Parks and Recreation (2009)

Name: Parks and Recreation
Rating: 8.0

Rating: 8.0

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2009-04-09

Last Air Date: 2015-02-24

Number of Seasons: 7

Number of Episodes: 122

Created By: Michael Schur, Greg Daniels

Networks: NBC

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Top Cast

Amy Poehler as Leslie Knope
Aziz Ansari as Tom Haverford
Nick Offerman as Ron Swanson
Aubrey Plaza as April Ludgate
Chris Pratt as Andy Dwyer
Jim O'Heir as Jerry Gergich
Retta as Donna Meagle
Rashida Jones as Ann Perkins
Adam Scott as Ben Wyatt
Rob Lowe as Chris Traeger

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

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Pilot (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.
Ep. 2: Canvassing (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.
Ep. 3: The Reporter (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.
Ep. 4: Boys' Club (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.
Ep. 5: The Banquet (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.
Ep. 6: Rock Show (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.