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Full <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-parks-and-recreation-characters/carlybobarly?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Parks and Recreation characters</a> list with photos and character bios when available. List contains all Parks and Recreation main character names and features lead Parks and Recreation roles. If you're looking for the most <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-people-named-park/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">famous Parks</a> and Recreation characters then you're in the right place. This Parks and Recreation main character list includes pictures of Parks and Recreation characters and features useful character information like the names of actors or actresses who play the characters. Parks and Recreation character roles from every season are included, along with the characters' gender, occupation and more. A list made up of items like Leslie Knope and Ron Swanson.This list answers the questions "what are the Parks and Recreation characters called?" and "who are all the characters in Parks and Recreation?"You can click each image for a larger picture of the character, and in some cases you can click the character's name for a more detailed description. View the list of Parks and Recreation character names as an info list or customize your view by switching to slideshow or blog mode. Share the list of the highly notable Parks and Recreation characters by clicking the Facebook or Twitter icons. This list of most well-known Parks and Recreation characters can also be sorted alphabetically if you click the header at the top of the column labeled &quot;Name.&quot; If you're looking for more minor Parks and Recreation characters, then they should also be on this list, but if not feel free to add them below. You can use this list to create a new list, re-rank it to fit your views, then publish it. {#nodes}

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Ben Wyatt

Sir Benjamin "Ben" Wyatt is a character portrayed by Adam Scott in the TV series Parks and Recreation. The character guest starred in two episodes of season two and was upgraded to a series regular in season three. Ben is a state auditor who comes into Pawnee with Chris Traeger to evaluate the town's funds at the end of the second season. Compared with the exuberant Chris, Ben is very serious and straightforward, willing to tell the truth no matter how harsh; the two used to do budget meetings individually, but it didn't work out because Chris would never get anything done and Ben received multiple death threats. Ben began dating Leslie Knope in the season three episode "Road Trip" and married her in the season five episode "Leslie and Ben."

Lists about the most memorable fictional characters in film, TV, and literature that will stick in our minds forever.

Characters We'll Never Forget

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We all like to fantasize and daydream about our favorite <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/fictional-characters-you-would-leave-your-woman-for/lisa-waugh?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">hot fictional characters</a>. Maybe you've struck some kind of a deal with your romantic partner - if Sam and Dean Winchester come to life, you're allowed a hall pass for the weekend. Or maybe you keep your passionate devotion to Fox Mulder or Han Solo on the down low. Whatever the case, it's fun to imagine what it would be like to spend time with one of these handsome fictional men. Categorizing them can be tricky, because some of these sexy, fictional dudes come with a lot of baggage. For example, we all know how sexy Christian Grey and Edward Cullen are, but would you REALLY want to deal with all of their weird emotional issues? Could you look past Loki's mischievous ways and look only to his righteous abs? Would Tony Stark's good looks be enough to drown out his extreme narcissism? These are the questions you'll have to answer as you pour over this list of fictional characters you'd leave your man for. How do your hot fictional characters skew? Are you more about the good guys, like Thor and Elliot Stabler, or do the bad boys get your blood flowing, like Spike from Buffy the Vampire Slayer? Or are you interested in just the right mix of Stiles, Sherlock Holmes, and Magic Mike? However your list stacks up, have fun picking and choosing the fictional characters you'd leave your man for. A little crush on someone you could never actually get with is completely healthy and normal. Vote up the hottest fictional male characters, and be sure to add any to the list that we may have forgotten!

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When a long-running and/or popular&nbsp;TV show adds a new character to the ensemble, some TV snobs might scoff. It&#39;s considered a sign that a show has lost the spark that made it special. Adding a new face is a&nbsp;desperate attempt to inject new creative energy into the series, these critics assume. And yes, TV history is full of late additions that did derail the show. (Looking at you, <a href="https://www.theloop.ca/the-highs-and-lows-of-cousin-oliver-syndrome-tvs-most-shameless-ploy-for-ratings/" target="_blank">Cousin Oliver</a>.) (Also looking at you, <a href="https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Poochie" target="_blank">Poochie</a>.)&nbsp;

But sometimes, <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-tv-characters-who-werent-in-the-first-season/randy-miller" target="_blank">a new character can actually save the show</a>. There are also plenty of examples of late-to-the-party additions that became just as beloved as the core cast, and sometimes even more popular. Here are 12 times a TV series leveled up with the addition of one character. Remember to vote up your favorites.

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Lists 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.

The Parks Department of Pawnee

Who are the best characters on the NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation? Well, that depends. The town of Pawnee is full of colorful characters who are beloved by fans and all have their own fun quirks and traits. The award-winning NBC sitcom ran for seven wonderful seasons and this list of the the top characters from Parks and Rec offers the definitive answer to who is better: Ron or Leslie, Ann or April, Andy, or <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/jerry-is-the-best-character-in-parks-and-rec/eric-vega" target="_blank">Jerry</a>?

From Parks and Recreation&#39;s main characters, like Leslie Knope, Ben Wyatt, and Ron Swanson, to the excellent supporting cast, including Perd Hapley, Joan Calamezzo, and Orin (remember Orin?!), fans of Parks know that choosing their favorite Pawnee citizens is a real Sophie&#39;s Choice. They&#39;re all great in their own ways, but someone has to be the best.

Whether you think the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-parks-and-recreation-episodes/reference" target="_blank">greatest Parks and Recreation</a> character is Donna, or you&#39;d like to discuss the darker side of life with April Ludgate, everyone has their favorite Parks characters. One of the coolest things about the Parks and Recreation cast is how different all the characters are.

No matter who you think is the coolest cat in Pawnee, this list of Parks and Recreation characters needs your votes. Cast them now for the characters you think are the absolute best from NBC Parks and Recreation to have your voice heard on this ultimate ranking of the greatest characters from one of the best TV series of all time.

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After spending so very many hours watching a TV show, we form strong attachments - and revulsions - to certain characters. Let's rank 'em.

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Lists about nerdy hobbies, franchises, and topics—and the sweet, socially awkward geeks who obsess over them.

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List of the greatest geeks in TV history. The <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-nerd-characters-movies/jodi-smith" target="_blank">best nerd characters</a> ever to hit the tiny screens are ranked here in order of greatness. Sure some of the characters might have annoyed us, but we never changed that dial once they appeared onscreen. These men and women are absolutely hilarious and absolutely awesome -- oh, and absolutely nerdy. It usually happens on TV when the door knocks and the dad is really disappointed to see who is on the other side. Like the way Carl Winslow looks when it&#39;s revealed to be Steve Urkel on Family Matters. TV nerds of all genders are ranked, ranging from sexy geeks like Liz Lemon to neurotic nerds like Adrian Monk. Who studies dinosaurs better than Ross Geller? Who knows more Pawnee history than Leslie Knope? These geeks made us smarter and sillier, like Lisa Simpson and Willow Rosenberg. While Willow was always the best friend and Dwight Schrute is just one of the employees, people like Larry David and iCarly (yes, both geeks) got shows to their geeky selves.

Ross Geller

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Look, you watch enough of a show, you get to know the characters. Maybe you even care about them. Maybe you even love them. Or hate them. Or want to read tons of lists about them.

The People in Your TV

Some of the best TV shows - the ones that eventually soar to critical acclaim and garner millions of die-hard fans - don't always hit the ground running. It can be pretty hard to find your footing that first year. In fact, there are a lot of TV characters added after Season 1 that went on to become integral to their shows.One of the most tried and true methods that showrunners use to stabilize a shaky first season is introducing new characters. A new character can energize a lagging plot line, or even lead to a new plot line entirely, taking the show in directions that may not have been originally intended.Not all new characters work. Many are summarily dismissed. But some of these new characters feel so enmeshed in the fabric of the show, it's hard to believe that there was a time when they weren't a part of it at all.This is a list of the greatest <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/most-hated-tv-characters/matthewcoleweiss?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">television characters</a> who weren't in the first season. Vote up the series regulars who became most integral to their series. And if you don't like the order this list is in, feel free to rerank it. In fact, it's highly encouraged. Make your voice heard for the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/tags/best-tv-characters?ref=internalCrossLinking_tag">best TV characters</a> who weren't in Season 1.

Woody Boyd

The Greatest TV Characters Who Weren't in Season 1

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A show that two of your favorite characters are on could be garbage, the characters surrounding the duo could be annoying, the entire series could be a slog - but we&#39;d still watch because the chemistry of a great couple is pure TV magic. Whether&nbsp;they can banter like no one else, argue and makeup in the span of a few minutes, or just be magically charming together, the best husbands and wives on television have a special place in our TV watching hearts.

While TV may still love pairing <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/tv-husbands-whose-wives-should-have-divorced-them/ranker-tv" target="_blank">husbands</a> who aren&#39;t good partners with <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/tv-wives-who-should-divorce/alexandra-plesa" target="_blank">wives who have too much patience</a>, TV has changed a lot in recent years. Luckily for us, a huge part of that shift has to do with putting great husbands and wives&nbsp;front and center and giving us the privilege of watching them live their lives. From goofy sitcoms to heartbreaking dramas, from big budget epics to small-scale indie cable shows, the best TV husbands and wives&nbsp;are the ones that make us wish our relationships&nbsp;were as stable, healthy, and just plain entertaining as the ones in our favorite <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-shows-about-marriage/ranker-tv/" target="_blank">shows with married couples</a>. If there&#39;s one thing that these husband and wife duos&nbsp;from TV can do best it&#39;s make us wish we had their lives, whether they&#39;re solving every problem life throws at them with grace&nbsp;or looking beautiful and happy from sunup to sundown.

Regardless of the reality of these marriages, after a hard day sometimes all we want to do is escape and watch people that cope with life better than us. With that in mind, get your vows ready, never have a fight that lasts more than one episode, and live your best life with your best spouse, because it&#39;s time to rank the best husband and wife duos&nbsp;on TV.

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Politics

Fictional political candidates you'd cast your ballot for are those presidential, congressional, state and local officials who exist only in film and television, but if they were actually running, we might lend them a vote. From the liberal to the ruthlessly evil, for one reason or another, these fictional politicians are among our favorites.Picking which of these fictional political candidates you'd actually vote for is very much dependent on what you find important in your government leaders. Fans of small government and bacon might vote for Ron Swanson from &quot;Parks and Recreation&quot; while someone more set on marijuana legalization may opt for Doug Wilson from &quot;Weeds.&quot; If you want a completely bad ass president, look no further than James Marshall from &quot;Air Force One.&quot;In other cases, picking one of these fictional politicians to elect into office, might just provide the best entertainment money can't buy. Who wouldn't love to have the clueless fictional cartoon version of Adam West in Family Guy as mayor? What about the ridiculous Cam Brady from &quot;The Campaign&quot; or Vanellope von Schweetz from &quot;Wreck-It Ralph?&quot; All might not be best for the job, but watching them in politics sure is entertaining.So whether you would back President Fitzgerald Grant III in the next election on &quot;Scandal&quot; or you admire the ruthless Francis Underwood in &quot;House of Cards,&quot; it's time to pick your fictional political horse to back. Vote up those you'd vote for, add any not listed or re-rank this list of the fictional political candidates you'd cast your ballot for all below!

Fictional Political Candidates You'd Cast Your Ballot For

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Men have certainly received more than their fair share of diverse and complicated characters in the realm of television. Thankfully, now we&#39;re seeing more and more strong and complex women in mainstream entertainment as well. Elizabeth Moss, Viola Davis, Sandra Oh, Rachel Bloom, Kerry Washington, Robin Wright, and&nbsp;many others have been delivering powerhouse performances in recent years and stunning audiences with their immense talent. That being said, the industry still skews toward&nbsp;the preference for a &quot;leading man,&quot; and there are countless examples of men that represent every facet&nbsp;of masculinity.&nbsp;

So, what does it mean to be a man in America&nbsp;today? Is modern masculinity viewed&nbsp;as more reserved than in previous generations, or does it simply imply a level of openness and a different&nbsp;sense of responsibility? Or has masculinity stayed consistent over the years, and remained a constant as the world evolved&nbsp;around it? Vote up the tv characters that you feel most closely portray modern masculinity; vote down those that miss the mark.

Which TV Characters Best Represent Modern Masculinity?

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The former colleagues/forever friends of the Pawnee&nbsp;Department of Parks and Recreation had a small, social-distanced reunion&nbsp;via video, and we are happy to report&nbsp;everyone is doing fine.

Since we last saw them five years ago, the gang has continued to flourish... for the most part. While few have taken to shilling pandemic-themed colognes and at-home dentistry, most of the friends are doing their best to help others. More important, they are doing their part to help Parks and Recreation fans who have missed Leslie and the gang.&nbsp;

Here is a rundown of what everyone is up to. Vote up the characters you miss the most. And if you&#39;ve gotten sick of rewatching the series over and over (highly unlikely), why don&#39;t you check out these <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/what-to-watch-if-you-love-parks-and-recreation/watchworthy?ref=lists_about&amp;pos=8&amp;a=0&amp;l=13178554&amp;ltype=n&amp;g=0" target="_blank">other funny shows like&nbsp;Parks and Recreation</a>?

'Parks and Recreation' Reunion: Five Years Later

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List of notable fictional characters <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/fictional-characters-named-steve/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">whose name is</a> Ben, including photos when available. The fictional characters named Benjamin below come from every kind of genre and medium, as this list includes movie characters named Benjamen, TV characters named Benny, and book characters named Ben. You might even find some notable <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-most-badass-video-game-heroes-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">video game characters</a> whose name is Benjamin below as well. Whether you're looking for comedy characters named Benjamen or drama characters named Benny, this list will have what you're looking for. Who are the most well known fictional Bens? Some of the more memorable names below include Benjamin Linus from Lost, Benjamin Sisko from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, and Ben Tennyson from Ben 10: Ultimate Alien. This list is ranked by the votes of users like you, so vote for your favorite characters below if you want to see them higher on the list. If we left your top character named Ben off the list, feel free to add them.

Benjamin Gates

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Relationships

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Who do you think you are? Let these fictional characters who match up with your zodiac sign teach you a little more about the real *you.*

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Look, you could find out which character from a <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/star-wars-characters-by-zodiac-sign/chase-mcneill" target="_blank">popular movie franchise</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/harry-potter-characters-zodiac-signs/chase-mcneill" target="_blank">book series</a>, or TV&nbsp;show you are by clicking through&nbsp;quizzes&nbsp;or... you could simply look to the stars. Yeah - that’s right. Instead of giving yourself carpal tunnel by repeatedly tapping your finger against your phone screen or mousepad, you could just remember what your zodiac sign is and figure it out from there. By&nbsp;matching signs with <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-parks-and-recreation-characters/carlybobarly" target="_blank">Parks and Rec characters</a>, you can easily compare your personality against that of a fictional character's and see if all of our characteristics are determined by astrology.&nbsp;&nbsp;Are you a stubborn Taurus who has always suspected they had a decent amount in common with Ron Swanson? Are you an ambitious Capricorn who sees a lot of themselves in Leslie Knope? Or are you a Scorpio that thinks they may share a few... dark tendencies with April Ludgate? If you've ever wondered&nbsp;which Parks and Rec character you are,&nbsp;and also happen to have a deep, deep love of the zodiac, then you've come to the right place.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Ben Wyatt

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