Parks and Recreation 2009
“Because parks don't grow on trees.”
What is Parks and Recreation?
Parks and Recreation, also known as Parks and Rec, is an American political satire mockumentary television sitcom created by Greg Daniels and Michael Schur. The series aired on NBC for 125 episodes over seven seasons, beginning on April 9, 2009, and concluding on February 24, 2015.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2009
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 122
- Runtime
- 22 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 9, 2009
- Last aired
- Feb 24, 2015
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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Overview
Parks and Recreation, also known as Parks and Rec, is an American political satire mockumentary television sitcom created by Greg Daniels and Michael Schur. The series aired on NBC for 125 episodes over seven seasons, beginning on April 9, 2009, and concluding on February 24, 2015. The program follows the absurd antics of public officials in the town of Pawnee, Indiana, as they pursue various projects to improve their city. The narrative centers on Leslie Knope, a mid-level bureaucrat working in the Parks and Recreation Department. In an effort to beautify her town and advance her career, Knope navigates challenges posed by bureaucrats, cranky neighbors, and single-issue fanatics. These individuals often utilize lawsuits, complex city codes, and the democratic process to oppose her goals. The series features performances by Amy Poehler, Jim O'Heir, Nick Offerman, and Aubrey Plaza. The show explores the daily operations of local government as the characters work to make their community a better place through their professional responsibilities.
Should you watch it?
“A dedicated bureaucrat navigates local government challenges to improve her Indiana town.”
- sharp character writing
- engaging workplace dynamics
- contains political satire
Watch it if you enjoy workplace comedies centered on public officials.
The series is a political satire featuring the antics of government employees.
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Episode guide
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Season 1 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Pilot Mytharc Apr 9, 2009
- E2 Canvassing Core Apr 16, 2009
- E3 The Reporter Core Apr 23, 2009
- E4 Boys' Club Core Apr 30, 2009
- E5 The Banquet Mytharc May 7, 2009
- E6 Rock Show Mytharc May 14, 2009
Season 2 · 24 episodes
- E1 Pawnee Zoo Mytharc Sep 17, 2009
- E2 The Stakeout Core Sep 24, 2009
- E3 Beauty Pageant Core Oct 1, 2009
- E4 Practice Date Core Oct 8, 2009
- E5 Sister City Core Oct 15, 2009
- E6 Kaboom Core Oct 22, 2009
- E7 Greg Pikitis Core Oct 29, 2009
- E8 Ron and Tammy Core Nov 5, 2009
- E9 The Camel Core Nov 12, 2009
- E10 Hunting Trip Core Nov 19, 2009
- E11 Tom's Divorce Core Dec 3, 2009
- E12 Christmas Scandal Core Dec 10, 2009
- E13 The Set Up Core Jan 14, 2010
- E14 Leslie's House Core Jan 21, 2010
- E15 Sweetums Core Feb 4, 2010
- E16 Galentine's Day Core Feb 11, 2010
- E17 Woman of the Year Core Mar 4, 2010
- E18 The Possum Core Mar 11, 2010
- E19 Park Safety Core Mar 18, 2010
- E20 Summer Catalog Core Mar 25, 2010
- E21 94 Meetings Core Apr 29, 2010
- E22 Telethon Core May 6, 2010
- E23 The Master Plan Mytharc May 13, 2010
- E24 Freddy Spaghetti Mytharc May 20, 2010
Season 3 · 16 episodes
- E1 Go Big or Go Home Mytharc Jan 20, 2011
- E2 Flu Season Core Jan 27, 2011
- E3 Time Capsule Core Feb 3, 2011
- E4 Ron & Tammy: Part Two Mytharc Feb 10, 2011
- E5 Media Blitz Core Feb 17, 2011
- E6 Indianapolis Core Feb 24, 2011
- E7 Harvest Festival Core Mar 17, 2011
- E8 Camping Core Mar 24, 2011
- E9 Andy and April's Fancy Party Core Apr 14, 2011
- E10 Soulmates Core Apr 21, 2011
- E11 Jerry's Painting Core Apr 28, 2011
- E12 Eagleton Core May 5, 2011
- E13 The Fight Core May 12, 2011
- E14 Road Trip Core May 12, 2011
- E15 The Bubble Mytharc May 19, 2011
- E16 Li'l Sebastian Mytharc May 19, 2011
Season 4 · 22 episodes
- E1 I'm Leslie Knope Mytharc Sep 22, 2011
- E2 Ron and Tammys Core Sep 29, 2011
- E3 Born and Raised Core Oct 6, 2011
- E4 Pawnee Rangers Core Oct 13, 2011
- E5 Meet 'n' Greet Core Oct 27, 2011
- E6 End of the World Core Nov 3, 2011
- E7 The Treaty Core Nov 10, 2011
- E8 Smallest Park Core Nov 17, 2011
- E9 The Trial of Leslie Knope Core Dec 1, 2011
- E10 Citizen Knope Core Dec 8, 2011
- E11 The Comeback Kid Core Jan 12, 2012
- E12 Campaign Ad Core Jan 19, 2012
- E13 Bowling for Votes Core Jan 26, 2012
- E14 Operation Ann Core Feb 2, 2012
- E15 Dave Returns Core Feb 16, 2012
- E16 Sweet Sixteen Core Feb 23, 2012
- E17 Campaign Shake-Up Core Mar 1, 2012
- E18 Lucky Core Mar 8, 2012
- E19 Live Ammo Core Apr 19, 2012
- E20 The Debate Core Apr 26, 2012
- E21 Bus Tour Mytharc May 3, 2012
- E22 Win, Lose, or Draw Mytharc May 10, 2012
Season 5 · 22 episodes
- E1 Ms. Knope Goes to Washington Mytharc Sep 20, 2012
- E2 Soda Tax Core Sep 27, 2012
- E3 How a Bill Becomes a Law Core Oct 4, 2012
- E4 Sex Education Core Oct 18, 2012
- E5 Halloween Surprise Core Oct 25, 2012
- E6 Ben's Parents Core Nov 8, 2012
- E7 Leslie vs. April Core Nov 15, 2012
- E8 Pawnee Commons Core Nov 29, 2012
- E9 Ron and Diane Core Dec 6, 2012
- E10 Two Parties Core Jan 17, 2013
- E11 Women in Garbage Core Jan 24, 2013
- E12 Ann's Decision Core Feb 7, 2013
- E13 Emergency Response Core Feb 14, 2013
- E14 Leslie and Ben Core Feb 21, 2013
- E15 Correspondents' Lunch Core Feb 21, 2013
- E16 Bailout Core Mar 14, 2013
- E17 Partridge Core Apr 4, 2013
- E18 Animal Control Core Apr 11, 2013
- E19 Article Two Core Apr 18, 2013
- E20 Jerry's Retirement Core Apr 18, 2013
- E21 Swing Vote Mytharc Apr 25, 2013
- E22 Are You Better Off? Mytharc May 2, 2013
Frequently asked questions
Who created the show?
The series was created by Greg Daniels and Michael Schur.
When did the show air?
It aired on NBC from April 9, 2009, to February 24, 2015.
How many episodes are there?
The series consists of 125 episodes over seven seasons.
Where is the show set?
The show is set in the town of Pawnee, Indiana.
What is the format of the series?
It is a political satire mockumentary television sitcom.