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Parks And Recreation


Parks And Recreation
From the minds behind The Office comes Parks and Recreation, a "mockumentary" that takes viewers into the (not-so) exciting world of local government. Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler), a mid-level government employee of the Parks and Recreation Department of Pawnee, Indiana, is assigned to help local nurse Ann Perkins (Rashida Jones) to convert an abandoned construction site into a new community park. However, Leslie must fight through the bureaucrats, problem neighbors, and developers in order to make her dream a reality, all while with a camera crew recording her every gaffe and mishap. Leslie is helped, as well as undermined, by co-worker Tom Haverford (Aziz Ansari), who routinely uses his position in the department for his own personal gain. Her boss Ron Swanson (Nick Offerman) becomes a serious problem to the success of her project, in part due to his philosophical opposition to the government. City planner Mark Brendanawicz (Paul Schneider) works with Leslie and Ann to help them navigate through the defensive bureaucrats and developers, but has been jaded by 15 years of working for the city of Pawnee. All in all, Leslie hopes to complete the project, despite the many obstacles in her way, in part to inspire her uninterested college intern April Ludgate (Aubrey Plaza), and begin to take steps necessary to achieve her ultimate goal: become President of the United States.

Genre: Comedy

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    • Episode 222

      Win, Lose, or Draw - Director's Cut

      aired: Fri, May 11, 2012

      It's election day in Pawnee, and Leslie and Bobby Newport are separated by a razor-thin margin. While everyone waits for the race to be called, they ponder their futures and new opportunities. Don't miss this extended director's cut!

    • Episode 211

      Bus Tour - Producer's Cut

      aired: Fri, May 4, 2012

      Leslie goes on a bus tour for the final day of her campaign and is caught off guard when an important person in Pawnee passes away. Don't miss this extended producer's cut!

    • Episode 200

      The Debate - Amy Poehler's Director's Cut

      aired: Sat, Apr 28, 2012

      Leslie goes toe-to-toe with Bobby Newport in their big televised debate. Don't miss this extended director's cut!

    • Episode 22

      Win, Lose, or Draw (Director's Cut)

      aired: Wed, May 9, 2012

      It's election day in Pawnee, and Leslie (Amy Poehler) and Bobby Newport (Paul Rudd) are separated by a razor-thin margin. While everyone waits with Leslie for the race to be called, they ponder their futures, and their new opportunities. Rashida Jones, Nick Offerman, Aziz Ansari, Chris Pratt, Aubrey Plaza, Jim O'Heir and Retta also star.

    • Episode 21

      Bus Tour: Producer's Cut

      aired: Mon, Apr 30, 2012

      Leslie (Amy Poehler) goes on a bus tour for the final day of her campaign, and is caught off guard when an important person in Pawnee passes away. Meanwhile, Andy (Chris Pratt) susses out a security threat, and Chris (Rob Lowe) finds an unlikely cure for his depression. Rashida Jones, Nick Offerman, Aziz Ansari, Aubrey Plaza, Adam Scott, Retta, and Jim O'Heir also star.

    • Episode 20

      The Debate: Amy Poehler's Director's Cut

      aired: Mon, Apr 23, 2012

    • Episode 19

      Live Ammo

      aired: Wed, Apr 18, 2012

      When Leslie (Amy Poehler) finds out that Parks Department budget is about to be cut, she convinces Councilman Pillner (guest star Bradley Whitford) to make the cuts elsewhere, which causes unexpected problems for her campaign. Meanwhile, Chris (Rob Lowe) takes Ron (Nick Offerman) to his favorite meditation center. Rashida Jones, Aubrey Plaza, Aziz Ansari, Jim O’Heir, and Retta also star.

    • Episode 18

      Lucky

      aired: Wed, Mar 7, 2012

      Leslie (Amy Poehler) and Ben (Adam Scott) are thrilled when Buddy Wood (guest star Sean Hayes) wants to interview Leslie for his Indianapolis talkshow. April (Aubrey Plaza) and Ron (Nick Offerman) prep Andy (Chris Pratt) for his final exam in his Women's Studies course. Rashida Jones, Aziz Ansari and Rob Lowe also star.

    • Episode 17

      Campaign Shake-Up

      aired: Wed, Feb 29, 2012

      Leslie (Amy Poehler) and Ben (Adam Scott) are caught off guard when her opponent Bobby Newport hires a powerful campaign manager (guest star Kathryn Hahn) from Washington. Chris (Rob Lowe) forces Ron (Nick Offerman) to start interviewing replacements for Leslie when work starts falling through the cracks, and an unlikely officemate solves a challenging problem. Rashida Jones, Aziz Ansari, Chris Pratt, Aubrey Plaza, Jim O’Heir and Retta also star.

    • Episode 16

      Sweet Sixteen

      aired: Wed, Feb 22, 2012

      Leslie (Amy Poehler) realizes that the department has forgotten Jerry's (Jim O'Heir) birthday and decides to throw a party for him at a special location. Meanwhile, Tom (Aziz Ansari) is flabbergasted when he finds out Ann (Rashida Jones) doesn't share his taste in music. Nick Offerman, Chris Pratt, Aubrey Plaza, Adam Scott and Retta also star.

    • Episode 15

      Dave Returns

      aired: Wed, Feb 15, 2012

      While trying to get an endorsement from the Chief of Police, Leslie (Amy Poehler) and Ben (Adam Scott) awkwardly run into Leslie's old flame, Dave (guest star Louis C.K.). Meanwhile, Andy (Chris Pratt) and the rest of the office work on a theme song for Leslie's campaign. Rashida Jones, Nick Offerman, Aziz Ansari, Aubrey Plaza, Jim O'Heir, Retta and Rob Lowe also star.

    • Episode 14

      Operation Ann

      aired: Wed, Feb 1, 2012

      It's Valentine's Day and Leslie (Amy Poehler) decides she needs to find Ann (Rashida Jones) a new man. Ben (Adam Scott) must enlist Ron's (Nick Offerman) help when he is stumped by Leslie's elaborate Valentine's Day scavenger hunt, and Chris (Rob Lowe) is depressed about the status of his love life. Aziz Ansari, Chris Pratt, Aubrey Plaza, Jim O'Heir and Retta also star.

    • Episode 13

      Bowling for Votes

      aired: Wed, Jan 25, 2012

      Leslie (Amy Poehler) and Ben (Adam Scott) decide to hold a casual bowling party after hearing feedback from a focus group. April (Aubrey Plaza), Chris (Rob Lowe), Donna (Retta) and Jerry (Jim O'Heir) have a contest to see who can raise the most money for Leslie's campaign by cold calling. Nick Offerman and Aziz Ansari also star.

    • Episode 12

      Campaign Ad

      aired: Thu, Jan 19, 2012

      Faced with a tough new opponent, Leslie (Amy Poehler) and Ben (Adam Scott) disagree on the content of her first campaign ad. Ron (Nick Offerman) is very uncomfortable when Chris (Rob Lowe) tries to befriend him, while Andy (Chris Pratt) and April (Aubrey Plaza) make a trip to the doctor. Rashida Jones, Aziz Ansari, Jim O'Heir and Retta also star.

    • Episode 11

      The Comeback Kid

      aired: Wed, Jan 11, 2012

      Leslie (Amy Poehler) enlists everyone's help in staging an attention-getting event. Ben (Adam Scott) explores a new hobby, while April (Aubrey Plaza) and Andy (Chris Pratt) adopt a pet. Rashida Jones, Nick Offerman, Aziz Ansari, Jim O'Heir, Retta and Rob Lowe also star.

    • Episode 10

      Citizen Knope

      aired: Thu, Dec 8, 2011

      Unable to get work done from inside the Parks Department, Leslie (Amy Poehler) forms a citizen action group and fights from the outside. Meanwhile, everyone in the office brainstorms ideas for what to get Leslie for Christmas. Rashida Jones, Nick Offerman, Aziz Ansari, Chris Pratt, Aubrey Plaza, Adam Scott, Jim O'Heir, Retta and Rob Lowe also star.

    • Episode 9

      The Trial of Leslie Knope

      aired: Thu, Dec 1, 2011

      Things come to a head for Leslie (Amy Poehler), Ben (Adam Scott) and Chris (Rob Lowe). Rashida Jones, Nick Offerman, Aziz Ansari, Chris Pratt, Aubrey Plaza, Jim O'Heir and Retta also star.

    • Episode 8

      The Smallest Park

      aired: Thu, Nov 17, 2011

      Leslie (Amy Poehler) uses her new tourist attraction as a way to spend more time with Ben (Adam Scott). Meanwhile, Ron (Nick Offerman) and April (Aubrey Plaza) encourage Andy (Chris Pratt) to go to college, and Chris (Rob Lowe) tasks Tom (Aziz Ansari) and Jerry (Jim O'Heir) with revamping the Parks and Rec logo. Rashida Jones and Retta also star.

    • Episode 7

      The Treaty

      aired: Thu, Nov 10, 2011

      Leslie (Amy Poehler) enlists the help Ben (Adam Scott), Andy (Chris Pratt) and April (Aubrey Plaza) to host a Model U.N. for Pawnee Central High School. Chris (Rob Lowe) asks Ann (Rashida Jones) for her advice on love when a date cancels on him. Meanwhile, Ron (Nick Offerman) struggles to find a replacement for Tom (Aziz Ansari). Jim O'Heir and Retta also star.

    • Episode 6

      End of the World: Producer's Cut

      aired: Thu, Nov 3, 2011

      Extended Cut! A local Pawnee group predicts that the end of the world is coming, causing Leslie (Amy Poehler) and others to contemplate their lives. Tom (Aziz Ansari) decides to throw the best party ever before he loses his office space, while April (Aubrey Plaza) helps Andy (Chris Pratt) complete his "bucket list" before the world ends. Rashida Jones, Nick Offerman, Adam Scott, Jim O'Heir, Retta and Rob Lowe also star.

    • Episode 5

      Meet 'N' Greet

      aired: Thu, Oct 27, 2011

      Ben (Adam Scott) is mad when Andy (Chris Pratt) and April (Aubrey Plaza) decide to throw a Halloween party at their house without asking him. Tom (Aziz Ansari) emcees an event for Leslie's (Amy Poehler) campaign but manages to also promote his company. Meanwhile, Ron (Nick Offerman) and Ann (Rashida Jones) give Andy and April an unusual wedding present. Jim O'Heir, Retta and Rob Lowe also star.

    • Episode 4

      Pawnee Rangers

      aired: Thu, Oct 13, 2011

      In an effort to fight the inequality of Ron's (Nick Offerman's) boys-only wilderness group, Leslie (Amy Poehler) takes her girls-only troop, the Pawnee Goddesses, on an adventure weekend. Meanwhile, Tom (Aziz Ansari) and Donna (Retta) force Ben (Adam Scott) to join them for a day of relaxation, and Chris (Rob Lowe) finds a reason to spend time with Jerry (Jim O'Heir). Rashida Jones, Chris Pratt, and Aubrey Plaza also star.

    • Episode 3

      Born and Raised

      aired: Thu, Oct 6, 2011

      While promoting her new book about Pawnee, Leslie (Amy Poehler) falls prey to some "gotcha" journalism. Meanwhile, Ann (Rashida Jones) is determined to bond with Ron (Nick Offerman) and April (Aubrey Plaza). Aziz Ansari, Chris Pratt, Adam Scott, Jim O'Heir, Retta and Rob Lowe also star.

    • Episode 2

      Ron & Tammys

      aired: Thu, Sep 29, 2011

      Leslie (Amy Poehler) is forced to intervene when Tammy One (guest star Patricia Clarkson) re-enters Ron's (Nick Offerman) life and begins controlling his every move. Ben (Adam Scott) tries to help Tom (Aziz Ansari) balance the books at his new company, while Ann (Rashida Jones) makes a PSA starring Chris (Rob Lowe). Chris Pratt, Aubrey Plaza, Jim O'Heir and Retta also star.

    • Episode 1

      I'm Leslie Knope

      aired: Thu, Sep 22, 2011

      Leslie (Amy Poehler) has to either break-up with Ben (Adam Scott) or follow her dream of running for office. Ann (Rashida Jones) is forced to dispense medical advice after making an unexpected diagnosis. Meanwhile, Ron (Nick Offerman) prepares for the return of his first ex-wife, Tammy One (guest star Patricia Clarkson). Aziz Ansari, Chris Pratt, Aubrey Plaza, Jim O'Heir, Retta and Rob Lowe also star.

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    • Episode 25

      Freddy Spaghetti - Extended Version

      aired: Mon, Apr 2, 2012

      Special Producer's Cut! When Ben (guest star Adam Scott) prevents Leslie (Amy Poehler) from holding a children’s concert, she takes matters into her own hands. Mark (Paul Schneider) makes some big decisions about his life, and Andy (Chris Pratt) gets some unexpected romantic attention. Rashida Jones, Aziz Ansari, Nick Offerman, and Aubrey Plaza also star.

    • Episode 24

      Freddy Spaghetti

      aired: Thu, May 20, 2010

      Special Producer's Cut! Leslie (Amy Poehler) is disappointed when her new park plans are put on hold by a visit from two state auditors (guest stars Adam Scott and Rob Lowe). April (Aubrey Plaza) has plans for Andy (Chris Pratt) at her birthday party, and Ann (Rashida Jones) tries to piece together a romantic mystery. Paul Schneider, Aziz Ansari and Nick Offerman also star.

    • Episode 23

      The Master Plan

      aired: Thu, May 13, 2010

      Leslie (Amy Poehler) hosts a late-night shift for a local telethon, and lands former Indiana Pacer Detlef Schrempf as a celebrity guest. Meanwhile, Mark (Paul Schneider) has big plans for his relationship with Ann (Rashida Jones). Aziz Ansari, Nick Offerman, Chris Pratt and Aubrey Plaza also star.

    • Episode 22

      Telethon

      aired: Thu, May 6, 2010

      Ron (Nick Offerman) is furious when April (Aubrey Plaza) mistakenly schedules a ton of meetings for him. Meanwhile, Leslie (Amy Poehler) fights to preserve a historical landmark. Rashida Jones, Paul Schneider, Aziz Ansari and Chris Pratt also star.

    • Episode 21

      94 Meetings

      aired: Thu, Apr 29, 2010

      Preparing the Summer Events Catalog, Leslie (Amy Poehler) decides to take Ron (Nick Offerman) and the past directors of the Parks Department out for a picnic lunch. Tom (Aziz Ansari) enlists the help of Ann (Rashida Jones) and Mark (Paul Schneider) to pose for the cover photo. Nick Offerman, Chris Pratt and Aubrey Plaza also star.

    • Episode 20

      Summer Catalog

      aired: Thu, Mar 25, 2010

      After Jerry (Jim O’Heir) gets mugged by a bunch of kids, Leslie (Amy Poehler) meets with the head park ranger (guest star Andy Samberg) in hopes of improving park safety. Meanwhile, everyone tries to be nicer to Jerry once he returns to the office. Rashida Jones, Paul Schneider, Aziz Ansari, Aubrey Plaza and Chris Pratt also star.

    • Episode 19

      Park Safety

      aired: Thu, Mar 18, 2010

      When a possum bites the mayor’s dog on a golf course, Leslie (Amy Poehler) is asked to form a task force to catch the pesky animal. Meanwhile, Ron (Nick Offerman) is upset when Mark (Paul Schneider) refuses to bend the rules for him. Aziz Ansari, Chris Pratt, Aubrey Plaza, and Rashida Jones also star.

    • Episode 18

      The Possum

      aired: Thu, Mar 11, 2010

      Leslie (Amy Poehler) is outraged when Ron (Nick Offerman) wins a "Woman of the Year" award for a project she started. Meanwhile, Tom (Aziz Ansari) is desperate to find some money to invest in a local Pawnee club. Paul Schneider, Chris Pratt and Aubrey Plaza also star.

    • Episode 17

      Woman Of The Year

      aired: Thu, Mar 4, 2010

      When Leslie (Amy Poehler) hears her mom'’s (guest star Pamela Reed) story about an old flame (guest star John Larroquette), she and her boyfriend Justin (guest star Justin Theroux) track him down and reunite them on Valentine’'s Day. Meanwhile, Andy (Chris Pratt) and his band are nervous about playing a gig at the Senior Center. Aziz Ansari, Nick Offerman, and Aubrey Plaza also star.

    • Episode 16

      Galentine's Day

      aired: Thu, Feb 11, 2010

      The Parks Department forms a partnership with a local company to sell energy bars at the parks in Pawnee, but Leslie (Amy Poehler) tries to stop the deal when she discovers how unhealthy the snacks are. Mark (Paul Schneider) reluctantly agrees to help Tom (Aziz Ansari) move out of his house. Nick Offerman, Aubrey Plaza and Chris Pratt also star.

    • Episode 15

      Sweetums

      aired: Thu, Feb 4, 2010

      After an amazing date with Justin (guest star Justin Theroux) in Indianapolis, Leslie (Amy Poehler) tries to impress him with a dinner party at her house. Rashida Jones, Paul Schneider, Aziz Ansari, Nick Offerman, Chris Pratt and Aubrey Plaza also star.

    • Episode 14

      Leslie's House

      aired: Thu, Jan 21, 2010

      Ann (Rashida Jones) sets Leslie (Amy Poehler) up on a blind date with a co-worker (guest star Will Arnett), which does not go as well as Leslie hoped. An old friend of Ann's (guest star Justin Theroux) makes Mark (Paul Schneider) feel insecure. This Extended Producer's Cut features extra footage with Guest Star Will Arnett, funny improvs, extra dialog with Ron and Tom, and an extra scene with Leslie and Ann! Aziz Ansari, Nick Offerman, Aubrey Plaza and Chris Pratt also star.

    • Episode 13

      The Set Up

      aired: Thu, Jan 14, 2010

      Leslie (Amy Poehler) designs the Pawnee Winter Wonderland Festival, but has to hide from the press when a meeting with a disgraced Councilman lands her in the middle of a sex scandal. Meanwhile, Ron (Nick Offerman) offers to cover for Leslie for the day, and quickly discovers how much work she really does. Aziz Ansari, Rashida Jones, Aubrey Plaza and Chris Pratt also star.

    • Episode 12

      Christmas Scandal

      aired: Thu, Dec 10, 2009

      Ron (Nick Offerman) sends Leslie (Amy Poehler) up to the DMV and she happens to see Tom (Aziz Ansari) and Wendy at divorce court. Leslie enlists the help of everyone in the department to take Tom out on the town so he can forget his sadness. Meanwhile, Tom has an epiphany about his marriage. Rashida Jones, Paul Schneider and Aubrey Plaza also star.

    • Episode 11

      Tom's Divorce

      aired: Thu, Dec 3, 2009

      Leslie (Amy Poehler) tries to prove she can hang with the guys so she invites herself on Ron'’s (Nick Offerman) annual hunting trip, but things don'’t go as planned. Meanwhile, April (Aubrey Plaza) and Andy (Chris Pratt) bond in the office while everyone is away. Rashida Jones, Paul Schneider and Aziz Ansari also star.

    • Episode 10

      Hunting Trip

      aired: Thu, Nov 19, 2009

      After one of the murals ("The Spirit of Pawnee") in City Hall is defaced, Leslie (Amy Poehler) and the Parks Department compete to come up with a new design. Meanwhile, Andy (Chris Pratt) and Ron (Nick Offerman) share an uncomfortable moment at the shoeshine stand. Rashida Jones, Aziz Ansari and Aubrey Plaza also star.

    • Episode 9

      Camel

      aired: Thu, Nov 12, 2009

      Leslie (Amy Poehler) is upset when she learns the library department wants to take over her lot. Making matters worse, the library is run by Ron's (Nick Offerman) ex-wife Tammy (played by Offerman's real-life wife Megan Mullally), who still has a powerful emotional hold on him. Meanwhile, Andy (Chris Pratt) gets a job in hopes of winning Ann (Rashida Jones) back. Aziz Ansari and Aubrey Plaza also star.

    • Episode 8

      Ron and Tammy

      aired: Thu, Nov 5, 2009

      Leslie (Amy Poehler) enlists the help of Dave (guest star Louis C.K.) and Andy (Chris Pratt) in order to catch a local teen vandal. Meanwhile, Ann (Rashida Jones) struggles to make her Halloween party fun, and gets help from an unlikely source. Aziz Ansari, Nick Offerman and Aubrey Plaza also guest star.

    • Episode 7

      Greg Pikitis

      aired: Thu, Oct 29, 2009

      Leslie (Amy Poehler), Ann (Rashida Jones) and the rest of the Parks Department volunteer to help the organization KaBOOM! build a playground for a neighboring town. After building an entire playground in one day, Leslie gets frustrated at the (lack of) progress with the pit, and takes some advice from Mark (Paul Schneider) to cut through the red tape. Aziz Ansari, Nick Offerman, Aubrey Plaza and Chris Pratt also star.

    • Episode 6

      Kaboom

      aired: Thu, Oct 22, 2009

      Leslie (Amy Poehler) plays host to the Parks and Recreation department from Pawnee’s sister city, Boraqua, Venezuela, and is shocked at the cultural differences. Tom (Aziz Ansari) becomes an errand boy, and April (Aubrey Plaza) plays hard to get. Rashida Jones, Paul Schneider and Nick Offerman also star.

    • Episode 5

      Sister City

      aired: Thu, Oct 15, 2009

      Leslie (Amy Poehler) is nervous about her first date with Dave (guest star Louis C.K.), so Ann (Rashida Jones) takes her on a practice date to help her prepare. Meanwhile, after a local councilman is caught up in a sex scandal, Tom (Aziz Ansari), Ron (Nick Offerman), April (Aubrey Plaza) and Mark (Paul Schneider) decide to see who can uncover the worst dirt on each other.

    • Episode 4

      Practice Date

      aired: Thu, Oct 8, 2009

      Leslie (Amy Poehler) looks forward to picking a new Miss Pawnee, but has to battle the other judges, who have a very different standard of "the ideal woman." While on a date with Mark (Paul Schneider), Ann (Rashida Jones) learns that Andy (Chris Pratt) has been living in the pit. Aziz Ansari, Aubrey Plaza, and Nick Offerman also star.

    • Episode 3

      Beauty Pageant

      aired: Thu, Oct 1, 2009

      While tending to the new community garden, Leslie (Amy Poehler) and Tom (Aziz Ansari) discover someone has planted marijuana among the vegetables. In an effort to catch the people responsible, they pull an all-night stakeout. With Leslie’'s permission, Ann (Rashida Jones) decides to go on a date with Mark (Paul Schneider). Nick Offerman, Aubrey Plaza and Chris Pratt also star.

    • Episode 2

      The Stakeout

      aired: Thu, Sep 24, 2009

      When Leslie (Amy Poehler) decides to marry two penguins to promote the local zoo, she inadvertently causes an uproar when both penguins turn out to be male. Meanwhile, Mark (Paul Schneider) puts Ann (Rashida Jones) in an awkward situation when he asks her to go see a movie. Aziz Ansari, Nick Offerman, Aubrey Plaza and Chris Pratt also star.

    • Episode 1

      Pawnee Zoo

      aired: Thu, Sep 17, 2009

      Hoping to promote the local zoo, Leslie arranges a penguin ``wedding,'' but things don't go as planned when they realize the birds are both male.

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    • Episode 6

      Rock Show

      aired: Thu, May 14, 2009

      Leslie (Amy Poehler) attends an important meeting with a local bigwig while her sub-committee members go to Andy'’s (Chris Pratt) first concert since breaking his legs. Rashida Jones, Aziz Ansari, Paul Schneider, Aubrey Plaza, and Nick Offerman also star.

    • Episode 5

      The Banquet

      aired: Thu, May 7, 2009

      Leslie (Amy Poehler) attends a banquet honoring her mother and discovers what it takes to get what you want in the political arena. Meanwhile, Tom (Aziz Ansari) and Mark (Paul Schneider) bail on the banquet to go to a bar and pick up some women. Rashida Jones, Aubrey Plaza and Nick Offerman also star.

    • Episode 4

      Boys' Club

      aired: Thu, Apr 30, 2009

      Leslie (Amy Poehler) tries to make her way into the old boys club of politics by going to a casual get-together, but she quickly faces a tough ethical choice. Meanwhile, Andy (Chris Pratt) has a secret plan to surprise Ann (Rashida Jones). Aziz Ansari, Paul Schneider, Aubrey Plaza and Nick Offerman also star.

    • Episode 3

      The Reporter

      aired: Thu, Apr 23, 2009

      When Leslie (Amy Poehler) invites a reporter to do a story on her park project, she and her committee have trouble staying on message. Leslie calls in Mark (Paul Schneider) to help save the story, but he only makes the situation worse. Meanwhile, Tom (Aziz Ansari) kisses up to his boss (Nick Offerman). Rashida Jones and Aubrey Plaza also star.

    • Episode 2

      Canvassing

      aired: Thu, Apr 16, 2009

      Leslie (Amy Poehler) and her committee go door-to-door to build support for her park project and recruit members for an upcoming town hall meeting, but their mission doesn'’t go as smoothly as Leslie hopes. Meanwhile, Tom (Aziz Ansari) strays from the group and uses more questionable recruiting tactics. Rashida Jones, Chris Pratt, Paul Schneider, Aubrey Plaza and Nick Offerman also star.

    • Episode 1

      Pilot

      aired: Thu, Apr 9, 2009

      From Emmy Award-winning executive producers of “The Office” comes a new mockumentary that looks at the exciting world of local government. The documentary cameras follow Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler) a mid-level bureaucrat in the Parks and Recreation Department of Pawnee, Indiana. In an attempt to beautify her town Leslie takes on what should be a fairly simple project: help local nurse Ann Perkins (Rashida Jones) turn an abandoned construction pit into a community park. Leslie is alternately helped and undermined by her colleague, Tom Haverford (Aziz Ansari), who cheerfully exploits his government position for personal gain. She is also thwarted by her boss Ron Swanson (Nick Offerman) who is philosophically opposed to government in any form. Helping Leslie and Ann navigate the Pawnee bureaucracy is charismatic city planner Mark Brendanawicz (Paul Schneider), whose outlook has been soured by 15 years of public service. If they can pull it off, Leslie hopes that she also will have inspired her uninterested college intern April (Aubrey Plaza) and April’s whole generation all the while moving one step closer to her ultimate goal: becoming the first female president of the United States.