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Parks and Recreation

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From Emmy Award-winning executive producers/writers Greg Daniels (The Office, King of the Hill) and Michael Schur (The Office, Saturday Night Live) comes a comedy about a place where nothing always gets done... small town government.
Starring
Amy PoehlerRashida JonesAziz Ansari
Genres
Comedy
Subtitles
English [CC]
Audio languages
English
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  1. 1. Pawnee Zoo
    September 16 2009
    22min
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    Leslie's penguin marriage at the local zoo causes a stir in Pawnee.
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  2. 2. The Stakeout
    September 23 2009
    22min
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    Leslie holds an all-night stakeout to find out who planted marijuana in the pit. Louis C.K. ("Lucky Louie") guest stars.
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  3. 3. Beauty Pageant
    October 1 2009
    22min
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    Leslie judges a local beauty pageant Louis C. K. ("Lucky Louie") guest stars.
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  4. 4. Practice Date
    October 8 2009
    22min
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    Leslie practices for her first date with Dave - Louis C.K. guest stars.
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  5. 5. Sister City
    October 14 2009
    21min
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    Leslie welcomes the Parks Department of Pawnee's sister city. Fred Armisen ("Saturday Night Live") guest stars.
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  6. 6. Kaboom
    October 22 2009
    21min
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    National Service Week inspires Leslie.
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  7. 7. Greg Pikitis
    October 28 2009
    22min
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    Leslie is tormented by a teenage nemesis - special Halloween epsiode.
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  8. 8. Ron And Tammy
    November 4 2009
    22min
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    The war of the exes - Megan Mullally ("Will & Grace") Guest Stars.
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  9. 9. The Camel
    November 11 2009
    22min
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    The Parks Department gets artistic.
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  10. 10. Hunting Trip
    November 19 2009
    22min
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    A hunting we will go.
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  11. 11. Tom's Divorce
    December 3 2009
    22min
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    Tom's greencard marriage ends in divorce.
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  12. 12. Christmas Scandal
    December 10 2009
    22min
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    Leslie becomes the center of a holiday scandal - Louis C.K. ("Lucky Louie") Guest Stars.
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  13. 13. The Set-Up (Extended Version)
    January 14 2010
    27min
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    Leslie goes on a blind date - Extended Producer's Cut! Will Arnett ("30 Rock", "Arrested Development") and Justin Theroux ("John Adams", "Tropic Thunder") Guest Star.
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  14. 14. Leslie's House
    January 21 2010
    22min
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    Leslie hosts a dinner party -- Justin Theroux ("John Adams," "Tropc Thunder") Guest Stars.
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  15. 15. Sweetums
    February 3 2010
    22min
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    Leslie fights for health -- Justin Theroux ("John Adams", "Tropic Thunder") Guest Stars.
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  16. 16. Galentine's Day
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    February 10 2010
    TV-PG
    When Leslie hears her moms (Pamela Reed) story about an old flame (John Larroquette), she and Justin track him down and reunite them on Valentines Day. Meanwhile, Andy and his band are nervous about playing a gig at the Senior Center.
  17. 16. Galentine's Day
    February 10 2010
    21min
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    Leslie and Justin reunite long lost love - Justin Theroux ("John Adams", "Tropic Thunder), John Larroquette ("Boston Legal") and Pamela Reed ("Jericho") Guest Star.
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  18. 17. Woman of the Year
    March 4 2010
    22min
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    Ron Swanson wins "Woman of the Year".
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  19. 18. The Possum
    March 11 2010
    22min
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    A pesky possum wreaks havoc on a local golf course.
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  20. 19. Park Safety
    March 17 2010
    22min
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    Leslie leaps into action when Jerry is mugged in a park - Andy Samberg ("Saturday Night Live") Guest Stars.
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  21. 20. Summer Catalog
    March 25 2010
    22min
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    Leslie seeks inspiration from the past.
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  22. 21. 94 Meetings
    April 29 2010
    22min
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    Ron faces the nightmare of having to do his job.
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  23. 22. Telethon
    May 6 2010
    22min
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    Leslie hosts a telethon.
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  24. 23. The Master Plan - Extended Version
    May 13 2010
    30min
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    Special Producer's Cut! Leslie's master plan is scuttled -- Adam Scott ("Party Down") and Rob Lowe ("Brothers and Sisters") guest star.
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  25. 24. Freddy Spaghetti - Extended Version
    May 20 2010
    25min
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    Special Producer's Cut! Pawnee shuts down. Adam Scott ("Party Down") and Rob Lowe ("Brothers and Sisters") guest star.
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Directors
Dean HollandMichael SchurKen WhittinghamTroy MillerRandall EinhornMorgan SackettCraig ZiskTristram ShapeeroMichael TrimNicole Holofcener
Supporting actors
Aubrey Plaza
Season year
2010
Network
NBC
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Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars

2180 global ratings

  1. 93% of reviews have 5 stars
  2. 4% of reviews have 4 stars
  3. 2% of reviews have 3 stars
  4. 1% of reviews have 2 stars
  5. 1% of reviews have 1 stars
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BrittanyReviewed in the United States on December 7, 2020
1.0 out of 5 stars
Wont work
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I bought the season 2 of parks and rec but episode 16 won’t work.. when I click on it it says I have to buy it? So I’m confused because I bought the whole season but an episode won’t work?
13 people found this helpful
Lucille 2Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2010
5.0 out of 5 stars
Funny and surprisingly sweet.
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I struggled to get through the first season a bit, I rarely found it funny and it felt a little forced. But I decided to stick with it, and completely fell in love with the show during Season 2. I love all comedies in that block (Office, 30 Rock, Community) but Parks & Rec quickly became the one I'd look forward to the most. The episode where they combined all of their very different ideas into one very strange mural was sort of the turning point for me, and from the hunting trip to the telethon to Freddy Spaghetti, I loved it all. The cast is stellar, and each character has become more well defined and well portrayed. The writing got sharper and funnier, and was wonderfully balanced out by the sweetness of the relationship sand friendships that we get to see - Andy and April's almost romance, Leslie and Ron's respect for each other, and especially the friendship that developed between Leslie and Anne.
Adding to all that is a city filled with some great off beat characters that pop up now and then and a lot of fun "inside jokes" like the endless rivalry between Parks and the Library, and you get a funny, sweet, silly, excellent show.

I would highly recommend it, and really hope it hangs in there!
5 people found this helpful
Sophia KernerReviewed in the United States on September 10, 2015
5.0 out of 5 stars
I love off-beat, quirky comedies
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I love off-beat, quirky comedies. Just when you think the writing will be formulaic the writers do something unheard of, they make it real. Awkwardness, kindness, blank stares into the camera that aren't really blank. I just started watching this and I anticipated Ron Swanson as a redneck, hard-line, uber-conservative, and I was totally mistaken. He's still simple, he chooses simple. Breakfast is his nirvana and he cares about his staff, without them he would have to do stuff. Leslie Knope is the Jimmy Stewart with her Capra-esque ideals, she's only happy to do all the stuff. She seems a little naive, and out-gunned but never stupid or corruptible. The town of Pawnee, is every small town I have lived in. I am amazed at how the writers have captured and translated those absolutely mundane, tired and charming qualities to the screen. I could go on and on. All the different characters are entertaining and mostly how I saw people I used to work with. People. Workaday flawed caring people.
4 people found this helpful
JessReviewed in the United States on September 2, 2015
5.0 out of 5 stars
I fell in love. The first season left me with a bad ...
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When I first began Parks and Rec Season 2 the first time, I fell in love. The first season left me with a bad taste in my mouth. I was upset that everyone liked this show.

Now I watch every season except the first one, to watch some of the best comedy of the decade. Amy Poehler is amazing, and the cast is really something special together. This is also the first television show I've watched through Amazon Prime, and enjoyed the experience.
8 people found this helpful
Adam RichardsReviewed in the United States on April 2, 2012
5.0 out of 5 stars
The show hits it's stride
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This is one of my favorite shows, and this is the season that made me a huge fan. The writing clicked, the chemistry of the characters melded and the pacing of the shows became impeccable.

The DVD is especially awesome as there are often about 10minutes of deleted scenes for each episode. Additionally there are several "extended directors cuts" which are fun

The extras of this DVD are phenomenal as well. Like (The Roots) ?uestlove's take on P&R where they reveal (Wu-Tang Clan's) Rza original audition for the part of Leslie Knopfe (classic!)

I have the 3rd season and haven't watched the extras yet but if it is anything like this Season 2 DVD I can't wait!
4 people found this helpful
Bonner '62Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2013
4.0 out of 5 stars
Got Me Hooked
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I had never watched the show on TV at home. On a whim I bought it for a month long business trip to the Persian Gulf. Now I'm hooked. I love the byplay between the characters with one exception (see below). The plots move along at 80 miles an hour and there are actually laugh out loud moments which is rare indeed in contemporary sitcoms. The one character I don't care for is the shoeshine stand guy. His stupidity brings the show to a screeching halt whenever they focus on him. I know I'm late to the P&R party but if season 2 is emblematic of the series I'm here to stay. I've got season 3 downloaded for my next trip.
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ronnyReviewed in the United States on March 16, 2021
3.0 out of 5 stars
April Ludgate and Ron Swanson make the show worthwhile
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April Ludgate and Ron Swanson make the show worthwhile
If wasn't for them I would give the show 1 star, if the show was primarily about them I would give it 5 stars
cajun_kReviewed in the United States on April 20, 2014
5.0 out of 5 stars
Parks and Recreation...My NEW Favorite Show!!
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I had to give Parks and Recreation 5 stars because it's a really great show. I knew of the show when it came out but I really didn't start watching until recently. I was really missing out. The characters are very diverse and VERY funny! I watched all 5 seasons with PRIME and season 6 On Demand from my cable provider so I am fully caught up. Huge fan of Amy Poehler here! My only gripe is the packaging. These have a cardboard slip case which can be difficult to remove or insert without damaging the case. Other than that, this is a flawless show!
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