[s3e1] Go Big Or Go Home May 2026

Ann is tasked with using the date to persuade Chris to increase the Parks budget.

This episode features the debut of iconic code names: Leslie as Eagle One , Ben as Eagle Two , April as Been There Done That , and Chris as If I Had to Pick a Dude . [S3E1] Go Big or Go Home

While Leslie nearly convinces Chris, her excitement leads her to accidentally reveal the scheme, causing Chris—who admits to being a "born-again" optimist due to a rare blood disorder—to leave feeling betrayed. The B-Story: "Bobby Knight" Swanson Ann is tasked with using the date to

While Leslie plays politics, the rest of the crew engages in what was intended as simple community outreach: youth basketball. The B-Story: "Bobby Knight" Swanson While Leslie plays

Ron Swanson employs a strictly disciplined approach (wearing a red sweater in a nod to legendary Indiana coach Bobby Knight ), while Andy Dwyer allows his team to run wild.

Tom Haverford, moonlighting as a referee in his Lady Foot Locker uniform, uses the game to sabotage Ron out of jealousy over Ron dating Tom's ex-wife, Wendy. Tom eventually goads Ron into a chair-throwing tantrum that gets him ejected. Raising the Stakes

April Ludgate returns from South America with a new boyfriend, Eduardo, leaving a heartbroken Andy determined to win her back.