Parks and Recreation

2008
4.7
2.53K reviews
TV-14
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Season 4 episodes (22)

1 I'm Leslie Knope
9/22/11
Leslie (Amy Poehler) has to either break-up with Ben (Adam Scott) or follow her dream of running for office. Ann (Rashida Jones) is forced to dispense medical advice after making an unexpected diagnosis. Meanwhile, Ron (Nick Offerman) prepares for the return of his first ex-wife, Tammy One (guest star Patricia Clarkson). Aziz Ansari, Chris Pratt, Aubrey Plaza, Jim O'Heir, Retta and Rob Lowe also star.
2 Ron and Tammys
9/29/11
Leslie (Amy Poehler) is forced to intervene when Tammy One (guest star Patricia Clarkson) re-enters Ron's (Nick Offerman) life and begins controlling his every move. Ben (Adam Scott) tries to help Tom (Aziz Ansari) balance the books at his new company, while Ann (Rashida Jones) makes a PSA starring Chris (Rob Lowe). Chris Pratt, Aubrey Plaza, Jim O'Heir and Retta also star.
3 Born and Raised
10/6/11
While promoting her new book about Pawnee, Leslie (Amy Poehler) falls prey to some "gotcha" journalism. Meanwhile, Ann (Rashida Jones) is determined to bond with Ron (Nick Offerman) and April (Aubrey Plaza). Aziz Ansari, Chris Pratt, Adam Scott, Jim O'Heir, Retta and Rob Lowe also star.
4 Pawnee Rangers
10/13/11
In an effort to fight the inequality of Ron's (Nick Offerman's) boys-only wilderness group, Leslie (Amy Poehler) takes her girls-only troop, the Pawnee Goddesses, on an adventure weekend. Meanwhile, Tom (Aziz Ansari) and Donna (Retta) force Ben (Adam Scott) to join them for a day of relaxation, and Chris (Rob Lowe) finds a reason to spend time with Jerry (Jim O'Heir). Rashida Jones, Chris Pratt, and Aubrey Plaza also star.
5 Meet n Greet
10/27/11
Ben (Adam Scott) is mad when Andy (Chris Pratt) and April (Aubrey Plaza) decide to throw a Halloween party at their house without asking him. Tom (Aziz Ansari) emcees an event for Leslie's (Amy Poehler) campaign but manages to also promote his company. Meanwhile, Ron (Nick Offerman) and Ann (Rashida Jones) give Andy and April an unusual wedding present. Jim O'Heir, Retta and Rob Lowe also star.
6 End of the World
11/3/11
A local Pawnee group predicts that the end of the world is coming, causing Leslie (Amy Poehler) and others to contemplate their lives. Tom (Aziz Ansari) decides to throw the best party ever before he loses his office space, while April (Aubrey Plaza) helps Andy (Chris Pratt) complete his "bucket list" before the world ends. Rashida Jones, Nick Offerman, Adam Scott, Jim O'Heir, Retta and Rob Lowe also star.
7 The Treaty
11/10/11
Leslie (Amy Poehler) enlists the help Ben (Adam Scott), Andy (Chris Pratt) and April (Aubrey Plaza) to host a Model U.N. for Pawnee Central High School. Chris (Rob Lowe) asks Ann (Rashida Jones) for her advice on love when a date cancels on him. Meanwhile, Ron (Nick Offerman) struggles to find a replacement for Tom (Aziz Ansari). Jim O'Heir and Retta also star.
8 Smallest Park
11/17/11
Leslie (Amy Poehler) uses her new tourist attraction as a way to spend more time with Ben (Adam Scott). Meanwhile, Ron (Nick Offerman) and April (Aubrey Plaza) encourage Andy (Chris Pratt) to go to college, and Chris (Rob Lowe) tasks Tom (Aziz Ansari) and Jerry (Jim O'Heir) with revamping the Parks and Rec logo. Rashida Jones and Retta also star.
9 The Trial of Leslie Knope
12/1/11
Things come to a head for Leslie (Amy Poehler), Ben (Adam Scott) and Chris (Rob Lowe). Rashida Jones, Nick Offerman, Aziz Ansari, Chris Pratt, Aubrey Plaza, Jim O'Heir and Retta also star.
10 Citizen Knope
12/8/11
Unable to get work done from inside the Parks Department, Leslie (Amy Poehler) forms a citizen action group and fights from the outside. Meanwhile, everyone in the office brainstorms ideas for what to get Leslie for Christmas. Rashida Jones, Nick Offerman, Aziz Ansari, Chris Pratt, Aubrey Plaza, Adam Scott, Jim O'Heir, Retta and Rob Lowe also star.
11 The Comeback Kid
1/12/12
Leslie (Amy Poehler) enlists everyone's help in staging an attention-getting event. Ben (Adam Scott) explores a new hobby, while April (Aubrey Plaza) and Andy (Chris Pratt) adopt a pet. Rashida Jones, Nick Offerman, Aziz Ansari, Jim O'Heir, Retta and Rob Lowe also star.
12 Campaign Ad
1/19/12
Faced with a tough new opponent, Leslie (Amy Poehler) and Ben (Adam Scott) disagree on the content of her first campaign ad. Ron (Nick Offerman) is very uncomfortable when Chris (Rob Lowe) tries to befriend him, while Andy (Chris Pratt) and April (Aubrey Plaza) make a trip to the doctor. Rashida Jones, Aziz Ansari, Jim O'Heir and Retta also star.
13 Bowling For Votes
1/26/12
Leslie (Amy Poehler) and Ben (Adam Scott) decide to hold a casual bowling party after hearing feedback from a focus group. April (Aubrey Plaza), Chris (Rob Lowe), Donna (Retta) and Jerry (Jim O'Heir) have a contest to see who can raise the most money for Leslie's campaign by cold calling. Nick Offerman and Aziz Ansari also star.
14 Operation Ann
2/2/12
It's Valentine's Day and Leslie (Amy Poehler) decides she needs to find Ann (Rashida Jones) a new man. Ben (Adam Scott) must enlist Ron's (Nick Offerman) help when he is stumped by Leslie's elaborate Valentine's Day scavenger hunt, and Chris (Rob Lowe) is depressed about the status of his love life. Aziz Ansari, Chris Pratt, Aubrey Plaza, Jim O'Heir and Retta also star.
15 Dave Returns
2/16/12
While trying to get an endorsement from the Chief of Police, Leslie (Amy Poehler) and Ben (Adam Scott) awkwardly run into Leslie's old flame, Dave (guest star Louis C.K.). Meanwhile, Andy (Chris Pratt) and the rest of the office work on a theme song for Leslie's campaign. Rashida Jones, Nick Offerman, Aziz Ansari, Aubrey Plaza, Jim O'Heir, Retta and Rob Lowe also star.
16 Sweet Sixteen
2/23/12
Leslie (Amy Poehler) realizes that the department has forgotten Jerry's (Jim O'Heir) birthday and decides to throw a party for him at a special location. Meanwhile, Tom (Aziz Ansari) is flabbergasted when he finds out Ann (Rashida Jones) doesn't share his taste in music. Nick Offerman, Chris Pratt, Aubrey Plaza, Adam Scott and Retta also star.
17 Campaign Shake-Up
3/1/12
Leslie (Amy Poehler) and Ben (Adam Scott) are caught off guard when her opponent Bobby Newport hires a powerful campaign manager (guest star Kathryn Hahn) from Washington. Chris (Rob Lowe) forces Ron (Nick Offerman) to start interviewing replacements for Leslie when work starts falling through the cracks, and an unlikely officemate solves a challenging problem. Rashida Jones, Aziz Ansari, Chris Pratt, Aubrey Plaza, Jim O'Heir and Retta also star.
18 Lucky
3/8/12
Leslie (Amy Poehler) and Ben (Adam Scott) are thrilled when Buddy Wood (guest star Sean Hayes) wants to interview Leslie for his Indianapolis talkshow. April (Aubrey Plaza) and Ron (Nick Offerman) prep Andy (Chris Pratt) for his final exam in his Women's Studies course. Rashida Jones, Aziz Ansari and Rob Lowe also star.
19 Live Ammo
4/19/12
When Leslie (Amy Poehler) finds out that Parks Department budget is about to be cut, she convinces Councilman Pillner (guest star Bradley Whitford) to make the cuts elsewhere, which causes unexpected problems for her campaign. Meanwhile, Chris (Rob Lowe) takes Ron (Nick Offerman) to his favorite meditation center. Rashida Jones, Aubrey Plaza, Aziz Ansari, Jim O'Heir, and Retta also star.
20 The Debate
4/26/12
Leslie goes toe-to-toe with Bobby Newport in their big televised 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.
21 Bus Tour
5/3/12
Leslie (Amy Poehler) goes on a bus tour for the final day of her campaign, and is caught off guard when an important person in Pawnee passes away. Meanwhile, Andy (Chris Pratt) susses out a security threat, and Chris (Rob Lowe) finds an unlikely cure for his depression. Rashida Jones, Nick Offerman, Aziz Ansari, Aubrey Plaza, Adam Scott, Retta, and Jim O'Heir also star.
22 Win, Lose, or Draw
5/10/12
It's election day in Pawnee, and Leslie (Amy Poehler) and Bobby Newport (Paul Rudd) 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. Rashida Jones, Nick Offerman, Aziz Ansari, Chris Pratt, Aubrey Plaza, Jim O'Heir and Retta also star.

About this show

From Emmy Award-winning executive producers Greg Daniels ("The Office," "King of the Hill") and Michael Schur ("The Office," "Saturday Night Live") comes a new mockumentary that looks at the exciting world of local government. Parks and Recreation will examine the mundane but necessary ways that people interact with their government, and ask why it's frequently so complicated -- as everyone knows from standing in line at the DMV, applying for home construction permits, or trying to get the city to fix a pothole.

Ratings and reviews

4.7
2.53K reviews
Christi Nash
April 13, 2015
I almost gave up on this show after watching the pilot, even though I liked the Office, and love shows with a parks and rec theme, it seemed to be mostly about boring beaucracy and park administration...but I randomly dove into season 2 bc I had read such good things about the show. I'm glad I gave it a chance, the characters are amazing and drive the episodes, no matter what is happening. Great archetypes, great cast. Treat yo self!
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A Google user
July 2, 2012
On which planet is the humor of this show, as well as 30 Rock, The Office, and Community, funny? The acting is stiff and forced. The handheld camerawork is annoying at best. And the scenes of the characters talking directly to the audience very boring. These shows apparently have a target audience of 13 to 20 year olds at most.
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Tyler
December 28, 2013
this show is nothing like it's so-called predecessors like the magnificent 30 Rock and Arrested Development. When the jokes do work, you laugh because it's just charming not really funny. Expecting more out of my already low hopes.
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