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Parks and Recreation
2009–2015
· TV Show
· 22 min episodes
· 7 seasons
A
MEANRANK
83/100
Where it ranks
- Mean Score #78
- IMDb #61
- Google retired #88
- Rotten Tomatoes #58
- Metacritic #125
- RatingGraph #146
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- Rotten Tomatoes Critics #74
- Rotten Tomatoes Audience #76
- Metacritic Critics #214
- Metacritic Audience #53
- Criticker #57
- Trakt #36
Every rating
67–94
out of 100
Mostly agreed
Lowest is Metacritic critics on 67, highest is Google on 94.
See the TV shows the platforms disagree about most →The absurd antics of an Indiana town's public officials as they pursue sundry projects to make their city a better place.
Details
- Created by
- Greg Daniels, Michael Schur
- Released
- 9 April 2009
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Episode length
- 22 min
- Rated
- TV-14
- Episodes
- 122 across 7 seasons
- Awards
- 12 wins, 61 nominations
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Cast
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Awards & nominations
See all 73 →12 wins from 73 nominations across 32 ceremonies
| Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing – Live Action Under 35:00 2021 | Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing – Live Action Under 35:00 | Brent Findley, Jason Tregoe Newman, Bryant J. Fuhrmann, and Michael Jesmer (for the episode " A Parks and Recreation Special ") | Nominee |
| Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy 2016 | Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy | Amy Poehler | Nominee |
| Outstanding Achievement in Sound Mixing for Television Series – Half Hour 2016 | Outstanding Achievement in Sound Mixing for Television Series – Half Hour | George Flores, John W. Cook II, and Bill Freesh (for the episode " One Last Ride ") | Nominee |
| Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series 2016 | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series | Amy Poehler | Nominee |
| Outstanding Achievement in Sound Mixing for Television Series – Half Hour 2015 | Outstanding Achievement in Sound Mixing for Television Series – Half Hour | Steve Morantz, John W. Cook II, and Robert Carr (for the episode " Moving Up ") | Nominee |
| Outstanding Comedy Series 2015 | Outstanding Comedy Series | Greg Daniels, Michael Schur, Howard Klein, David Miner, Morgan Sackett, Dean Holland, Alan Yang, Harris Wittels, Donick Cary, Matt Murray, Aisha Muharrar, Dave King, David Hyman, and Amy Poehler | Nominee |
| Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series 2015 | Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series | Ken Whittingham (for the episode " Prom ") | Winner |
| Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series 2015 | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | Amy Poehler | Nominee |
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Best Guest Performer in a Comedy Series
3 nominations, 2 won
| Best Guest Performer in a Comedy Series | Patton Oswalt | Winner |
| Best Guest Performer in a Comedy Series | Paul Rudd | Winner |
| Best Guest Performer in a Comedy Series | Kathryn Hahn | Nominee |
Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series
2 nominations, 2 won
| Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series | Ken Whittingham (for the episode " Prom ") | Winner |
| Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series | Ken Whittingham (for the episode " How a Bill Becomes a Law ") | Winner |
Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy
5 nominations, 1 won
| Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy | Amy Poehler | Winner |
| Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy | Amy Poehler | Nominee |
| Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy | Amy Poehler | Nominee |
| Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy | Amy Poehler | Nominee |
| Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy | Amy Poehler | Nominee |
Best Actress in a Comedy Series
4 nominations, 1 won
| Best Actress in a Comedy Series | Amy Poehler | Winner |
| Best Actress in a Comedy Series | Amy Poehler | Nominee |
| Best Actress in a Comedy Series | Amy Poehler | Nominee |
| Best Actress in a Comedy Series | Amy Poehler | Nominee |
Best Comedy Series
4 nominations, 1 won
| Best Comedy Series | Parks and Recreation | Winner |
| Best Comedy Series | Parks and Recreation | Nominee |
| Best Comedy Series | Parks and Recreation | Nominee |
| Best Comedy Series | Parks and Recreation | Nominee |
AFI Television Programs of the Year
1 nomination, 1 won
| AFI Television Programs of the Year | Parks and Recreation | Winner |
Best Comedy Actress – TV
1 nomination, 1 won
| Best Comedy Actress – TV | Amy Poehler | Winner |
Outstanding Comedy
1 nomination, 1 won
| Outstanding Comedy | Parks and Recreation | Winner |
Outstanding Female Actor in a Leading Role in a Comedy Series
1 nomination, 1 won
| Outstanding Female Actor in a Leading Role in a Comedy Series | Amy Poehler | Winner |
Outstanding Individual Episode
1 nomination, 1 won
| Outstanding Individual Episode | Parks and Recreation (for the episode " Pawnee Zoo ") | Winner |
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
6 nominations
| Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | Amy Poehler | Nominee |
| Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | Amy Poehler | Nominee |
| Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | Amy Poehler | Nominee |
| Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | Amy Poehler | Nominee |
| Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | Amy Poehler | Nominee |
| Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | Amy Poehler | Nominee |
Best Supporting Actress/Television
4 nominations
| Best Supporting Actress/Television | Aubrey Plaza | Nominee |
| Best Supporting Actress/Television | Aubrey Plaza | Nominee |
| Best Supporting Actress/Television | Aubrey Plaza | Nominee |
| Best Supporting Actress/Television | Aubrey Plaza | Nominee |
Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (Half-Hour) and Animation
4 nominations
| Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (Half-Hour) and Animation | George Flores, John W. Cook II, and William Freesh (for the episode " One Last Ride ") | Nominee |
| Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (Half-Hour) and Animation | Steve Motantz, John W. Cook II, and Ken Kobett (for the episode " Leslie and Ben ") | Nominee |
| Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (Half-Hour) and Animation | John W. Cook II, Peter Nusbaum, and Steve Motantz (for the episode " End of the World ") | Nominee |
| Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (Half-Hour) and Animation | Steve Motantz, John W. Cook II, and Peter Nusbaum (for the episode " Andy and April's Fancy Party ") | Nominee |
Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
3 nominations
| Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series | Chris Pratt | Nominee |
| Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series | Nick Offerman | Nominee |
| Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series | Nick Offerman | Nominee |
Comedy Series
3 nominations
| Comedy Series | Megan Amram, Donick Cary, Greg Daniels, Nate DiMeo, Emma Fletcher, Rachna Fruchbom, Dan Goor, Norm Hiscock, Matt Hubbard, Dave King, Greg Levine, Joe Mande, Sam Means, Aisha Muharrar, Matt Murray, Amy Poehler, Alexandra Rushfield, Michael Schur, Jen Statsky, Harris Wittels, and Alan Yang | Nominee |
| Comedy Series | Megan Amram, Greg Daniels, Nate Dimeo, Katie Dippold, Dan Goor, Norm Hiscock, Dave King, Greg Levine, Joe Mande, Aisha Muharrar, Nick Offerman, Chelsea Peretti, Amy Poehler, Alexandra Rushfield, Mike Scully, Michael Schur, Harris Wittels, and Alan Yang | Nominee |
| Comedy Series | Greg Daniels, Katie Dippold, Dan Goor, Norm Hiscock, Emily Kapnek, Dave King, Greg Levine, Aisha Muharrar, Chelsea Peretti, Amy Poehler, Brian Rowe, Michael Schur, Mike Scully, Emily Spivey, Alan Yang, and Harris Wittels | Nominee |
Outstanding Achievement in Sound Mixing for Television Series – Half Hour
3 nominations
| Outstanding Achievement in Sound Mixing for Television Series – Half Hour | George Flores, John W. Cook II, and Bill Freesh (for the episode " One Last Ride ") | Nominee |
| Outstanding Achievement in Sound Mixing for Television Series – Half Hour | Steve Morantz, John W. Cook II, and Robert Carr (for the episode " Moving Up ") | Nominee |
| Outstanding Achievement in Sound Mixing for Television Series – Half Hour | Steve Morantz, John W. Cook II, and Kenneth Kobett (for the episode " Leslie and Ben ") | Nominee |
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series
3 nominations
| Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series | Amy Poehler | Nominee |
| Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series | Amy Poehler | Nominee |
| Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series | Amy Poehler | Nominee |
Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series
3 nominations
| Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series | Aisha Muharrar (for the episode " Ann and Chris ") | Nominee |
| Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series | Michael Schur (for the episode " Win, Lose, or Draw ") | Nominee |
| Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series | Amy Poehler (for the episode " The Debate ") | Nominee |
Best Actor in a Comedy Series
2 nominations
| Best Actor in a Comedy Series | Adam Scott | Nominee |
| Best Actor in a Comedy Series | Adam Scott | Nominee |
Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy
2 nominations
| Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy | Parks and Recreation | Nominee |
| Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy | Parks and Recreation | Nominee |
Episode of a Half Hour Single-Camera Television Series
2 nominations
| Episode of a Half Hour Single-Camera Television Series | Ian Phillips (for the episode " London ") | Nominee |
| Episode of a Half Hour Single-Camera Television Series | Ian Phillips (for the episode " Soda Tax ") | Nominee |
Episodic Comedy
2 nominations
| Episodic Comedy | Michael Schur and Alan Yang (for the episode " Leslie and Ben ") | Nominee |
| Episodic Comedy | Amy Poehler (for the episode " The Debate ") | Nominee |
Outstanding Comedy Series
2 nominations
| Outstanding Comedy Series | Greg Daniels, Michael Schur, Howard Klein, David Miner, Morgan Sackett, Dean Holland, Alan Yang, Harris Wittels, Donick Cary, Matt Murray, Aisha Muharrar, Dave King, David Hyman, and Amy Poehler | Nominee |
| Outstanding Comedy Series | Greg Daniels, Michael Schur, Howard Klein, David Miner, Dan Goor, Amy Poehler, Emily Spivey, and Morgan Sackett | Nominee |
Outstanding Short-Format Live-Action Entertainment Program
2 nominations
| Outstanding Short-Format Live-Action Entertainment Program | Morgan Sackett, Michael Schur, Dean Holland, and David Hyman ( Parks and Rec in Europe, via NBC.com ) | Nominee |
| Outstanding Short-Format Live-Action Entertainment Program | Morgan Sackett, Michael Schur, and Dean Holland ( Parks and Recreation: April and Andy's Road Trip, via NBC.com ) | Nominee |
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
2 nominations
| Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Rashida Jones | Nominee |
| Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Rashida Jones | Nominee |
Best Comedy Supporting Actor – TV
1 nomination
| Best Comedy Supporting Actor – TV | Aziz Ansari | Nominee |
Best Comedy Supporting Actress – TV
1 nomination
| Best Comedy Supporting Actress – TV | Aubrey Plaza | Nominee |
Favorite TV Actress – Comedy
1 nomination
| Favorite TV Actress – Comedy | Aubrey Plaza | Nominee |
Favorite TV Actress – Supporting Role
1 nomination
| Favorite TV Actress – Supporting Role | Aubrey Plaza | Nominee |
Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing – Live Action Under 35:00
1 nomination
| Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing – Live Action Under 35:00 | Brent Findley, Jason Tregoe Newman, Bryant J. Fuhrmann, and Michael Jesmer (for the episode " A Parks and Recreation Special ") | Nominee |
Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television, Comedy
1 nomination
| Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television, Comedy | Greg Daniels, Dan Goor, Howard Klein, Amy Poehler, Morgan Sackett, and Michael Schur | Nominee |
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
1 nomination
| Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series | Aziz Ansari | Nominee |