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- Season 5 overviewSep 20, 2012-May 2, 201322 episodesSeason 5 episodes1. Ms. Knope Goes to Washington Sep 20, 2012
- Leslie is overwhelmed when she and Andy visit Ben and April in Washington, D.C.
- 2. Soda Tax Sep 27, 2012
- Leslie passes a city-wide tax on huge sodas in hope of combating obesity in Pawnee.
- 3. How a Bill Becomes a Law Oct 4, 2012
- Leslie tries to pass a law extending the community pool hours; April and Ben plan a road trip.
- 4. Sex Education Oct 18, 2012
- Leslie holds a sex-education class following an STD outbreak among senior citizens in Pawnee.
- 5. Halloween Surprise Oct 25, 2012
- Ben gets a job offer, forcing Leslie to think about their future; Tom looks for a new business idea.
- 6. Ben's Parents Nov 8, 2012
- Leslie meets Ben's parents; Jean-Ralphio helps Tom prepare the pitch for his new business idea.
- 7. Leslie vs. April Nov 15, 2012
- April tries to get Lot 48 turned into a dog park; Tom gets Ben's help with his new business idea.
- 8. Pawnee Commons Nov 29, 2012
- Leslie asks for park design suggestions; Andy tries to make his job as a security guard exciting.
- 9. Ron and Diane Dec 6, 2012
- Tammy II crashes a woodworking awards dinner that Ron, Diane and Leslie are attending.
- 10. Two Parties Jan 17, 2013
- Ann plans a bachelorette party for Leslie, but Councilman Jamm derails the event.
- 11. Women in Garbage Jan 24, 2013
- April and Leslie try to get more women hired in government; Ron watches Diane's kids.
- 12. Ann's Decision Feb 7, 2013
- Ann makes a decision; Ben asks Tom, Chris and Ron to help him select a caterer for the wedding.
- 13. Emergency Response Feb 14, 2013
- Ben and Leslie put together a black-tie gala to raise money for the park.
- 14. Leslie and Ben Feb 21, 2013
- Leslie and Ben work to complete a years-long project in two hours; Ron's temper causes trouble.
- 15. Correspondent's Lunch Feb 21, 2013
- Leslie's speech for a media event goes missing; Ben starts his new job.
- 16. Bailout Mar 14, 2013
- Leslie tries to help a failing video store stay open; Chris advises Tom on dealing with an employee.
- 17. Partridge Apr 4, 2013
- Ben and Leslie travel to Ben's hometown so he can accept the key to the city; Ron is sued.
- 18. Animal Control Apr 11, 2013
- Leslie decides to revamp the Animal Control Department; Ann tries to get Ron medical attention.
- 19. Article Two Apr 18, 2013
- Leslie tries to get rid of outdated laws; Ann and Ben compete for a present for Leslie.
- 20. Jerry's Retirement Apr 18, 2013
- Leslie learns Jerry is retiring; Tom worries about how Jerry's departure will affect him.
- 21. Swing Vote Apr 25, 2013
- Ron submits budget cut proposals that upset Leslie; Ann helps Tom with girl troubles.
- 22. Are You Better Off? May 2, 2013
- Leslie commemorates her first year as a city councilor; April receives life-changing news.
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