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Parks and Recreation

2009 Ended 22m episodes

8.0/10 1,986 votes

Comedy

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.

Created by:: Michael Schur, Greg Daniels
Cast:: Amy Poehler, Aziz Ansari, Nick Offerman, Aubrey Plaza
Language:: English
Country:: United States of America
Network:: NBC

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Seasons

8 available

Season 1

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E01

Episode 1

★ 7.2

Pilot

2009-04-09 · 22m

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.

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E02

Episode 2

★ 7.1

Canvassing

2009-04-16 · 22m

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.

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E03

Episode 3

★ 7.2

The Reporter

2009-04-23 · 22m

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.

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E04

Episode 4

★ 7.2

Boys' Club

2009-04-30 · 22m

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

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E05

Episode 5

★ 7.3

The Banquet

2009-05-07 · 22m

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.

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E06

Episode 6

★ 7.6

Rock Show

2009-05-14 · 27m

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.

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