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Parks and Recreation Season 3 Episodes
Season 3 Episode Guide
16 Episodes 2011 - 2011
Eternally optimistic government employee Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler) sets her sights on a new goal in Season 3: revitalizing the town of Pawnee by throwing a harvest festival. Meanwhile, there's love in the air for just about everyone in the cast: Ann Perkins (Rashida Jones) begins dating health-conscious city manager Chris Traeger (Rob Lowe); April Ludgate (Aubrey Plaza) and Andy Dwyer (Chris Pratt) enter into a whirlwind romance; and Leslie falls for Ben Wyatt (Adam Scott), despite the fact that as coworkers, they aren't allowed to date.
Episode 1
Go Big or Go Home
Thu, Jan 20, 2011 30 mins
Season 3 opens as Leslie enlists Ann's help in persuading state auditors Chris and Ben to give the Parks Department more money. Elsewhere, Ron and Andy start coaching youth basketball; and April returns with some surprising news.
Episode 2
Flu Season
Thu, Jan 27, 2011 30 mins
The flu hits Pawnee, sending Leslie to the hospital and interrupting her preparations for the local Harvest Festival. Elsewhere, Ron and Andy do some male bonding, while Tom spends the day at the spa.
Episode 3
Time Capsule
Thu, Feb 3, 2011 30 mins
Leslie wants to bury a Pawnee time capsule, but an odd suggestion from a local man (Will Forte) causes unforeseen consequences. Meanwhile, Andy seeks Chris's advice on how to win back April.
Episode 4
Ron & Tammy: Part Two
Thu, Feb 10, 2011 30 mins
Tom gets revenge on Ron by going out with Ron's ex-wife, Tammy (Megan Mullally). Meanwhile, April is assigned to work with Chris.
Episode 5
Media Blitz
Thu, Feb 17, 2011 30 mins
Ben is forced to face his past as a teen mayor while doing interviews to promote the upcoming Harvest Festival. Elsewhere, Andy tries win back April's affection.
Episode 6
Indianapolis
Thu, Feb 24, 2011 30 mins
Ron and Leslie head to Indianapolis, where they'll be recognized for their work on the upcoming Harvest Festival. Back in Pawnee, Tom hosts a launch party for a local cologne maker, hoping to pitch his own idea for a fragrance; and a cash-strapped Andy and April find ways to have fun without spending any money.
Episode 7
Harvest Festival
Thu, Mar 17, 2011 30 mins
The fate of the Parks Department rests on the success of the Harvest Festival, which is plagued by last-minute problems, including a Wamapoke tribal leader who threatens to put a curse on the event.
Episode 8
Camping
Thu, Mar 24, 2011 30 mins
Leslie plans a camping trip for the whole department; Chris is appointed city manager of Pawnee; Andy attempts a romantic gesture for April.
Episode 9
Fancy Party
Thu, Apr 14, 2011 30 mins
Ben seeks career advice from Leslie; April and Andy host a dinner party for all their friends; Ann attends a singles party.
Episode 10
Soulmates
Thu, Apr 21, 2011 30 mins
Leslie joins an Internet dating site, only to be matched with someone she already knows. Meanwhile, Chris kicks off a health initiative and challenges Ron to a burger cook-off.
Episode 11
Jerry's Painting
Thu, Apr 28, 2011 38 mins
Jerry's artwork causes a stir at a local art festival; Ben moves in with April; Leslie becomes fed up with Chris and his interoffice dating rules.
Episode 12
Eagleton
Thu, May 5, 2011 30 mins
Leslie's ex-best friend (Parker Posey) launches an attack on Pawnee, banning residents from visiting a nearby park in the neighboring city of Eagleton. Meanwhile, Ron's birthday is approaching and the last thing he wants is a party.
Episode 13
The Fight
Thu, May 12, 2011 30 mins
Leslie tries to get Ann a job at city hall, and Ann's lukewarm reaction leads to their first-ever fight. Meanwhile, Tom promotes Snake Juice at the Snakehole Lounge.
Episode 14
Road Trip
Thu, May 12, 2011 30 mins
Leslie struggles to contain her feelings for Ben when the two embark on a road trip to Indianapolis. Elsewhere, Ron teaches a young student about his views on government.
Episode 15
The Bubble
Thu, May 19, 2011 30 mins
Chris makes some big changes in the Parks Department and no one is happy, especially Tom, who starts to rethink his career choices. Meanwhile, Ben has a meeting with Leslie's mom.
Episode 16
Li'l Sebastian
Thu, May 19, 2011 30 mins
Leslie organizes a memorial service for a dearly departed friend in the Season 3 finale. Elsewhere, Tom makes a big decision, and Chris deals with a health problem.
