Ep 6. Indianapolis
- TV-PG
- February 24, 2011
- 21 min
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8.0 (2,486)
In Parks & Recreation season 3 episode 6, titled "Indianapolis," Leslie Knope and Ron Swanson travel to Indianapolis to attend the annual Indiana State Government conference, while the rest of the Parks Department stay behind to work on a project to beautify a local lot.
Leslie and Ron's trip to Indianapolis is not without its challenges, as they have a rocky start thanks to Ron's aversion to technology and Leslie's ambition to win the conference's prestigious "Hometown Hero" award. Along the way, they encounter some familiar faces from previous episodes, including Leslie's ex-boyfriend Dave Sanderson and Ben Wyatt's ex-girlfriend.
Meanwhile, back in Pawnee, the Parks Department is hard at work on their project to turn a dirt lot into a beautiful park. Tom Haverford and Andy Dwyer take the lead on the project, much to the dismay of April Ludgate, who is not thrilled to be working with her ex-boyfriend. As they work to transform the lot, they run into some unexpected obstacles and enlist the help of local residents to get the job done.
As Leslie and Ron attend the conference, they quickly find themselves out of their element. Ron is uncomfortable with the conference's emphasis on technology and networking, while Leslie struggles to balance her desire to win the "Hometown Hero" award with her responsibilities as a public servant. Despite their difficulties, they make some new connections and learn some valuable lessons along the way.
Back in Pawnee, the Parks Department's project hits a snag when they discover that the lot they are working on is full of buried debris. Despite the setback, they remain determined to complete the project and create a beautiful park for the community to enjoy.
Overall, Parks & Recreation season 3 episode 6 is a funny and heartwarming episode that showcases the strengths of the show's ensemble cast. Leslie and Ron's adventure in Indianapolis is both hilarious and touching, while the Parks Department's efforts to beautify the lot demonstrate the power of community and teamwork.
