High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! The Master Plan is the 23rd and penultimate episode of the second season of the American comedy television series Parks and Recreation, and the 29th overall episode of the series. It originally aired on NBC in the United States on May 13, 2010. In the episode, Pawnee`s major budget problems result in state auditors (Adam Scott and Rob Lowe) arriving to make major cuts, much to Leslie`s horror and Ron`s delight. Meanwhile, Andy contemplates asking April to be his girlfriend, and Tom seeks a new girlfriend.