool hours; April and Ben plan a road trip.

  4. S05 E04

    Sex Education

    21 mins · Thu, 18 Oct 2012

    Leslie holds a sex education class following an STD outbreak among senior citizens in Pawnee.

  5. S05 E05

    Halloween Surprise

    21 mins · Thu, 25 Oct 2012

    Ben gets a job offer, forcing Leslie to think about their future; Tom looks for a new business idea.

  6. S05 E06

    Ben's Parents

    21 mins · Thu, 8 Nov 2012

    Leslie meets Ben's parents; Jean-Ralphio helps Tom prepare the pitch for his new business idea; Chris has mood swings.

  7. S05 E07

    Leslie vs. April

    21 mins · Thu, 15 Nov 2012

    April tries to get Lot 48 turned into a dog park; Tom gets Ben's help with his new business idea.

  8. S05 E08

    Pawnee Commons

    21 mins · Thu, 29 Nov 2012

    Leslie asks for park design suggestions; Andy tries to make his job as a security guard exciting.

  9. S05 E09

    Ron and Diane

    21 mins · Thu, 6 Dec 2012

    Ron, Diane and Leslie attend an awards dinner, where Ron is nominated for a prestigious woodworking award. Jerry fails to invite some of his friends to his holiday party.

  10. S05 E10

    Two Parties

    21 mins · Thu, 17 Jan 2013

    Ann plans a bachelorette party for Leslie, but Councilman Jamm derails the event. Meanwhile, Chris has a game night at Ben's.

  11. S05 E11

    Women in Garbage

    21 mins · Thu, 24 Jan 2013

    April and Leslie try to get more women hired in government; Tom asks Ben and Andy to teach him about basketball; and Ron watches Diane's kids.

  12. S05 E12

    Ann's Decision

    21 mins · Thu, 7 Feb 2013

    After a series of unsuccessful relationships, Ann makes a decision; Ben asks Tom, Chris and Ron to help him select a caterer for the wedding; and April has to complete one of Leslie's tasks.

  13. S05 E13

    Emergency Response

    21 mins · Thu, 14 Feb 2013

    Ben and Leslie put together a black tie gala to raise money for the park, but a drill for a city-wide emergency derails their plans; Andy gets ready for his police academy exam; Ron fills in for Leslie on Pawnee Today.

  14. S05 E14

    Leslie and Ben

    21 mins · Thu, 21 Feb 2013

    Leslie and Ben work to complete a years-long project in two hours. Ron's temper causes trouble.

  15. S05 E15

    Correspondent's Lunch

    21 mins · Thu, 21 Feb 2013

    Leslie is rattled when her planned speech for a big media event is stolen. Ben has his first day at his new job.

  16. S05 E16

    Bailout

    21 mins · Thu, 14 Mar 2013

    Leslie tries to help a failing video store stay open; Chris advises Tom on dealing with a difficult employee; Ann tries to force April to be her friend.

  17. S05 E17

    Partridge

    21 mins · Thu, 4 Apr 2013

    Ron thinks he gets a coupon for a free steak, but it's a subpoena telling him Jamm is suing for assault. Ben is honoured by his hometown.

  18. S05 E18

    Animal Control

    21 mins · Thu, 11 Apr 2013

    The cretins in the Animal Control Department get an overdue sacking, so Leslie decides to revamp the whole department; Ann tries to get Ron medical attention.

  19. S05 E19

    Article Two

    21 mins · Thu, 18 Apr 2013

    Leslie tries to get outdated laws removed from the town charter; Chris gives April and Ron management training; Ann and Ben compete to give Leslie the best gift.

  20. S05 E20

    Jerry's Retirement

    21 mins · Thu, 18 Apr 2013

    Leslie tries to come up with a way to commemorate Jerry's retirement; Chris and Ann get ready to have a baby; Tom worries about how Jerry's departure will affect him.

  21. S05 E21

    Swing Vote

    21 mins · Thu, 25 Apr 2013

    Ron submits budget cut proposals that upset Leslie; a big donation is made to Andy and Ben's charity; Ann helps Tom with girl troubles.

  22. S05 E22

    Are You Better Off?

    21 mins · Thu, 2 May 2013

    Leslie commemorates her first year as a city counsellor; April receives life-changing news; Tom considers a business opportunity.

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