Episode guide
Parks and Recreation: Season 3
16 episodes · premiered Jan 20, 2011
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- Episode 1: Go Big or Go Home Jan 20, 2011 · 22m · TMDB 7.8 Leslie and the Parks Department return to work after three months to discover that the budget crisis still looms. After unsuccessfully trying to have their budget restored by using Ann to…
- Episode 2: Flu Season Jan 27, 2011 · 22m · TMDB 8.1 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 male bonding, and Tom hits the spa.
- Episode 3: Time Capsule Feb 3, 2011 · 22m · TMDB 7.5 Leslie wants to bury a time capsule that encapsulates life in Pawnee, but an odd suggestion from a local man causes unforeseen consequences. Andy seeks help from Chris about how to win…
- Episode 4: Ron & Tammy: Part Two Feb 10, 2011 · 22m · TMDB 7.9 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 charms. Meanwhile, April is assigned to work with…
- Episode 5: Media Blitz Feb 17, 2011 · 22m · TMDB 7.8 While advertising for the Harvest Festival, Ben has to deal with some troubling questions about his past. Meanwhile, Andy continues to try to win April back.
- Episode 6: Indianapolis Feb 24, 2011 · 22m · TMDB 7.7 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 alternative motives for the trip.
- Episode 7: Harvest Festival Mar 17, 2011 · 27m · TMDB 8.2 It's make it or break it for the Parks Department at the Harvest Festival which is full of surprises.
- Episode 8: Camping Mar 24, 2011 · 22m · TMDB 7.6 Leslie takes the whole department camping in order to brainstorm new ideas. Meanwhile, Andy attempts a romantic gesture for April, while Ann gets nervous when Chris returns to Pawnee as…
- Episode 9: Andy and April's Fancy Party Apr 14, 2011 · 22m · TMDB 8.3 April and Andy host a dinner party for the Parks Department. Meanwhile, Ann tries to move on from Chris at a singles' party.
- Episode 10: Soulmates Apr 21, 2011 · 22m · TMDB 7.9 Leslie tries an online dating service, but doesn't end up with a stranger as she expects. Also, Chris challenges Ron to a grilling competition as part of his plans to make Pawnee healthier.
- Episode 11: Jerry's Painting Apr 28, 2011 · 27m · TMDB 8.2 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 adults. Meanwhile, Leslie is frustrated by Chris…
- Episode 12: Eagleton May 5, 2011 · 22m · TMDB 8.0 Leslie's ex-best friend, Lindsay Carlisle Shay, launches an attack on Pawnee, banning residents from visiting a nearby park in the neighboring city of Eagleton with a large fence, causing…
- Episode 13: The Fight May 12, 2011 · 26m · TMDB 8.1 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 the Snakehole Lounge to help him promote his new…
- Episode 14: Road Trip May 12, 2011 · 22m · TMDB 8.2 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 young student about his views on government…
- Episode 15: The Bubble May 19, 2011 · 22m · TMDB 8.0 Everyone in the office is unhappy when Chris decides to make some big changes in the parks department -- especially Tom who starts to question his career choices. Leslie is caught off…
- Episode 16: Li'l Sebastian May 19, 2011 · 23m · TMDB 8.0 Leslie and the parks team put together a memorial service for a dearly departed friend. Meanwhile, Tom makes a big life decision, while Chris reacts badly to a health problem.