The BEST episodes of Parks and Recreation season 5
Every episode of Parks and Recreation season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Parks and Recreation season 5!
The series follows Leslie Knope, the deputy head of the Parks and Recreation department in the fictional town of Pawnee, Indiana. Knope takes on a project with a nurse named Ann to turn a construction pit into a park, while trying to mentor a bored college-aged intern. However, Leslie must fight through the bureaucrats, problem neighbors, and developers in order to make her dream a reality, all with a camera crew recording her every gaff and mishap.
#1 - Leslie and Ben
Season 5 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/21/2013
Leslie and Ben are getting married, and have to cram months of planning into two hours. Ron's temper gets him in trouble.
#2 - Ron and Diane
Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/6/2012
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.
#3 - Two Parties
Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/17/2013
Ben and Leslie's rival bachelor and bachelorette parties each take on a very different tune.
#4 - Emergency Response
Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/14/2013
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.
#5 - Halloween Surprise
Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/25/2012
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.
#6 - Sex Education
Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/18/2012
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.
#7 - Are You Better Off?
Season 5 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/2/2013
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.
#8 - Soda Tax
Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/27/2012
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.
#9 - Bailout
Season 5 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/14/2013
Leslie 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 her friend.
#10 - How a Bill Becomes a Law
Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/4/2012
Leslie helps a swim team get more practice time. Ron finds himself filling a pothole. April and Ben take a road trip to Pawnee.
#11 - Article Two
Season 5 - Episode 19 - Aired 4/18/2013
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.
#12 - Jerry's Retirement
Season 5 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/18/2013
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.
#13 - Women in Garbage
Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/24/2013
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.
#14 - Animal Control
Season 5 - Episode 18 - Aired 4/11/2013
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.
#15 - Ms. Knope Goes to Washington
Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/20/2012
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.
#16 - Partridge
Season 5 - Episode 17 - Aired 4/4/2013
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.
#17 - Ann's Decision
Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/7/2013
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.
#18 - Pawnee Commons
Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/29/2012
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.
#19 - Ben's Parents
Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/8/2012
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.
#20 - Correspondents' Lunch
Season 5 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/21/2013
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.
#21 - Leslie vs. April
Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/15/2012
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.
