Episode list

Parks and Recreation

Pawnee Zoo

Wed, Sep 16, 2009
Leslie becomes a political lightning rod when the penguin wedding she sets up at the Pawnee Zoo turns out to be for two male penguins.
7.8 /10
The Stakeout

Wed, Sep 23, 2009
Leslie sets up a stakeout with Tom to find out who's growing marijuana in the community garden she set up in the pit, but it also gives her an opportunity to scout out Ann and Mark's first date.
8 /10
Beauty Pageant

Wed, Sep 30, 2009
Leslie serves as a judge in the Miss Pawnee Beauty Pageant but is disappointed with the results, and Ann finds out that her ex-boyfriend Andy is living in the pit.
7.6 /10
Practice Date

Wed, Oct 07, 2009
Ann helps a nervous Leslie get ready for her first date with Dave by giving her a "practice date," while everybody else at the office tries to dig up the juiciest dirt on each other.
8.2 /10
Sister City

Wed, Oct 14, 2009
Leslie welcomes a delegation from Pawnee's sister city in Venezuela, whose goal is to humiliate their hosts.
7.6 /10
Kaboom

Wed, Oct 21, 2009
Andy is injured when Leslie goes out on her own to fill the hole, and he decides to sue Pawnee as a result.
7.6 /10
Greg Pikitis

Wed, Oct 28, 2009
Leslie tries to stop a high school punk who vandalizes the park every Halloween, but will he get the last laugh? Meanwhile, Ann's Halloween party is a bore until Tom saves the day.
8.2 /10
Ron and Tammy

Wed, Nov 04, 2009
Ron's ex-wife uses sex to manipulate Ron and get Leslie's vacant lot to build a library, while Leslie gets Andy a job in the building as a shoe-shine man.
8.3 /10
The Camel

Wed, Nov 11, 2009
After one of the murals in City Hall is defaced, Leslie and the Parks Department compete to come up with a new design. Meanwhile, Andy and Ron share an uncomfortable moment at the shoeshine stand.
7.7 /10
Hunting Trip

Wed, Nov 18, 2009
Leslie tries to prove she can hang with the guys so she invites herself on Ron's annual hunting trip, but things don't go as planned. Meanwhile, April and Andy bond in the office while everyone is away.
8.6 /10
Tom's Divorce

Wed, Dec 02, 2009
Leslie accidentally finds out that Tom is getting a divorce and tries to lift his spirits by sending him to dinner and a strip club, but Tom doesn't tell her that it was just a sham Green Card marriage.
7.7 /10
Christmas Scandal
Leslie is falsely accused of having sexual relations with a sleazy Pawnee councilman. Meanwhile, the rest of the office takes on Leslie's work while she deals with the scandal, and officer Dave has more surprising news for Leslie.
7.9 /10
The Set Up

Wed, Jan 13, 2010
Ann sets Leslie up on a blind date with a rude MRI technician, and Mark becomes jealous because he thinks Ann is saving another prospect for Leslie for herself. Meanwhile, Tom helps Ron find an assistant.
7.9 /10
Leslie's House

Wed, Jan 20, 2010
Did Leslie abuse her power by bringing in community center teachers to her house to help throw a dinner party to impress her new suitor?
7.8 /10
Sweetums

Wed, Feb 03, 2010
Leslie and Ron become adversaries when a dishonest candy company vies for a concessions contract, while everybody else in the department reluctantly helps Tom move out of his house.
7.8 /10
Galentine's Day
Leslie and Justin try to reunite Leslie's Mom with an old flame for Valentine's Day, only to discover he's a total loon. And Justin's rude behavior during the entire episode causes Leslie to look at him in a new light.
7.5 /10
Woman of the Year
Leslie is upset when Ron wins a coveted "Woman of the Year" award, Tom looks for investors for a new night club, and Andy considers moving into his own place.
7.9 /10
The Possum

Wed, Mar 10, 2010
Leslie puts together a task force at the mayor's request to catch a possum at the golf course, while Mark forces Ron to get his personal building up to code.
7.9 /10
Park Safety

Wed, Mar 17, 2010
Leslie goes on a crusade to improve park safety after Jerry is mugged, which is later discovered to be a lie. Meanwhile, Ron tries to teach the office self-defense, but winds up injuring Andy instead.
8 /10
Summer Catalog

Wed, Mar 24, 2010
Preparing the Summer Events Catalog, Leslie decides to take Ron and the past directors of the Parks Department out for a picnic lunch. Tom enlists the help of Ann and Mark to pose for the cover photo.
7.8 /10
94 Meetings

Wed, Apr 28, 2010
Leslie goes all out to save a gazebo at a mansion on the historical register from being destroyed, while April gets in trouble with Ron when she accidentally schedules 93 meetings for him on the same day.
8.4 /10
Telethon

Wed, May 05, 2010
Leslie struggles to stay awake and fill the overnight hours at a local telethon when Tom and celebrity guest Detlef Schrempf are sidetracked at a nightclub, and the answer to her problems could be a surprise marriage proposal.
8.2 /10
The Master Plan
Everyone is excited about celebrating April's 21st birthday except Leslie, who is preoccupied with the prospect of her budget being cut by the state auditor's office.
8.4 /10
Freddy Spaghetti
The government is shut down and the parks are closed, but Leslie tries to skirt the rules to hold a children's concert in the vacant lot. Meanwhile, will April's jealousy of Ann keep her from getting together with Andy?
8.5 /10
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