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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 two statues featured in the opening credits are two landmarks on Highway 18 in Montpelier, Indiana, a town located in the East-Central region of the state. The first is the Ice Cream…
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    The two statues featured in the opening credits are two landmarks on Highway 18 in Montpelier, Indiana, a town located in the East-Central region of the state. The first is the Ice Cream Giant at Tin Lizzy, an ice cream shop just outside the town, and the second is the Muffler Man Indian in the center of town.
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  • The exterior shots of City Hall is Pasadena City Hall in California.
  • Kulap Vilaysack auditioned for the role of April Ludgate and later guest starred as Ulani.