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.
Monday, November 3
Media Blitz
Season 3 • Episode 5
Leslie, Tom and Ben try to spread the word about the Harvest Festival.
Monday, November 3
Indianapolis
Season 3 • Episode 6
Ron and Leslie travel to Indianapolis to receive commendation for the upcoming Harvest Festival.
Monday, November 3
Harvest Festival
Season 3 • Episode 7
A Wamapoke tribal leader threatens to put a curse on the Harvest Festival.
Monday, November 3
Camping
Season 3 • Episode 8
Leslie takes the department on a camping trip to brainstorm new ideas; Andy tries to romance April.
Monday, November 3
Andy and April's Fancy Party
Season 3 • Episode 9
April and Andy have a dinner party; Ben turns to Leslie for career advice.
Monday, November 3
Soulmates
Season 3 • Episode 10
An online dating service matches Leslie with someone she already knows.
Friday, November 7
Jerry's Painting
Season 3 • Episode 11
Jerry's painting creates excitement at the community art show; Ben moves in with April and Andy.
Friday, November 7
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, November 7
The Fight
Season 3 • Episode 13
Ann's lack of enthusiasm at an offer for a city hall job causes an argument with Leslie.
Friday, November 7
Road Trip
Season 3 • Episode 14
Chris sends Leslie and Ben on a trip to the capital; Ron teaches a student about his views.
Friday, November 7
The Bubble
Season 3 • Episode 15
The parks department is unhappy when Chris makes big changes.
Friday, November 7
Li'l Sebastian
Season 3 • Episode 16
Leslie and the Parks Department organize a memorial for a dearly departed friend.
Saturday, November 8
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, November 8
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, November 8
Born & Raised
Season 4 • Episode 3
Leslie promotes her new book; Ann tries to bond with Ron and April.
Saturday, November 8
Pawnee Rangers
Season 4 • Episode 4
In response to Ron's "guys-only" wilderness group, Leslie takes the women on an adventure weekend.
Saturday, November 8
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, November 8
End of the World
Season 4 • Episode 6
Pawnee residents contemplate their lives after a local group predicts the end of the world.
Saturday, November 8
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, November 8
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, November 8
The Trial of Leslie Knope
Season 4 • Episode 9
Leslie and Ben defend themselves against Chris' ethics charges.
Saturday, November 8
Citizen Knope
Season 4 • Episode 10
Everyone in the office tries to plan a Christmas gift for Leslie.
Sunday, November 9
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, November 9
Campaign Ad
Season 4 • Episode 12
Leslie and Ben disagree about her campaign ad; Chris makes Ron uncomfortable.
Sunday, November 9
Bowling for Votes
Season 4 • Episode 13
After receiving feedback from a focus group, Leslie and Ben plan a casual bowling party.
Sunday, November 9
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, November 9
Dave Returns
Season 4 • Episode 15
Leslie and Ben run into Leslie's ex while soliciting an endorsement from the Chief of Police.
Sunday, November 9
Sweet Sixteen
Season 4 • Episode 16
After realizing everyone forgot Jerry's birthday, Leslie decides to throw him a party.
Sunday, November 9
Campaign Shake-Up
Season 4 • Episode 17
Leslie's opponent, Bobby Newport, hires a powerful campaign manager.
Sunday, November 9
Lucky
Season 4 • Episode 18
An Indianapolis talk show host asks to interview Leslie; Andy prepares for his final exam.
Sunday, November 9
Live Ammo
Season 4 • Episode 19
Leslie takes action when she learns the Parks Department budget is about to be cut.
Sunday, November 9
The Debate
Season 4 • Episode 20
Leslie faces Bobby Newport in a televised debate; Ann, Tom and Chris man the media spin room.
Sunday, November 9
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.
Sunday, November 9
Win, Lose or Draw
Season 4 • Episode 22
Leslie and Bobby Newport are separated by a miniscule margin on Election Day.
Sunday, November 9
Ms. Knope Goes to Washington
Season 5 • Episode 1
Leslie is overwhelmed when she and Andy visit Ben and April in Washington, D.C.
Sunday, November 9
Soda Tax
Season 5 • Episode 2
Leslie passes a city-wide tax on huge sodas in hope of combating obesity in Pawnee.
Sunday, November 9
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, November 9
Sex Education
Season 5 • Episode 4
Leslie holds a sex-education class following an STD outbreak among senior citizens in Pawnee.
Sunday, November 9
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.
Monday, November 10
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Monday, November 10
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Monday, November 10
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Monday, November 10
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Monday, November 10
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Monday, November 10
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Friday, November 14
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Friday, November 14
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Friday, November 14
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Friday, November 14
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Friday, November 14
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Friday, November 14
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Saturday, November 15
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Saturday, November 15
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Saturday, November 15
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Saturday, November 15
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Saturday, November 15
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Saturday, November 15
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Saturday, November 15
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Saturday, November 15
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Saturday, November 15
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Saturday, November 15
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Sunday, November 16
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Sunday, November 16
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Sunday, November 16
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Sunday, November 16
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Sunday, November 16
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.
Monday, November 17
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
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