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Parks and Recreation

Pilot (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 21 min | Comedy

In an attempt to beautify her town, Leslie Knope takes on the seemingly simple job of helping turn an abandoned construction pit into a park.
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Showrunner
Director
Writers
Greg Daniels (created by) (written by) | Michael Schur (created by) (written by)
Cinematographer
Editor
Casting Directors
Allison Jones | Nancy M. Perkins (as Nancy Perkins)
Production Designer
Status
Edit Released
Updated Apr 9, 2009

Release date
Apr 9, 2009 (United States)

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Cast

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16 cast members
Name Known for
Amy Poehler
Leslie Knope Leslie Knope   See fewer
Rashida Jones
Ann Perkins Ann Perkins   See fewer
Paul Schneider
Mark Brendanawicz Mark Brendanawicz   See fewer
Aziz Ansari
Tom Haverford Tom Haverford   See fewer
Nick Offerman
Ron Swanson Ron Swanson   See fewer
Aubrey Plaza
April Ludgate April Ludgate   See fewer
Chris Pratt
Andy Dwyer Andy Dwyer   See fewer
Ian Roberts
Ian Winston Ian Winston   See fewer
Loudon Wainwright III
Barry (as Loudon Wainwright) Barry (as Loudon Wainwright)   See fewer
Jim O'Heir
Jerry Gergich Jerry Gergich   See fewer
Retta
Donna Meagle Donna Meagle   See fewer
Bryce Hurless
Older Boy Older Boy   See fewer
Lennon Wynn
Little Girl Little Girl   See fewer
Dean Francois
City Commissioner (uncredited) City Commissioner (uncredited)   See fewer
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