Parks and Recreation: Season 3

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Season Details & Credits

NBC | Season Premiere Date: January 20, 2011

Starring: Rashida Jones, Rob Lowe, Adam Scott

Summary: The comedic minds that brought you The Office and Saturday Night Live have now conspired to create Parks and Recreation. Amy Poehler plays Leslie Knope, a mid-level government employee who is trying to convert an abandoned construction pit into a usable community park while a documentary camera crew follows her every step and misstep.

Creator: Greg Daniels and Michael Schur

Genre(s): Comedy

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Season 3 Episodes

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S3:E16. Lil' Sebastian
Air Date: May 19, 2011
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S3:E16. Li'l Sebastian: Producer's Cut
Air Date: May 19, 2011
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S3:E15. The Bubble
Air Date: May 19, 2011

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Tom Gliatto

Jan 24, 2011

Parks, in a sense, is Li'l Sebastian: shaggy, small-boned, charming and lovably stupid. [31 Jan 2011, p.39]

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Alan Sepinwall

Jan 19, 2011

What makes these episodes feel extra-special is the sense of purpose to them. There's a big story being told here--not one that requires you to watch every episode (though your funny bone will thank you if you do), but one that seems to raise the stakes for everyone involved, and which makes the jokes funnier, the characters richer, in the process. Read full review

Verne Gay

Jan 19, 2011

The cast is phenomenal, the writing inventive and genuinely funny, and you could pick just about any character--Andy or Ann, or Ron or Tom (Aziz Ansari) and almost mistake them for the show lead instead of Poehler. But still not quite in the same league as the show that precedes or the one that follows. Read full review

Tim Goodman

Jan 19, 2011

Seriously, one day, NBC will be run like a real network--and bask in the fact that our Pawnee pals have returned, and there are plenty of excellent episodes in store. Read full review

Nancy DeWolf Smith

Feb 4, 2011

It consistently pokes fun at our culture and foibles in ways that are clever and sometimes sharp but never mean. Read full review

Peter Swanson

Jan 19, 2011

This season, the writers have taken her even further away from the cliche of the incompetent boss--currently being flogged to death by The Office. Leslie is now both realer and more amusing, the humor of her character stemming from the fact that she's good in a profession that no one, including her boss and her subordinates, seems to care too much about. Read full review

David Hinckley

Jan 20, 2011

Poehler has great skill at delivering outrageous lines in a droll deadpan. That sets the tone for a cast, including Lowe and Scott, with similar abilities. Too many of the sketches, though, cross that fine but visible line between bemused absurdity and slapstick. Read full review

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drlowdon

Aug 25, 2019

Having taken a few episodes to truly find its feet back in seasons one and two Parks and Recreation continues to go from strength to strength in its third season. Having replaced the rather dull Mark Brendanawicz with the combination of Ben Wyatt and Chris Traeger the cast is well and trulyHaving taken a few episodes to truly find its feet back in seasons one and two Parks and Recreation continues to go from strength to strength in its third season. Having replaced the rather dull Mark Brendanawicz with the combination of Ben Wyatt and Chris Traeger the cast is well and truly complete with every character now bringing something to the show, and this all makes for one of the most consistently funny season of feel good comedy you’ll ever see.… Expand

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Lannisters

Aug 30, 2011

Best comedy currently on television. Why do I say that? Two reasons: Amy Poehler. Ron Swanson. Everything is said.

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captainsharpoon

Apr 7, 2011

Ron Swanson is the greatest character on TV. This show is just flat out GREAT! Amy does a great job. I hope this replaces the office Time for a MEAT TORNADO

7 of 8 users found this helpful71

KimmyTee

Mar 11, 2011

Absolutely love this show. It is always so funny and I love the cast. Amy Poehler is so cute and hilarious. The show is always fun and is great on the NBC Thursday night lineup. I hope we continue to see this show on for along time to come. I am so happy to see Adam Scott join the show.

1 of 3 users found this helpful12

CaringType1

Apr 30, 2011

The most clever and funny show currently on television. There is no excuse for not watching this show.The cast blends together so perfectly. Every person that had something to do with this show, brought their A-game. Pure hilarious fun!

2 of 2 users found this helpful20

WeAreOne

May 2, 2011

This show is hilarious. Hands down, funniest show on TV. The dry, sarcastic delivery mixed with timely digs at government makes the show pitch perfect.

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ydnar4

Aug 28, 2014

This season is not as funny as season two in my opinion. There is a bit more focus on relationships between the character than there is jokes and laughs. I really like the addition of Ben as a character. I thought Nick Offerman became funnier and funnier as the season went on and he hasThis season is not as funny as season two in my opinion. There is a bit more focus on relationships between the character than there is jokes and laughs. I really like the addition of Ben as a character. I thought Nick Offerman became funnier and funnier as the season went on and he has become one of my favorite characters. Season 4 here we come!… Expand

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