The WORST seasons of Parks and Recreation

Every season of Parks and Recreation ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst 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: 11/3/2024Network: NBCStatus: Ended
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Season 1
star
6.95
850 votes

#1 - Season 1

First Aired 4/10/2009

Season 2
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8.09
709 votes

#2 - Season 2

First Aired 9/18/2009

Season 7
star
8.11
542 votes

#3 - Season 7

First Aired 1/14/2015

Season 6
star
8.13
517 votes

#4 - Season 6

First Aired 9/27/2013

Does Pawnee have someone with the intelligence, popularity and political savvy to run for higher office? Knope.

Season 5
star
8.25
533 votes

#5 - Season 5

First Aired 9/21/2012

Season 4
star
8.57
596 votes

#6 - Season 4

First Aired 9/23/2011

Season 3
star
8.57
650 votes

#7 - Season 3

First Aired 1/21/2011

The third season consisted of several major story arcs, including a complete shutdown of the Pawnee government for budgetary reasons, inspired by the real-life global financial crisis. Other storylines included the parks department's organization of a harvest festival, a romance between Leslie and Ben, and the dating and eventual marriage of Andy Dwyer and April Ludgate.