Parks and Recreation
Because parks don't grow on trees.
TV-142009•22m•8.0/10
Comedy
Ratings
🎬TMDb
8.0/10(2K)
In an attempt to beautify her town — and advance her career — Leslie Knope, a mid-level bureaucrat in the Parks and Recreation Department of Pawnee, Indiana, takes on bureaucrats, cranky neighbors, and single-issue fanatics whose weapons are lawsuits, the jumble of city codes, and the democratic process she loves so much.
Production
Universal Television, Deedle-Dee Productions, Fremulon, 3 Arts Entertainment
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
April 9, 2009
Last Aired
February 24, 2015
Networks
NBC
Created By
Michael Schur, Greg Daniels
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Where to Watch
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
Pilot
Air date: 2009-04-09
Indiana government worker Leslie Knope is given the assignment to convert an abandoned quarry pit into a community park. A documentary film crew follows Leslie through her mishaps and gaffes as she tries to make her assignment a reality.
E2
Canvassing
Air date: 2009-04-16
Leslie decides that she and her committee need to go door-to-door to gain support for the park project as well as support for an upcoming town hall meeting, but their mission does not go as planned. Meanwhile, Tom wanders away from the canvassing group and uses his own creative recruitment tactics.
E3
The Reporter
Air date: 2009-04-23
Leslie arranges for a reporter to do a story about her park project, but she and her committee have the worst time staying on topic. She then calls Mark to help her save the story, but it ends up hurting more than helping. Meanwhile, Tom does all he can to suck up to his boss.
E4
Boys' Club
Air date: 2009-04-30
Leslie attempts to break into the political "old boy's club," causing an ethical dilemma. Meanwhile, Andy plans a surprise for Ann.
E5
The Banquet
Air date: 2009-05-07
During a banquet honoring her mother's public service, Leslie tries to convince a local zoning official to support her proposed park project. Meanwhile, Mark and Tom try to meet some ladies.
E6
Rock Show
Air date: 2009-05-14
Leslie attends what she believes is a business meeting with an elderly local government bigwig, unaware that her mother has secretly set her up on a blind date. Andy plays his first gig since breaking both of his legs in the pit.
Cast
Amy Poehler
Leslie Knope
Aziz Ansari
Tom Haverford
Nick Offerman
Ron Swanson
Aubrey Plaza
April Ludgate
Chris Pratt
Andy Dwyer
Adam Scott
Ben Wyatt
Jim O'Heir
Jerry Gergich
Retta
Donna Meagle
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