The absurd antics of an Indiana town's public officials as they pursue sundry projects to make their city a better place.
Episodes
Season 2 - Episodes
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S02E01Pawnee Zoo
Aired: 2009-09-17
Show details expand_moreWhen Leslie decides to marry two penguins to promote the local zoo, she inadvertently causes an uproar when both penguins turn out to be male. Meanwhile, Mark puts Ann in an awkward situation when he asks her to go see a movie.
Stars: Amy Poehler, Rashida Jones, Paul Schneider
Director(s): Greg Daniels, Michael Schur
Writer(s): Greg Daniels, Michael Schur
Stars: Amy Poehler, Rashida Jones, Paul Schneider
Director(s): Greg Daniels, Michael Schur
Writer(s): Greg Daniels, Michael Schur
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S02E02The Stakeout
Aired: 2009-09-24
Show details expand_moreWhile pruning the new community garden, Leslie and Tom find that someone has been growing marijuana. To find those responsible, they decide to have an all-night stakeout of the garden. Meanwhile, Ann asks Leslie's permission to go on a date with Mark.
Stars: Amy Poehler, Rashida Jones, Paul Schneider
Director(s): Greg Daniels, Michael Schur
Writer(s): Greg Daniels, Michael Schur
Stars: Amy Poehler, Rashida Jones, Paul Schneider
Director(s): Greg Daniels, Michael Schur
Writer(s): Greg Daniels, Michael Schur
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S02E03Beauty Pageant
Aired: 2009-10-01
Show details expand_moreLeslie gets to judge a beauty contest, but ends up having conflicting opinions on "the ideal woman" with the other judges. While on a date with Mark, Ann learns Andy has been living in the pit.
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S02E04The Practice Date
Aired: 2009-10-08
Show details expand_moreLeslie is nervous about her first date with Dave, so Ann takes her on a practice date to help her prepare. Meanwhile, after a local councilman is caught up in a sex scandal, Tom, Ron, April and Mark decide to see who can uncover the worst dirt on each other.
Stars: Amy Poehler, Rashida Jones, Paul Schneider
Director(s): Greg Daniels, Michael Schur
Writer(s): Greg Daniels, Michael Schur
Stars: Amy Poehler, Rashida Jones, Paul Schneider
Director(s): Greg Daniels, Michael Schur
Writer(s): Greg Daniels, Michael Schur
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S02E05Sister City
Aired: 2009-10-15
Show details expand_moreLeslie plays host to the Parks and Recreation department from Pawnee’s sister city, Boraqua, Venezuela, and is shocked at the cultural differences. Tom becomes an errand boy, and April plays hard to get.
Stars: Amy Poehler, Rashida Jones, Paul Schneider
Director(s): Greg Daniels, Michael Schur
Writer(s): Greg Daniels, Michael Schur
Stars: Amy Poehler, Rashida Jones, Paul Schneider
Director(s): Greg Daniels, Michael Schur
Writer(s): Greg Daniels, Michael Schur
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S02E06Kaboom
Aired: 2009-10-22
Show details expand_moreLeslie, Ann and the rest of the Parks Department volunteer to help the organization KaBOOM! build a playground for a neighboring town. After building an entire playground in one day, Leslie gets frustrated at the lack of progress with the pit, and takes some advice from Mark to cut through the red tape.
Stars: Amy Poehler, Rashida Jones, Paul Schneider
Director(s): Greg Daniels, Michael Schur
Writer(s): Greg Daniels, Michael Schur
Stars: Amy Poehler, Rashida Jones, Paul Schneider
Director(s): Greg Daniels, Michael Schur
Writer(s): Greg Daniels, Michael Schur
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S02E07Greg Pikitis
Aired: 2009-10-29
Show details expand_moreLeslie enlists the help of Dave and Andy in order to catch a local teen vandal. Meanwhile, Ann struggles to make her Halloween party fun, and ends up getting help from an unlikely source.
Stars: Amy Poehler, Rashida Jones, Paul Schneider
Director(s): Greg Daniels, Michael Schur
Writer(s): Greg Daniels, Michael Schur
Stars: Amy Poehler, Rashida Jones, Paul Schneider
Director(s): Greg Daniels, Michael Schur
Writer(s): Greg Daniels, Michael Schur
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S02E08Ron and Tammy
Aired: 2009-11-05
Show details expand_moreLeslie is upset when she learns the library department wants to take over her lot. Making matters worse, the library is run by Ron's ex-wife Tammy, who still has a powerful emotional hold on him. Meanwhile, Andy gets a job in hopes of winning Ann back.
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S02E09The Camel
Aired: 2009-11-12
Show details expand_moreAfter one of the murals in City Hall is defaced, Leslie and the Parks Department compete to come up with a new design. Meanwhile, Andy and Ron share an uncomfortable moment at the shoeshine stand.
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S02E10Hunting Trip
Aired: 2009-11-19
Show details expand_moreLeslie tries to prove she can hang with the guys so she invites herself on Ron’s annual hunting trip, but things don’t go as planned. Meanwhile, April and Andy bond in the office while everyone is away.
Stars: Amy Poehler, Rashida Jones, Paul Schneider
Director(s): Greg Daniels, Michael Schur
Writer(s): Greg Daniels, Michael Schur
Stars: Amy Poehler, Rashida Jones, Paul Schneider
Director(s): Greg Daniels, Michael Schur
Writer(s): Greg Daniels, Michael Schur
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S02E11Tom's Divorce
Aired: 2009-12-03
Show details expand_moreAfter Leslie finds out that Tom is getting a divorce, the department takes him out on the town to cheer him up. Meanwhile, Andy tries to hustle Mark in a game of pool.
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S02E12Christmas Scandal
Aired: 2009-12-10
Show details expand_moreLeslie designs the Pawnee Winter Wonderland Festival, but has to hide from the press when a meeting with a disgraced Councilman lands her in the middle of a sex scandal. Meanwhile, Ron offers to cover for Leslie for the day, and quickly discovers how much work she really does.
Stars: Amy Poehler, Rashida Jones, Paul Schneider
Director(s): Greg Daniels, Michael Schur
Writer(s): Greg Daniels, Michael Schur
Stars: Amy Poehler, Rashida Jones, Paul Schneider
Director(s): Greg Daniels, Michael Schur
Writer(s): Greg Daniels, Michael Schur
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S02E13The Set Up
Aired: 2010-01-14
Show details expand_moreAnn sets Leslie up on a blind date with a co-worker, which does not go as well as Leslie hoped. An old friend of Ann's makes Mark feel insecure.
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S02E14Leslie's House
Aired: 2010-01-21
Show details expand_moreAfter an amazing date with Justin in Indianapolis, Leslie tries to impress him with a dinner party at her house.
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S02E15Sweetums
Aired: 2010-02-04
Show details expand_moreThe Parks Department forms a partnership with a local company to sell energy bars at the parks in Pawnee, but Leslie tries to stop the deal when she discovers how unhealthy the snacks are. Mark reluctantly agrees to help Tom move out of his house.
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S02E16Galentine's Day
Aired: 2010-02-11
Show details expand_moreWhen Leslie hears her mom’s story about an old flame, she and her boyfriend Justin track him down and reunite them on Valentine’s Day. Meanwhile, Andy and his band are nervous about playing a gig at the Senior Center.
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S02E17Woman of the Year
Aired: 2010-03-04
Show details expand_moreLeslie is outraged when Ron wins a “Woman of the Year” award for a project she started. Meanwhile, Tom is desperate to find some money to invest in a local Pawnee club.
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S02E18The Possum
Aired: 2010-03-11
Show details expand_moreWhen a possum bites the mayor's dog on a golf course, Leslie is asked to form a task force to catch the pesky animal. Meanwhile, Ron is upset when Mark refuses to bend the rules for him.
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S02E19Park Safety
Aired: 2010-03-18
Show details expand_moreAfter Jerry gets mugged by a bunch of kids, Leslie meets with the head park ranger in hopes of improving park safety. Meanwhile, everyone tries to be nicer to Jerry once he returns to the office.
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S02E20Summer Catalog
Aired: 2010-03-25
Show details expand_morePreparing the Summer Events Catalog, Leslie decides to take Ron and the past directors of the Parks Department out for a picnic lunch. Tom enlists the help of Ann and Mark to pose for the cover photo.
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S02E2194 Meetings
Aired: 2010-04-29
Show details expand_moreRon is furious when April mistakenly schedules a ton of meetings for him. Meanwhile, Leslie fights to preserve a historical landmark.
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S02E22Telethon
Aired: 2010-05-06
Show details expand_moreLeslie hosts a late-night shift for a local telethon, and lands former Indiana Pacer Detlef Schrempf as a celebrity guest. Meanwhile, Mark has big plans for his relationship with Ann.
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S02E23The Master Plan
Aired: 2010-05-13
Show details expand_moreLeslie is disappointed when her new park plans are put on hold by a visit from two state auditors. April has plans for Andy at her birthday party, and Ann tries to piece together a romantic mystery.
Stars: Amy Poehler, Rashida Jones, Paul Schneider
Director(s): Greg Daniels, Michael Schur
Writer(s): Greg Daniels, Michael Schur
Stars: Amy Poehler, Rashida Jones, Paul Schneider
Director(s): Greg Daniels, Michael Schur
Writer(s): Greg Daniels, Michael Schur
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S02E24Freddy Spaghetti
Aired: 2010-05-20
Show details expand_moreWhen Ben prevents Leslie from holding a children’s concert, she takes matters into her own hands. Mark makes some big decisions about his life, and Andy gets some unexpected romantic attention.
Stars: Amy Poehler, Rashida Jones, Paul Schneider
Director(s): Greg Daniels, Michael Schur
Writer(s): Greg Daniels, Michael Schur
Stars: Amy Poehler, Rashida Jones, Paul Schneider
Director(s): Greg Daniels, Michael Schur
Writer(s): Greg Daniels, Michael Schur










































