Parks and Recreation (2009)
In an attempt to beautify her town — and advance her career — Leslie Knope, a mid-level bureaucrat in the Parks and Recreation Department of Pawnee, Indiana, takes on bureaucrats, cranky neighbors, and single-issue fanatics whose weapons are lawsuits, the jumble of city codes, and the democratic process she loves so much.
Details
First Air Date
4/9/2009
Last Air Date
2/24/2015
Network
NBC
Rating
8/10 (1543 votes)
Status
Ended
Production Companies
Universal Television, Deedle-Dee Productions, Fremulon, 3 Arts Entertainment
About Parks and Recreation
Set in Pawnee, Indiana, "Parks and Recreation" follows Leslie Knope, a mid-level government employee, as she navigates local bureaucracy and attempts to improve her community. The series uses a mockumentary style to depict the day-to-day operations of a municipal parks department, exploring themes of public service and small-town politics.
The show is a workplace comedy that blends political satire with humor drawn from office dynamics and interpersonal relationships. It features a female protagonist among a cast of characters dealing with both typical office scenarios and the particular challenges of working in local government. Its comedy often derives from the clash between Knope's idealism and the realities of bureaucratic processes and citizen engagement.
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You can stream all seven seasons of "Parks and Recreation" on Peacock Premium.
No, "Parks and Recreation" is not based on a true story. It is a fictional political satire mockumentary created by Greg Daniels and Michael Schur, set in the fictional town of Pawnee, Indiana, following government employees in the Parks and Recreation Department. The creators did, however, research local California politics for the series and consulted with urban planners and elected officials.
There are seven seasons of "Parks and Recreation," consisting of 126 episodes. The show originally aired from April 9, 2009, to February 24, 2015, with a special reunion episode airing on April 30, 2020.
"Parks and Recreation" received critical acclaim, especially after its first season, with several publications calling it one of the best shows of its time. It has a Metacritic score of 83 out of 100 for its third season, indicating "universal acclaim," and was named the number one television series of 2012 by TIME magazine.