Episodes
Episode 1Aired Sep 20, 2012Ms. Knope Goes to WashingtonLeslie is overwhelmed when she and Andy visit Ben and April in Washington, D.C.; Ron throws a barbecue for the whole staff. DetailsEpisode 2Aired Sep 27, 2012Soda TaxLeslie passes a city-wide tax on huge sodas in hope of combating obesity in Pawnee; Chris helps Andy prepare for his police entrance exam. DetailsEpisode 3Aired Oct 4, 2012How a Bill Becomes a LawLeslie tries to pass a law extending the community pool hours; Chris thinks of a new way to solve people's problems around the city, which leads to Ron fixing a pothole for a local mother (Lucy Lawless); April and Ben plan a road trip. DetailsEpisode 4Aired Oct 18, 2012Sex EducationLeslie holds a sex-education class following an STD outbreak among senior citizens in Pawnee; when Tom's gadgets are taken away, Ron helps him acclimate to life without technology; April and Ben meet Congressman Murray. DetailsEpisode 5Aired Oct 25, 2012Halloween SurpriseBen gets a job offer, forcing Leslie to think about their future; Ron and Andy take Diane's girls trick-or-treating; Tom looks for a new business idea. DetailsEpisode 6Aired Nov 8, 2012Ben's ParentsLeslie meets Ben's parents; Jean-Ralphio helps Tom prepare the pitch for his new business idea; Chris has mood swings. DetailsEpisode 7Aired Nov 15, 2012Leslie vs. AprilApril tries to get Lot 48 turned into a dog park, upsetting Leslie; Tom gets Ben's help with his new business idea; Andy improves his crime scene investigation skills. DetailsEpisode 8Aired Nov 29, 2012Pawnee CommonsLeslie asks the public for park design suggestions but is suspicious when the best design comes 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. DetailsEpisode 9Aired Dec 6, 2012Ron and DianeTammy II crashes a woodworking awards dinner that Ron, Diane and Leslie are attending; Jerry fails to invite some of his friends to his holiday party. DetailsEpisode 10Aired Jan 17, 2013Two PartiesAnn plans a bachelorette party for Leslie, but Councilman Jamm derails the event; Chris has a game night at Ben's. DetailsEpisode 11Aired Jan 24, 2013Women in GarbageApril and Leslie try to get more women hired in government; Tom asks Ben and Andy to teach him about basketball; Ron watches Diane's kids. DetailsEpisode 12Aired Feb 7, 2013Ann's DecisionAfter a series of unsuccessful relationships, Ann makes a decision; Ben asks Tom, Chris and Ron to help him select a caterer for the wedding; April has to complete one of Leslie's tasks. DetailsEpisode 13Aired Feb 14, 2013Emergency ResponseBen and Leslie put together a black-tie gala to raise money for the park, but a drill for a city-wide emergency derails their plans; Andy gets ready for his police academy exam; Ron fills in for Leslie on "Pawnee Today." DetailsEpisode 14Aired Feb 21, 2013Leslie and BenLeslie and Ben work to complete a years-long project in two hours; Ron's temper causes trouble. DetailsEpisode 15Aired Feb 21, 2013Correspondent's LunchLeslie's speech for a media event goes missing; Ben starts his new job; Ann asks someone an important question. DetailsEpisode 16Aired Mar 14, 2013BailoutLeslie tries to help a failing video store stay open; Chris advises Tom on dealing with a difficult employee; Ann tries to force April to be her friend. DetailsEpisode 17Aired Apr 4, 2013PartridgeBen and Leslie travel to Ben's hometown so he can accept the key to the city; Ron is sued; Chris and Ann take a compatible parenting quiz. DetailsEpisode 18Aired Apr 11, 2013Animal ControlLeslie 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. DetailsEpisode 19Aired Apr 18, 2013Article TwoLeslie 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. DetailsEpisode 20Aired Apr 18, 2013Jerry's RetirementLeslie 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. DetailsEpisode 21Aired Apr 25, 2013Swing VoteRon submits budget cut proposals that upset Leslie; a big donation is made to Andy and Ben's charity; Ann helps Tom with girl troubles. DetailsEpisode 22Aired May 2, 2013Are You Better Off?Leslie commemorates her first year as a city councilor; April receives life-changing news; Tom considers a business opportunity. Details