Parks and Recreation
TVPG
Sitcom
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
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Cast & Crew
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
Rashida Jones Ann Perkins
Rob Lowe Chris Traeger
Paul Schneider Mark Brendanawicz
Greg Daniels Executive Producer
Michael Schur Executive Producer
Howard Klein Executive Producer
David Miner Executive Producer
Harris Wittels Co-Executive Producer
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Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Saturday, August 23
Soulmates
Season 3 • Episode 10
An online dating service matches Leslie with someone she already knows.
Saturday, August 23
Jerry's Painting
Season 3 • Episode 11
Jerry's painting creates excitement at the community art show; Ben moves in with April and Andy.
Saturday, August 23
Eagleton
Season 3 • Episode 12
When a neighboring town puts a fence around one of its parks, Leslie asks an old friend for help.
Saturday, August 23
The Fight
Season 3 • Episode 13
Ann's lack of enthusiasm at an offer for a city hall job causes an argument with Leslie.
Saturday, August 23
Road Trip
Season 3 • Episode 14
Chris sends Leslie and Ben on a trip to the capital; Ron teaches a student about his views.
Saturday, August 23
The Bubble
Season 3 • Episode 15
The parks department is unhappy when Chris makes big changes.
Saturday, August 23
Li'l Sebastian
Season 3 • Episode 16
Leslie and the Parks Department organize a memorial for a dearly departed friend.
Saturday, August 23
I'm Leslie Knope
Season 4 • Episode 1
Leslie must chose between Ben and her dream of running for office; Ann dispenses medical advice.
Saturday, August 23
Ron & Tammys
Season 4 • Episode 2
Leslie has to get involved when Ron's first wife re-enters his life and starts controlling him.
Saturday, August 23
Born & Raised
Season 4 • Episode 3
Leslie promotes her new book; Ann tries to bond with Ron and April.
Saturday, August 23
Pawnee Rangers
Season 4 • Episode 4
In response to Ron's "guys-only" wilderness group, Leslie takes the women on an adventure weekend.
Saturday, August 23
Meet 'n' Greet
Season 4 • Episode 5
April and Andy throw a Halloween party, to Ben's dismay; Tom emcees a campaign event for Leslie.
Saturday, August 23
End of the World
Season 4 • Episode 6
Pawnee residents contemplate their lives after a local group predicts the end of the world.
Saturday, August 23
The Treaty
Season 4 • Episode 7
Leslie asks Ben, Andy and April to help host a Model U.N. for the local high school.
Saturday, August 23
Smallest Park
Season 4 • Episode 8
Leslie finds a way to spend time with Ben; Ron and April encourage Andy to further his education.
Saturday, August 23
The Trial of Leslie Knope
Season 4 • Episode 9
Leslie and Ben defend themselves against Chris' ethics charges.
Sunday, August 24
Citizen Knope
Season 4 • Episode 10
Everyone in the office tries to plan a Christmas gift for Leslie.
Sunday, August 24
The Comeback Kid
Season 4 • Episode 11
Leslie asks for help staging an event; Ben gets a new hobby; April and Andy adopt a pet.
Sunday, August 24
Campaign Ad
Season 4 • Episode 12
Leslie and Ben disagree about her campaign ad; Chris makes Ron uncomfortable.
Sunday, August 24
Bowling for Votes
Season 4 • Episode 13
After receiving feedback from a focus group, Leslie and Ben plan a casual bowling party.
Sunday, August 24
Operation Ann
Season 4 • Episode 14
Leslie tries to find Ann a date for Valentine's Day; Ben asks Ron to help with a scavenger hunt.
Sunday, August 24
Dave Returns
Season 4 • Episode 15
Leslie and Ben run into Leslie's ex while soliciting an endorsement from the Chief of Police.
Sunday, August 24
Sweet Sixteen
Season 4 • Episode 16
After realizing everyone forgot Jerry's birthday, Leslie decides to throw him a party.
Sunday, August 24
Campaign Shake-Up
Season 4 • Episode 17
Leslie's opponent, Bobby Newport, hires a powerful campaign manager.
Monday, August 25
Lucky
Season 4 • Episode 18
An Indianapolis talk show host asks to interview Leslie; Andy prepares for his final exam.
Monday, August 25
Live Ammo
Season 4 • Episode 19
Leslie takes action when she learns the Parks Department budget is about to be cut.
Monday, August 25
The Debate
Season 4 • Episode 20
Leslie faces Bobby Newport in a televised debate; Ann, Tom and Chris man the media spin room.
Monday, August 25
Bus Tour
Season 4 • Episode 21
An important person in Pawnee dies while Leslie is on a bus tour for the final day of her campaign.
Monday, August 25
Win, Lose or Draw
Season 4 • Episode 22
Leslie and Bobby Newport are separated by a miniscule margin on Election Day.
Monday, August 25
Ms. Knope Goes to Washington
Season 5 • Episode 1
Leslie is overwhelmed when she and Andy visit Ben and April in Washington, D.C.
Thursday, August 28
Soda Tax
Season 5 • Episode 2
Leslie passes a city-wide tax on huge sodas in hope of combating obesity in Pawnee.
Thursday, August 28
How a Bill Becomes a Law
Season 5 • Episode 3
Leslie tries to pass a law extending the community pool hours; April and Ben plan a road trip.
Thursday, August 28
Sex Education
Season 5 • Episode 4
Leslie holds a sex-education class following an STD outbreak among senior citizens in Pawnee.
Thursday, August 28
Halloween Surprise
Season 5 • Episode 5
Ben gets a job offer, forcing Leslie to think about their future; Tom looks for a new business idea.
Thursday, August 28
Ben's Parents
Season 5 • Episode 6
Leslie meets Ben's parents; Jean-Ralphio helps Tom prepare the pitch for his new business idea.
Thursday, August 28
Leslie vs. April
Season 5 • Episode 7
April tries to get Lot 48 turned into a dog park; Tom gets Ben's help with his new business idea.
Saturday, August 30
Pawnee Commons
Season 5 • Episode 8
Leslie asks for park design suggestions; Andy tries to make his job as a security guard exciting.
Saturday, August 30
Ron and Diane
Season 5 • Episode 9
Tammy II crashes a woodworking awards dinner that Ron, Diane and Leslie are attending.
Saturday, August 30
Two Parties
Season 5 • Episode 10
Ann plans a bachelorette party for Leslie, but Councilman Jamm derails the event.
Saturday, August 30
Women in Garbage
Season 5 • Episode 11
April and Leslie try to get more women hired in government; Ron watches Diane's kids.
Saturday, August 30
Ann's Decision
Season 5 • Episode 12
Ann makes a decision; Ben asks Tom, Chris and Ron to help him select a caterer for the wedding.
Saturday, August 30
Emergency Response
Season 5 • Episode 13
Ben and Leslie put together a black-tie gala to raise money for the park.
Saturday, August 30
Leslie and Ben
Season 5 • Episode 14
Leslie and Ben work to complete a years-long project in two hours; Ron's temper causes trouble.
Saturday, August 30
Correspondent's Lunch
Season 5 • Episode 15
Leslie's speech for a media event goes missing; Ben starts his new job.
Saturday, August 30
Bailout
Season 5 • Episode 16
Leslie tries to help a failing video store stay open; Chris advises Tom on dealing with an employee.
Saturday, August 30
Partridge
Season 5 • Episode 17
Ben and Leslie travel to Ben's hometown so he can accept the key to the city; Ron is sued.
Saturday, August 30
Animal Control
Season 5 • Episode 18
Leslie decides to revamp the Animal Control Department; Ann tries to get Ron medical attention.
Saturday, August 30
Article Two
Season 5 • Episode 19
Leslie tries to get rid of outdated laws; Ann and Ben compete for a present for Leslie.
Saturday, August 30
Jerry's Retirement
Season 5 • Episode 20
Leslie learns Jerry is retiring; Tom worries about how Jerry's departure will affect him.
Saturday, August 30
Swing Vote
Season 5 • Episode 21
Ron submits budget cut proposals that upset Leslie; Ann helps Tom with girl troubles.
Saturday, August 30
Are You Better Off?
Season 5 • Episode 22
Leslie commemorates her first year as a city councilor; April receives life-changing news.
Saturday, August 30
London, Part 1
Season 6 • Episode 1
Leslie travels to London to accept an award; Tom hunts down a businessman.
Saturday, August 30
London, Part 2
Season 6 • Episode 2
Leslie travels to London to accept an award; Tom hunts down a businessman.
Sunday, August 31
The Pawnee-Eagleton Tip off Classic
Season 6 • Episode 3
Ben, Leslie and Chris meet with an Eagleton city councilor to discuss financial matters.
Sunday, August 31
Doppelgangers
Season 6 • Episode 4
Pawnee Parks employees are paired up with their Eagleton counterparts; Ann divulges her plans.
Sunday, August 31
Gin It Up!
Season 6 • Episode 5
Leslie deals with a minor scandal; Tom tries to impress a woman.
Sunday, August 31
Filibuster
Season 6 • Episode 6
An emergency late-night filibuster forces Leslie to leave Ben's birthday party early.
Sunday, August 31
Recall Vote
Season 6 • Episode 7
On the day of the recall vote, Leslie works on a haunted house with Ben, Chris and Ann.
Sunday, August 31
Fluoride
Season 6 • Episode 8
Leslie tries to tackle some of her goals, such as hosting an event with the Indianapolis Colts.
Sunday, August 31
The Cones of Dunshire
Season 6 • Episode 9
Leslie faces off with Jamm; Ben gets a new hobby; Tom, April and Donna help Ron sell his cabin.
Sunday, August 31
Second Chunce
Season 6 • Episode 10
Leslie makes plans for her future with Ben as she comes to term with her last day in office.
Monday, September 1
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Monday, September 1
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Monday, September 1
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Monday, September 1
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Monday, September 1
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Monday, September 1
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Monday, September 1
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Monday, September 1
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Monday, September 1
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Monday, September 1
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Monday, September 1
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Monday, September 1
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Monday, September 1
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Monday, September 1
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Monday, September 1
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Monday, September 1
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Monday, September 1
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Monday, September 1
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Monday, September 1
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Monday, September 1
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Monday, September 1
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Thursday, September 4
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Thursday, September 4
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Thursday, September 4
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Thursday, September 4
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Thursday, September 4
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Thursday, September 4
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Friday, September 5
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Friday, September 5
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Friday, September 5
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Friday, September 5
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Friday, September 5
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Friday, September 5
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Saturday, September 6
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Saturday, September 6
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Saturday, September 6
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Saturday, September 6
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Sunday, September 7
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Sunday, September 7
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Sunday, September 7
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Sunday, September 7
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Sunday, September 7
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Sunday, September 7
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Sunday, September 7
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Sunday, September 7
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Sunday, September 7
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Sunday, September 7
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Sunday, September 7
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Sunday, September 7
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Monday, September 8
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Monday, September 8
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Monday, September 8
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Monday, September 8
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Monday, September 8
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Monday, September 8
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
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