- 9.2/10(3.2k votes)
#1 - Leslie and Ben
Loading...S5:E14Leslie and Ben are getting married, and have to cram months of planning into two hours. Meanwhile, Ron's temper gets him in trouble.
0 CommentsView allDirector:Craig Zisk - 8.9/10(2.9k votes)
#2 - Ron and Diane
Loading...S5:E9Ron, Diane, and Leslie attend a wood working awards dinner after one of Ron's handcrafted chairs is nominated, but the happy occasion is threatened by the arrival of Tammy II. Meanwhile, Jerry hosts a holiday party at his home with his wife, and some of his friends are shocked to find they were not invited.
0 CommentsView allDirector:Daniel J. Goor - 8.8/10(2.8k votes)
#3 - Two Parties
Loading...S5:E10Ben and Leslie's rival bachelor and bachelorette parties each take on a very different tune.
0 CommentsView allDirector:Dean HollandWriter:Dave King - 8.6/10(2.6k votes)
#4 - Halloween Surprise
Loading...S5:E5A new job offer for Ben causes Leslie to contemplates their future. Meanwhile, Ron and Andy take Diane's girls out trick-or-treating, and Tom searches for a new business idea.
0 CommentsView allDirector:Dean HollandWriter:Michael Schur - 8.5/10(2.4k votes)
#5 - Emergency Response
Loading...S5:E13Leslie and Ben organize a black tie gala to raise money for their park, but their plans are derailed when a city-wide emergency response drill is called. Meanwhile, Andy prepares to take his Police Academy Exam and Ron fills in for Leslie on Pawnee Today.
0 CommentsView allDirector:Dean Holland - 8.2/10(2.2k votes)
#6 - Animal Control
Loading...S5:E18Leslie decides to give the Animal Control Department a much-needed makeover. Ann tries to get Ron the medical attention he needs. Ben, Tom, and Andy recruit donors for their charity foundation.
0 CommentsView allDirector:Craig ZiskWriter:Megan Amram - 8.2/10(2.2k votes)
#7 - Are You Better Off?
Loading...S5:E22Leslie celebrates her first year as a city councilwoman. Retired Special Agent Burt Macklin is recalled to action. April gets some life-changing news. Tom debates a big business opportunity.
0 CommentsView allDirector:Dean HollandWriter:Michael Schur - 8.0/10(2.4k votes)
#8 - Sex Education
Loading...S5:E4An STD outbreak amongst Pawnee seniors prompts Leslie to conduct a sex education class. Meanwhile, Ron helps Tom adjust to life without technology after his gadgets are taken away, and Ben and April meet Congressman Murray for the first time.
0 CommentsView allDirector:Craig ZiskWriter:Alan Yang - 8.0/10(2.3k votes)
#9 - Women in Garbage
Loading...S5:E11Leslie and April handle a garbage route, while Tom asks Andy and Ben to teach him about basketball. Meanwhile, Ron is left to watch Diane's kids while their babysitter is out of town.
0 CommentsView allDirector:Norm HiscockWriter:Harris Wittels - 8.0/10(2.2k votes)
#10 - Bailout
Loading...S5:E16Leslie is determined to help a local video store stay in business, while Chris offers Tom advice on how to deal with a difficult employee. Elsewhere, Ann resorts to blackmail to get April to be her friend.
0 CommentsView allDirector:Craig ZiskWriter:Joe Mande - 8.0/10(2.2k votes)
#11 - Jerry's Retirement
Loading...S5:E20When Leslie finds out Jerry is retiring, she struggles with the proper way to commemorate the occasion. Chris and Ann prepare to have a baby together. Tom worries he will become the office punching bag once Jerry leaves.
0 CommentsView allDirector:Nicole Holofcener - 7.9/10(2.3k votes)
#12 - How a Bill Becomes a Law
Loading...S5:E3Leslie helps a local swim team get more practice time by working on a new law that extends the hours at the community pool; Ron finds himself filling a pothole for a local woman (Lucy Lawless) as part of Chris' new plan to solve citizens' problems around the city; April and Ben take a road trip to Pawnee.
0 CommentsView allDirector:Ken WhittinghamWriter:Daniel J. Goor - 7.9/10(2.2k votes)
#13 - Article Two
Loading...S5:E19Leslie works to get rid of outdated laws from the original town charter. April and Ron receive management training from Chris. Ben finds himself in a bidding war against Ann to win a present for Leslie.
0 CommentsView allDirector:Amy PoehlerWriter:Matt Murray - 7.8/10(2.4k votes)
#14 - Ms. Knope Goes to Washington
Loading...S5:E1Leslie and Andy visit Ben and April at their new jobs in Washington D.C., and Leslie feels overwhelmed by the city -- especially after meeting two of her idols. Meanwhile, Ron throws a "thank you" barbeque for the entire Parks and Recreation staff.
0 CommentsView allDirector:Dean HollandWriter:Aisha Muharrar - 7.8/10(2.4k votes)
#15 - Soda Tax
Loading...S5:E2Leslie decides to wage war on obesity in Pawnee in her first mission as city councilor by passing a city-wide soda tax. Meanwhile, Andy tries to get in shape for his police-entrance exam, and Ben struggles to connect with the interns in his office.
0 CommentsView allDirector:Kyle NewacheckWriter:Norm Hiscock - 7.8/10(2.2k votes)
#16 - Correspondents' Lunch
Loading...S5:E15Leslie's speech she prepared for a special event is stolen. Ben begins his new job at the Sweetums Charity Foundation. Ann summons the courage to ask an important question.
0 CommentsView allDirector:Nick OffermanWriter:Alexandra Rushfield - 7.7/10(2.3k votes)
#17 - Ben's Parents
Loading...S5:E6Leslie is nervous about meeting Ben's divorced parents. Tom prepares to pitch his new business to Ron with Jean-Ralphio's help. Chris rides an emotional rollercoaster.
0 CommentsView allDirector:Dean HollandWriter:Greg Levine - 7.7/10(2.3k votes)
#18 - Leslie vs. April
Loading...S5:E7Leslie gets upset when April tries to get Lot 48 made into a dog park. Meanwhile, Tom enlists Ben’s help as he tries to launch his new business venture, and Andy hones his crime scene investigation skills.
0 CommentsView allDirector:Wendey StanzlerWriter:Harris Wittels - 7.7/10(2.3k votes)
#19 - Pawnee Commons
Loading...S5:E8Leslie and Ben meet with an architect from their rival town, Eagleton, about designs for a new park.
0 CommentsView allDirector:Morgan SackettWriter:Alexandra Rushfield - 7.6/10(2.2k votes)
#20 - Ann's Decision
Loading...S5:E12Ann tries to get to know herself as Leslie meddles in one of her biggest life decisions. Meanwhile, things go south when Ben enlists the guys to help choose a caterer for the wedding.
0 CommentsView allDirector:Ken WhittinghamWriter:Nate DiMeo - 7.5/10(2.1k votes)
#21 - Partridge
Loading...S5:E17Leslie accompanies Ben on a trip to his hometown which has offered him a key to the city. Ron deals with a lawsuit filed against him by Councilman Jamm. Ann and Chris take a parenting compatibility quiz.
0 CommentsView allDirector:Tristram ShapeeroWriter:Dave King


The Best Episodes of Parks and Recreation Season 5
Genre:Comedy
Network:NBC
Every episode of Parks and Recreation Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Parks and Recreation Season 5!
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"Leslie and Ben" is the best rated episode of "Parks and Recreation" season 5. It scored 9.2/10 based on 3243 votes. Directed by Craig Zisk and written by Michael Schur, Alan Yang, it aired on 2/21/2013. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Ron and Diane".