Episode
Parks and Recreation: Bailout
Overview
Leslie 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.
Details
- Series
- Parks and Recreation
- Season
- Season 5
- Episode
- Episode 16
- Air date
- 2013-03-14
- Runtime
- 22 min
Episode context
Bailout is Episode 16 in Season 5 of Parks and Recreation. It aired on 2013-03-14. The runtime is 22 min.
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Episode 15: Correspondents' Lunch
Leslie'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.
Episode 17: Partridge
Leslie 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.
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Episode 18: Animal Control
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Episode 13: Emergency Response
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Episode 19: Article Two
Leslie works to get rid of outdated laws from the original town charter.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.
Episode 12: Ann's Decision
Ann 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.
Episode 20: Jerry's Retirement
When 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.
Episode 11: Women in Garbage
Leslie 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.
Episode 21: Swing Vote
Leslie deems Ron's budget-cut proposals unacceptable. Andy and Ben celebrate a big donation made to their charity. Ann tries to solve Tom's girlfriend troubles.
Episode 10: Two Parties
Ben and Leslie's rival bachelor and bachelorette parties each take on a very different tune.
Episode 22: Are You Better Off?
Leslie 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.