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Parks and RecreationSeason 3

Episodes

  • E01 Go Big or Go Home

    7.8

    Jan 20, 2011 · 22m

    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.

  • E02 Flu Season

    8.1

    Jan 27, 2011 · 22m

    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.

  • E03 Time Capsule

    7.4

    Feb 3, 2011 · 22m

    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.

  • E04 Ron & Tammy: Part Two

    7.9

    Feb 10, 2011 · 22m

    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.

  • E05 Media Blitz

    7.8

    Feb 17, 2011 · 22m

    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.

  • E06 Indianapolis

    7.7

    Feb 24, 2011 · 22m

    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.

  • E07 Harvest Festival

    8.2

    Mar 17, 2011 · 27m

    It's make it or break it for the Parks Department at the Harvest Festival which is full of surprises.

  • E08 Camping

    7.6

    Mar 24, 2011 · 22m

    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.

  • E09 Andy and April's Fancy Party

    8.3

    Apr 14, 2011 · 22m

    April and Andy host a dinner party for the Parks Department. Meanwhile, Ann tries to move on from Chris at a singles' party.

  • E10 Soulmates

    7.9

    Apr 21, 2011 · 22m

    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.

  • E11 Jerry's Painting

    8.2

    Apr 28, 2011 · 27m

    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.

  • E12 Eagleton

    8.0

    May 5, 2011 · 22m

    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.

  • E13 The Fight

    8.1

    May 12, 2011 · 26m

    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."

  • E14 Road Trip

    8.2

    May 12, 2011 · 22m

    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.

  • E15 The Bubble

    8.0

    May 19, 2011 · 22m

    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.

  • E16 Li'l Sebastian

    8.0

    May 19, 2011 · 23m

    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.

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