Parks and Recreation: Season 5
| # | Air Date | Title |
| 1 | Sep 20 2012 |
Ms. Knope Goes to WashingtonLeslie 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. |
| 2 | Sep 27 2012 |
Soda TaxLeslie 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… |
| 3 | Oct 04 2012 |
How a Bill Becomes a LawLeslie helps a swim team get more practice time. Ron finds himself filling a pothole. April and Ben take a road trip to Pawnee. |
| 4 | Oct 18 2012 |
Sex EducationAn STD outbreak amongst Pawnee seniors prompts Leslie to conduct a sex education class. Ron helps Tom adjust to life without technology. Ben and April… |
| 5 | Oct 25 2012 |
Halloween SurpriseA 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. |
| 6 | Nov 08 2012 |
Ben's ParentsLeslie 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 rollercoast… |
| 7 | Nov 15 2012 |
Leslie vs. AprilLeslie 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 investi… |
| 8 | Nov 29 2012 |
Pawnee CommonsLeslie 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 exci… |
| 9 | Dec 06 2012 |
Ron and DianeRon’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 i… |
| 10 | Jan 17 2013 |
Two PartiesBen and Leslie’s rival bachelor and bachelorette parties each take on a very different tune. |
| 11 | Jan 24 2013 |
Women in GarbageLeslie 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. |
| 12 | Feb 07 2013 |
Ann's DecisionAnn 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. |
| 13 | Feb 14 2013 |
Emergency ResponseLeslie 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. |
| 14 | Feb 21 2013 |
Leslie and BenLeslie and Ben are getting married, and have to cram months of planning into two hours. Ron’s temper gets him in trouble. |
| 15 | Feb 21 2013 |
Correspondents' LunchLeslie’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 questio… |
| 16 | Mar 14 2013 |
BailoutLeslie 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… |
| 17 | Apr 04 2013 |
PartridgeLeslie 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 p… |
| 18 | Apr 11 2013 |
Animal ControlLeslie 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 ch… |
| 19 | Apr 18 2013 |
Article TwoLeslie 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… |
| 20 | Apr 18 2013 |
Jerry's RetirementWhen 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 becom… |
| 21 | TBA |
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| 21 | Apr 25 2013 |
Swing VoteLeslie 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. |
| 22 | season finale |
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| 22 | Season Finale |
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| 22 | Season Finale |
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| 22 | May 02 2013 |
Are You Better Off?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 busines… |