---
title: "Parks and Recreation"
year: 2009
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/parks-and-recreation-2009"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 8592
imdb_id: "tt1266020"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 7
episodes_count: 122
runtime_minutes: 22
community_rating: 8.0
vote_count: 1856
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# Parks and Recreation (2009) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/parks-and-recreation-2009

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A dedicated bureaucrat navigates local government challenges to improve her Indiana town."

### Why Watch
- sharp character writing
- engaging workplace dynamics

### Caveats & Content Note
- contains political satire
- Tone & Suitability: The series is a political satire featuring the antics of government employees.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: satirical, humorous, mockumentary, political

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Sky Go | Channel 4, UKTV Play | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Crave, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Crave Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, BINGE, Foxtel Now, Stan, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fetch TV |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (6 Episodes)
Parks and Recreation season 1 introduces the audience to the Parks and Recreation Department of Pawnee, Indiana, a small Midwestern town where “nothing ever gets done.” The season follows Leslie Knope, a mid‑level bureaucrat who is eager to beautify her community and advance her career, as she navigates a workplace populated by fellow government employees, cranky neighbors and single‑issue activists who wield lawsuits, complex city codes and the democratic process as their tools. Created by Greg Daniels and Michael Schur, the series premiered on NBC in

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 90
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 8 (9%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 82 (91%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Michael Schur, Greg Daniels
- **Networks / Studios**: NBC

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Amy Poehler** as *Leslie Knope*
- **Aziz Ansari** as *Tom Haverford*
- **Nick Offerman** as *Ron Swanson*
- **Aubrey Plaza** as *April Ludgate*
- **Chris Pratt** as *Andy Dwyer*
- **Jim O'Heir** as *Jerry Gergich*
- **Retta** as *Donna Meagle*
- **Rashida Jones** as *Ann Perkins*
- **Adam Scott** as *Ben Wyatt*
- **Rob Lowe** as *Chris Traeger*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who created the show?
The series was created by Greg Daniels and Michael Schur.

### Q: When did the show air?
It aired on NBC from April 9, 2009, to February 24, 2015.

### Q: How many episodes are there?
The series consists of 125 episodes over seven seasons.

### Q: Where is the show set?
The show is set in the town of Pawnee, Indiana.

### Q: What is the format of the series?
It is a political satire mockumentary television sitcom.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood Centers Directory - City of Orlando](https://www.orlando.gov/Parks-the-Environment/Directory)
- [Parks and Recreation - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parks_and_Recreation)
- [THE 10 BEST Orlando Parks & Nature Attractions - Tripadvisor](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g34515-Activities-c57-Orlando_Florida.html)
- [Parks and Recreation (TV Series 2009-2015) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1266020/)
- [Parks and Recreation (TV Series 2009-2015) — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/8592-parks-and-recreation)
- [Orlando Theme Parks | Disney, Universal, SeaWorld & LEGOLAND](https://www.visitorlando.com/things-to-do/theme-parks/)

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