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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
Episode guide
Seasons
Season 4
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
★ 7.8I'm Leslie Knope
2011-09-22 · 22mLeslie is torn between Ben and her dreams of running for public office, while Ron braces himself for the arrival of his first wife, the original Tammy.
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E02
Episode 2
★ 8.1Ron and Tammys
2011-09-29 · 22mRon'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.
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E03
Episode 3
★ 7.7Born and Raised
2011-10-06 · 22mLeslie's book about Pawnee comes out just in time for her campaign. Ann tries to bond with Ron and April.
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E04
Episode 4
★ 7.8Pawnee Rangers
2011-10-13 · 22mRon 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.
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E05
Episode 5
★ 7.4Meet 'n' Greet
2011-10-27 · 22mAndy and April host a Halloween bash at their house. Tom emcees an event for Leslie's campaign. Andy and April receive an unusual wedding present from Ron and Ann.
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E06
Episode 6
★ 7.9End of the World
2011-11-03 · 22mA local Pawnee group predicts the end of days, causing chaos in the Parks department.
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E07
Episode 7
★ 7.6The Treaty
2011-11-10 · 22mLeslie enlists the help of Ben, Andy and April to host a Model U.N. for Pawnee Central High School. Chris asks Ann for her advice on love when a date cancels on him. Meanwhile, Ron struggles to find a replacement for Tom.
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E08
Episode 8
★ 7.6Smallest Park
2011-11-17 · 22mLeslie uses her new tourist attraction as a way to spend more time with Ben. Meanwhile, Ron and April encourage Andy to go to college, and Chris tasks Tom and Jerry with revamping the Parks and Rec logo.
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E09
Episode 9
★ 7.9The Trial of Leslie Knope
2011-12-01 · 22mLeslie has to face an ethics committee about her secret relationship with Ben after they come clean to Chris.
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E10
Episode 10
★ 7.5Citizen Knope
2011-12-08 · 22mUnable 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.
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E11
Episode 11
★ 7.8The Comeback Kid
2012-01-12 · 22mLeslie enlists everyone's help in staging an attention-getting event. Ben takes up a new hobby, while April and Andy adopt a pet.
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E12
Episode 12
★ 7.8Campaign Ad
2012-01-19 · 22mFaced 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.
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E13
Episode 13
★ 8.1Bowling for Votes
2012-01-26 · 22mLeslie 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.
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E14
Episode 14
★ 7.7Operation Ann
2012-02-02 · 22mLeslie works to find Ann a Valentine's date. Ron helps Ben with a scavenger hunt, and Chris becomes depressed over his love life.
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E15
Episode 15
★ 7.6Dave Returns
2012-02-16 · 22mWhile trying to get an endorsement from the Chief of Police, Leslie and Ben awkwardly run into Leslie's old flame, Dave. Meanwhile, Andy and the rest of the office work on a theme song for Leslie's campaign.
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E16
Episode 16
★ 7.3Sweet Sixteen
2012-02-23 · 22mLeslie 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.
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E17
Episode 17
★ 7.6Campaign Shake-Up
2012-03-01 · 22mLeslie and Ben are caught off guard when her opponent Bobby Newport hires a powerful campaign manager from Washington. Chris forces Ron to start interviewing replacements for Leslie when work starts falling through the cracks, and an unlikely officemate solves a challenging problem.
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E18
Episode 18
★ 7.6Lucky
2012-03-08 · 22mLeslie and Ben are thrilled when Buddy Wood wants to interview Leslie for his Indianapolis talkshow. April and Ron prep Andy for his final exam in his Women's Studies course.
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E19
Episode 19
★ 7.6Live Ammo
2012-04-19 · 22mLeslie discovers that the Parks Department budget is about to be cut, and she later meets the City Council member she is running to replace. Chris and Ron visit a meditation center.
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E20
Episode 20
★ 8.3The Debate
2012-04-26 · 26mLeslie 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.
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E21
Episode 21
★ 7.7Bus Tour
2012-05-03 · 25mAn 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.
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E22
Episode 22
★ 8.1Win, Lose, or Draw
2012-05-10 · 27mIt'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.
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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
Retta
Donna Meagle