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.
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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.
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Leslie and the Parks Department return to work after three months to discover that the budget crisis still looms. After unsuccessfully trying to have their budget restored by using Ann to charm Chris with a date, Leslie decides to make an all or nothing play by resurrecting the Pawnee Harvest Festival. Meanwhile, Ben restarts the youth basketball league and instates Ron and Andy to coach the only two teams. April returns from a vacation with a new boyfriend.
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Directed by Dean HollandWritten by Alan YangGuest stars Natalie Morales, Jama Williamson, Carlo Mendez, Jason Boegh, David Trice, Karen Forman, Dan Bridges, Carter Edwards
While planning for the local Harvest Festival, Leslie is struck with the flu and is forced to go to the hospital. Ron and Andy have a day of male bonding, and Tom hits the spa.
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Directed by Wendey StanzlerWritten by Norm HiscockGuest stars Brent Briscoe, Jeanne Simpson, Terrence Beasor, Frank Noon, Michael McGreevey
Leslie wants to bury a time capsule that encapsulates life in Pawnee, but an odd suggestion from a local man causes unforeseen consequences. Andy seeks help from Chris about how to win back April.
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Directed by Michael SchurWritten by Michael SchurGuest stars Will Forte, Natalie Morales, Jama Williamson, Alison Becker, Carlo Mendez, Tom Beyer, Steve Guilmette, Richard Voigts
Tom tries to get back at Ron by going out on a date with Ron's ex-wife Tammy, while Leslie tries to protect Ron from falling prey to her charms. Meanwhile, April is assigned to work with Chris.
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Directed by Tucker GatesWritten by Emily KapnekGuest stars Tracy Howe, Jama Williamson, James Sharpe, Matt Kelley, Craig Pearman, Brooke Baumer, Will McLaughlin, Kurt Scholler
While advertising for the Harvest Festival, Ben has to deal with some troubling questions about his past. Meanwhile, Andy continues to try to win April back.
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Directed by David RogersWritten by Harris WittelsGuest stars Nick Kroll, Alison Becker, Minni Jo Mazzola, Jeris Poindexter, Rachel Drummond, Kurt Havlick, Matt Besser, Mo Collins
Ron and Leslie take a road trip to the big city in order to visit Ron's favorite place which happens to be a steakhouse, but Leslie has alternative motives for the trip.
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Directed by Randall EinhornWritten by Katie DippoldGuest stars Andy Milder, Nick Armstrong, Tim Acres, Jon Barinholtz, Mike Mitchell, Nick Holmes, Staci Roberts, Jason Mantzoukas
It's make it or break it for the Parks Department at the Harvest Festival which is full of surprises.
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Directed by Dean HollandWritten by Daniel J. GoorGuest stars Joseph Russo, Becky Thyre, Vincent Angelo, Chris Lusti, Jonathan Joss, Mo Collins, Jay Jackson
Leslie takes the whole department camping in order to brainstorm new ideas. Meanwhile, Andy attempts a romantic gesture for April, while Ann gets nervous when Chris returns to Pawnee as the new city manager.
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Directed by Rob SchrabWritten by Aisha MuharrarGuest stars Phil Reeves, Annie O'Donnell, Andy Forrest
April and Andy host a dinner party for the Parks Department. Meanwhile, Ann tries to move on from Chris at a singles' party.
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Directed by Michael TrimWritten by Katie DippoldGuest stars Pat Crawford Brown, John Ellison Conlee, Terri Hoyos, Harris Wittels, Colton Dunn, Minni Jo Mazzola, Blake Lee, Josh Duvendeck
Leslie tries an online dating service, but doesn't end up with a stranger as she expects. Also, Chris challenges Ron to a grilling competition as part of his plans to make Pawnee healthier.
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Directed by Ken WhittinghamWritten by Alan YangGuest stars Kirk Fox, Mark Saul, Aimee Parker, James Harvey Ward, Greg Derelian, Josh Pence, Yvans Jourdain, Andy Forrest
Jerry's contribution to Leslie's community art show causes a stir. Ben moves in with April and Andy and attempts to teach them how to be adults. Meanwhile, Leslie is frustrated by Chris and his interoffice dating rules.
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Directed by Dean HollandWritten by Norm HiscockGuest stars Mara Marini, Darlene Hunt, Jozef Fahey, Biff Yeager, Mark Colson, Eric Isenhower, Jay Jackson
Leslie's ex-best friend, Lindsay Carlisle Shay, launches an attack on Pawnee, banning residents from visiting a nearby park in the neighboring city of Eagleton with a large fence, causing Leslie to go to war with Eagleton. Meanwhile, everyone finds out that it is Ron's birthday, a fact that he went to extreme lengths to conceal.
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Directed by Nicole HolofcenerWritten by Emily SpiveyGuest stars Parker Posey, Damion Poitier, Harrison Thomas Boxley, Bob Elliott, Bruce Green, Mike Scully, Alan Naggar, Virginia Louise Smith
When Leslie tries to get Ann a job at city hall, her lukewarm reaction causes their first-ever fight. Tom invites the entire department to the Snakehole Lounge to help him promote his new alcohol, "Snake Juice."
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Directed by Randall EinhornWritten by Amy PoehlerGuest stars Andy Milder, Nick Kroll, Yvans Jourdain, Matt Besser, Harvey J. Alperin, Micah Beals, Jean Iavelli, John D. LeMay
When Chris sends Leslie and Ben on a trip to Indianapolis, Leslie is afraid she won't be able to deny her feelings for him. Ron teaches a young student about his views on government. Meanwhile, Andy gets his feelings hurt by April after playing Tom's new game.
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Directed by Troy MillerWritten by Harris WittelsGuest stars Jessica St. Clair, Kirk Fox, Alyssa Shafer, Alan Yang, Mark Rivers, John Sloman, J. Rene Pena, Todd Berger
Everyone in the office is unhappy when Chris decides to make some big changes in the parks department -- especially Tom who starts to question his career choices. Leslie is caught off guard when Ben has a meeting with her mom.
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Directed by Matt SohnWritten by Greg Levine, Brian RoweGuest stars Pamela Reed, Helen Slayton-Hughes, Jim Jansen, Sara Van Horn, Tami D'Addio, Yolanda Snowball, Rappin' Granny, Jeff Sloniker
Leslie and the parks team put together a memorial service for a dearly departed friend. Meanwhile, Tom makes a big life decision, while Chris reacts badly to a health problem.
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Directed by Dean HollandWritten by Daniel J. GoorGuest stars Biff Yeager, Megan Mullally, Ben Schwartz, Andy Forrest, Cooper Thornton, Johnny Sneed, Antonia Raftu, Detlef Schrempf
