Season 5
(2012)
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
Ms. Knope Goes to Washington 7.3
September 20, 2012
Leslie and Andy visit Ben and April at their new jobs in Washington D.C., and Leslie feels overwhelmed by the city -- e…
Soda Tax 7.5
September 27, 2012
Leslie decides to wage war on obesity in Pawnee in her first mission as city councilor by passing a city-wide soda tax.…
How a Bill Becomes a Law 7.4
October 4, 2012
Leslie helps a local swim team get more practice time by working on a new law that extends the hours at the community p…
Sex Education 7.6
October 18, 2012
An STD outbreak amongst Pawnee seniors prompts Leslie to conduct a sex education class. Meanwhile, Ron helps Tom adjust…
Halloween Surprise 8.0
October 25, 2012
A new job offer for Ben causes Leslie to contemplates their future. Meanwhile, Ron and Andy take Diane's girls out tric…
Ben's Parents 7.4
November 8, 2012
Leslie is nervous about meeting Ben's divorced parents. Tom prepares to pitch his new business to Ron with Jean-Ralphio…
Leslie vs. April 7.4
November 15, 2012
Leslie gets upset when April tries to get Lot 48 made into a dog park. Meanwhile, Tom enlists Ben’s help as he tries to…
Pawnee Commons 7.2
November 29, 2012
Leslie and Ben meet with an architect from their rival town, Eagleton, about designs for a new park.
Ron and Diane 7.8
December 6, 2012
Ron, Diane, and Leslie attend a wood working awards dinner after one of Ron's handcrafted chairs is nominated, but the …
Two Parties 7.6
January 17, 2013
Ben and Leslie's rival bachelor and bachelorette parties each take on a very different tune.
Women in Garbage 7.4
January 24, 2013
Leslie and April handle a garbage route, while Tom asks Andy and Ben to teach him about basketball. Meanwhile, Ron is l…
Ann's Decision 7.3
February 7, 2013
Ann tries to get to know herself as Leslie meddles in one of her biggest life decisions. Meanwhile, things go south whe…
Emergency Response 7.8
February 14, 2013
Leslie and Ben organize a black tie gala to raise money for their park, but their plans are derailed when a city-wide e…
Leslie and Ben 8.6
February 21, 2013
Leslie and Ben are getting married, and have to cram months of planning into two hours. Meanwhile, Ron's temper gets hi…
Correspondents' Lunch 7.4
February 21, 2013
Leslie's speech she prepared for a special event is stolen. Ben begins his new job at the Sweetums Charity Foundation. …
Bailout 7.5
March 14, 2013
Leslie is determined to help a local video store stay in business, while Chris offers Tom advice on how to deal with a …
Partridge 7.4
April 4, 2013
Leslie accompanies Ben on a trip to his hometown which has offered him a key to the city. Ron deals with a lawsuit file…
Animal Control 7.8
April 11, 2013
Leslie decides to give the Animal Control Department a much-needed makeover. Ann tries to get Ron the medical attention…
Article Two 7.6
April 18, 2013
Leslie works to get rid of outdated laws from the original town charter. April and Ron receive management training from…
Jerry's Retirement 7.5
April 18, 2013
When Leslie finds out Jerry is retiring, she struggles with the proper way to commemorate the occasion. Chris and Ann p…
Swing Vote 7.2
April 25, 2013
Leslie deems Ron's budget-cut proposals unacceptable. Andy and Ben celebrate a big donation made to their charity. Ann …
Are You Better Off? 7.6
May 2, 2013
Leslie celebrates her first year as a city councilwoman. Retired Special Agent Burt Macklin is recalled to action. Apri…