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• 2009

• Comedy
• Sitcom

• 15

Summary

Leslie is an over-enthusiastic bureaucrat in this American sitcom, working alongside Chris and Tom, best friend Ann and boss Ron in the parks and recreation department of a fictional town.

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Jack Seale

In 2009, some of the team behind the brilliant US remake of The Office moved on to Parks and Recreation, which also delivered wacky stories with deadpan understatement, while introducing a sunnier protagonist in Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler), a junior local government officer whose positivity runs up against eccentric colleagues and a bananas local public.

The first season is patchy, but persevere (or skip season one) and you’ll find it as rewarding as any of the mockumentary sitcoms of the time, not least because it features a host of performers who have since gone on to greater things.

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8.6/10

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rolenameLeslie KnopeAmy PoehlerRon SwansonNick OffermanTom HaverfordAziz AnsariAnn PerkinsRashida JonesApril LudgateAubrey Plaza

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rolenameDirectorDean HollandDirectorMichael Schur

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News & features about Parks and Recreation

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  Jonathan Joss, star of King of the Hill and Parks and Recreation, shot dead aged 59
  
  Joss played John Redcorn in King of the Hill and Ken Hotate in Parks and Rec.

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  How to watch Parks and Recreation quarantine special in the UK
  
  The Pawnee team are back to check-in during lockdown.

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  Parks and Recreation is coming back with a brand new episode
  
  We love it and we like it.

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  Mindy Kaling and Parks and Recreation's Dan Goor 'writing Legally Blonde 3'
  
  The Office US and Brooklyn Nine-Nine writers will reportedly write Reese Witherspoon's third outing as sorority-sister-turned-lawyer Elle Woods

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  A much-loved Parks and Recreation character is appearing in The Good Place
  
  Pawnee's biggest star has moved on to another Li'l comedy

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  The women of Parks and Recreation reunited for Galentine's Day
  
  It's only the best day of the year

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  Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman’s new DIY show is like Parks and Recreation meets Bake Off
  
  "The real prize is a job well done"

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  Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman call out NRA for using Parks and Recreation gif to promote "pro-slaughter agenda"
  
  Leslie Knope and Ron Swanson are unimpressed

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  Parks and Recreation stars Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman to reunite as judges on new talent show
  
  Ron and Lesley are back together – but not in the hit sitcom

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  Why every British person should watch Parks and Recreation
  
  Now is the perfect time to visit Pawnee

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  Parks and Recreation's Harris Wittels dies aged 30
  
  Writer, executive producer and star of the NBC comedy has been found dead in Los Angeles

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  Widow's Bay review: Parks and Rec meets Twin Peaks in comedy-horror gem ★★★★☆
  
  Widow's Bay has officially arrived on Apple TV.

• Chris Pratt landed in trouble with NBC for going naked while filming Parks and Recreation
  
  The Guardians of the Galaxy star also explains that he learnt his English accent from a certain Essex-based reality show...

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  Michelle Obama to star in Parks and Recreation
  
  America's first lady will be heading to Pawnee to guest star in the Amy Poehler fronted sitcom

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  Parks and Recreation's Rashida Jones to examine amateur porn industry in Netflix documentary
  
  “Netflix is the ideal partner for us; not only do they understand this film but they’re the perfect platform to reach the many people who need to see it”

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  Parks and Recreation to be dropped by NBC after series seven
  
  The cult comedy starring Amy Poehler will not be returning - but it will be a while before UK viewers get to see the finale

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  Hugh Laurie and Amy Poehler star in first look at their brand new comedy series Dig as release date confirmed
  
  Laurie and Poehler are joined in the cast by the likes of Geraldine Viswanathan, Antonia Thomas, Kayvan Novak and Jon Pointing.

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  Cheers icon's Netflix comedy A Man on the Inside finally gets future confirmed as season 3 key details are revealed - but it's not all good news
  
  Ted Danson is back on the case – but there's a bittersweet twist for fans.

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  Series three of Parks and Recreation to air on BBC4
  
  The third season of the US comedy starring Amy Poehler as Leslie Knope will begin showing in the UK in 2014

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  Parks and Recreation - 5 reasons to watch...
  
  The award-winning American show starring Amy Poehler finally premieres in the UK tonight on BBC4 - here's why you mustn't miss out

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  What Parks and Recreation writer Katie Dippold did next...
  
  The Heat writer on why she is so keen to work with Sandra Bullock again, dealing with reviews, and the potential for a movie sequel...

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  Radio Times and Latitude Festival to name the greatest TV show of the past 20 years – last chance to vote
  
  From prestige drama to global streaming hits – cast your vote and help decide the winner.

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  Rob Lowe and Rashida Jones bid farewell to Pawnee and Parks and Recreation
  
  The stars, who play Ann Perkins and Chris Traeger in the cult US sitcom, will depart the halfway through season six

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  Elden Ring movie adaptation finally confirms release date as Beef season 2 star joins Strike star in cast
  
  Who's playing Dung Eater?

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