16 episodes
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.
See season 3 details20 episodes
Does Pawnee have someone with the intelligence, popularity and political savvy to run for higher office? Knope.
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