Parks and Recreation poster
9.2/10 (3225 votes)
#1

Leslie and Ben

S5:E14

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

8.9/10 (2913 votes)
#2

Ron and Diane

S5:E9

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 II. Meanwhile, Jerry hosts a holiday party at his home with his wife, and some of his friends are shocked to find they were not invited.

8.8/10 (2817 votes)
#3

Two Parties

S5:E10

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

8.6/10 (2623 votes)
#4

Halloween Surprise

S5:E5

A new 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.

8.5/10 (2371 votes)
#5

Emergency Response

S5:E13

Leslie 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 prepares to take his Police Academy Exam and Ron fills in for Leslie on Pawnee Today.

8.2/10 (2211 votes)
#6

Animal Control

S5:E18

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.

8.2/10 (2195 votes)
#7

Are You Better Off?

S5:E22

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.

8.0/10 (2367 votes)
#8

Sex Education

S5:E4

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, and Ben and April meet Congressman Murray for the first time.

8.0/10 (2302 votes)
#9

Women in Garbage

S5:E11

Leslie and April handle a garbage route, while Tom asks Andy and Ben to teach him about basketball. Meanwhile, Ron is left to watch Diane's kids while their babysitter is out of town.

8.0/10 (2222 votes)
#10

Bailout

S5:E16

Leslie is determined to help a local video store stay in business, while Chris offers Tom advice on how to deal with a difficult employee. Elsewhere, Ann resorts to blackmail to get April to be her friend.

8.0/10 (2154 votes)
#11

Jerry's Retirement

S5:E20

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.

7.9/10 (2326 votes)
#12

How a Bill Becomes a Law

S5:E3

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 finds himself filling a pothole for a local woman (Lucy Lawless) as part of Chris' new plan to solve citizens' problems around the city; April and Ben take a road trip to Pawnee.

7.9/10 (2155 votes)
#13

Article Two

S5:E19

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.

7.8/10 (2392 votes)
#14

Ms. Knope Goes to Washington

S5:E1

Leslie 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, Ron throws a "thank you" barbeque for the entire Parks and Recreation staff.

7.8/10 (2349 votes)
#15

Soda Tax

S5:E2

Leslie decides to wage war on obesity in Pawnee in her first mission as city councilor by passing a city-wide soda tax. Meanwhile, Andy tries to get in shape for his police-entrance exam, and Ben struggles to connect with the interns in his office.

7.8/10 (2145 votes)
#16

Correspondents' Lunch

S5:E15

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.

7.7/10 (2292 votes)
#17

Ben's Parents

S5:E6

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.

7.7/10 (2277 votes)
#18

Leslie vs. April

S5: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 launch his new business venture, and Andy hones his crime scene investigation skills.

7.7/10 (2250 votes)
#19

Pawnee Commons

S5:E8

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

7.6/10 (2219 votes)
#20

Ann's Decision

S5:E12

Ann tries to get to know herself as Leslie meddles in one of her biggest life decisions. Meanwhile, things go south when Ben enlists the guys to help choose a caterer for the wedding.

7.5/10 (2123 votes)
#21

Partridge

S5: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 against him by Councilman Jamm. Ann and Chris take a parenting compatibility quiz.

7.5/10 (2073 votes)
#22

Swing Vote

S5:E21

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.

7.5/10 (2123 votes)
#1

Partridge

S5: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 against him by Councilman Jamm. Ann and Chris take a parenting compatibility quiz.

7.5/10 (2073 votes)
#2

Swing Vote

S5:E21

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.

7.6/10 (2219 votes)
#3

Ann's Decision

S5:E12

Ann tries to get to know herself as Leslie meddles in one of her biggest life decisions. Meanwhile, things go south when Ben enlists the guys to help choose a caterer for the wedding.

7.7/10 (2292 votes)
#4

Ben's Parents

S5:E6

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.

7.7/10 (2277 votes)
#5

Leslie vs. April

S5: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 launch his new business venture, and Andy hones his crime scene investigation skills.

7.7/10 (2250 votes)
#6

Pawnee Commons

S5:E8

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

7.8/10 (2392 votes)
#7

Ms. Knope Goes to Washington

S5:E1

Leslie 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, Ron throws a "thank you" barbeque for the entire Parks and Recreation staff.

7.8/10 (2349 votes)
#8

Soda Tax

S5:E2

Leslie decides to wage war on obesity in Pawnee in her first mission as city councilor by passing a city-wide soda tax. Meanwhile, Andy tries to get in shape for his police-entrance exam, and Ben struggles to connect with the interns in his office.

7.8/10 (2145 votes)
#9

Correspondents' Lunch

S5:E15

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.

7.9/10 (2326 votes)
#10

How a Bill Becomes a Law

S5:E3

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 finds himself filling a pothole for a local woman (Lucy Lawless) as part of Chris' new plan to solve citizens' problems around the city; April and Ben take a road trip to Pawnee.

7.9/10 (2155 votes)
#11

Article Two

S5:E19

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.

8.0/10 (2367 votes)
#12

Sex Education

S5:E4

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, and Ben and April meet Congressman Murray for the first time.

8.0/10 (2302 votes)
#13

Women in Garbage

S5:E11

Leslie and April handle a garbage route, while Tom asks Andy and Ben to teach him about basketball. Meanwhile, Ron is left to watch Diane's kids while their babysitter is out of town.

8.0/10 (2222 votes)
#14

Bailout

S5:E16

Leslie is determined to help a local video store stay in business, while Chris offers Tom advice on how to deal with a difficult employee. Elsewhere, Ann resorts to blackmail to get April to be her friend.

8.0/10 (2154 votes)
#15

Jerry's Retirement

S5:E20

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.

8.2/10 (2211 votes)
#16

Animal Control

S5:E18

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.

8.2/10 (2195 votes)
#17

Are You Better Off?

S5:E22

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.

8.5/10 (2371 votes)
#18

Emergency Response

S5:E13

Leslie 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 prepares to take his Police Academy Exam and Ron fills in for Leslie on Pawnee Today.

8.6/10 (2623 votes)
#19

Halloween Surprise

S5:E5

A new 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.

8.8/10 (2817 votes)
#20

Two Parties

S5:E10

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

8.9/10 (2913 votes)
#21

Ron and Diane

S5:E9

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 II. Meanwhile, Jerry hosts a holiday party at his home with his wife, and some of his friends are shocked to find they were not invited.

9.2/10 (3225 votes)
#22

Leslie and Ben

S5:E14

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

7.8/10 (2392 votes)

Ms. Knope Goes to Washington

S5:E1

Leslie 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, Ron throws a "thank you" barbeque for the entire Parks and Recreation staff.

7.8/10 (2349 votes)

Soda Tax

S5:E2

Leslie decides to wage war on obesity in Pawnee in her first mission as city councilor by passing a city-wide soda tax. Meanwhile, Andy tries to get in shape for his police-entrance exam, and Ben struggles to connect with the interns in his office.

7.9/10 (2326 votes)

How a Bill Becomes a Law

S5:E3

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 finds himself filling a pothole for a local woman (Lucy Lawless) as part of Chris' new plan to solve citizens' problems around the city; April and Ben take a road trip to Pawnee.

8.0/10 (2367 votes)

Sex Education

S5:E4

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, and Ben and April meet Congressman Murray for the first time.

8.6/10 (2623 votes)

Halloween Surprise

S5:E5

A new 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.

7.7/10 (2292 votes)

Ben's Parents

S5:E6

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.

7.7/10 (2277 votes)

Leslie vs. April

S5: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 launch his new business venture, and Andy hones his crime scene investigation skills.

7.7/10 (2250 votes)

Pawnee Commons

S5:E8

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

8.9/10 (2913 votes)

Ron and Diane

S5:E9

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 II. Meanwhile, Jerry hosts a holiday party at his home with his wife, and some of his friends are shocked to find they were not invited.

8.8/10 (2817 votes)

Two Parties

S5:E10

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

8.0/10 (2302 votes)

Women in Garbage

S5:E11

Leslie and April handle a garbage route, while Tom asks Andy and Ben to teach him about basketball. Meanwhile, Ron is left to watch Diane's kids while their babysitter is out of town.

7.6/10 (2219 votes)

Ann's Decision

S5:E12

Ann tries to get to know herself as Leslie meddles in one of her biggest life decisions. Meanwhile, things go south when Ben enlists the guys to help choose a caterer for the wedding.

8.5/10 (2371 votes)

Emergency Response

S5:E13

Leslie 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 prepares to take his Police Academy Exam and Ron fills in for Leslie on Pawnee Today.

9.2/10 (3225 votes)

Leslie and Ben

S5:E14

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

7.8/10 (2145 votes)

Correspondents' Lunch

S5:E15

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.

8.0/10 (2222 votes)

Bailout

S5:E16

Leslie is determined to help a local video store stay in business, while Chris offers Tom advice on how to deal with a difficult employee. Elsewhere, Ann resorts to blackmail to get April to be her friend.

7.5/10 (2123 votes)

Partridge

S5: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 against him by Councilman Jamm. Ann and Chris take a parenting compatibility quiz.

8.2/10 (2211 votes)

Animal Control

S5:E18

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.

7.9/10 (2155 votes)

Article Two

S5:E19

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.

8.0/10 (2154 votes)

Jerry's Retirement

S5:E20

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.

7.5/10 (2073 votes)

Swing Vote

S5:E21

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.

8.2/10 (2195 votes)

Are You Better Off?

S5:E22

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.

Season Average Rating Episodes Best Episode Worst Episode
3 ★ 8.4 16
★ 8.9 Flu Season
★ 7.9 Media Blitz
4 ★ 8.2 22
★ 9.0 Win, Lose, or Draw
★ 7.6 Sweet Sixteen
7 ★ 8.1 11
★ 9.5 Leslie and Ron
★ 7.3 William Henry Harrison
5 ★ 8.1 22
★ 9.2 Leslie and Ben
★ 7.5 Partridge
2 ★ 8.0 24
★ 8.6 Hunting Trip
★ 7.5 Galentine's Day
6 ★ 7.9 20
★ 8.8 Ann and Chris
★ 7.4 New Slogan
1 ★ 7.1 6
★ 7.6 Rock Show
★ 6.9 Pilot