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Seen it: Yes
30 mins
9/20/2012
1.
Ms. Knope Goes to Washington
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Leslie and Andy visit Ben and April at their new jobs in Washington D.C. Meanwhile, Ron throws a "thank you" barbeque for the entire Parks and Recreation staff.
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Director:
Dean Holland
Writer:
Aisha Muharrar
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Guest starring:
Ben Zelevansky, Jessica Hansen, Lauren White, Amy Tolsky, Jenny Anne Hochberg
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Seen it: Yes
20 mins
9/27/2012
2.
Soda Tax
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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.
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Director:
Kyle Newacheck
Writer:
Norm Hiscock
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Guest starring:
Helen Slayton-Hughes, Mary Faber,
Kevin Symons,
James Greene
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Seen it: Yes
30 mins
10/4/2012
3.
How a Bill Becomes a Law
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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.
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Seen it: Yes
30 mins
10/18/2012
4.
Sex Education
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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.
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Director:
Craig Zisk
Writer:
Alan Yang
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Guest starring:
Darlene Hunt, Todd Sherry, Adam Harrington,
Jay Jackson, Alex Morris, Jay Burns, John Storey, Mike Monteleone, Anne Bellamy, Marlena Poles, Barry Ashley
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Seen it: Yes
30 mins
10/25/2012
5.
Halloween Surprise
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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.
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Director:
Dean Holland
Writer:
Michael Schur
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Guest starring:
Kathryn Hahn,
Lucy Lawless, Jack Scalia,
Cooper Thornton,
Susan Isaacs, Sadie Salazar,
Rylan Lee, Elijah Nelson, Lara Ingraham, Joe Mande, Ryan Radis,
Richard Burch, Kenny Stevenson, Andy Anderson, Donnell Turner, Eric Flenner
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Seen it: Yes
30 mins
11/1/2012
6.
Ben's Parents
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After 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. Meanwhile, Chris rides an emotional rollercoaster.
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Seen it: Yes
30 mins
11/8/2012
7.
Leslie vs. April
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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.
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Seen it: Yes
30 mins
11/15/2012
8.
Pawnee Commons
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Leslie and Ben meet with an architect from their rival town, Eagleton, about designs for a new park.
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Seen it: Yes
30 mins
12/6/2012
9.
Ron and Diane
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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.
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Seen it: Yes
30 mins
1/24/2013
10.
Two Parties
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Ben and Leslie's rival bachelor and bachelorette parties each take on a very different tune.
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Seen it: Yes
30 mins
1/31/2013
11.
Women in Garbage
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Leslie and April work as trash collectors to prove a point about gender in city government. Meanwhile, Ron has his hands full while he babysits Diane's kids.
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Seen it: Yes
30 mins
2/7/2013
12.
Ann's Decision
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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.
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Seen it: Yes
30 mins
2/14/2013
13.
Emergency Response
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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.
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Seen it: Yes
30 mins
2/14/2013
14.
Leslie and Ben
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Leslie and Ben have two hours to complete a yearlong project; at the same time, Ron's temper gets him in trouble.
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Seen it: Yes
30 mins
2/21/2013
15.
Correspondents' Lunch
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Leslie is at a loss for words after the speech she prepared for a special event is stolen. Meanwhile, Ben begins his new job at the Sweetums Charity Foundation; and Ann summons the courage to ask an important question.
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Seen it: Yes
30 mins
2/28/2013
16.
Bailout
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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.
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Seen it: Yes
30 mins
4/4/2013
17.
Partridge
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Leslie accompanies Ben on a trip to his hometown of Partridge, Minn., where he has been offered a key to the city. Meanwhile, Ron deals with a lawsuit filed against him by Councilman Jamm; at the same time, Ann and Chris take a parenting compatibility quiz.
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Director:
Tristram Shapeero
Writer:
Dave King
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Guest starring:
J.K. Simmons,
Annabeth Gish,
Jon Glaser, Bil Dwyer, Wolf Muser, Jeffrey Muller, Justin Uretz, Jesse Mackey, Andie Bolt, Emily Spivey, Clark Freeman
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Seen it: Yes
30 mins
4/11/2013
18.
Animal Control
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Leslie 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 their charity foundation.
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Director:
Craig Zisk
Writer:
Megan Amram
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Guest starring:
Jason Mantzoukas,
Jon Glaser,
James Greene,
Kevin Symons,
Cooper Thornton,
Yvans Jourdain, Harris Wittels, Colton Dunn, Eric Isenhower, Donick Cary,
Katie Dippold, Timothy Hornor
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Seen it: Yes
30 mins
4/18/2013
19.
Article Two
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Leslie's latest goal is to get rid of laws that no longer make sense, while April and Ron receive management training from Chris. Elsewhere, Ben finds himself in a bidding war against Ann to win a present for Leslie.
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Director:
Amy Poehler
Writer:
Matt Murray
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Guest starring:
Patton Oswalt
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Seen it: Yes
30 mins
4/25/2013
20.
Jerry's Retirement
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Leslie wants to do something special to celebrate Jerry's retirement; at the same time, Chris and Ann prepare to have a baby together; and Tom worries about how Jerry's departure will affect him.
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Seen it: Yes
30 mins
5/2/2013
21.
Swing Vote
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Budget-cut proposals submitted by Ron would close down the local minigolf course, which seems unacceptable to Leslie. Elsewhere, Andy and Ben celebrate a big donation made to their charity; and Ann tries to solve Tom's girlfriend troubles.
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Seen it: Yes
30 mins
5/16/2013
22.
Are You Better Off?
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Leslie 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 Burt Macklin. Meanwhile, April gets some life-changing news, and Tom debates a big business opportunity.
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Director:
Dean Holland
Writer:
Michael Schur
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Guest starring:
Lucy Lawless,
Jason Schwartzman,
Ben Schwartz,
Jenny Slate,
Alison Becker, Mara Marini, Darlene Hunt, Todd Sherry, Mary Faber, Jonathan Joss,
Marc Evan Jackson
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