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Parks and Recreation

Parks and Recreation
★ 8.0/10•2009•22m•TV-14•Comedy
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Because parks don't grow on trees.

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.

StatusEnded
Runtime22m
LanguageEN
First Air DateApr 9, 2009

Episodes

Episode 1 - PilotE122m

Pilot

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.

Apr 9, 2009

Episode 2 - CanvassingE222m

Canvassing

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.

Apr 16, 2009

Episode 3 - The ReporterE322m

The Reporter

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.

Apr 23, 2009

Episode 4 - Boys' ClubE422m

Boys' Club

Leslie attempts to break into the political "old boy's club," causing an ethical dilemma. Meanwhile, Andy plans a surprise for Ann.

Apr 30, 2009

Episode 5 - The BanquetE522m

The Banquet

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.

May 7, 2009

Episode 6 - Rock ShowE627m

Rock Show

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.

May 14, 2009

Actors

Amy Poehler

Amy Poehler

Leslie Knope

Aziz Ansari

Aziz Ansari

Tom Haverford

Nick Offerman

Nick Offerman

Ron Swanson

Aubrey Plaza

Aubrey Plaza

April Ludgate

Chris Pratt

Chris Pratt

Andy Dwyer

Adam Scott

Adam Scott

Ben Wyatt

Jim O'Heir

Jim O'Heir

Jerry Gergich

Retta

Retta

Donna Meagle

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