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Chris Pratt Thinks His FBI Alter Ego Should Replace Comey

There's only one man for the job

By Megan McCluskey May 10, 2017

Parks and Recreation Totally Called the Chicago Cubs World Series Win Last Year

Treat yo' self, Cubbies

By Megan McCluskey November 3, 2016

Donna Is Living it Up for 'Treat Yo Self' Day Along With Everyone Else

Treat. Yo. Self.

By Cady Lang October 13, 2016

Watch a Makeup Artist Transform Herself Into Ron Swanson

She looks just like him

By Ashley Hoffman July 26, 2016

Nick Offerman Shows Jimmy Fallon His Favorite Fatty Meats

The actor is using them to put on weight for a theatrical role

By Joanna Plucinska November 10, 2015

How Women Are Leading the Emmys

Tiny Fey, Jenji Kohan, and Jill Soloway are changing the television landscape

By Arpita Aneja September 17, 2015

Nick Offerman on Gumption, Feminism and Getting Along

In Nick Offerman's second book, the 'Parks and Recreation' star explores how we might treat each other a little better

By Eliza Berman May 26, 2015

Lucy Lawless Explains the Gruesome History Behind Salem's 'New Kind of Horror'

The actress talks season two of Salem and Xena's surprising second life

By Nolan Feeney April 3, 2015

Aubrey Plaza on Life After Parks, Playing a Witch and Hating the Word 'Deadpan'

The actress talks to TIME about all her upcoming movies

By Nolan Feeney April 2, 2015

Here's How Chris Pratt Wanted Parks and Recreation to End

By showing how every character died

By Nolan Feeney February 25, 2015

Twitter Gave Parks and Recreation a Very Sweet Send-Off

Here are the best tweets bidding farewell to Leslie and the gang

By Sarah Begley February 25, 2015

Parks and Rec Was About Making the World Better

This finale, like the whole series, was about making the world better one small gesture at a time.

By James Poniewozik February 24, 2015

Read What Amy Poehler Had to Say About the Debut of 'Parks and Rec'

The beloved show comes to an end on Feb. 24

By Lily Rothman February 24, 2015

Why We Should Be Happy Parks and Recreation Got This Far At All

The NBC show has long suffered from falling ratings

By Jack Linshi February 24, 2015

Amy Poehler on Parks and Recreation Producer Harris Wittels: 'Today I Lost a Friend'

The actor took a moment to remember her colleague and friend at an event on Thursday

By Megan Gibson February 20, 2015

Parks and Rec Co-Producer Found Dead

The cause of death has not been confirmed, but police responded to a 911 call about a possible drug overdose

By Helen Regan February 19, 2015

Parks and Recreation Watch: Chopped!

This show started with turning a pit into a park, but its next-to-last night reminded us that everyone is a work in progress.

By James Poniewozik February 18, 2015

Knope and Change: The Politics of Parks and Recreation

How the sitcom has cheerfully made the case for a "liberal" idea that didn't used to be considered so liberal.

By James Poniewozik January 22, 2015

Parks and Recreation Watch: We Didn't Start the Fire

The sweet, pitch-perfect "Leslie and Ron" was the perfect antidote to State of the Union night.

By James Poniewozik January 21, 2015

Parks and Recreation Watch: In the Year 2017

The show's much-welcome return sets up a final return to its theme: what is government good for?

By James Poniewozik January 14, 2015

Parks and Recreation's Retta on the Series Finale, Her Favorite Episodes and 'Treat Yo Self'

The beloved comedian (and Twitter superstar) explains what's going to be written on her headstone

By Eliana Dockterman January 13, 2015

These Are the Newly Confirmed Guest Stars Headed to Parks and Recreation

Jorma Taccone and Blake Anderson join the guest roster for this final season, which already includes Paul Rudd, Jon Hamm, Rachel Dratch, and Megan Mullally

By Dan Snierson / Entertainment Weekly January 6, 2015

Watch Leslie Knope Lay the Smack Down in a New Parks and Rec Clip

Ron Swanson and Leslie Knope try and save Councilman Jamm from Tammy

By Nolan Feeney January 5, 2015

Paul Rudd is Returning for the Final Season of Parks and Recreation

Parks and Recreation's final season kicks off on Jan. 13, at 8 p.m. ET on NBC

By Amanda Michelle Steiner / People December 30, 2014

Watch the Trailer for the Final Season of Parks and Rec, Set in the Future

Jerry's new name is Terry, for instance

By Samantha Grossman December 17, 2014

NBC Announces Plans to Burn Off Final Parks and Recreation Season

The accelerated final season begins Jan. 13. Last one to leave Pawnee, turn out the lights.

By James Poniewozik December 1, 2014

Amy Poehler's New Book Has a Sex Tips Chapter

The Parks & Rec star's new book, Yes Please, is out on Oct. 28

By Charlotte Alter October 28, 2014

Parks and Rec's Cones of Dunshire Game Is (Almost) Real

“It’s about the cones. Never forget that.”

By Nolan Feeney August 31, 2014

Here's a Supercut of All of Tom Haverford's Ridiculous Business Ideas on Parks and Rec

A little something to tide you over until the show returns for its final season

By Samantha Grossman July 30, 2014

Amy Poehler's Parks and Rec Heads for Final Season

As Amy Poehler's show approaches its final season, and Parenthood draws to a close, NBC is preparing to launch new dramas (like State of Affairs with Katherine Heigl) and comedies (A to Z with Cristin Milioti)

By Nolan Feeney May 11, 2014

Parks and Recreation Watch: Go Big and Stay Home

A stellar season finale puts Leslie and company on a new frontier, while reminding us that the best things don't last forever.

By James Poniewozik April 25, 2014

VIDEO: Will Arnett Files for Divorce From Amy Poehler

The couple is officially ending their marriage after separating late 2012

By TIME Video April 17, 2014

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Why Retta Wants Everyone to Stop Telling Her to 'Treat Yo' Self'

FCC Chair Ajit Pai Loves Parks and Recreation. Ron Swanson Just Chastised Him for His Stance on Net Neutrality.

'Misogyny Is a Cancer': Parks and Recreation Creator Apologizes for Louis C.K.'s Guest Spot

Here's How Donna From 'Parks and Recreation' Would Celebrate 'Treat Yo' Self' Day in 2017