The third season consisted of several major story arcs, including a complete shutdown of the Pawnee government for budgetary reasons, inspired by the real-life global financial crisis. Other storylines included the parks department’s organization of a harvest festival, a romance between Leslie and Ben, and the dating and eventual marriage of Andy Dwyer and April Ludgate.
3 - 1Go Big or Go Home Jan. 20, 2011
3 - 2Flu Season Jan. 27, 2011
3 - 3Time Capsule Feb. 03, 2011
3 - 4Ron & Tammy: Part Two Feb. 10, 2011
3 - 5Media Blitz Feb. 17, 2011
3 - 6Indianapolis Feb. 24, 2011
3 - 7Harvest Festival Mar. 17, 2011
3 - 8Camping Mar. 24, 2011
3 - 9Andy and April's Fancy Party Apr. 14, 2011
3 - 10Soulmates Apr. 21, 2011
3 - 11Jerry's Painting Apr. 28, 2011
3 - 12Eagleton May. 05, 2011
3 - 13The Fight May. 12, 2011
3 - 14Road Trip May. 12, 2011
3 - 15The Bubble May. 19, 2011
3 - 16Li'l Sebastian May. 19, 2011