Parks and Recreation
TVPG
Sitcom
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
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Cast & Crew
Amy Poehler Leslie Knope
Aziz Ansari Tom Haverford
Nick Offerman Ron Swanson
Aubrey Plaza April Ludgate
Chris Pratt Andy Dwyer
Adam Scott Ben Wyatt
Jim O'Heir Jerry Gergich
Retta Donna Meagle
Rashida Jones Ann Perkins
Rob Lowe Chris Traeger
Paul Schneider Mark Brendanawicz
Greg Daniels Executive Producer
Michael Schur Executive Producer
Howard Klein Executive Producer
David Miner Executive Producer
Harris Wittels Co-Executive Producer
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Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Saturday, July 20
Ben's Parents
Season 5 • Episode 6
Leslie meets Ben's parents; Jean-Ralphio helps Tom prepare the pitch for his new business idea.
Saturday, July 20
Leslie vs. April
Season 5 • Episode 7
April tries to get Lot 48 turned into a dog park; Tom gets Ben's help with his new business idea.
Saturday, July 20
Pawnee Commons
Season 5 • Episode 8
Leslie asks for park design suggestions; Andy tries to make his job as a security guard exciting.
Saturday, July 20
Ron and Diane
Season 5 • Episode 9
Tammy II crashes a woodworking awards dinner that Ron, Diane and Leslie are attending.
Saturday, July 20
Two Parties
Season 5 • Episode 10
Ann plans a bachelorette party for Leslie, but Councilman Jamm derails the event.
Saturday, July 20
Women in Garbage
Season 5 • Episode 11
April and Leslie try to get more women hired in government; Ron watches Diane's kids.
Saturday, July 20
Ann's Decision
Season 5 • Episode 12
Ann makes a decision; Ben asks Tom, Chris and Ron to help him select a caterer for the wedding.
Saturday, July 20
Emergency Response
Season 5 • Episode 13
Ben and Leslie put together a black-tie gala to raise money for the park.
Saturday, July 20
Leslie and Ben
Season 5 • Episode 14
Leslie and Ben work to complete a years-long project in two hours; Ron's temper causes trouble.
Sunday, July 21
Correspondent's Lunch
Season 5 • Episode 15
Leslie's speech for a media event goes missing; Ben starts his new job.
Sunday, July 21
Bailout
Season 5 • Episode 16
Leslie tries to help a failing video store stay open; Chris advises Tom on dealing with an employee.
Sunday, July 21
Partridge
Season 5 • Episode 17
Ben and Leslie travel to Ben's hometown so he can accept the key to the city; Ron is sued.
Sunday, July 21
Animal Control
Season 5 • Episode 18
Leslie decides to revamp the Animal Control Department; Ann tries to get Ron medical attention.
Sunday, July 21
Article Two
Season 5 • Episode 19
Leslie tries to get rid of outdated laws; Ann and Ben compete for a present for Leslie.
Sunday, July 21
Jerry's Retirement
Season 5 • Episode 20
Leslie learns Jerry is retiring; Tom worries about how Jerry's departure will affect him.
Sunday, July 21
Swing Vote
Season 5 • Episode 21
Ron submits budget cut proposals that upset Leslie; Ann helps Tom with girl troubles.
Sunday, July 21
Are You Better Off?
Season 5 • Episode 22
Leslie commemorates her first year as a city councilor; April receives life-changing news.
Sunday, July 21
The Pawnee-Eagleton Tip off Classic
Season 6 • Episode 3
Ben, Leslie and Chris meet with an Eagleton city councilor to discuss financial matters.
Sunday, July 21
London, Part 2
Season 6 • Episode 2
Leslie travels to London to accept an award; Tom hunts down a businessman.
Saturday, July 27
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Saturday, July 27
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Saturday, July 27
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Saturday, July 27
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Sunday, July 28
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Sunday, July 28
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Sunday, July 28
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Sunday, July 28
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Sunday, July 28
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Sunday, July 28
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Sunday, July 28
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Sunday, July 28
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Sunday, July 28
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Sunday, July 28
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
Sunday, July 28
A midlevel bureaucrat works tirelessly toward improving her hometown.
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