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Parks and Recreation
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
Season 3
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
★ 7.8Go Big or Go Home
2011-01-20 · 22mLeslie and the Parks Department return to work after three months to discover that the budget crisis still looms. After unsuccessfully trying to have their budget restored by using Ann to charm Chris with a date, Leslie decides to make an all or nothing play by resurrecting the Pawnee Harvest Festival. Meanwhile, Ben restarts the youth basketball league and instates Ron and Andy to coach the only two teams. April returns from a vacation with a new boyfriend.
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E02
Episode 2
★ 8.1Flu Season
2011-01-27 · 22mWhile 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.
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E03
Episode 3
★ 7.5Time Capsule
2011-02-03 · 22mLeslie 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.
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E04
Episode 4
★ 7.9Ron & Tammy: Part Two
2011-02-10 · 22mTom 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.
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E05
Episode 5
★ 7.8Media Blitz
2011-02-17 · 22mWhile advertising for the Harvest Festival, Ben has to deal with some troubling questions about his past. Meanwhile, Andy continues to try to win April back.
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E06
Episode 6
★ 7.7Indianapolis
2011-02-24 · 22mRon and Leslie take a road trip to the big city in order to visit Ron's favorite place which happens to be a steakhouse, but Leslie has alternative motives for the trip.
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E07
Episode 7
★ 8.2Harvest Festival
2011-03-17 · 27mIt's make it or break it for the Parks Department at the Harvest Festival which is full of surprises.
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E08
Episode 8
★ 7.6Camping
2011-03-24 · 22mLeslie 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.
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E09
Episode 9
★ 8.3Andy and April's Fancy Party
2011-04-14 · 22mApril and Andy host a dinner party for the Parks Department. Meanwhile, Ann tries to move on from Chris at a singles' party.
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E10
Episode 10
★ 7.9Soulmates
2011-04-21 · 22mLeslie 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.
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E11
Episode 11
★ 8.2Jerry's Painting
2011-04-28 · 27mJerry's contribution to Leslie's 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.
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E12
Episode 12
★ 8.0Eagleton
2011-05-05 · 22mLeslie's ex-best friend, Lindsay Carlisle Shay, launches an attack on Pawnee, banning residents from visiting a nearby park in the neighboring city of Eagleton with a large fence, causing Leslie to go to war with Eagleton. Meanwhile, everyone finds out that it is Ron's birthday, a fact that he went to extreme lengths to conceal.
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E13
Episode 13
★ 8.1The Fight
2011-05-12 · 26mWhen 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."
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E14
Episode 14
★ 8.2Road Trip
2011-05-12 · 22mWhen 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.
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E15
Episode 15
★ 8.0The Bubble
2011-05-19 · 22mEveryone in the office is unhappy when Chris decides to make some big changes in the parks department -- especially Tom who starts to question his career choices. Leslie is caught off guard when Ben has a meeting with her mom.
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E16
Episode 16
★ 8.0Li'l Sebastian
2011-05-19 · 23mLeslie 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.
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Amy Poehler
Leslie Knope
Aziz Ansari
Tom Haverford
Nick Offerman
Ron Swanson
Aubrey Plaza
April Ludgate
Chris Pratt
Andy Dwyer
Adam Scott
Ben Wyatt
Jim O'Heir
Jerry Gergich
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