Parks And Recreation: Season 3
Universal (2011)
TV Series  /  Comedy
In Collection
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Seen ItYes
IMDB   8.6
332 mins USA / English
DVD  Region 1
Amy Poehler Leslie Knope
Adam Scott Ben Wyatt
Chris Pratt Andy Dwyer
Nick Offerman Ron Swanson
Rob Lowe Chris Traeger
Aziz Ansari Tom Haverford
Rashida Jones Ann Perkins
Aubrey Plaza April Ludgate
Retta Donna Meagle
Jim O'Heir Jerry Gergich
Jay Jackson Perd Hapley
Andy Forrest Kyle
Ben Schwartz Jean-Ralphio
Jama Williamson Wendy
Andrew Burlinson Burly
Alan Yang Bass Player
Nick Kroll The Douche
Andy Milder Freddy
Megan Mullally Tammy Two
Mo Collins Joan Callamezzo
Director
Troy Miller
Nicole Holofcener
Tucker Gates
Matt Sohn
Producer Norm Hiscock
Greg Daniels
Michael Schur
Dean Holland
Writer Norm Hiscock
Greg Daniels
Michael Schur
Emily Kapnek
Cinematography Matt Sohn
Michael Trim
Shana Hagan
Tom Magill


The series follows Leslie Knope, the deputy head of the Parks and Recreation department in the fictional town of Pawnee, Indiana. Knope takes on a project with a nurse named Ann to turn a construction pit into a park, while trying to mentor a bored college-aged intern. However, Leslie must fight through the bureaucrats, problem neighbors, and developers in order to make her dream a reality, all while with a camera crew recording her every gaff and mishap.
Episodes
    Seen it: Yes   30 mins    1/20/2011  1.  Go Big or Go Home
Leslie and the Parks Department return to work after three months to discover that the budget crisis still looms. After unsuccessfully trying to have their budget restored by using Ann to charm Chris with a date, Leslie decides to make an all or nothing play by resurrecting the Pawnee Harvest Festival. Meanwhile, Ben restarts the youth basketball league and instates Ron and Andy to coach the only two teams. April returns from a vacation with a new boyfriend.
Director:  Dean Holland  Writer:  Alan Yang 
Guest starring:  Natalie MoralesJama Williamson
    Seen it: Yes   30 mins    1/27/2011  2.  Flu Season
While planning for the local Harvest Festival, Leslie is struck with the flu and is forced to go to the hospital. Ron and Andy have a day of male bonding, and Tom hits the spa.
Director:  Wendey Stanzler  Writer:  Norm Hiscock 
Guest starring:  Brent Briscoe
    Seen it: Yes   30 mins    2/3/2011  3.  Time Capsule
Leslie wants to bury a time capsule that encapsulates life in Pawnee, but an odd suggestion from a local man causes unforeseen consequences. Andy seeks help from Chris about how to win back April.
Director:  Michael Schur  Writer:  Michael Schur 
Guest starring:  Will ForteNatalie MoralesJama WilliamsonAlison Becker, Darlene Hunt
    Seen it: Yes   30 mins    2/10/2011  4.  Ron and Tammy II
Tom tries to get back at Ron by going out on a date with Ron's ex-wife Tammy, while Leslie tries to protect Ron from falling prey to her charms. Meanwhile, April is assigned to work with Chris.
Director:  Tucker Gates  Writer:  Emily Kapnek 
Guest starring:  Megan Mullally
    Seen it: Yes   30 mins    2/17/2011  5.  Media Blitz
While advertising for the Harvest Festival, Ben has to deal with some troubling questions about his past. Meanwhile, Andy continues to try to win April back.
Director:  David Rogers  Writer:  Harris Wittels 
Guest starring:  Mo CollinsAlison Becker, Matt Besser,  Nick Kroll
    Seen it: Yes   30 mins    2/24/2011  6.  Indianapolis
Ron and Leslie take a road trip to the big city in order to visit Ron's favorite place which happens to be a steakhouse, but Leslie has alternative motives for the trip.
Director:  Randall Einhorn  Writer:  Katie Dippold 
Guest starring:  Andy MilderJason Mantzoukas
    Seen it: Yes   30 mins    3/17/2011  7.  Harvest Festival
It's make it or break it for the Parks Department at the Harvest Festival which is full of surprises.
Director:  Dean Holland  Writer:  Dan Goor 
Guest starring:  Mo Collins, Jonathan Joss, Joey Russo
    Seen it: Yes   30 mins    3/24/2011  8.  Camping
Leslie takes the whole department camping in order to brainstorm new ideas. Meanwhile, Andy attempts a romantic gesture for April, while Ann gets nervous when Chris returns to Pawnee as the new city manager.
Director:  Rob Schrab  Writer:  Aisha Muharrar 
Guest starring:  Phil Reeves, Annie O'Donnell
    Seen it: Yes   30 mins    4/14/2011  9.  Andy and April's Fancy Party
April and Andy host a dinner party for the Parks Department. Meanwhile, Ann tries to move on from Chris at a singles' party.
Director:  Michael Trim  Writer:  Katie Dippold 
Guest starring:  John Ellison Conlee, Terri Hoyos,  Ben Schwartz
    Seen it: Yes   30 mins    4/21/2011  10.  Soulmates
Leslie tries an online dating service, but doesn't end up with a stranger as she expects. Also, Chris challenges Ron to a grilling competition as part of his plans to make Pawnee healthier.
Director:  Ken Whittingham  Writer:  Alan Yang 
Guest starring:  Kirk Fox
    Seen it: Yes   30 mins    4/28/2011  11.  Jerry's Painting
Jerry’s contribution to Leslie’s community art show causes a stir. Ben moves in with April and Andy and attempts to teach them how to be adults. Meanwhile, Leslie is frustrated by Chris and his interoffice dating rules.
Director:  Dean Holland  Writer:  Norm Hiscock 
Guest starring:  Jay Jackson, Darlene Hunt, Mara Marini
    Seen it: Yes   30 mins    5/5/2011  12.  Eagleton
Leslie's ex-best friend, Lindsay Carlisle Shay, launches an attack on Pawnee, banning residents from visiting a nearby park in the neighboring city of Eagleton with a large fence, causing Leslie to go to war with Eagleton. Meanwhile, everyone finds out that it is Ron's birthday, a fact that he went to extreme lengths to conceal.
Director:  Nicole Holofcener  Writer:  Emily Spivey 
Guest starring:  Parker Posey
    Seen it: Yes   30 mins    5/12/2011  13.  The Fight
When Leslie tries to get Ann a job at city hall, her lukewarm reaction causes their first-ever fight. Tom invites the entire department to the Snakehole Lounge to help him promote his new alcohol, "Snake Juice."
Director:  Randall Einhorn  Writer:  Amy Poehler 
Guest starring:  Nick KrollAndy MilderBen Schwartz, Matt Besser
    Seen it: Yes   30 mins    5/12/2011  14.  Road Trip
When Chris sends Leslie and Ben on a trip to Indianapolis, Leslie is afraid she won't be able to deny her feelings for him. Ron teaches a young student about his views on government. Meanwhile, Andy gets his feelings hurt by April after playing Tom's new game.
Director:  Troy Miller  Writer:  Harris Wittels 
Guest starring:  Kirk Fox, Jessica St. Clair,  Jay JacksonAlyssa Shafer
    Seen it: Yes   30 mins    5/19/2011  15.  The Bubble
Everyone in the office is unhappy when Chris decides to make some big changes in the parks department -- especially Tom who starts to question his career choices. Leslie is caught off guard when Ben has a meeting with her mom.
Director:  Matt Sohn  Writer:  Greg Levine  / Brian Rowe 
Guest starring:  Pamela Reed, Helen Slayton-Hughes
    Seen it: Yes   30 mins    5/19/2011  16.  Li'l Sebastian
Leslie and the parks team put together a memorial service for a dearly departed friend. Meanwhile, Tom makes a big life decision, while Chris reacts badly to a health problem.
Director:  Dean Holland  Writer:  Dan Goor 
Guest starring:  Megan MullallyBen SchwartzJohnny Sneed, Detlef Schrempf
Edition Details
Series Parks and Recreation
No. of Discs/Tapes 1