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Premiered

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Ended: Thursday, May 19, 2011

When does Parks and Recreation Season 3 come out?

Parks and Recreation Season 3 premiered Thursday, January 20, 2011 on NBC and ended Thursday, May 19, 2011. The season has 16 episodes.

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Parks and Recreation Season 3 episode release dates
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1. Go Big or Go Home

Leslie and the Parks Department return to work after three months to discover that the budget crisis still looms. After unsuccessfully trying to have their budget restored by using Ann to charm Chris with a date, Leslie decides to make an all or nothing play by resurrecting the Pawnee Harvest Festival. Meanwhile, Ben restarts the youth basketball league and instates Ron and Andy to coach the only two teams. April returns from a vacation with a new boyfriend.

Thursday · 15 years ago

2. Flu Season

While planning for the local Harvest Festival, Leslie is struck with the flu and is forced to go to the hospital. Ron and Andy have a day of male bonding, and Tom hits the spa.

Thursday · 15 years ago

3. Time Capsule

Leslie wants to bury a time capsule that encapsulates life in Pawnee, but an odd suggestion from a local man causes unforeseen consequences. Andy seeks help from Chris about how to win back April.

Thursday · 15 years ago

4. Ron & Tammy: Part Two

Tom tries to get back at Ron by going out on a date with Ron's ex-wife Tammy, while Leslie tries to protect Ron from falling prey to her charms. Meanwhile, April is assigned to work with Chris.

Thursday · 15 years ago

5. Media Blitz

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.

Thursday · 15 years ago

6. Indianapolis

Ron and Leslie take a road trip to the big city in order to visit Ron's favorite place which happens to be a steakhouse, but Leslie has alternative motives for the trip.

Thursday · 15 years ago

7. Harvest Festival

It's make it or break it for the Parks Department at the Harvest Festival which is full of surprises.

Thursday · 15 years ago

8. Camping

Leslie takes the whole department camping in order to brainstorm new ideas. Meanwhile, Andy attempts a romantic gesture for April, while Ann gets nervous when Chris returns to Pawnee as the new city manager.

Thursday · 15 years ago

9. Andy and April's Fancy Party

April and Andy host a dinner party for the Parks Department. Meanwhile, Ann tries to move on from Chris at a singles' party.

Thursday · 15 years ago

10. Soulmates

Leslie tries an online dating service, but doesn't end up with a stranger as she expects. Also, Chris challenges Ron to a grilling competition as part of his plans to make Pawnee healthier.

Thursday · 15 years ago

11. Jerry's Painting

Jerry's contribution to Leslie's community art show causes a stir. Ben moves in with April and Andy and attempts to teach them how to be adults. Meanwhile, Leslie is frustrated by Chris and his interoffice dating rules.

Thursday · 15 years ago

12. Eagleton

Leslie's ex-best friend, Lindsay Carlisle Shay, launches an attack on Pawnee, banning residents from visiting a nearby park in the neighboring city of Eagleton with a large fence, causing Leslie to go to war with Eagleton. Meanwhile, everyone finds out that it is Ron's birthday, a fact that he went to extreme lengths to conceal.

Thursday · 15 years ago

13. The Fight

When Leslie tries to get Ann a job at city hall, her lukewarm reaction causes their first-ever fight. Tom invites the entire department to the Snakehole Lounge to help him promote his new alcohol, "Snake Juice."

Thursday · 15 years ago

14. Road Trip

When Chris sends Leslie and Ben on a trip to Indianapolis, Leslie is afraid she won't be able to deny her feelings for him. Ron teaches a young student about his views on government. Meanwhile, Andy gets his feelings hurt by April after playing Tom's new game.

Thursday · 15 years ago

15. The Bubble

Everyone in the office is unhappy when Chris decides to make some big changes in the parks department -- especially Tom who starts to question his career choices. Leslie is caught off guard when Ben has a meeting with her mom.

Thursday · 15 years ago

16. Li'l Sebastian Finale

Leslie and the parks team put together a memorial service for a dearly departed friend. Meanwhile, Tom makes a big life decision, while Chris reacts badly to a health problem.

Thursday · 15 years ago

Parks and Recreation Season 3 guest stars

  • Jessica St. Clair

    Jessica St. Clair

    Debbie

  • Parker Posey

    Parker Posey

    Lindsay Carlisle Shay

  • Pat Crawford Brown

    Pat Crawford Brown

    Andy's Grandma

  • Will Forte

    Will Forte

    Kelly

  • Andy Milder

    Andy Milder

    Freddy

  • Phil Reeves

    Phil Reeves

    Paul Laresco

  • Damion Poitier

    Damion Poitier

    Gregory

  • Biff Yeager

    Biff Yeager

    George

  • Mara Marini

    Mara Marini

    Brandi Maxxxx

  • Nick Armstrong

    Nick Armstrong

    Craig

  • Pamela Reed

    Pamela Reed

    Marlene Knope

  • Harrison Thomas Boxley

    Harrison Thomas Boxley

    Joey

  • Tracy Howe

    Tracy Howe

    Officer Skorggel

  • Kirk Fox

    Kirk Fox

    Joe

  • Nick Kroll

    Nick Kroll

    The Douche

  • Natalie Morales

    Natalie Morales

    Lucy

Parks and Recreation Season 3 FAQ

When does Parks and Recreation Season 3 come out?

Parks and Recreation Season 3 premiered Thursday, January 20, 2011 on NBC.

How many episodes are in Parks and Recreation Season 3?

Parks and Recreation Season 3 has 16 episodes.

Are new episodes of Parks and Recreation Season 3 released weekly?

New episodes are released weekly.

When is the Parks and Recreation Season 3 finale?

The Parks and Recreation Season 3 finale (Episode 16) aired Thursday, May 19, 2011.

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