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.
Friday, November 14
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.
Friday, November 14
Emergency Response
Season 5 • Episode 13
Ben and Leslie put together a black-tie gala to raise money for the park.
Friday, November 14
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.
Friday, November 14
Correspondent's Lunch
Season 5 • Episode 15
Leslie's speech for a media event goes missing; Ben starts his new job.
Friday, November 14
Bailout
Season 5 • Episode 16
Leslie tries to help a failing video store stay open; Chris advises Tom on dealing with an employee.
Friday, November 14
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, November 15
Animal Control
Season 5 • Episode 18
Leslie decides to revamp the Animal Control Department; Ann tries to get Ron medical attention.
Saturday, November 15
Article Two
Season 5 • Episode 19
Leslie tries to get rid of outdated laws; Ann and Ben compete for a present for Leslie.
Saturday, November 15
Jerry's Retirement
Season 5 • Episode 20
Leslie learns Jerry is retiring; Tom worries about how Jerry's departure will affect him.
Saturday, November 15
Swing Vote
Season 5 • Episode 21
Ron submits budget cut proposals that upset Leslie; Ann helps Tom with girl troubles.
Saturday, November 15
Are You Better Off?
Season 5 • Episode 22
Leslie commemorates her first year as a city councilor; April receives life-changing news.
Saturday, November 15
London, Part 1
Season 6 • Episode 1
Leslie travels to London to accept an award; Tom hunts down a businessman.
Saturday, November 15
London, Part 2
Season 6 • Episode 2
Leslie travels to London to accept an award; Tom hunts down a businessman.
Saturday, November 15
The Pawnee-Eagleton Tip off Classic
Season 6 • Episode 3
Ben, Leslie and Chris meet with an Eagleton city councilor to discuss financial matters.
Saturday, November 15
Doppelgangers
Season 6 • Episode 4
Pawnee Parks employees are paired up with their Eagleton counterparts; Ann divulges her plans.
Sunday, November 16
Gin It Up!
Season 6 • Episode 5
Leslie deals with a minor scandal; Tom tries to impress a woman.
Sunday, November 16
Filibuster
Season 6 • Episode 6
An emergency late-night filibuster forces Leslie to leave Ben's birthday party early.
Sunday, November 16
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, November 16
Fluoride
Season 6 • Episode 8
Leslie tries to tackle some of her goals, such as hosting an event with the Indianapolis Colts.
Sunday, November 16
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.
Monday, November 17
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Monday, November 17
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Monday, November 17
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Monday, November 17
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Monday, November 17
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Monday, November 17
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Friday, November 21
New Slogan
Season 6 • Episode 16
Andy discovers an interesting secret about Ron while scouting for bands to play the Unity Concert.
Friday, November 21
Galentine's Day
Season 6 • Episode 17
Leslie throws a Galentine's Day in an effort to find a new friend; Ron looks after Andy.
Friday, November 21
Prom
Season 6 • Episode 18
Leslie helps organize the senior prom at the high school; Andy takes April as his date.
Friday, November 21
Flu Season 2
Season 6 • Episode 19
While the flu ravages Pawnee, Andy and Leslie must book performers for the concert.
Friday, November 21
Moving Up, Part 1
Season 6 • Episode 21
Ben, Leslie and Chris go to San Francisco for a National Parks conference; Tom opens his restaurant.
Friday, November 21
Moving Up, Part 2
Season 6 • Episode 22
Ron has another encounter with Tammy 2; Leslie makes a big decision about the future.
Saturday, November 22
One in 8,000
Season 6 • Episode 20
April manages Andy's schedule; Donna turns to Ron for help with an ex-boyfriend.
Saturday, November 22
2017
Season 7 • Episode 1
Leslie competes with a tech company for land, which she wants to turn into a national park.
Saturday, November 22
Ron and Jammy
Season 7 • Episode 2
Leslie and Ron set their differences aside to help Jeremy Jamm get away from Tammy 2.
Saturday, November 22
William Henry Harrison
Season 7 • Episode 3
Leslie works to strengthen her case for the land being turned into a park.
Saturday, November 22
Leslie and Ron
Season 7 • Episode 4
Ben schemes to get Leslie and Ron together so that they can forget their rivalry.
Saturday, November 22
Gryzzlbox
Season 7 • Episode 5
Ben and Leslie think the residents of Pawnee are undergoing a privacy invasion.
Saturday, November 22
Save J.J.'s
Season 7 • Episode 6
In hope of keeping J.J.'s diner open, Leslie organizes a rally; Tom has a surprise gift for Donna.
Saturday, November 22
Donna and Joe
Season 7 • Episode 7
April tries to keep Donna and Joe's wedding running smoothly.
Saturday, November 22
Ms. Ludgate-Dwyer Goes to Washington
Season 7 • Episode 8
While on a business trip to Washington with Leslie, April struggles with her future.
Saturday, November 22
Pie-Mary
Season 7 • Episode 9
Leslie and Ben are criticized for taking part in a tradition; Ron and April go on a scavenger hunt.
Saturday, November 22
The Johnny Karate Super Awesome Musical Explosion Show
Season 7 • Episode 10
The last episode of Andy's TV show brings his friends together.
Sunday, November 23
Two Funerals
Season 7 • Episode 11
Leslie helps Tom prepare for a big evening; Donna and Andy assist Ron with a life change.
Sunday, November 23
One Last Ride, Part 1
Season 7 • Episode 12
Before bidding Pawnee farewell, the gang must complete one last task together.
Sunday, November 23
One Last Ride, Part 2
Season 7 • Episode 13
Before bidding Pawnee farewell, the gang must complete one last task together.
Sunday, November 23
Pilot
Season 1 • Episode 1
Leslie Knope tries to beautify her town by helping a nurse turn a construction pit into a park.
Sunday, November 23
Canvassing
Season 1 • Episode 2
Leslie and her committee try to build support for her park project.
Sunday, November 23
The Reporter
Season 1 • Episode 3
Leslie asks a reporter to do a story on her project; Tom tries to kiss up to his boss.
Sunday, November 23
Boys' Club
Season 1 • Episode 4
Leslie faces a tough ethical choice at a casual get-together; Andy has a surprise for Ann.
Sunday, November 23
The Banquet
Season 1 • Episode 5
Leslie makes an impression at a banquet honoring her mother; Mark and Tom try to pick up women.
Monday, November 24
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Monday, November 24
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Monday, November 24
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Monday, November 24
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Monday, November 24
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Monday, November 24
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Friday, November 28
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Friday, November 28
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Friday, November 28
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Friday, November 28
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Friday, November 28
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Friday, November 28
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Friday, November 28
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Friday, November 28
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Friday, November 28
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Friday, November 28
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Friday, November 28
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Saturday, November 29
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Saturday, November 29
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Saturday, November 29
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Saturday, November 29
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Saturday, November 29
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Saturday, November 29
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Saturday, November 29
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Saturday, November 29
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Saturday, November 29
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Saturday, November 29
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
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