Apr 2009 - Feb 2015
8.5
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In an attempt to beautify her town â and advance her career â 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.
S7 Ep12
8.8
24th Feb 2015
The Parks gang completes one last task together, before saying goodbye to Pawnee.
S7 Ep4
8.5
20th Jan 2015
Leslie and Ron attempt to work out their differences.
S5 Ep14
8.4
21st Feb 2013
Leslie and Ben are getting married, and have to cram months of planning into two hours. Meanwhile, Ron's temper gets him in trouble.
S4 Ep22
8.3
10th May 2012
It's election day in Pawnee, and Leslie and Bobby Newport are separated by a razor-thin margin. While everyone waits with Leslie for the race to be called, they ponder their futures, and their new opportunities.
S5 Ep9
8.2
6th Dec 2012
Ron, Diane, and Leslie attend a wood working awards dinner after one of Ron's handcrafted chairs is nominated, but the happy occasion is threatened by the arrival of Tammy II. Meanwhile, Jerry hosts a holiday party at his home with his wife, and some of his friends are shocked to find they were not invited.
S4 Ep20
8.1
26th Apr 2012
Leslie goes toe-to-toe with Bobby Newport in a debate. Ann, Tom, and Chris work in the media spin room, while Ron goes the extra mile to save a party for Leslie's donors.
S3 Ep16
8.1
19th May 2011
Leslie and the parks team put together a memorial service for a dearly departed friend. Meanwhile, Tom makes a big life decision, while Chris reacts badly to a health problem.
S5 Ep5
8.1
25th Oct 2012
A new job offer for Ben causes Leslie to contemplates their future. Meanwhile, Ron and Andy take Diane's girls out trick-or-treating, and Tom searches for a new business idea.
S6 Ep13
8.1
27th Feb 2014
Ben attempts to surprise Leslie with a special anniversary gift. Tom and Adam try to help Leslie bring positive light to the Pawnee-Eagleton merger, while April asserts her new authority as Donnaâs boss.
S5 Ep10
8.1
17th Jan 2013
Ben and Leslie's rival bachelor and bachelorette parties each take on a very different tune.
S3 Ep7
8.1
17th Mar 2011
It's make it or break it for the Parks Department at the Harvest Festival which is full of surprises.
S6 Ep1
8.0
26th Sep 2013
Leslie wins an award from an international Women in Government organization, and travels to London with Ben, Andy, April and Ron to accept it.
S4 Ep13
8.0
26th Jan 2012
Leslie and Ben host a bowling night after receiving feedback about Leslie's campaign. April, Chris, and Jerry hold a competition to see who can raise the most funds.
S3 Ep9
8.0
14th Apr 2011
April and Andy host a dinner party for the Parks Department. Meanwhile, Ann tries to move on from Chris at a singles' party.
S4 Ep10
8.0
8th Dec 2011
Unable to get work done from inside the Parks Department, Leslie forms a citizen action group and fights from the outside. Meanwhile, everyone in the office brainstorms ideas for what to get Leslie for Christmas.
S4 Ep9
8.0
1st Dec 2011
Leslie has to face an ethics committee about her secret relationship with Ben after they come clean to Chris.
S5 Ep22
8.0
2nd May 2013
Leslie celebrates her first year as a city councilwoman. Retired Special Agent Burt Macklin is recalled to action. April gets some life-changing news. Tom debates a big business opportunity.
S3 Ep14
8.0
12th May 2011
When Chris sends Leslie and Ben on a trip to Indianapolis, Leslie is afraid she won't be able to deny her feelings for him. Ron teaches a young student about his views on government. Meanwhile, Andy gets his feelings hurt by April after playing Tom's new game.
S3 Ep11
8.0
28th Apr 2011
Jerryâs contribution to Leslieâs community art show causes a stir. Ben moves in with April and Andy and attempts to teach them how to be adults. Meanwhile, Leslie is frustrated by Chris and his interoffice dating rules.
S4 Ep11
8.0
12th Jan 2012
Leslie enlists everyone's help in staging an attention-getting event. Ben takes up a new hobby, while April and Andy adopt a pet.
S3 Ep2
8.0
27th Jan 2011
While planning for the local Harvest Festival, Leslie is struck with the flu and is forced to go to the hospital. Ron and Andy have a day of male bonding, and Tom hits the spa.
S2 Ep24
8.0
20th May 2010
When Ben prevents Leslie from holding a childrenâs concert, she takes matters into her own hands. Mark makes some big decisions about his life, and Andy gets some unexpected romantic attention.
S3 Ep10
8.0
21st Apr 2011
Leslie tries an online dating service, but doesn't end up with a stranger as she expects. Also, Chris challenges Ron to a grilling competition as part of his plans to make Pawnee healthier.
S6 Ep2
8.0
3rd Oct 2013
Ben, Leslie and Chris meet with Eagleton city councilor Ingrid de Forest to discuss financial matters; Ann brings April to vet school orientation; Ron tries to get off the grid.
S4 Ep2
8.0
29th Sep 2011
Ron's first ex-wife, Tammy One, reenters his life and tries to control his every move. Meanwhile, Ben helps Tom balance the books at his new company, and Ann makes a PSA, with help from Chris.
S4 Ep21
8.0
3rd May 2012
An important person in Pawnee dies while Leslie is on a bus tour for the final day of her campaign. Meanwhile Andy investigates a security threat, and Chris finds a cure for his depression.
S4 Ep14
8.0
2nd Feb 2012
Leslie works to find Ann a Valentine's date. Ron helps Ben with a scavenger hunt, and Chris becomes depressed over his love life.
S2 Ep10
8.0
19th Nov 2009
Leslie tries to prove she can hang with the guys so she invites herself on Ronâs annual hunting trip, but things donât go as planned. Meanwhile, April and Andy bond in the office while everyone is away.
S6 Ep14
8.0
6th Mar 2014
Leslie's efforts to take down the wall separating Eagleton and Pawnee yield unexpected results; Ben and Tom meet with possible sponsors for the concert; Ron finds a new hobby.
S3 Ep13
8.0
12th May 2011
When Leslie tries to get Ann a job at city hall, her lukewarm reaction causes their first-ever fight. Tom invites the entire department to the Snakehole Lounge to help him promote his new alcohol, "Snake Juice."
S4 Ep4
8.0
13th Oct 2011
Ron takes his boys-only troop of Pawnee Rangers into the wild. Not wanting the girls to feel left out, Leslie also takes her troop of Pawnee Goddesses on an adventure weekend. Meanwhile, a reluctant Ben joins Tom and Donna for a day of relaxation, and Chris spends some time with Jerry.
S5 Ep13
8.0
14th Feb 2013
Leslie and Ben organize a black tie gala to raise money for their park, but their plans are derailed when a city-wide emergency response drill is called. Meanwhile, Andy prepares to take his Police Academy Exam and Ron fills in for Leslie on Pawnee Today.
S6 Ep20
8.0
24th Apr 2014
Leslie, Ben, and Andy head to San Francisco for a National Parks Conference. Tom opens his restaurant, Ron has another run-in with his ex-wife Tammy 2, Andy lives a rock and roll fantasy, and Leslie makes a huge decision about her future.
S4 Ep6
8.0
3rd Nov 2011
A local Pawnee group predicts the end of days, causing chaos in the Parks department.
S3 Ep4
7.9
10th Feb 2011
Tom tries to get back at Ron by going out on a date with Ron's ex-wife Tammy, while Leslie tries to protect Ron from falling prey to her charms. Meanwhile, April is assigned to work with Chris.
S5 Ep20
7.9
18th Apr 2013
When Leslie finds out Jerry is retiring, she struggles with the proper way to commemorate the occasion. Chris and Ann prepare to have a baby together. Tom worries he will become the office punching bag once Jerry leaves.
S4 Ep12
7.9
19th Jan 2012
Faced with a tough new opponent, Leslie and Ben disagree on the content of her first campaign ad. Ron is very uncomfortable when Chris tries to befriend him, while Andy and April make a trip to the doctor.
S1 Ep1
7.1
9th Apr 2009
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.
S1 Ep2
7.2
16th Apr 2009
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.
S1 Ep3
7.2
23rd Apr 2009
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.
S1 Ep5
7.2
7th May 2009
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.
S1 Ep4
7.3
30th Apr 2009
Leslie attempts to break into the political "old boy's club," causing an ethical dilemma. Meanwhile, Andy plans a surprise for Ann.
S7 Ep1
7.4
13th Jan 2015
Leslie launches a competition with tech company Gryzzl for a large parcel of land, which she wants to turn into a National Park. April and Andy try to regain their spontaneity. Ben is recognized at a Bicentennial gala, where Tom delivers a speech in his honor.
S1 Ep6
7.5
14th May 2009
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.
S7 Ep3
7.5
20th Jan 2015
Leslie's team tries to strengthen her case that the Newport land should be turned into a National Park. Ron's team, fighting back, brings on a celebrity as a minority owner.
S2 Ep6
7.5
22nd Oct 2009
Leslie, Ann and the rest of the Parks Department volunteer to help the organization KaBOOM! build a playground for a neighboring town. After building an entire playground in one day, Leslie gets frustrated at the lack of progress with the pit, and takes some advice from Mark to cut through the red tape.
S2 Ep5
7.6
15th Oct 2009
Leslie plays host to the Parks and Recreation department from Pawneeâs sister city, Boraqua, Venezuela, and is shocked at the cultural differences. Tom becomes an errand boy, and April plays hard to get.
S2 Ep3
7.6
1st Oct 2009
Leslie gets to judge a beauty contest, but ends up having conflicting opinions on "the ideal woman" with the other judges. While on a date with Mark, Ann learns Andy has been living in the pit.
S2 Ep15
7.6
4th Feb 2010
The Parks Department forms a partnership with a local company to sell energy bars at the parks in Pawnee, but Leslie tries to stop the deal when she discovers how unhealthy the snacks are. Mark reluctantly agrees to help Tom move out of his house.
S2 Ep16
7.6
11th Feb 2010
When Leslie hears her momâs story about an old flame, she and her boyfriend Justin track him down and reunite them on Valentineâs Day. Meanwhile, Andy and his band are nervous about playing a gig at the Senior Center.
S2 Ep19
7.6
18th Mar 2010
After Jerry gets mugged by a bunch of kids, Leslie meets with the head park ranger in hopes of improving park safety. Meanwhile, everyone tries to be nicer to Jerry once he returns to the office.
S3 Ep3
7.6
3rd Feb 2011
Leslie wants to bury a time capsule that encapsulates life in Pawnee, but an odd suggestion from a local man causes unforeseen consequences. Andy seeks help from Chris about how to win back April.
S2 Ep18
7.6
11th Mar 2010
When a possum bites the mayor's dog on a golf course, Leslie is asked to form a task force to catch the pesky animal. Meanwhile, Ron is upset when Mark refuses to bend the rules for him.
S2 Ep11
7.6
3rd Dec 2009
After Leslie finds out that Tom is getting a divorce, the department takes him out on the town to cheer him up. Meanwhile, Andy tries to hustle Mark in a game of pool.
S5 Ep12
7.6
7th Feb 2013
Ann tries to get to know herself as Leslie meddles in one of her biggest life decisions. Meanwhile, things go south when Ben enlists the guys to help choose a caterer for the wedding.
S7 Ep6
7.7
27th Jan 2015
Leslie holds a rally in an attempt to keep JJ's Diner from closing. Tom surprises Donna with the ultimate pre-wedding gift.
S2 Ep9
7.7
12th Nov 2009
After one of the murals ("The Spirit of Pawnee") in City Hall is defaced, Leslie and the Parks Department compete to come up with a new design. Meanwhile, Andy and Ron share an uncomfortable moment at the shoeshine stand.
S6 Ep16
7.7
20th Mar 2014
Leslie throws a hasty Galentineâs Day in an attempt to find a replacement for Ann. Tom and Ben look to finalize a deal on tents for the Unity Concert, while Ron finds himself looking after Andy.
S5 Ep17
7.7
4th Apr 2013
Leslie accompanies Ben on a trip to his hometown which has offered him a key to the city. Ron deals with a lawsuit filed against him by Councilman Jamm. Ann and Chris take a parenting compatibility quiz.
S2 Ep14
7.7
21st Jan 2010
After an amazing date with Justin in Indianapolis, Leslie tries to impress him with a dinner party at her house.
S5 Ep21
7.7
25th Apr 2013
Leslie deems Ron's budget-cut proposals unacceptable. Andy and Ben celebrate a big donation made to their charity. Ann tries to solve Tom's girlfriend troubles.
S2 Ep17
7.7
4th Mar 2010
Leslie is outraged when Ron wins a âWoman of the Yearâ award for a project she started. Meanwhile, Tom is desperate to find some money to invest in a local Pawnee club.
S5 Ep7
7.7
15th Nov 2012
Leslie gets upset when April tries to get Lot 48 made into a dog park. Meanwhile, Tom enlists Benâs help as he tries to launch his new business venture, and Andy hones his crime scene investigation skills.
S2 Ep2
7.7
24th Sep 2009
While tending to the new community garden, Leslie and Tom discover someone has planted marijuana among the vegetables. In an effort to catch the people responsible, they pull an all-night stakeout. With Leslie's permission, Ann decides to go on a date with Mark.
S2 Ep1
7.7
17th Sep 2009
When Leslie decides to marry two penguins to promote the local zoo, she inadvertently causes an uproar when both penguins turn out to be male. Meanwhile, Mark puts Ann in an awkward situation when he asks her to go see a movie.
S6 Ep17
7.7
3rd Apr 2014
Leslie helps organize the high school's Senior Prom, and battles with Ron over the future employment of a bright high school senior. Andy takes an unwilling April as his date, and Tom is tasked with DJ'ing and agrees to let Ben help.
S2 Ep12
7.7
10th Dec 2009
Leslie designs the Pawnee Winter Wonderland Festival, but has to hide from the press when a meeting with a disgraced Councilman lands her in the middle of a sex scandal. Meanwhile, Ron offers to cover for Leslie for the day, and quickly discovers how much work she really does.
S2 Ep20
7.7
25th Mar 2010
Preparing the Summer Events Catalog, Leslie decides to take Ron and the past directors of the Parks Department out for a picnic lunch. Tom enlists the help of Ann and Mark to pose for the cover photo.
S4 Ep16
7.7
23rd Feb 2012
Leslie realizes that the department has forgotten Jerry's birthday and decides to throw a party for him at a special location. Meanwhile, Tom is flabbergasted when he finds out Ann doesn't share his taste in music.
S3 Ep8
7.7
24th Mar 2011
Leslie takes the whole department camping in order to brainstorm new ideas. Meanwhile, Andy attempts a romantic gesture for April, while Ann gets nervous when Chris returns to Pawnee as the new city manager.
S5 Ep15
7.7
21st Feb 2013
Leslie's speech she prepared for a special event is stolen. Ben begins his new job at the Sweetums Charity Foundation. Ann summons the courage to ask an important question.
S7 Ep2
7.7
13th Jan 2015
Leslie and Ron briefly put aside their feud to help old foe Jeremy Jamm escape the clutches of the diabolical Tammy 2. Ben vows to help April discover her true passion in life, while Andy and Tom travel to Chicago.
S6 Ep7
7.7
21st Nov 2013
Leslie tries to complete some of her biggest city council goals, like hosting an NFL Play 60 event with the Indianapolis Colts, and trying to add fluoride to Pawneeâs drinking water. Meanwhile, Chris and Ron attempt to bond while building cribs for their future children.
S7 Ep10
7.7
17th Feb 2015
On the last episode of Andyâs TV show, his friends wish him luck with whatever comes next.
S1 Ep1
7.1
9th Apr 2009
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.
S1 Ep2
7.2
16th Apr 2009
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.
S1 Ep3
7.2
23rd Apr 2009
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.
S1 Ep4
7.3
30th Apr 2009
Leslie attempts to break into the political "old boy's club," causing an ethical dilemma. Meanwhile, Andy plans a surprise for Ann.
S1 Ep5
7.2
7th May 2009
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.
S1 Ep6
7.5
14th May 2009
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.
