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A "mocumentary" of local government. Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler), mid-level employee of the Parks and Recreation Department of Pawnee, Indiana, is assigned to help a local nurse to convert a construction site into a community park. With a camera crew recording her every gaff and mishap. All in all, Leslie hopes to complete the project, despite the many obstacles that are placed in her way.

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05x22 Are You Better Off? Aired: May. 02, 2013

Leslie celebrates her first year as a city councilor. A surprise discovery leads Andy to call the only man he knows who can help with the investigation: … [continue reading]

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Parks and Recreations has today been Renewed by NBC for a sixth season. Parks has averaged a 2.0 rating this year among adults 18-49, making it one of NBC’s strongest Thursday night shows.

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Series Info

Type:
Scripted
Premiered:
Apr. 09, 2009
Status:
Returning Series
Runtime:
30 min.
Aired:
2009 - 2013
To-Date:
5 Seasons
91 Episodes
Network
NBC TV Network

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  • The idea for this program originally came from the Parks and Rec staff, specifically the lifeguard staff, in El Segundo, California.
  • The exterior shots of City Hall is Pasadena City Hall in California.
  • The exterior shot of J.J.'s Diner is actually Landmark Diner on Cheshire Bridge Road in Atlanta, Georgia.