Parks and Recreation

Leslie Knope, a mid-level bureaucrat in an Indiana Parks and Recreation Department, hopes to beautify her town (and boost her own career) by helping local nurse Ann Perkins turn an abandoned construction site into a community park, but what should be a fairly simple project is stymied at every turn by oafish bureaucrats, selfish neighbors, governmental red tape and a myriad of other challenges. Leslie's colleague, Tom Haverford, who delights in exploiting his position for personal gain, is as likely to undermine her efforts as to help her, while her boss, Ron Swanson, is adamantly opposed to government in any form, even though he's a bureaucrat himself.
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S5, E18

Animal Control

Leslie decides to revamp the Animal Control Department; Ann tries to get Ron medical attention; Ben, Tom and Andy seek out donors for their charity foundation.

S5, E19

Article Two

Leslie tries to get outdated laws removed from the town charter; Chris gives April and Ron management training; Ann and Ben compete for a present for Leslie.

S5, E20

Jerry's Retirement

Leslie tries to come up with a way to commemorate Jerry's retirement; Chris and Ann get ready to have a baby; Tom worries about how Jerry's departure will affect him.

S5, E21

Swing Vote

Ron submits budget cut proposals that upset Leslie; a big donation is made to Andy and Ben's charity; Ann helps Tom with girl troubles.

S5, E22

Are You Better Off?

Leslie commemorates her first year as a city councilor; April receives life-changing news; Tom considers a business opportunity.