[s3e1] Go Big Or Go Home -

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 .

While Leslie plays politics, the rest of the crew engages in what was intended as simple community outreach: youth basketball. [S3E1] Go Big or Go Home

Ann is tasked with using the date to persuade Chris to increase the Parks budget. This episode features the debut of iconic code

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. Ron Swanson employs a strictly disciplined approach (wearing

The date is crashed by both Leslie and the skeptical auditor Ben Wyatt, eventually moving to Pawnee's local gay bar, The Bulge .

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

Leslie suggests Ann use Jurassic Park as a conversation starter for why parks need money; four years later, Chris Pratt (Andy) starred in Jurassic World .