S5 E1 • Ms. Knope Goes to Washington

Leslie 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.

Première diffusion : 20 septembre 2012

S5 E2 • Soda Tax

Leslie 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 office.

Première diffusion : 27 septembre 2012

S5 E3 • How a Bill Becomes a Law

Leslie helps a swim team get more practice time. Ron finds himself filling a pothole. April and Ben take a road trip to Pawnee.

Première diffusion : 4 octobre 2012

S5 E4 • Sex Education

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.

Première diffusion : 18 octobre 2012

S5 E5 • Halloween Surprise

A 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.

Première diffusion : 25 octobre 2012

S5 E6 • Ben's Parents

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.

Première diffusion : 8 novembre 2012

S5 E7 • Leslie vs. April

Leslie 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 investigation skills.

S5 E8 • Pawnee Commons

Leslie 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 exciting.

Première diffusion : 29 novembre 2012

S5 E9 • Ron and Diane

Ron'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 invited.

S5 E10 • Two Parties

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

Première diffusion : 17 janvier 2013

S5 E11 • Women in Garbage

Leslie 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.

S5 E12 • Ann's Decision

Ann 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.

Première diffusion : 7 février 2013

S5 E13 • Emergency Response

Leslie 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.

S5 E14 • Leslie and Ben

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

Première diffusion : 21 février 2013

S5 E15 • Correspondents' Lunch

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.

S5 E16 • Bailout

Leslie est déterminé à sauver le vidéo-club local. Chris offre à Tom ses conseils pour manager sa nouvelle employée. Ann tente de monnayer une lettre de recommandation qu'April lui demande.

Première diffusion : 14 mars 2013

S5 E17 • Partridge

Ben doit recevoir les clés de Partridge, ville dont il fut le maire à 18 ans. Ann et Chris testent leur compatibilité pour avoir un enfant. Ron est assigné au tribunal par le conseiller Jamm.

Première diffusion : 4 avril 2013

S5 E18 • Animal Control

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.

Première diffusion : 11 avril 2013

S5 E19 • Article Two

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.

S5 E20 • Jerry's Retirement

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.

Première diffusion : 18 avril 2013

S5 E21 • Swing Vote

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.

Première diffusion : 25 avril 2013

S5 E22 • 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 business opportunity.