Parks and Recreation: Season 1

2009 · 6 episodes · ★ 7.3

What Season 1 of Parks and Recreation

Leslie Knope is the deputy director of the Parks and Recreation Department in Pawnee, a fictional city in Indiana. She is an enthusiastic public servant who refuses to let politics dampen her optimism. It all starts with an abandoned construction pit next to the house of Ann Perkins, a nurse. Leslie demands that it be filled in after her boyfriend, Andy Dwyer, falls into it and breaks both legs. Leslie promises to turn it into a park, but Ron Swanson, the department director and an anti-government libertarian, resists the project. The season also shows the sexism of the local political environment and Leslie's work-life balance.

6episodes

Apr 9, 2009premiered

May 14, 2009latest episode

2.3 hrtotal runtime

Season 1 Episodes

1x01 Pilot
Apr 9, 2009 · 22 min · ★ 7.2
Indiana government worker Leslie Knope is given the assignment to convert an abandoned quarry pit into a community park. A documentary film crew follows Leslie through her mishaps and gaffes as she tries to make her assignment a reality.
Directing: Greg Daniels · Writing: Michael Schur, Greg Daniels · Starring: Chris Pratt, Jim O'Heir, Retta, Ian Roberts
1x02 Canvassing
Apr 16, 2009 · 22 min · ★ 7.1
Leslie decides that she and her committee need to go door-to-door to gain support for the park project as well as support for an upcoming town hall meeting, but their mission does not go as planned. Meanwhile, Tom wanders away from the canvassing group and uses his own creative recruitment tactics.
Directing: Seth Gordon · Writing: Rachel Axler · Starring: Chris Pratt, Retta, Phil Reeves, Lennon Parham
1x03 The Reporter
Apr 23, 2009 · 22 min · ★ 7.2
Leslie arranges for a reporter to do a story about her park project, but she and her committee have the worst time staying on topic. She then calls Mark to help her save the story, but it ends up hurting more than helping. Meanwhile, Tom does all he can to suck up to his boss.
Directing: Jeffrey Blitz · Writing: Daniel J. Goor · Starring: Chris Pratt, Jim O'Heir, Retta, Steve Zissis
1x04 Boys' Club
Apr 30, 2009 · 22 min · ★ 7.2
Leslie attempts to break into the political "old boy's club," causing an ethical dilemma. Meanwhile, Andy plans a surprise for Ann.
Directing: Michael McCullers · Writing: Alan Yang · Starring: Chris Pratt, Jim O'Heir, Retta, Windell Middlebrooks
1x05 The Banquet
May 7, 2009 · 22 min · ★ 7.3
During a banquet honoring her mother's public service, Leslie tries to convince a local zoning official to support her proposed park project. Meanwhile, Mark and Tom try to meet some ladies.
Directing: Beth McCarthy-Miller · Writing: Tucker Cawley · Starring: Chris Pratt, Jim O'Heir, Retta, Bruce Jarchow
1x06 Rock Show Season Finale
May 14, 2009 · 27 min · ★ 7.6
Leslie attends what she believes is a business meeting with an elderly local government bigwig, unaware that her mother has secretly set her up on a blind date. Andy plays his first gig since breaking both of his legs in the pit.
Directing: Michael Schur · Writing: Norm Hiscock · Starring: Chris Pratt, Jim O'Heir, Ron Perkins, Todd Grinnell