Parks and Recreation Christmas Scandal (Season 2, Episode 12)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 21 min | Comedy

Parks and Recreation

Christmas Scandal (Season 2, Episode 12)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 21 min | Comedy

Leslie is falsely accused of having sexual relations with a sleazy Pawnee councilman. Meanwhile, the rest of the office takes on Leslie's work while she deals with the scandal, and officer Dave has more surprising news for Leslie.

Showrunner

Michael Schur

Director

Randall Einhorn

Writers

Greg Daniels (created by) | Michael Schur (created by) (written by) | Harris Wittels (story editor)

Producers

Dan Goor (as Daniel J. Goor) | Amy Poehler | Morgan Sackett | Michael Schur

Cinematographer

Editor

Casting Director

Production Designer

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Edit Released

Updated Dec 10, 2009

Release date

Dec 10, 2009 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Nominated for 14 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 25 wins & 141 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
24 cast members

Name	Known for
Amy Poehler Leslie Knope Leslie Knope See fewer	Inside Out (I) (2015)
Rashida Jones Ann Perkins Ann Perkins See fewer	Parks and Recreation (2009)
Paul Schneider Mark Brendanawicz Mark Brendanawicz See fewer	Lars and the Real Girl (2007)
Aziz Ansari Tom Haverford Tom Haverford See fewer	Parks and Recreation (2009)
Nick Offerman Ron Swanson Ron Swanson See fewer	Devs (2020)
Aubrey Plaza April Ludgate April Ludgate See fewer	Safety Not Guaranteed (2012)
Chris Pratt Andy Dwyer Andy Dwyer See fewer	Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
Louis C.K. Dave Sanderson Dave Sanderson See fewer	Louie (2010)
Pamela Reed Marlene Knope Marlene Knope See fewer	Proof of Life (2000)
Kevin Symons Bill Dexhart Bill Dexhart See fewer	Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007)
Jim O'Heir Jerry Gergich Jerry Gergich See fewer	Smothered by Mothers (2019)
Retta Donna Meagle Donna Meagle See fewer	Parks and Recreation (2009)
Gillian Vigman Alexa Alexa See fewer	Step Brothers (2008)
Phil Reeves Paul Iaresco Paul Iaresco See fewer	Sideways (2004)
Mo Collins Joan Callamezzo Joan Callamezzo See fewer	Parks and Recreation (2009)
Jonathan Goldstein Donnie Rotger Donnie Rotger See fewer	Drake & Josh (2004)
Jay Jackson Perd Hapley Perd Hapley See fewer	Fast Five (2011)
Matt Hinkley Stage Manager Stage Manager See fewer	Lord of the Flies (1990)
Nicholas Bush Jim (as Nick Bush) Jim (as Nick Bush) See fewer	Palm Royale (2024)
Karen Teliha Muriel Muriel See fewer	Paranormal Activity 3 (2011)
Jonathan Spencer Lonnie Lonnie See fewer	Pineapple Express (2008)
Jennifer Lynn O'Hara Pawnee City Employee (uncredited) Pawnee City Employee (uncredited) See fewer	The Kids Are Alright (2018)
Rosanna Pansino Holiday Elf (uncredited) Holiday Elf (uncredited) See fewer	Baketopia (2021)
Kevan Peterson Christmas Party Guest (uncredited) Christmas Party Guest (uncredited) See fewer	Wiener Dog Nationals (2013)