Parks and Recreation - Season 3

The third season consisted of several major story arcs, including a complete shutdown of the Pawnee government for budgetary reasons, inspired by the real-life global financial crisis. Other storylines included the parks department's organization of a harvest festival, a romance between Leslie and Ben, and the dating and eventual marriage of Andy Dwyer and April Ludgate.

16 Episodes

Go Big or Go Home

Season 3 - Episode 1

Leslie and the Parks Department return to work after three months to discover that the budget crisis still looms. After unsuccessfully tryin...

Flu Season

Season 3 - Episode 2

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...

Time Capsule

Season 3 - Episode 3

Leslie wants to bury a time capsule that encapsulates life in Pawnee, but an odd suggestion from a local man causes unforeseen consequences....

Ron & Tammy: Part Two

Season 3 - Episode 4

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 cha...

Media Blitz

Season 3 - Episode 5

While advertising for the Harvest Festival, Ben has to deal with some troubling questions about his past. Meanwhile, Andy continues to try t...

Indianapolis

Season 3 - Episode 6

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 alte...

Harvest Festival

Season 3 - Episode 7

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

Camping

Season 3 - Episode 8

Leslie takes the whole department camping in order to brainstorm new ideas. Meanwhile, Andy attempts a romantic gesture for April, while Ann...

Andy and April's Fancy Party

Season 3 - Episode 9

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

Soulmates

Season 3 - Episode 10

Leslie tries an online dating service, but doesn't end up with a stranger as she expects. Also, Chris challenges Ron to a grilling competiti...

Jerry's Painting

Season 3 - Episode 11

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 adu...

Eagleton

Season 3 - Episode 12

Leslie's ex-best friend, Lindsay Carlisle Shay, launches an attack on Pawnee, banning residents from visiting a nearby park in the neighbori...

The Fight

Season 3 - Episode 13

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 t...

Road Trip

Season 3 - Episode 14

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 yo...

The Bubble

Season 3 - Episode 15

Everyone in the office is unhappy when Chris decides to make some big changes in the parks department -- especially Tom who starts to questi...

Li'l Sebastian

Season 3 - Episode 16

Leslie and the parks team put together a memorial service for a dearly departed friend. Meanwhile, Tom makes a big life decision, while Chri...