5x01 Ms. Knope Goes to Washington
September 20, 2012 8:30 pm
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.
5x02 Soda Tax
September 27, 2012 8:30 pm
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.
5x03 How a Bill Becomes a Law
October 4, 2012 8:30 pm
Leslie helps a swim team get more practice time. Ron finds himself filling a pothole. April and Ben take a road trip to Pawnee.
5x04 Sex Education
October 18, 2012 8:30 pm
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.
5x05 Halloween Surprise
October 25, 2012 8:30 pm
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.
5x06 Ben's Parents
November 8, 2012 8:30 pm
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.
5x07 Leslie vs. April
November 15, 2012 8:30 pm
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.
5x08 Pawnee Commons
November 29, 2012 8:30 pm
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.
5x09 Ron and Diane
December 6, 2012 8:30 pm
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
January 17, 2013 8:30 pm
Ben and Leslie's rival bachelor and bachelorette parties each take on a very different tune.
5x11 Women in Garbage
January 24, 2013 8:30 pm
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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
February 7, 2013 8:30 pm
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
February 14, 2013 8:30 pm
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
February 21, 2013 8:30 pm
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
February 21, 2013 8:30 pm
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
March 14, 2013 8:30 pm
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
April 4, 2013 8:30 pm
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
April 11, 2013 8:30 pm
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
April 18, 2013 8:30 pm
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
April 18, 2013 8:30 pm
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
April 25, 2013 8:30 pm
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 Are You Better Off?
May 2, 2013 8:30 pm
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.
