Season 3
(2011)
Overview
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.
Cast
as Leslie Knope
as Ann Perkins
as Tom Haverford
as Ron Swanson
as April Ludgate
as Andy Dwyer
as Ben Wyatt
as Chris Traeger
as Jerry Gergich
as Donna Meagle
Episodes
Go Big or Go Home 7.7
January 20, 2011
Leslie and the Parks Department return to work after three months to discover that the budget crisis still looms. After…
Flu Season 8.1
January 27, 2011
While planning for the local Harvest Festival, Leslie is struck with the flu and is forced to go to the hospital. Ron a…
Time Capsule 7.6
February 3, 2011
Leslie wants to bury a time capsule that encapsulates life in Pawnee, but an odd suggestion from a local man causes unf…
Ron & Tammy: Part Two 8.0
February 10, 2011
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 fa…
Media Blitz 7.8
February 17, 2011
While advertising for the Harvest Festival, Ben has to deal with some troubling questions about his past. Meanwhile, An…
Indianapolis 7.6
February 24, 2011
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…
Harvest Festival 8.3
March 17, 2011
It's make it or break it for the Parks Department at the Harvest Festival which is full of surprises.
Camping 7.5
March 24, 2011
Leslie takes the whole department camping in order to brainstorm new ideas. Meanwhile, Andy attempts a romantic gesture…
Andy and April's Fancy Party 8.3
April 14, 2011
April and Andy host a dinner party for the Parks Department. Meanwhile, Ann tries to move on from Chris at a singles' p…
Soulmates 7.9
April 21, 2011
Leslie tries an online dating service, but doesn't end up with a stranger as she expects. Also, Chris challenges Ron to…
Jerry's Painting 8.3
April 28, 2011
Jerry’s contribution to Leslie’s community art show causes a stir. Ben moves in with April and Andy and attempts to tea…
Eagleton 7.9
May 5, 2011
Leslie's ex-best friend, Lindsay Carlisle Shay, launches an attack on Pawnee, banning residents from visiting a nearby …
The Fight 8.1
May 12, 2011
When Leslie tries to get Ann a job at city hall, her lukewarm reaction causes their first-ever fight. Tom invites the e…
Road Trip 8.3
May 12, 2011
When Chris sends Leslie and Ben on a trip to Indianapolis, Leslie is afraid she won't be able to deny her feelings for …
The Bubble 7.9
May 19, 2011
Everyone in the office is unhappy when Chris decides to make some big changes in the parks department -- especially Tom…
Li'l Sebastian 7.9
May 19, 2011
Leslie and the parks team put together a memorial service for a dearly departed friend. Meanwhile, Tom makes a big life…