Seasons & Episodes
Pilot
Indiana government worker Leslie Knope is given the assignment to convert an abandoned quarry pit into a community park.
Canvassing
Leslie decides that she and her committee need to go door-to-door to gain support for the park project as well as suppor
The Reporter
Leslie arranges for a reporter to do a story about her park project, but she and her committee have the worst time stayi
Boys Club
Leslie attempts to break into the political "old boy's club," causing an ethical dilemma. Meanwhile, Andy plans a surpri
The Banquet
During a banquet honoring her mother's public service, Leslie tries to convince a local zoning official to support her p
Rock Show
Leslie attends what she believes is a business meeting with an elderly local government bigwig, unaware that her mother
Pawnee Zoo
When Leslie decides to marry two penguins to promote the local zoo, she inadvertently causes an uproar when both penguin
The Stakeout
While tending to the new community garden, Leslie and Tom discover someone has planted marijuana among the vegetables. I
Beauty Pageant
Leslie gets to judge a beauty contest, but ends up having conflicting opinions on "the ideal woman" with the other judge
Practice Date
Leslie is nervous about her first date with Dave, so Ann takes her on a practice date to help her prepare. Meanwhile, af
Sister City
Leslie plays host to the Parks and Recreation department from Pawnee's sister city, Boraqua, Venezuela, and is shocked a
Kaboom
Leslie, Ann and the rest of the Parks Department volunteer to help the organization KaBOOM! build a playground for a nei
Greg Pikitis
Leslie enlists the help of Dave and Andy in order to catch a local teen vandal. Meanwhile, Ann struggles to make her Hal
Ron and Tammy
Leslie is upset when she learns the library department wants to take over her lot. Making matters worse, the library is
The Camel
After one of the murals ("The Spirit of Pawnee") in City Hall is defaced, Leslie and the Parks Department compete to com
Hunting Trip
Leslie tries to prove she can hang with the guys so she invites herself on Ron's annual hunting trip, but things don't g
Tom's Divorce
After Leslie finds out that Tom is getting a divorce, the department takes him out on the town to cheer him up. Meanwhil
Christmas Scandal
Leslie designs the Pawnee Winter Wonderland Festival, but has to hide from the press when a meeting with a disgraced Cou
The Set Up
Ann sets Leslie up on a blind date with a co-worker, which does not go as well as Leslie hoped. An old friend of Ann's m
Leslie's House
After an amazing date with Justin in Indianapolis, Leslie tries to impress him with a dinner party at her house.
Sweetums
The Parks Department forms a partnership with a local company to sell energy bars at the parks in Pawnee, but Leslie tri
Galentine's Day
When Leslie hears her mom's story about an old flame, she and her boyfriend Justin track him down and reunite them on Va
Woman of the Year
Leslie is outraged when Ron wins a "Woman of the Year" award for a project she started. Meanwhile, Tom is desperate to f
The Possum
When a possum bites the mayor's dog on a golf course, Leslie is asked to form a task force to catch the pesky animal. Me
Park Safety
After Jerry gets mugged by a bunch of kids, Leslie meets with the head park ranger in hopes of improving park safety. Me
Summer Catalog
Preparing the Summer Events Catalog, Leslie decides to take Ron and the past directors of the Parks Department out for a
94 Meetings
Ron is furious when April mistakenly schedules a ton of meetings for him. Meanwhile, Leslie fights to preserve a histori
Telethon
Leslie hosts a late-night shift for a local telethon, and lands former Indiana Pacer Detlef Schrempf as a celebrity gues
The Master Plan
Leslie is disappointed when her new park plans are put on hold by a visit from two state auditors. April has plans for A
Freddy Spaghetti
When Ben prevents Leslie from holding a children's concert, she takes matters into her own hands. Mark makes some big de
Go Big or Go Home
Leslie and the Parks Department return to work after three months to discover that the budget crisis still looms. After
Flu Season
While planning for the local Harvest Festival, Leslie is struck with the flu and is forced to go to the hospital. Ron an
Time Capsule
Leslie wants to bury a time capsule that encapsulates life in Pawnee, but an odd suggestion from a local man causes unfo
Ron & Tammy: Part Two
Tom 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 fal
Media Blitz
While advertising for the Harvest Festival, Ben has to deal with some troubling questions about his past. Meanwhile, And
Indianapolis
Ron and Leslie take a road trip to the big city in order to visit Ron's favorite place which happens to be a steakhouse,
Harvest Festival
It's make it or break it for the Parks Department at the Harvest Festival which is full of surprises.
Camping
Leslie takes the whole department camping in order to brainstorm new ideas. Meanwhile, Andy attempts a romantic gesture
Andy and April's Fancy Party
April and Andy host a dinner party for the Parks Department. Meanwhile, Ann tries to move on from Chris at a singles' pa
Soulmates
Leslie tries an online dating service, but doesn't end up with a stranger as she expects. Also, Chris challenges Ron to
Jerry's Painting
Jerry's contribution to Leslie's community art show causes a stir. Ben moves in with April and Andy and attempts to teac
Eagleton
Leslie's ex-best friend, Lindsay Carlisle Shay, launches an attack on Pawnee, banning residents from visiting a nearby p
The Fight
When Leslie tries to get Ann a job at city hall, her lukewarm reaction causes their first-ever fight. Tom invites the en
Road Trip
When Chris sends Leslie and Ben on a trip to Indianapolis, Leslie is afraid she won't be able to deny her feelings for h
The Bubble
Everyone in the office is unhappy when Chris decides to make some big changes in the parks department -- especially Tom
Li'l Sebastian
Leslie and the parks team put together a memorial service for a dearly departed friend. Meanwhile, Tom makes a big life
I'm Leslie Knope
Leslie is torn between Ben and her dreams of running for public office, while Ron braces himself for the arrival of his
Ron and Tammys
Ron's first ex-wife, Tammy One, reenters his life and tries to control his every move. Meanwhile, Ben helps Tom balance
Born and Raised
Leslie's book about Pawnee comes out just in time for her campaign. Ann tries to bond with Ron and April.
Pawnee Rangers
Ron takes his boys-only troop of Pawnee Rangers into the wild. Not wanting the girls to feel left out, Leslie also takes
Meet 'n' Greet
Andy and April host a Halloween bash at their house. Tom emcees an event for Leslie's campaign. Andy and April receive a
End of the World
A local Pawnee group predicts the end of days, causing chaos in the Parks department.
The Treaty
Leslie enlists the help of Ben, Andy and April to host a Model U.N. for Pawnee Central High School. Chris asks Ann for h
Smallest Park
Leslie uses her new tourist attraction as a way to spend more time with Ben. Meanwhile, Ron and April encourage Andy to
The Trial of Leslie Knope
Leslie has to face an ethics committee about her secret relationship with Ben after they come clean to Chris.
Citizen Knope
Unable to get work done from inside the Parks Department, Leslie forms a citizen action group and fights from the outsid
The Comeback Kid
Leslie enlists everyone's help in staging an attention-getting event. Ben takes up a new hobby, while April and Andy ado
Campaign Ad
Faced with a tough new opponent, Leslie and Ben disagree on the content of her first campaign ad. Ron is very uncomforta
Bowling for Votes
Leslie and Ben host a bowling night after receiving feedback about Leslie's campaign. April, Chris, and Jerry hold a com
Operation Ann
Leslie works to find Ann a Valentine's date. Ron helps Ben with a scavenger hunt, and Chris becomes depressed over his l
Dave Returns
While trying to get an endorsement from the Chief of Police, Leslie and Ben awkwardly run into Leslie's old flame, Dave.
Sweet Sixteen
Leslie realizes that the department has forgotten Jerry's birthday and decides to throw a party for him at a special loc
Campaign Shake-Up
Leslie and Ben are caught off guard when her opponent Bobby Newport hires a powerful campaign manager from Washington. C
Lucky
Leslie and Ben are thrilled when Buddy Wood wants to interview Leslie for his Indianapolis talkshow. April and Ron prep
Live Ammo
Leslie discovers that the Parks Department budget is about to be cut, and she later meets the City Council member she is
The Debate
Leslie goes toe-to-toe with Bobby Newport in a debate. Ann, Tom, and Chris work in the media spin room, while Ron goes t
Bus Tour
An important person in Pawnee dies while Leslie is on a bus tour for the final day of her campaign. Meanwhile Andy inves
Win, Lose, or Draw
It's election day in Pawnee, and Leslie and Bobby Newport are separated by a razor-thin margin. While everyone waits wit
Ms. Knope Goes to Washington
Leslie and Andy visit Ben and April at their new jobs in Washington D.C., and Leslie feels overwhelmed by the city -- es
Soda Tax
Leslie decides to wage war on obesity in Pawnee in her first mission as city councilor by passing a city-wide soda tax.
How a Bill Becomes a Law
Leslie helps a local swim team get more practice time by working on a new law that extends the hours at the community po
Sex Education
An STD outbreak amongst Pawnee seniors prompts Leslie to conduct a sex education class. Meanwhile, Ron helps Tom adjust
Halloween Surprise
A new job offer for Ben causes Leslie to contemplates their future. Meanwhile, Ron and Andy take Diane's girls out trick
Ben's Parents
Leslie is nervous about meeting Ben's divorced parents. Tom prepares to pitch his new business to Ron with Jean-Ralphio'
Leslie vs. April
Leslie gets upset when April tries to get Lot 48 made into a dog park. Meanwhile, Tom enlists Ben's help as he tries to
Pawnee Commons
Leslie and Ben meet with an architect from their rival town, Eagleton, about designs for a new park.
Ron and Diane
Ron, Diane, and Leslie attend a wood working awards dinner after one of Ron's handcrafted chairs is nominated, but the h
Two Parties
Ben and Leslie's rival bachelor and bachelorette parties each take on a very different tune.
Women in Garbage
Leslie and April handle a garbage route, while Tom asks Andy and Ben to teach him about basketball. Meanwhile, Ron is le
Ann's Decision
Ann tries to get to know herself as Leslie meddles in one of her biggest life decisions. Meanwhile, things go south when
Emergency Response
Leslie and Ben organize a black tie gala to raise money for their park, but their plans are derailed when a city-wide em
Leslie and Ben
Leslie and Ben are getting married, and have to cram months of planning into two hours. Meanwhile, Ron's temper gets him
Correspondents' Lunch
Leslie's speech she prepared for a special event is stolen. Ben begins his new job at the Sweetums Charity Foundation. A
Bailout
Leslie is determined to help a local video store stay in business, while Chris offers Tom advice on how to deal with a d
Partridge
Leslie accompanies Ben on a trip to his hometown which has offered him a key to the city. Ron deals with a lawsuit filed
Animal Control
Leslie decides to give the Animal Control Department a much-needed makeover. Ann tries to get Ron the medical attention
Article Two
Leslie works to get rid of outdated laws from the original town charter. April and Ron receive management training from
Jerry's Retirement
When Leslie finds out Jerry is retiring, she struggles with the proper way to commemorate the occasion. Chris and Ann pr
Swing Vote
Leslie deems Ron's budget-cut proposals unacceptable. Andy and Ben celebrate a big donation made to their charity. Ann t
Are You Better Off?
Leslie celebrates her first year as a city councilwoman. Retired Special Agent Burt Macklin is recalled to action. April
London
Leslie wins an award from an international Women in Government organization, and travels to London with Ben, Andy, April
The Pawnee-Eagleton Tip-Off Classic
Ben, Leslie and Chris meet with Eagleton city councilor Ingrid de Forest to discuss financial matters; Ann brings April
Doppelgängers
Leslie pairs up the Pawnee Parks employees with their Eagleton counterparts. Meanwhile Ben and Chris reunite for an acco
Gin It Up!
Leslie tries to calm a minor scandal that gets blown out of proportion. Tom tries to impress a new love interest, while
Filibuster
Leslie throws Ben a birthday bash but is forced to leave early for an emergency late-night filibuster. Tom tries to make
Recall Vote
Leslie prepares a haunted house with Ben, Ann and Chris for Halloween on the day of the recall vote. Meanwhile, Tom fear
Fluoride
Leslie tries to complete some of her biggest city council goals, like hosting an NFL Play 60 event with the Indianapolis
The Cones of Dunshire
Leslie faces off with Councilman Jamm; Ben gets a new hobby; Tom, April and Donna help Ron sell his cabin.
Second Chunce
Leslie comes to terms with her last day in office and plans for the future with Ben. Chris and Ann find out the sex of t
New Beginnings
Leslie and Ben both face new challenges on the first day of new jobs. Donna, April and Andy play a prank on Ben, while T
Farmers Market
Leslie fights with Ben over questionable sales techniques at the local farmers market. Ann searches for a way to vent ab
Ann and Chris
On Ann and Chris's last night in Pawnee, Leslie throws a grand farewell party and attempts to fulfill one last promise.
Anniversaries
Ben attempts to surprise Leslie with a special anniversary gift. Tom and Adam try to help Leslie bring positive light to
The Wall
Leslie's efforts to take down the wall separating Eagleton and Pawnee yield unexpected results; Ben and Tom meet with po
New Slogan
Leslie aims to create a new town slogan, but runs afoul of local shock jocks. Andy scouts bands to play the Unity Concer
Galentine's Day
Leslie throws a hasty Galentine's Day in an attempt to find a replacement for Ann. Tom and Ben look to finalize a deal o
Prom
Leslie helps organize the high school's Senior Prom, and battles with Ron over the future employment of a bright high sc
Flu Season 2
In the midst of flu season, a sick Leslie and Andy struggle to book performers for the Unity Concert. Meanwhile, Tom hea
One in 8,000
Leslie and Ben run a charity auction to raise funds for the unity concert. April steps in to manage Andy's schedule, whi
Moving Up
Leslie, Ben, and Andy head to San Francisco for a National Parks Conference. Tom opens his restaurant, Ron has another r
2017
Leslie launches a competition with tech company Gryzzl for a large parcel of land, which she wants to turn into a Nation
Ron and Jammy
Leslie and Ron briefly put aside their feud to help old foe Jeremy Jamm escape the clutches of the diabolical Tammy 2. B
William Henry Harrison
Leslie's team tries to strengthen her case that the Newport land should be turned into a National Park. Ron's team, figh
Leslie and Ron
Leslie and Ron attempt to work out their differences.
Gryzzlbox
Leslie and Ben suspect that Gryzzl is invading the privacy of Pawnee residents. April addresses the new Parks and Rec in
Save JJ's
Leslie holds a rally in an attempt to keep JJ's Diner from closing. Tom surprises Donna with the ultimate pre-wedding gi
Donna and Joe
Donna and Joe tie the knot, while April attempts to keep the wedding running smoothly. Ron creates an awkward situation
Ms. Ludgate-Dwyer Goes to Washington
While Leslie and April take a business trip to Washington, April wrestles with her future. Back in Pawnee, Andy tries to
Pie-Mary
Leslie and Ben come under fire for participating in an old Pawnee tradition. April and Ron go on a scavenger hunt. Donna
The Johnny Karate Super Awesome Musical Explosion Show
On the last episode of Andy's TV show, his friends wish him luck with whatever comes next.
Two Funerals
Ben and April conduct a series of interviews, while Andy and Donna help Ron adjust to a life change.
One Last Ride
The Parks gang completes one last task together, before saying goodbye to Pawnee.
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