Parks and Recreation
"Because parks don't grow on trees."
In an attempt to beautify her town — and advance her career — Leslie Knope, a mid-level bureaucrat in the Parks and Recreation Department of Pawnee, Indiana, takes on bureaucrats, cranky neighbors, and single-issue fanatics whose weapons are lawsuits, the jumble of city codes, and the democratic process she loves so much.
Season 5 Episodes
E1
Leslie and Andy visit Ben and April at their new jobs in Washington D.C., and Leslie feels overwhelmed by the city -- es…
E2
Leslie decides to wage war on obesity in Pawnee in her first mission as city councilor by passing a city-wide soda tax. …
E3
Leslie helps a local swim team get more practice time by working on a new law that extends the hours at the community po…
E4
An STD outbreak amongst Pawnee seniors prompts Leslie to conduct a sex education class. Meanwhile, Ron helps Tom adjust …
E5
A new job offer for Ben causes Leslie to contemplates their future. Meanwhile, Ron and Andy take Diane's girls out trick…
E6
Leslie is nervous about meeting Ben's divorced parents. Tom prepares to pitch his new business to Ron with Jean-Ralphio'…
E7
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 …
E8
Leslie and Ben meet with an architect from their rival town, Eagleton, about designs for a new park.
E9
Ron, Diane, and Leslie attend a wood working awards dinner after one of Ron's handcrafted chairs is nominated, but the h…
E10
Ben and Leslie's rival bachelor and bachelorette parties each take on a very different tune.
E11
Leslie and April handle a garbage route, while Tom asks Andy and Ben to teach him about basketball. Meanwhile, Ron is le…
E12
Ann tries to get to know herself as Leslie meddles in one of her biggest life decisions. Meanwhile, things go south when…
E13
Leslie and Ben organize a black tie gala to raise money for their park, but their plans are derailed when a city-wide em…
E14
Leslie and Ben are getting married, and have to cram months of planning into two hours. Meanwhile, Ron's temper gets him…
E15
Leslie's speech she prepared for a special event is stolen. Ben begins his new job at the Sweetums Charity Foundation. A…
E16
Leslie is determined to help a local video store stay in business, while Chris offers Tom advice on how to deal with a d…
E17
Leslie accompanies Ben on a trip to his hometown which has offered him a key to the city. Ron deals with a lawsuit filed…
E18
Leslie decides to give the Animal Control Department a much-needed makeover. Ann tries to get Ron the medical attention …
E19
Leslie works to get rid of outdated laws from the original town charter. April and Ron receive management training from …
E20
When Leslie finds out Jerry is retiring, she struggles with the proper way to commemorate the occasion. Chris and Ann pr…
E21
Leslie deems Ron's budget-cut proposals unacceptable. Andy and Ben celebrate a big donation made to their charity. Ann t…
E22
Leslie celebrates her first year as a city councilwoman. Retired Special Agent Burt Macklin is recalled to action. April…
Cast