Parks and Recreation
Parks and Recreation
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Parks and Recreation

Because parks don't grow on trees.

8.0 / 10
2009
7 seasons
122 episodes
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.

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Cast

Amy Poehler

Amy Poehler

Aziz Ansari

Aziz Ansari

Nick Offerman

Nick Offerman

Aubrey Plaza

Aubrey Plaza

Chris Pratt

Chris Pratt

Jim O'Heir

Jim O'Heir

Retta

Retta

Rashida Jones

Rashida Jones

Adam Scott

Adam Scott

Rob Lowe

Rob Lowe

Paul Schneider

Paul Schneider

Jay Jackson

Jay Jackson

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Seasons

A place where nothing ever gets done... small town government.

  • Pilot

    1.Pilot

    7.2
    09-04-200922m

    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...

  • Canvassing

    2.Canvassing

    7.1
    16-04-200922m

    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...

  • The Reporter

    3.The Reporter

    7.2
    23-04-200922m

    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,...

  • Boys' Club

    4.Boys' Club

    7.2
    30-04-200922m

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

  • The Banquet

    5.The Banquet

    7.3
    07-05-200922m

    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 so...

  • Rock Show

    6.Rock Show

    7.6
    14-05-200927m

    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 firs...