Parks and Recreation
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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
⨁Full Cast & CrewUpcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Sunday, July 13
Soda Tax
Season 5 • Episode 2
Leslie passes a city-wide tax on huge sodas in hope of combating obesity in Pawnee.
Sunday, July 13
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.
Sunday, July 13
Sex Education
Season 5 • Episode 4
Leslie holds a sex-education class following an STD outbreak among senior citizens in Pawnee.
Sunday, July 13
Ben's Parents
Season 5 • Episode 6
Leslie meets Ben's parents; Jean-Ralphio helps Tom prepare the pitch for his new business idea.
Sunday, July 13
Pawnee Commons
Season 5 • Episode 8
Leslie asks for park design suggestions; Andy tries to make his job as a security guard exciting.
Sunday, July 13
Ron and Diane
Season 5 • Episode 9
Tammy II crashes a woodworking awards dinner that Ron, Diane and Leslie are attending.
Sunday, July 13
Two Parties
Season 5 • Episode 10
Ann plans a bachelorette party for Leslie, but Councilman Jamm derails the event.
Sunday, July 13
Women in Garbage
Season 5 • Episode 11
April and Leslie try to get more women hired in government; Ron watches Diane's kids.
Sunday, July 13
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.
Sunday, July 13
Emergency Response
Season 5 • Episode 13
Ben and Leslie put together a black-tie gala to raise money for the park.
Sunday, July 13
Correspondent's Lunch
Season 5 • Episode 15
Leslie's speech for a media event goes missing; Ben starts his new job.
Saturday, July 19
Bailout
Season 5 • Episode 16
Leslie tries to help a failing video store stay open; Chris advises Tom on dealing with an employee.
Saturday, July 19
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, July 19
Animal Control
Season 5 • Episode 18
Leslie decides to revamp the Animal Control Department; Ann tries to get Ron medical attention.
Saturday, July 19
Article Two
Season 5 • Episode 19
Leslie tries to get rid of outdated laws; Ann and Ben compete for a present for Leslie.
Saturday, July 19
Jerry's Retirement
Season 5 • Episode 20
Leslie learns Jerry is retiring; Tom worries about how Jerry's departure will affect him.
Saturday, July 19
Swing Vote
Season 5 • Episode 21
Ron submits budget cut proposals that upset Leslie; Ann helps Tom with girl troubles.
Saturday, July 19
Are You Better Off?
Season 5 • Episode 22
Leslie commemorates her first year as a city councilor; April receives life-changing news.
Sunday, July 20
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, July 20
Gin It Up!
Season 6 • Episode 5
Leslie deals with a minor scandal; Tom tries to impress a woman.
Sunday, July 20
Filibuster
Season 6 • Episode 6
An emergency late-night filibuster forces Leslie to leave Ben's birthday party early.
Sunday, July 20
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, July 20
Fluoride
Season 6 • Episode 8
Leslie tries to tackle some of her goals, such as hosting an event with the Indianapolis Colts.
Sunday, July 20
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, July 20
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.
Sunday, July 20
New Beginnings
Season 6 • Episode 11
Leslie and Ben start new jobs; Donna, April and Andy prank Ben; Ann and Chris consider the future.
Sunday, July 20
Farmers Market
Season 6 • Episode 12
Leslie and Ben argue over sales techniques at the farmers market; April backs Andy in a new venture.
Sunday, July 20
Anniversaries
Season 6 • Episode 14
Ben tries to surprise Leslie with an anniversary gift; Leslie puts a positive spin on the merger.
Sunday, July 20
The Wall
Season 6 • Episode 15
Leslie's efforts to take down the wall separating Eagleton and Pawnee yield unexpected results.
Sunday, July 20
New Slogan
Season 6 • Episode 16
Andy discovers an interesting secret about Ron while scouting for bands to play the Unity Concert.
Sunday, July 20
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.
Sunday, July 20
Prom
Season 6 • Episode 18
Leslie helps organize the senior prom at the high school; Andy takes April as his date.
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