As of July 2026, Parks and Recreation Season 3 aired in 2011 with 16 episodes — streaming now on Amazon Prime Video. Full episode guide and where to watch below.
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Parks and Recreation Season 3

2011 16 Episodes Comedy ⭐ 8/10

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, Parks and Recreation Season 3 is available on and right now. Across 1 season, the show has had time to find its rhythm and keep it. Its 8/10 TMDB score, built from 1,854 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Watch it for Amy Poehler — stay for everyone else around them. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

There is a reason Parks and Recreation Season 3 keeps coming up in conversation. The jokes in Parks and Recreation Season 3 land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. Season 3 of Parks and Recreation includes 16 episodes. It aired from January 2011 to May 2011. This season stars Amy Poehler, Rashida Jones and Aziz Ansari. Amy Poehler and Rashida Jones lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2011. The timing in Parks and Recreation Season 3 is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. The hit rate here is high enough that skipping ahead never feels like an option.

Parks and Recreation Season 3 is the kind of thing you put on in the background and end up fully watching. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. Short enough to finish in a weekend, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Amy Poehler sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.

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🎬 Parks and Recreation Season 3 — Episode Guide

E1
Go Big or Go Home
2011-01-20
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 Festiv...
E2
Flu Season
2011-01-27
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.
E3
Time Capsule
2011-02-03
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.
E4
Ron & Tammy: Part Two
2011-02-10
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.
E5
Media Blitz
2011-02-17
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.
E6
Indianapolis
2011-02-24
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.
E7
Harvest Festival
2011-03-17
It's make it or break it for the Parks Department at the Harvest Festival which is full of surprises.
E8
Camping
2011-03-24
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.
E9
Andy and April's Fancy Party
2011-04-14
April and Andy host a dinner party for the Parks Department. Meanwhile, Ann tries to move on from Chris at a singles' party.
E10
Soulmates
2011-04-21
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.
E11
Jerry's Painting
2011-04-28
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.
E12
Eagleton
2011-05-05
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 ...
E13
The Fight
2011-05-12
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."
E14
Road Trip
2011-05-12
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.
E15
The Bubble
2011-05-19
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.
E16
Li'l Sebastian
2011-05-19
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.

🎭 Cast of Parks and Recreation Season 3

Amy Poehler
Amy Poehler
Leslie Knope
Rashida Jones
Rashida Jones
Ann Perkins
Aziz Ansari
Aziz Ansari
Tom Haverford
Nick Offerman
Nick Offerman
Ron Swanson
Aubrey Plaza
Aubrey Plaza
April Ludgate
Chris Pratt
Chris Pratt
Andy Dwyer
Adam Scott
Adam Scott
Ben Wyatt
Rob Lowe
Rob Lowe
Chris Traeger
Jim O'Heir
Jim O'Heir
Jerry Gergich
Retta
Retta
Donna Meagle

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