Season Guide
Parks and Recreation Season 5
Season 5 Review
⚠ Spoiler alert Season notes below reveal how the story develops.
Season 5 of Parks and Recreation premiered 2012-09-20 and ran 22 episodes through 2013-05-02.
Episodes
1
SummaryLeslie 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,…
2
SummaryPassing 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…
3
SummaryLeslie 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…
4
Summary 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,…
5
SummaryNew 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.Our TakeA…
6
SummaryAfter being warned about Ben's divorced parents, Leslie gets nervous as she prepares to meet them. With the help of Jean-Ralphio, Tom prepares to pitch his new business to Ron.…
7
SummaryLeslie 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…
8
SummaryLeslie 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…
9
Summary Ron, Diane, and Leslie attend a wood working awards dinner, after one of Ron’s handcrafted chairs is nominated, but the happy occasion is threatened by the arrival of Tammy…
10
SummaryAnn 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…
11
SummaryIn 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…
12
Summary After several unsuccessful relationships Ann makes a dramatic life decision. Ben enlists the help of Chris, Tom and Ron to choose a caterer for the wedding, while April has…
13
SummaryLeslie 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…
14
SummaryLeslie and Ben have two hours to complete a years long project. Meanwhile, Ron gets in trouble when his temper gets the best of him.Our TakeSolid, satisfying television. The season's…
15
Summary Leslie is literally left speechless when her planned address at a big media event is stolen. Ben starts his new job working at the Sweetums Charity Foundation, and Ann…
16
SummaryLeslie tries to help a local video store stay in business after the owner is hit by the bad economy. Chris tries to give Tom some fatherly advice in dealing…
17
Summary Leslie and Ben travel back to his hometown of Partridge, MN to accept the key to the city. Ron gets served a lawsuit from councilman Jamm, while Ann and…
18
SummaryLeslie decides to give the Animal Control Department a much needed makeover. Ann tries to get Ron the medical attention he needs, while Ben, Tom and Andy recruit donors for…
19
SummaryLeslie works to get rid of outdated laws from the original town charter that no longer make sense. Chris gives April and Ron management training, while Ann and Ben get…
20
SummaryWhen 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, while Tom worries he…
21
Summary Leslie gets upset when Ron submits budget cut proposals getting rid of the local mini golf course. Andy and Ben celebrate a big donation made to their charity, while,…
22
SummaryLeslie celebrates her first year as a city councilor. A surprise discovery leads Andy to call the only man he knows who can help with the investigation: retired Special Agent…