第 5 季 共 22 集
播出时间:2012年9月21日
第 1 集 Ms. Knope Goes to Washington
播出时间:2012年9月21日
Leslie and Andy visit Ben and April at their new jobs in Washington D.C., and Leslie feels overwhelmed by the city -- especially after meeting two of her idols. Meanwhile, Ron throws a "thank you" barbeque for the entire Parks and Recreation staff.
第 2 集 Soda Tax
播出时间:2012年9月28日
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.
第 3 集 How a Bill Becomes a Law
播出时间:2012年10月5日
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.
第 4 集 Sex Education
播出时间:2012年10月19日
An STD outbreak amongst Pawnee seniors prompts Leslie to conduct a sex education class. Meanwhile, Ron helps Tom adjust to life without technology after his gadgets are taken away, and Ben and April meet Congressman Murray for the first time.
第 5 集 Halloween Surprise
播出时间:2012年10月26日
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.
第 6 集 Ben's Parents
播出时间:2012年11月9日
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.
第 7 集 Leslie vs. April
播出时间:2012年11月16日
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.
第 8 集 Pawnee Commons
播出时间:2012年11月30日
Leslie and Ben meet with an architect from their rival town, Eagleton, about designs for a new park.
第 9 集 Ron and Diane
播出时间:2012年12月7日
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.
第 10 集 Two Parties
播出时间:2013年1月18日
Ben and Leslie's rival bachelor and bachelorette parties each take on a very different tune.
第 11 集 Women in Garbage
播出时间:2013年1月25日
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.
第 12 集 Ann's Decision
播出时间:2013年2月8日
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.
第 13 集 Emergency Response
播出时间:2013年2月15日
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.
第 14 集 Leslie and Ben
播出时间:2013年2月22日
Leslie and Ben are getting married, and have to cram months of planning into two hours. Meanwhile, Ron's temper gets him in trouble.
第 15 集 Correspondents' Lunch
播出时间:2013年2月22日
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.
第 16 集 Bailout
播出时间:2013年3月15日
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.
第 17 集 Partridge
播出时间:2013年4月5日
Leslie 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 parenting compatibility quiz.
第 18 集 Animal Control
播出时间:2013年4月12日
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.
第 19 集 Article Two
播出时间:2013年4月19日
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.
第 20 集 Jerry's Retirement
播出时间:2013年4月19日
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.
第 21 集 Swing Vote
播出时间:2013年4月26日
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.
第 22 集 Are You Better Off?
播出时间:2013年5月3日
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.