The Parks Department of PawneeLists about Parks and Recreation, NBC's hit comedy series about perky mid-level bureaucrat Leslie Knope and her zany, lovable co-workers, which ran from 2009 to 2015.
Updated November 26, 2019 2.7K votes 909 voters 44.2K views
We're sad that it's over, but what is the best season of Parks and Recreation that you love to go back to? It's hard to argue that Parks and Rec isn't an amazing show, especially since it launched the careers of Chris Pratt and Aziz Ansari. It also put Nick Offerman on the map, with Ron Swanson being compared to some of the funniest TV characters of all time. The series also had some hysterically funny women, including Amy Poehler, Rashida Jones, and Aubrey Plaza. That being said, which season is your favorite?
For this poll we're ranking the top seasons of Parks and Recreation, with the help of your votes. Whether you liked the earlier seasons or the final one, vote up your favorite Parks & Recreation seasons and downvote any that you felt were a little dry (although none of them were and you know it).
The third season of Parks and Recreation premiered on January 20, 2011 and contains 16 episodes. This season finds Leslie striking up a romance with Ben and reviving the Pawnee Harvest Festival.
This season contains several unforgettable episodes including: "Media Blitz," "Eagleton," and "Li'l Sebastian."
Memorable moments from Season 3 include:
Ben's interview that questions his past.
An online dating site matches Tom and Leslie.
Leslie is depicted as a nude goddess in a painting.
The fourth season of Parks and Recreation premiered on September 22, 2011 and contains 22 episodes. This season finds Leslie eyeing a seat on the city council.
This season contains several unforgettable episodes including: "Pawnee Rangers," "Smallest Park," and "Citizen Knope."
The fifth season of Parks and Recreation premiered on September 20, 2012 and contains 22 episodes. This season focus on Leslie's new role as a Pawnee Councilwoman.
This season contains several unforgettable episodes including: "How a Bill Becomes a Law," "Pawnee Commons," and "Women in Garbage."
Memorable moments from Season 5 include:
Ann is pregnant.
Councilman Jamm crashes the wedding.
Ben and April make career moves to Washington, D.C.
The second season of Parks and Recreation premiered on September 17, 2009 and contains 24 episodes. This season finds the department still grappling with the pit while two state auditors (who we learn to love as Ben and Chris) shut down the government.
This season contains several unforgettable episodes including: "Beauty Pageant," "The Camel," and "Christmas Scandal."
The sixth season of Parks and Recreation premiered on September 26, 2013 and contains 22 episodes. This season finds Leslie preparing to return to her old job while Ron prepares for married life.
This season contains several unforgettable episodes including: "Dopplegangers," "Fluoride," and "New Beginnings."
Memorable moments from Season 6 include:
Ron tries to erase evidence of his existence to evade junk mailers.
Donna sends a sexy message on the town's Twitter account.
A three-year jump shows Leslie and Ben's triplets.
The seventh season of Parks and Recreation premiered on February 24, 2015 and contains 13 episodes. This season focuses on the future of Parks Department staff, past and present.
This season contains several unforgettable episodes including: "Ron and Jammy," "Save JJ's," and "Pie-Mary."
