Parks and Recreation

Parks and Recreation - NBC

NBC

Series

2009

TVPG

Sitcom

A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.

Where to Stream

2009–2015 Series 8 Seasons189 Episodes

Upcoming TV Airings

The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.

Friday, July 4

Ron and Tammy

Season 2 • Episode 8

Leslie learns the library department wants to take over her lot.

Friday, July 4

94 Meetings

Season 2 • Episode 21

Ron becomes upset when April mistakenly schedules meetings for him.

Friday, July 4

Ron & Tammy: Part Two

Season 3 • Episode 4

Tom tries to get even with Ron by going on a date with Ron's ex-wife.

Friday, July 4

Soulmates

Season 3 • Episode 10

An online dating service matches Leslie with someone she already knows.

Friday, July 4

Eagleton

Season 3 • Episode 12

When a neighboring town puts a fence around one of its parks, Leslie asks an old friend for help.

Friday, July 4

Pawnee Rangers

Season 4 • Episode 4

In response to Ron's "guys-only" wilderness group, Leslie takes the women on an adventure weekend.

Friday, July 4

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.

Friday, July 4

The Debate

Season 4 • Episode 20

Leslie faces Bobby Newport in a televised debate; Ann, Tom and Chris man the media spin room.

Friday, July 4

Win, Lose or Draw

Season 4 • Episode 22

Leslie and Bobby Newport are separated by a miniscule margin on Election Day.

Friday, July 4

Ms. Knope Goes to Washington

Season 5 • Episode 1

Leslie is overwhelmed when she and Andy visit Ben and April in Washington, D.C.

Friday, July 4

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.

Friday, July 4

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.

Friday, July 4

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, July 4

London, Part 1

Season 6 • Episode 1

Leslie travels to London to accept an award; Tom hunts down a businessman.

Friday, July 4

London, Part 2

Season 6 • Episode 2

Leslie travels to London to accept an award; Tom hunts down a businessman.

Friday, July 4

Doppelgangers

Season 6 • Episode 4

Pawnee Parks employees are paired up with their Eagleton counterparts; Ann divulges her plans.

Friday, July 4

Ann and Chris

Season 6 • Episode 13

Leslie throws a goodbye party for Ann and Chris and tries to fulfill a promise.

Friday, July 4

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, July 4

Moving Up, Part 2

Season 6 • Episode 22

Ron has another encounter with Tammy 2; Leslie makes a big decision about the future.

Friday, July 4

Leslie and Ron

Season 7 • Episode 4

Ben schemes to get Leslie and Ron together so that they can forget their rivalry.

Saturday, July 5

Park Safety

Season 2 • Episode 19

After Jerry is mugged in a park, Leslie meets with the head ranger in hopes of improving safety.

Saturday, July 5

Summer Catalog

Season 2 • Episode 20

Leslie plans a picnic lunch for Ron and former directors of the Parks Department.

Saturday, July 5

Telethon

Season 2 • Episode 22

When she hosts a local telethon, Leslie gets a former professional basketball player as a guest.

Saturday, July 5

The Master Plan

Season 2 • Episode 23

A visit from two state auditors puts Leslie's new park plans on hold; April has a plan for Andy.

Saturday, July 5

Freddy Spaghetti

Season 2 • Episode 24

Mark faces some big decisions; Andy is surprised by some romantic attention.

Saturday, July 5

Go Big or Go Home

Season 3 • Episode 1

Leslie asks Ann to help her convince Chris and Ben to give the parks department more money.

Saturday, July 5

Flu Season

Season 3 • Episode 2

Leslie comes down with the flu while planning the local Harvest Festival; Andy and Ron bond.

Saturday, July 5

Time Capsule

Season 3 • Episode 3

Leslie plans to bury a time capsule that summarizes life in Pawnee; Andy asks Chris for help.

Saturday, July 5

Media Blitz

Season 3 • Episode 5

Leslie, Tom and Ben try to spread the word about the Harvest Festival.

Saturday, July 5

Indianapolis

Season 3 • Episode 6

Ron and Leslie travel to Indianapolis to receive commendation for the upcoming Harvest Festival.

Saturday, July 5

Harvest Festival

Season 3 • Episode 7

A Wamapoke tribal leader threatens to put a curse on the Harvest Festival.

Saturday, July 5

Camping

Season 3 • Episode 8

Leslie takes the department on a camping trip to brainstorm new ideas; Andy tries to romance April.

Saturday, July 5

Andy and April's Fancy Party

Season 3 • Episode 9

April and Andy have a dinner party; Ben turns to Leslie for career advice.

Saturday, July 5

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, July 5

The Fight

Season 3 • Episode 13

Ann's lack of enthusiasm at an offer for a city hall job causes an argument with Leslie.

Sunday, July 6

Road Trip

Season 3 • Episode 14

Chris sends Leslie and Ben on a trip to the capital; Ron teaches a student about his views.

Sunday, July 6

The Bubble

Season 3 • Episode 15

The parks department is unhappy when Chris makes big changes.

Sunday, July 6

Li'l Sebastian

Season 3 • Episode 16

Leslie and the Parks Department organize a memorial for a dearly departed friend.

Sunday, July 6

I'm Leslie Knope

Season 4 • Episode 1

Leslie must chose between Ben and her dream of running for office; Ann dispenses medical advice.

Sunday, July 6

Ron & Tammys

Season 4 • Episode 2

Leslie has to get involved when Ron's first wife re-enters his life and starts controlling him.

Sunday, July 6

Born & Raised

Season 4 • Episode 3

Leslie promotes her new book; Ann tries to bond with Ron and April.

Sunday, July 6

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.

Sunday, July 6

End of the World

Season 4 • Episode 6

Pawnee residents contemplate their lives after a local group predicts the end of the world.

Saturday, July 12

A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.

Saturday, July 12

A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.

Saturday, July 12

A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.

Saturday, July 12

A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.

Saturday, July 12

A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.

Saturday, July 12

A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.

Saturday, July 12

A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.

Saturday, July 12

A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.

Saturday, July 12

A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.

Sunday, July 13

A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.

Sunday, July 13

A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.

Sunday, July 13

A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.

Sunday, July 13

A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.

Sunday, July 13

A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.

Sunday, July 13

A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.

Sunday, July 13

A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.

Sunday, July 13

A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.

Sunday, July 13

A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.

Sunday, July 13

A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.

Sunday, July 13

A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.

Sunday, July 13

A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.

Sunday, July 13

A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.

Sunday, July 13

A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.

Sunday, July 13

A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.

Sunday, July 13

A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.

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