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    Parks and Recreation

    • TV Series
    • 2009–20202009–2020
    • TV-14TV-14
    IMDb RATING
    8.6/10
    224K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    129
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    Amy Poehler in Parks and Recreation (2009)
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    Comedy

    The absurd antics of an Indiana town's public officials as they pursue sundry projects to make their city a better place.The absurd antics of an Indiana town's public officials as they pursue sundry projects to make their city a better place.The absurd antics of an Indiana town's public officials as they pursue sundry projects to make their city a better place.

    IMDb RATING
    8.6/10
    224K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    129
    9
    • Creators
      • Greg Daniels
      • Michael Schur
    • Stars
      • Amy Poehler
      • Jim O'Heir
      • Nick Offerman
    Top credits
    • Creators
      • Greg Daniels
      • Michael Schur
    • Stars
      • Amy Poehler
      • Jim O'Heir
      • Nick Offerman
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    • 341User reviews
    • 45Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
  • Episodes124

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    Top rated TV #143
    • Nominated for 14 Primetime Emmys
      • 25 wins & 147 nominations total

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    Amy Poehler
    Amy Poehler
    • Leslie Knopeas Leslie Knope
    124 episodes124 eps • 2009–2015
    Jim O'Heir
    Jim O'Heir
    • Jerry Gergichas Jerry Gergich
    121 episodes121 eps • 2009–2015
    Nick Offerman
    Nick Offerman
    • Ron Swansonas Ron Swanson
    123 episodes123 eps • 2009–2015
    Chris Pratt
    Chris Pratt
    • Andy Dwyeras Andy Dwyer
    116 episodes116 eps • 2009–2015
    Aubrey Plaza
    Aubrey Plaza
    • April Ludgateas April Ludgate
    123 episodes123 eps • 2009–2015
    Aziz Ansari
    Aziz Ansari
    • Tom Haverfordas Tom Haverford
    120 episodes120 eps • 2009–2015
    Retta
    Retta
    • Donna Meagleas Donna Meagle
    119 episodes119 eps • 2009–2015
    Rashida Jones
    Rashida Jones
    • Ann Perkinsas Ann Perkins
    100 episodes100 eps • 2009–2015
    Adam Scott
    Adam Scott
    • Ben Wyattas Ben Wyatt
    96 episodes96 eps • 2010–2015
    Rob Lowe
    Rob Lowe
    • Chris Traegeras Chris Traeger
    76 episodes76 eps • 2010–2015
    Jay Jackson
    Jay Jackson
    • Perd Hapleyas Perd Hapley
    31 episodes31 eps • 2009–2015
    Paul Schneider
    Paul Schneider
    • Mark Brendanawiczas Mark Brendanawicz
    30 episodes30 eps • 2009–2010
    Ben Schwartz
    Ben Schwartz
    • Jean-Ralphio Sapersteinas Jean-Ralphio Saperstein…
    20 episodes20 eps • 2010–2015
    Mo Collins
    Mo Collins
    • Joan Callamezzoas Joan Callamezzo
    19 episodes19 eps • 2009–2015
    Yvans Jourdain
    Yvans Jourdain
    • Councilman Howseras Councilman Howser…
    19 episodes19 eps • 2009–2015
    Jon Glaser
    Jon Glaser
    • Councilman Jammas Councilman Jamm…
    18 episodes18 eps • 2012–2015
    Billy Eichner
    Billy Eichner
    • Craig Middlebrooksas Craig Middlebrooks
    16 episodes16 eps • 2013–2015
    James Greene
    • Councilman Miltonas Councilman Milton…
    16 episodes16 eps • 2012–2015
    • Creators
      • Greg Daniels
      • Michael Schur
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    Storyline

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    Leslie Knope, a mid-level bureaucrat in an Indiana Parks and Recreation Department, hopes to beautify her town (and boost her own career) by helping local nurse Ann Perkins turn an abandoned construction site into a community park. However, what should be a fairly simple project is stymied at every turn by oafish bureaucrats, selfish neighbors, governmental red tape, and a myriad of other challenges. Leslie's colleague Tom Haverford, who delights in exploiting his position for personal gain, is as likely to undermine her efforts as to help her, while her boss, Ron Swanson, is adamantly opposed to government in any form, even though he's a bureaucrat. —Sorbe
    mockumentaryfeminismpolitical satireabsurd comedyindiana33 more
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    • Taglines
      • Because parks don't grow on trees.
    • Genre
      • Comedy
    • Certificate
      • TV-14
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Nick Offerman (Ron Swanson) has a woodworking hobby, as does his character on this show. Offerman has released an instructional DVD in canoe building, and runs a fine woodworking business on the side.
    • Goofs
      There is conflicting information in regards to the location of Eagleton. In season two, Leslie (Amy Poehler) states that Eagleton is "two towns over." However, later on, there is a "Pawnee/Eagleton border," meaning the towns are next to each other, some Pawnee citizens having left and settled Eagleton.
    • Quotes

      Ron Swanson: What religion am I? I'm a practicing "mind your own f***ing business!"

    • Connections
      Edited into Parks and Recreation: Dammit Jerry! (2012)

    User reviews341

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Two shows in one.
    This show is really two shows. Pre season three and post season three.

    Before season three the show was like the office, the main character is an idiot doing the best they can but failing. The show has very awkward humor and is really funny.

    Post season three the show becomes very light hearted and goes for more the comedy the show is known for. It's about a smart capable main character who is a bit weird going against a bad system.

    The show is really good and it can be very funny but the change is jarring and I know people who only like post season three and people who only like preseason three, I think this is also reflected by some reviews.

    I recommend the characters are awesome.
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    • Release date
      • April 9, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Untitled Greg Daniels/Mike Schur/Amy Poehler Project
    • Filming locations
      • City Hall - 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Pasadena, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Deedle-Dee Productions
      • 3 Arts Entertainment
      • Universal Media Studios (UMS)
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    • Runtime
      • 22min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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