Parks and Recreation

2008

4.7

2.54K reviews

TV-14

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Eligible

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Season 3 episodes (16)

1 Go Big Or Go Home

1/20/11

Leslie (Amy Poehler) tries to convince Chris (Rob Lowe) and Ben (Adam Scott) to give the parks department more money, and when she fails to persuade them, she enlists Ann's (Rashida Jones) help. Meanwhile, Ron (Nick Offerman) and Andy (Chris Pratt) coach youth basketball, and April (Aubrey Plaza) returns with surprising news. Aziz Ansari, Jim O'Heir and Retta also star.

2 The Flu

1/27/11

While planning for the local Harvest Festival, Leslie (Amy Poehler) is struck with the flu and is forced to go to the hospital. Ron (Nick Offerman) and Andy (Chris Pratt) have a day of male bonding, and Tom (Aziz Ansari) hits the spa. Rob Lowe, Adam Scott, Rashida Jones, Aubrey Plaza, Jim O'Heir and Retta also star.

3 Time Capsule

2/3/11

Leslie (Amy Poehler) wants to bury a time capsule that encapsulates life in Pawnee, but an odd suggestion from a local man (guest star Will Forte) causes unforeseen consequences. Andy (Chris Pratt) seeks help from Chris (Rob Lowe) about how to win back April (Aubrey Plaza). Rashida Jones, Nick Offerman, Aziz Ansari, Adam Scott, Jim O'Heir and Retta also star.

4 Ron and Tammy, Part II

2/10/11

Tom (Aziz Ansari) tries to get back at Ron (Nick Offerman) by going out on a date with Ron's ex-wife Tammy (guest star Megan Mullally), while Leslie (Amy Poehler) tries to protect Ron from falling prey to her charms. Meanwhile, April (Aubrey Plaza) is assigned to work with Chris (Rob Lowe). Rashida Jones, Chris Pratt, Adam Scott, Jim O'Heir and Retta also star.

5 Media Blitz

2/17/11

Trying to get the word out about the Harvest Festival, Leslie (Amy Poehler), Ben (Adam Scott), and Tom (Aziz Ansari) do radio, TV and newspaper interviews. A media storm hits when Ben has to answer tricky questions about his past as a teen mayor. Meanwhile, Andy (Chris Pratt) struggles to win back April's (Aubrey Plaza) heart, and Ann (Rashida Jones) summons the courage to discuss her relationship with Chris (Rob Lowe). Nick Offerman, Jim O'Heir and Retta also star.

6 Indianapolis

2/24/11

Leslie (Amy Poehler) and Ron (Nick Offerman) drive to Indianapolis to receive commendation for the upcoming Pawnee Harvest Festival. Tom (Aziz Ansari) hosts a launch party for a local cologne maker in hopes of pitching him his fragrance "Tommy Fresh." Meanwhile, Andy (Chris Pratt) and April (Aubrey Plaza) discover how to have fun without spending any money. Rashida Jones, Adam Scott, Jim O'Heir and Retta also star.

7 Harvest Festival

3/17/11

Super-Sized Producer's Cut! With the fate of her entire department hinging on the success of the Harvest Festival, Leslie (Amy Poehler) deals with last-minute problems with a Wamapoke tribal leader, who threatens to put a curse on the event. Meanwhile, April (Aubrey Plaza) is upset with Andy (Chris Pratt), while Ann (Rashida Jones) gets romantic advice from an unlikely source. Aziz Ansari, Nick Offerman, Adam Scott, Jim O'Heir and Retta also star.

8 Camping

3/24/11

Leslie (Amy Poehler) takes the whole department camping in order to brainstorm new ideas. Meanwhile, Andy (Chris Pratt) attempts a romantic gesture for April (Aubrey Plaza), while Ann (Rashida Jones) gets nervous when Chris (Rob Lowe) returns to Pawnee as the new city manager. Nick Offerman, Aziz Ansari, Adam Scott, Jim O'Heir, and Retta also star.

9 Fancy Party

4/14/11

Andy (Chris Pratt) and April (Aubrey Plaza) host a dinner party for all their friends. Ben (Adam Scott) asks Leslie (Amy Poehler) for some career advice, while Ann (Rashida Jones) tries her luck at a singles party. Nick Offerman, Aziz Ansari, Jim O'Heir, Retta and Rob Lowe also star.

10 Soulmates

4/21/11

Ann (Rashida Jones) convinces Leslie (Amy Poehler) to sign up for an online dating service, only to be matched with someone she already knows. Chris (Rob Lowe) decides to start a health initiative and challenges Ron (Nick Offerman) to a burger cook-off. Chris Pratt, Aubrey Plaza, Adam Scott, Retta and Jim O'Heir also star.

11 Jerry's Painting

4/28/11

Jerry's (Jim O'Heir) contribution to Leslie's community art show causes a stir. Ben (Adam Scott) moves in with April (Aubrey Plaza) and Andy (Chris Pratt) and attempts to teach them how to be adults. Meanwhile, Leslie (Amy Poehler) is frustrated by Chris (Rob Lowe) and his interoffice dating rules. Aziz Ansari, Rashida Jones and Retta also star.

12 Eagleton

5/5/11

When the neighboring city of Eagleton puts up a fence around one of their parks, Leslie (Amy Poehler) must get her former best friend (guest star Parker Posey) to take it down. Meanwhile, Ron (Nick Offerman) tries to stop Leslie from planning a birthday party for him. Rashida Jones, Aziz Ansari, Chris Pratt, Aubrey Plaza, Adam Scott, Jim O'Heir, Retta and Rob Lowe also star.

13 The Fight

5/12/11

When Leslie (Amy Poehler) tries to get Ann (Rashida Jones) a job at city hall, her lukewarm reaction causes their first-ever fight. Tom (Aziz Ansari) invites the entire department to the Snakehole Lounge to help him promote his new alcohol, "Snake Juice." Nick Offerman, Rob Lowe, Adam Scott, Chris Pratt, and Aubrey Plaza also star.

14 Road Trip

5/12/11

When Chris (Rob Lowe) sends Leslie (Amy Poehler) and Ben (Adam Scott) on a trip to Indianapolis, Leslie is afraid she won't be able to deny her feelings for him. Ron (Nick Offerman) teaches a young student about his views on government. Meanwhile, Andy (Chris Pratt) gets his feelings hurt by April (Aubrey Plaza) after playing Tom's (Aziz Ansari) new game. Rashida Jones , Jim O'Heir and Retta also star.

15 The Bubble

5/19/11

Everyone in the office is unhappy when Chris (Rob Lowe) decides to make some big changes in the parks department -- especially Tom (Aziz Ansari) who starts to question his career choices. Leslie (Amy Poehler) is caught off guard when Ben (Adam Scott) has a meeting with her mom. Rashida Jones, Nick Offerman, Chris Pratt, Aubrey Plaza, Jim O'Heir and Retta also star.

16 Li'l Sebastian

5/19/11

Leslie (Amy Poehler) and the Parks team put together a memorial service for a dearly departed friend. Meanwhile, Tom (Aziz Ansari) makes a big life decision, while Chris (Rob Lowe) reacts badly to a health problem. Rashida Jones, Nick Offerman, Chris Pratt, Aubrey Plaza, Jim O'Heir, 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

2.54K reviews

Andrew Balen

February 20, 2020

I love this show, Michael Schur has become one of my favorite writers/producers/directors But.. Google and NBC really need to get their pricing under control.. I can walk into Best Buy and get the entire series on 20 DVD's for $10 more than what they are asking for the HD version of season 6.. Also, you can buy the entire season in HD on iTunes for $69.99 which is what it would cost to buy season 4 and 5 on here... This is gouging

A Google user

October 13, 2014

I love this show more than my son, not really because I don't have a son. If I did though, I would love parks and recreation more, not really because he would be my own flesh and blood but you get the picture this show is amazing all the acting is superb and it is by far the best thing NBC every made (not that that's a big accomplishment or a hard one to achieve but moving on) and it's also the best video production to every grace my presence with a myriad of laughs. You have to watch this show.

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Sarah Duncan

August 19, 2022

I don't think I could love this show more than I do. My love for it is huge, gargantuan (however that is spelled), just epic. I have rewatched it so, so, so many times, and every time I'm delighted and happy to see all of the characters. It is my ultimately comfort show, and I can't recommend it more highly. The only stuff I dislike is the way they treat Jerry, but other than that: perfection. Parks & Rec forever.

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