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
The mockumentary style of "Parks and Recreation" follows Leslie Knope, a mid-level bureaucrat in the Parks and Recreation Department of Pawnee, Indiana. The series uses political satire to explore the daily workings of local government, often pitting Leslie's idealism against bureaucratic hurdles and eccentric townspeople. It is a workplace comedy that also incorporates themes of female protagonist narratives and employer-employee relationships.
Over seven seasons, the show developed its ensemble cast and expanded on the comedic situations arising from the characters' professional and personal lives. Keywords like "mockumentary," "politics," and "satire" point to the show's blend of observational humor and social commentary. The series maintained a focus on the dynamics within a government office.
The show is known for its blend of humor with an optimistic outlook, often finding lighthearted moments in the mundane tasks of local government. It builds on the relationships between its characters, which range from professional colleagues to close friends.
Why you might be searching for Parks and Recreation
People search for "Parks and Recreation" for its memorable characters and quotes, like the one about a character being an "awful little nobody," or specific comedic scenes, such as a character talking about the history of "cheers" while drinking beer. Queries also include plot points, like a character pretending to be a priest, or observational humor about workplace dynamics, such as someone being told they tried too hard and created more work for themselves.
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You can stream all seven seasons of "Parks and Recreation" on Peacock. The streaming service also offers "Producer's Cut" versions of episodes and themed collections.
No, "Parks and Recreation" is not based on a true story. It is a fictional American political satire mockumentary sitcom created by Greg Daniels and Michael Schur, set in the fictional town of Pawnee, Indiana.
There are seven seasons of "Parks and Recreation," totaling 125 episodes. The show 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, particularly from its second season onwards. 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.