"Ron and Tammy"

The Parks and Recreation department may lose lot 42 (formerly the pit) to the Library unless Ron can convince his ex-wife to back down.

"Greg Pikitis"

Leslie tries to stop a local punk, Greg Pikitis, from defacing the Mayor's statue; Ann throws a Halloween party.

Leslie and Ann volunteer for Kaboom! and are inspired to fill in the pit on their own terms. They end up injuring Andy.

"Sister City"

Leslie hosts the Parks and Recreation department from Pawnee's sister city of Boraqua, Venezuela.

"The Practice Date"

Ann helps Leslie work through her obvious nerves when it comes to her first date with Dave.

"Beauty Pageant"

Leslie finds herself on the judging panel of the Miss Pawnee Beauty Pageant. Naturally, she has severe differences of opinion with the other panelists.

"The Stakeout"

After discovering marijuana being grown in the pit, Leslie becomes determined to find out whose crop she stumbled across.

"Pawnee Zoo"

Leslie tries to get some positive PR at the Pawnee Zoo by fake marrying its two penguins. Both of which are male.

The first season finale of NBC's new comedy is by far its best episode to date as Amy & Co. find their groove.

"The Banquet"

In this episode, we learn that Leslie's mom is truly insane, while her friendship with Ann blossoms under odd circumstances.

Parks & Rec Quotes

Leslie: I know you're not gay.
Tom: No, I'm not.
Leslie: But you're effeminate.
Tom: What?
Leslie: Well, you're wearing a peach shirt with a coiled snake on it.
Tom: That's because it was featured in Details magazine, and it's awesome.

Look, Tammy and I don't work. We are oil and water. Or oil and TNT and C4 and a detonator and a butane torch.

Ron