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Parks and Recreation S3E5 — Media Blitz
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Parks and Recreation•Season 3•Episode 5

Media Blitz

7.9/10 · 2,985 votesFeb 17, 201122 min

Ranked #15 of 16 in Season 3•−0.5 vs season avg

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While advertising for the Harvest Festival, Ben has to deal with some troubling questions about his past. Meanwhile, Andy continues to try to win April back.

Directed byDavid Rogers
Written byHarris Wittels
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Amy Poehler

Amy Poehler

Leslie Knope

Rashida Jones

Rashida Jones

Ann Perkins

Aziz Ansari

Aziz Ansari

Tom Haverford

Nick Offerman

Nick Offerman

Ron Swanson

Aubrey Plaza

Aubrey Plaza

April Ludgate

Chris Pratt

Chris Pratt

Andy Dwyer

Adam Scott

Adam Scott

Ben Wyatt

Rob Lowe

Rob Lowe

Chris Traeger

Jim O'Heir

Jim O'Heir

Jerry Gergich

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Donna Meagle

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Harris Wittels

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David Rogers

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Episode Summary

"Media Blitz" is episode 5 of Parks and Recreation season 3. It scored 7.9/10 from 2,985 votes, ranking #15 of 16 episodes this season (season average 8.4). Directed by David Rogers and written by Harris Wittels, it aired on February 17, 2011.

Next: E6 · IndianapolisBest of Season 3