Episode 1
Aired Sep 20, 2012
Ms. Knope Goes to Washington
Leslie is overwhelmed when she and Andy visit Ben and April in Washington, D.C.; Ron throws a barbecue for the whole staff.
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Episode 2
Aired Sep 27, 2012
Soda Tax
Leslie passes a city-wide tax on huge sodas in hope of combating obesity in Pawnee; Chris helps Andy prepare for his police entrance exam.
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Episode 3
Aired Oct 4, 2012
How a Bill Becomes a Law
Leslie tries to pass a law extending the community pool hours; Chris thinks of a new way to solve people's problems around the city, which leads to Ron fixing a pothole for a local mother (Lucy Lawless); April and Ben plan a road trip.
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Episode 4
Aired Oct 18, 2012
Sex Education
Leslie holds a sex-education class following an STD outbreak among senior citizens in Pawnee; when Tom's gadgets are taken away, Ron helps him acclimate to life without technology; April and Ben meet Congressman Murray.
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Episode 5
Aired Oct 25, 2012
Halloween Surprise
Ben gets a job offer, forcing Leslie to think about their future; Ron and Andy take Diane's girls trick-or-treating; Tom looks for a new business idea.
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Episode 6
Aired Nov 8, 2012
Ben's Parents
Leslie meets Ben's parents; Jean-Ralphio helps Tom prepare the pitch for his new business idea; Chris has mood swings.
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Episode 7
Aired Nov 15, 2012
Leslie vs. April
April tries to get Lot 48 turned into a dog park, upsetting Leslie; Tom gets Ben's help with his new business idea; Andy improves his crime scene investigation skills.
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Episode 8
Aired Nov 29, 2012
Pawnee Commons
Leslie asks the public for park design suggestions but is suspicious when the best design comes from an Eagleton architect; Tom asks the office for help with his new business; Andy tries to make his job as a security guard exciting.
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Episode 9
Aired Dec 6, 2012
Ron and Diane
Tammy II crashes a woodworking awards dinner that Ron, Diane and Leslie are attending; Jerry fails to invite some of his friends to his holiday party.
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Episode 10
Aired Jan 17, 2013
Two Parties
Ann plans a bachelorette party for Leslie, but Councilman Jamm derails the event; Chris has a game night at Ben's.
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Episode 11
Aired Jan 24, 2013
Women in Garbage
April and Leslie try to get more women hired in government; Tom asks Ben and Andy to teach him about basketball; Ron watches Diane's kids.
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Episode 12
Aired Feb 7, 2013
Ann's Decision
After a series of unsuccessful relationships, Ann makes a decision; Ben asks Tom, Chris and Ron to help him select a caterer for the wedding; April has to complete one of Leslie's tasks.
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Episode 13
Aired Feb 14, 2013
Emergency Response
Ben and Leslie put together a black-tie gala to raise money for the park, but a drill for a city-wide emergency derails their plans; Andy gets ready for his police academy exam; Ron fills in for Leslie on "Pawnee Today."
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Episode 14
Aired Feb 21, 2013
Leslie and Ben
Leslie and Ben work to complete a years-long project in two hours; Ron's temper causes trouble.
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Episode 15
Aired Feb 21, 2013
Correspondent's Lunch
Leslie's speech for a media event goes missing; Ben starts his new job; Ann asks someone an important question.
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Episode 16
Aired Mar 14, 2013
Bailout
Leslie tries to help a failing video store stay open; Chris advises Tom on dealing with a difficult employee; Ann tries to force April to be her friend.
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Episode 17
Aired Apr 4, 2013
Partridge
Ben and Leslie travel to Ben's hometown so he can accept the key to the city; Ron is sued; Chris and Ann take a compatible parenting quiz.
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Episode 18
Aired Apr 11, 2013
Animal Control
Leslie decides to revamp the Animal Control Department; Ann tries to get Ron medical attention; Ben, Tom and Andy seek out donors for their charity foundation.
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Episode 19
Aired Apr 18, 2013
Article Two
Leslie tries to get outdated laws removed from the town charter; Chris gives April and Ron management training; Ann and Ben compete for a present for Leslie.
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Episode 20
Aired Apr 18, 2013
Jerry's Retirement
Leslie tries to come up with a way to commemorate Jerry's retirement; Chris and Ann get ready to have a baby; Tom worries about how Jerry's departure will affect him.
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Episode 21
Aired Apr 25, 2013
Swing Vote
Ron submits budget cut proposals that upset Leslie; a big donation is made to Andy and Ben's charity; Ann helps Tom with girl troubles.
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Episode 22
Aired May 2, 2013
Are You Better Off?
Leslie commemorates her first year as a city councilor; April receives life-changing news; Tom considers a business opportunity.
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