Season 5 (2012)

Ms. Knope Goes to Washington
7.2

September 20, 2012 • 22m

Leslie and Andy visit Ben and April at their new jobs in Washington D.C., and Leslie feels overwhelmed by the city -- especially a...Read more

Soda Tax
7.4

September 27, 2012 • 22m

Leslie decides to wage war on obesity in Pawnee in her first mission as city councilor by passing a city-wide soda tax. Meanwhile,...Read more

How a Bill Becomes a Law
7.4

October 4, 2012 • 22m

Leslie helps a local swim team get more practice time by working on a new law that extends the hours at the community pool; Ron fi...Read more

Sex Education
7.5

October 18, 2012 • 22m

An STD outbreak amongst Pawnee seniors prompts Leslie to conduct a sex education class. Meanwhile, Ron helps Tom adjust to life wi...Read more

Halloween Surprise
7.9

October 25, 2012 • 22m

A new job offer for Ben causes Leslie to contemplates their future. Meanwhile, Ron and Andy take Diane's girls out trick-or-treati...Read more

Ben's Parents
7.3

November 8, 2012 • 22m

Leslie is nervous about meeting Ben's divorced parents. Tom prepares to pitch his new business to Ron with Jean-Ralphio's help. Ch...Read more

Leslie vs. April
7.4

November 15, 2012 • 22m

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...Read more

Pawnee Commons
7.2

November 29, 2012 • 22m

Leslie and Ben meet with an architect from their rival town, Eagleton, about designs for a new park.

Ron and Diane
7.9

December 6, 2012 • 22m

Ron, Diane, and Leslie attend a wood working awards dinner after one of Ron's handcrafted chairs is nominated, but the happy occas...Read more

Two Parties
7.7

January 17, 2013 • 22m

Ben and Leslie's rival bachelor and bachelorette parties each take on a very different tune.

Women in Garbage
7.3

January 24, 2013 • 22m

Leslie and April handle a garbage route, while Tom asks Andy and Ben to teach him about basketball. Meanwhile, Ron is left to watc...Read more

Ann's Decision
7.2

February 7, 2013 • 22m

Ann tries to get to know herself as Leslie meddles in one of her biggest life decisions. Meanwhile, things go south when Ben enlis...Read more

Emergency Response
7.7

February 14, 2013 • 22m

Leslie and Ben organize a black tie gala to raise money for their park, but their plans are derailed when a city-wide emergency re...Read more

Leslie and Ben
8.4

February 21, 2013 • 22m

Leslie and Ben are getting married, and have to cram months of planning into two hours. Meanwhile, Ron's temper gets him in trouble.

Correspondents' Lunch
7.4

February 21, 2013 • 22m

Leslie's speech she prepared for a special event is stolen. Ben begins his new job at the Sweetums Charity Foundation. Ann summons...Read more

Bailout
7.4

March 14, 2013 • 22m

Leslie is determined to help a local video store stay in business, while Chris offers Tom advice on how to deal with a difficult e...Read more

Partridge
7.2

April 4, 2013 • 22m

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 h...Read more

Animal Control
7.6

April 11, 2013 • 22m

Leslie decides to give the Animal Control Department a much-needed makeover. Ann tries to get Ron the medical attention he needs. ...Read more

Article Two
7.6

April 18, 2013 • 22m

Leslie works to get rid of outdated laws from the original town charter. April and Ron receive management training from Chris. Ben...Read more

Jerry's Retirement
7.4

April 18, 2013 • 22m

When Leslie finds out Jerry is retiring, she struggles with the proper way to commemorate the occasion. Chris and Ann prepare to h...Read more

Swing Vote
7.1

April 25, 2013 • 22m

Leslie deems Ron's budget-cut proposals unacceptable. Andy and Ben celebrate a big donation made to their charity. Ann tries to so...Read more

Are You Better Off?
7.7

May 2, 2013 • 22m

Leslie celebrates her first year as a city councilwoman. Retired Special Agent Burt Macklin is recalled to action. April gets some...Read more