The BEST seasons of Parks and Recreation

Every season of Parks and Recreation ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best seasons of Parks and Recreation!

The series follows Leslie Knope, the deputy head of the Parks and Recreation department in the fictional town of Pawnee, Indiana. Knope takes on a project with a nurse named Ann to turn a construction pit into a park, while trying to mentor a bored college-aged intern. However, Leslie must fight through the bureaucrats, problem neighbors, and developers in order to make her dream a reality, all with a camera crew recording her every gaff and mishap.

Last Updated: 1/29/2026Network: NBCStatus: Ended
Season 3
star
8.53
695 votes

#1 - Season 3

First Aired 1/21/2011

Season 4
star
8.51
650 votes

#2 - Season 4

First Aired 9/23/2011

Season 5
star
8.23
580 votes

#3 - Season 5

First Aired 9/21/2012

Season 6
star
8.11
558 votes

#4 - Season 6

First Aired 9/27/2013

Season 7
star
8.09
557 votes

#5 - Season 7

First Aired 1/14/2015

Season 2
star
8.06
764 votes

#6 - Season 2

First Aired 9/18/2009

Season 1
star
6.91
915 votes

#7 - Season 1

First Aired 4/10/2009

A place where nothing ever gets done... small town government.