My favourite episodes from Parks and Recreation
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- DirectorMichael McCullersStarsAmy PoehlerRashida JonesPaul SchneiderLeslie tries to infiltrate the boys' club of politics by crashing an after-work gathering at the town hall. Trying to fit in, she opens a gift basket breaking the local government ethics, and then is called before an ethics committee.
- DirectorJason WolinerStarsAmy PoehlerRashida JonesPaul SchneiderLeslie serves as a judge in the Miss Pawnee Beauty Pageant but is disappointed with the results, and Ann finds out that her ex-boyfriend Andy is living in the pit.
- DirectorAlex HardcastleStarsAmy PoehlerRashida JonesPaul SchneiderAnn helps a nervous Leslie get ready for her first date with Dave by giving her a "practice date," while everybody else at the office tries to dig up the juiciest dirt on each other.
- DirectorMichael SchurStarsAmy PoehlerRashida JonesPaul SchneiderLeslie welcomes a delegation from Pawnee's sister city in Venezuela, whose goal is to humiliate their hosts.
- DirectorRandall EinhornStarsAmy PoehlerRashida JonesPaul SchneiderLeslie is falsely accused of having sexual relations with a sleazy Pawnee councilman. Meanwhile, the rest of the office takes on Leslie's work while she deals with the scandal, and officer Dave has more surprising news for Leslie.
- DirectorTristram ShapeeroStarsAmy PoehlerRashida JonesPaul SchneiderLeslie puts together a task force at the mayor's request to catch a possum at the golf course, while Mark forces Ron to get his personal building up to code.
- DirectorMichael TrimStarsAmy PoehlerRashida JonesPaul SchneiderLeslie goes on a crusade to improve park safety after Jerry is mugged, which is later discovered to be a lie. Meanwhile, Ron tries to teach the office self-defense, but winds up injuring Andy instead.
- DirectorDavid RogersStarsAmy PoehlerRashida JonesAziz AnsariLeslie hits the Pawnee media circuit to promote the Harvest Festival, but Ben freaks out on air when his past is exposed. Meanwhile, April threatens Andy that she'll leave for Indianapolis unless he does her chores.
- DirectorDean HollandStarsAmy PoehlerRashida JonesAziz AnsariOn the day before the Harvest Festival, a local Native American leader places a "curse" on the event because Leslie refuses to give in to his demands.
- DirectorDean HollandStarsAmy PoehlerRashida JonesAziz AnsariChris deals with community uproar over Jerry's new painting, which features a nude Leslie, and Ben tries to help teach Andy and April responsibility after he moves in with them.
- DirectorTroy MillerStarsAmy PoehlerRashida JonesAziz AnsariThe romantic tension between Leslie and Ben reaches dangerous levels when they take a work-related road trip to Indianapolis, Tom's "game show" creates tension between Andy and April, and Ron teaches government to a nine year old.
- DirectorMatt SohnStarsAmy PoehlerRashida JonesAziz AnsariLeslie's mom makes a pass at Ben, not knowing that he and Leslie are dating. Meanwhile, Chris makes radical changes in the office, and nobody is happy with them.
- DirectorWendey StanzlerStarsAmy PoehlerRashida JonesAziz AnsariLeslie's opportunity to stump for votes in the business community is sabotaged by Tom, who wants to promote Entertainment 7Twenty. Meanwhile, Andy and April throw a Halloween party, but don't give Ben advance notice.
- DirectorDean HollandStarsAmy PoehlerRashida JonesAziz AnsariA cult predicting the end of the world reserves a park, Leslie becomes jealous when another woman takes interest in Ben, Tom throws a huge party for the closing of Entertainment 7Twenty, and Andy and April try to do something stupid.
- DirectorJorma TacconeStarsAmy PoehlerRashida JonesAziz AnsariLeslie and Ben argue over their relationship and ruin the high school Model U.N. they are hosting, Chris wonders where his relationship with Jerry's daughter is going wrong, and Ron tries to get Tom to take back his old job.
- DirectorNicole HolofcenerStarsAmy PoehlerRashida JonesAziz AnsariLeslie tries to manipulate a new park project to extend her working relationship with Ben, Tom and Jerry work together to create a new department logo, and Andy tries to find the right college course to sign up for.
- 2009–201521mTV-PG8.4 (2.5K)TV EpisodeDirectorDean HollandStarsAmy PoehlerRashida JonesAziz AnsariChris brings Leslie up on ethics charges for her relationship with Ben.
- DirectorMichael TrimStarsAmy PoehlerRashida JonesAziz AnsariLeslie unsuccessfully tries to win over a focus group member who made a negative comment by going bowling with him, and Chris gets some bad relationship news while calling for campaign donations.
- DirectorMorgan SackettStarsAmy PoehlerRashida JonesAziz AnsariAnn's friends try to set her up on a date for Valentine's Day, while Ron and Andy try to help Ben solve Leslie's series of complicated riddles to reveal the location of their Valentine's Day date.
- DirectorAmy PoehlerStarsAmy PoehlerRashida JonesAziz AnsariThe candidates debate on television; Chris, Anne, and Tom act as Leslie's "spin team" for the media. Meanwhile, Ron, April, Donna, and Andy throw a party for Leslie's campaign supporters, but experience a few set backs in the process.
- DirectorKyle NewacheckStarsAmy PoehlerRashida JonesAziz AnsariLeslie faces threats and backlash if she votes in favor of a "soda tax," Ben tries to suck up to his interns after he discovers that they're politically connected, and Andy's efforts to get in shape send Chris into a depression.
- DirectorDean HollandStarsAmy PoehlerRashida JonesAziz AnsariLeslie's future with Ben is on hold after he gets a new job offer, Leslie and Ann give Jerry a heart attack, and Ron's new relationship is in jeopardy because of his girlfriend's kids.
- DirectorDean HollandStarsAmy PoehlerRashida JonesAziz AnsariThe department has to put together an last-minute fund-raising gala for the new park without Leslie, who has been called away on an emergency disaster drill. Meanwhile, Andy takes his police officer exam.
- DirectorCraig ZiskStarsAmy PoehlerRashida JonesAziz AnsariThe clock is ticking -- Leslie and Ben have two hours to complete a years-long project. Meanwhile, Ron gets in trouble when his temper gets the best of him.
- DirectorCraig ZiskStarsAmy PoehlerRashida JonesAziz AnsariLeslie faces a roadblock while searching for a new head of Animal Control, Ann convinces Ron to go see a doctor, and Ben asks local fragrance mogul Dennis Feinstein for a charitable donation.
- DirectorDean HollandStarsAmy PoehlerRashida JonesAziz AnsariRon's honeymoon doesn't go as planned, Leslie gives an unpopular speech at her award ceremony, Andy considers a business proposal, and Tom attempts to compromise with his rival.
- DirectorAlan YangStarsAmy PoehlerRashida JonesAziz AnsariLeslie battles with Tom on her first day back with the Parks Department, the gang pranks Ben on his first day as City Manager, and Chris and Ann shop for a ring after their engagement.
- DirectorKen WhittinghamStarsAmy PoehlerAziz AnsariNick OffermanLeslie's efforts to take down the wall separating Eagleton and Pawnee yield unexpected results; Ben and Tom meet with possible sponsors for the concert; Ron finds a new hobby.
- DirectorDean HollandStarsAmy PoehlerAziz AnsariNick OffermanA pair of radio shock jocks threaten to ruin Leslie's town slogan contest, April and Donna help Tom find a restaurant site, and Andy discovers Ron's alter-ego, Duke Silver.
- DirectorBeth McCarthy-MillerStarsAmy PoehlerAziz AnsariNick OffermanThe gang locks Leslie and Ron in the old Parks Department office overnight and force them to settle their differences and end their feud.
- 2009–201522mTV-PG8.0 (2K)TV EpisodeDirectorMorgan SackettStarsAmy PoehlerNick OffermanAubrey PlazaDuring a business trip to Washington, April tells Leslie that she wants to quit her job. Back in Pawnee, Andy, Ben and Ron may have found her the perfect new job.
- DirectorGreg DanielsStarsAmy PoehlerNick OffermanAubrey PlazaA traditional pie-baking competition causes problems for Ben's campaign, Ron goes on a scavenger hunt to find one of his house keys that April lost, and Gary loses his wedding ring in a drain outside the building.
- DirectorMichael SchurStarsAmy PoehlerAziz AnsariNick OffermanAs the team gathers one final time before they go their separate ways, we look 10 years into the future for each team member.