Parks and Recreation

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Season 3
  • Network: NBC
  • Series Premiere Date: Apr 16, 2009
Season #: 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
8.9

Universal acclaim- based on 276 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 259 out of 276
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 276
  3. Negative: 9 out of 276
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  1. WeAreOne
    May 2, 2011
    10
    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.
  2. marquez2008
    Feb 25, 2011
    10
    I've followed this show since season 1 and can only say this show has surpassed any tv show as the best comedy out there, at least for me. And it keeps getting better. These first few season 3 episodes improve on an already strong Season 2. The writing is sharp, the acting is great and the jokes are hilarious. However, this show manages to be funny while being nice to all of its charactersI've followed this show since season 1 and can only say this show has surpassed any tv show as the best comedy out there, at least for me. And it keeps getting better. These first few season 3 episodes improve on an already strong Season 2. The writing is sharp, the acting is great and the jokes are hilarious. However, this show manages to be funny while being nice to all of its characters (except Jerry lol). Its nice to have a great hilarious comedy with so much heart… Expand
  3. dogboy
    Apr 27, 2011
    10
    This show is just great fun. The characters are funny and likeable and really make the show what it is. I hated the US version of The Office, but this is nothing like it at all. Its great to see such a quirky and original show coming out of America, where the endless pathetic doctor/lawyer/cop shows just keep getting peddled to the mindless masses.
  4. CaringType1
    Apr 30, 2011
    10
    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!
  5. igotrhythm
    Jun 23, 2011
    9
    Consistently hilarious, with lovable characters who never fail to deliver. Who doesn't love the comic mayhem, and the wonderful drama of the Leslie-Ben romantic situation? Literally awesome.
  6. JawsPapi87
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    Absolutely hilarious! One of the best Television seasons of all time right up there with The Office seasons 2-4, Spongebob seasons 1-3 and South Park seasons 4-14. There's so much heart and constant comedy. PnR has rightfully secured it's place as the funniest and best show on TV
  7. JohnnyZeckel
    Sep 23, 2011
    10
    This is season was absolutely incredible. Amy Poehler was, like the first two seasons, perfect; but unlike the rest of the series, this season was perfect on all counts. It was hilarious when season 2 was sometimes funny and sometimes boring and it created a universe of its own when season 1 was just an awful wore-down version of The Office US (which was already, as we all know, aThis is season was absolutely incredible. Amy Poehler was, like the first two seasons, perfect; but unlike the rest of the series, this season was perfect on all counts. It was hilarious when season 2 was sometimes funny and sometimes boring and it created a universe of its own when season 1 was just an awful wore-down version of The Office US (which was already, as we all know, a wore-down version of The Office UK).

    In short: thumbs WAY up.    … Expand
  8. thatsme
    Oct 20, 2011
    10
    Love it! Third season was flawless. Every episode was fantastic. The worst episode was still great. They deserved the Emmy instead of Modern Family, big time.
  9. TomasAG
    Jul 3, 2012
    10
    Parks and Rec does it again! This season is so incredible, it will make you laugh so much. Amy Poehler is just phenomenal, all the cast from Aziz Ansari to Nick Offerman are amazing. Give this show a try, I promise you won't regret it!
  10. KennyA
    Nov 16, 2012
    10
    This is one of my favorite shows of all the time. Season 3 of Parks and Rec is probably my favorite season of all comedy series, I rewatched each episode about 2 or 3 times because every episode this season is gold. The cast is incredible, not one of them are boring in anyway, each character is incredibly funny in their own way.. The stories are so great and the humor is just top notch.This is one of my favorite shows of all the time. Season 3 of Parks and Rec is probably my favorite season of all comedy series, I rewatched each episode about 2 or 3 times because every episode this season is gold. The cast is incredible, not one of them are boring in anyway, each character is incredibly funny in their own way.. The stories are so great and the humor is just top notch. 10/10. I highly recommend this show.… Expand
  11. captainsharpoon
    Apr 7, 2011
    10
    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
  12. NancyB
    Feb 7, 2011
    10
    I only just jumped on the Parks & Rec bandwagon after burning through both seasons on DVD, and I gotta say: this show is AMAZING. Amy Poehler is at her absolute best and all of the characters are so quirky and lovable. From Rashida Jones to Aziz Ansari to Chris Pratt and now Rob Lowe. The writing is amazing each episode has me in stitches. Give it a try- you'll love it.
  13. KimmyTee
    Mar 11, 2011
    10
    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.
  14. TheQuietGamer
    Dec 8, 2014
    9
    With two seasons building up our appreciation for these characters, season 3 manages to be the best so far. The humor plays well off of their established personalities and quirks. The building the park plotline from the first season that only received minor attention in season 2 is basically non-existant here. Honestly I didn't miss it. The humor is on point and the new plots are great.With two seasons building up our appreciation for these characters, season 3 manages to be the best so far. The humor plays well off of their established personalities and quirks. The building the park plotline from the first season that only received minor attention in season 2 is basically non-existant here. Honestly I didn't miss it. The humor is on point and the new plots are great. Overall it's the best season so far, and there is promise of even better things to come in season 4.… Expand
  15. drlowdon
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    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 truly complete with every character now bringing something to the show, and this all makes for one of theHaving 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
  16. Lannisters
    Aug 30, 2011
    10
    Best comedy currently on television. Why do I say that? Two reasons: Amy Poehler. Ron Swanson. Everything is said.
  17. justachair
    Apr 27, 2014
    9
    Forget everything bad about the first season and everything better in the second. Parks and Rec is a show that gets better as it ages, like a fine whisky or a beef stew. Funnier, somehow raunchier and even more deep in terms of exploration with the world and characters, and with a more profound story arch, this season of Parks does something very little comedies can...And that is proveForget everything bad about the first season and everything better in the second. Parks and Rec is a show that gets better as it ages, like a fine whisky or a beef stew. Funnier, somehow raunchier and even more deep in terms of exploration with the world and characters, and with a more profound story arch, this season of Parks does something very little comedies can...And that is prove binge-worthy. Watch it in one seating, and you will get a more intense connection with the characters, the world, and the non-stop flow of pointy jokes. Poehler proves a capable lead, but with two seasons in, every character starts to be relevant to the show's quality, including Nick Offerman's ultra manly Ron Swanson, Aubrey Plaza's darkly comedic April, Chris Pratt' inmature boy Andy Dwyer, O'Riley's unfortunate Jerry and Retta and Aziz Anzari's powerhouse duo that is the one of Tom and Donna.
    Parks and Rec is beginning to shape up as one of the best comedies in television. Just watch it improve and be proud with me.    … Expand
  18. TheApplegnome
    Jun 24, 2016
    8
    The third season of the beloved ‘Parks & Rec’ shines with great character depth, and as always – clever and embarrassing humor. We get to know our characters more and more and it doesn’t take long until we adore them all. The show might have lost some of the “very” hilarious moments of what we saw in the second season – but it’s the characters, and the characters alone that matters. It’sThe third season of the beloved ‘Parks & Rec’ shines with great character depth, and as always – clever and embarrassing humor. We get to know our characters more and more and it doesn’t take long until we adore them all. The show might have lost some of the “very” hilarious moments of what we saw in the second season – but it’s the characters, and the characters alone that matters. It’s one heck of a show, that might not always be as funny as what it could be & it might not be a show for everybody. But it sure is for me.

    Overall personal rating for each episode: 72.9/100

    Personal rating: 80/100
    Critical rating: 80/100    … Expand
  19. ydnar4
    Aug 28, 2014
    8
    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 has become one of my favorite characters. Season 4 here we come!
  20. tobeery
    Dec 29, 2015
    9
    The series is getting better and better. The comedy style is right up my street and I could watch Leslie and Ron all day long. Ben and Chris are pretty nice additions to the cast too.
  21. Dragonfly44
    Oct 11, 2018
    10
    The most loveable show I’ve ever watched. Perfect in just about every way.

    Rating - 98%
  22. SimboTheKing
    May 4, 2022
    8
    Parks and Rec feels like a show that just keeps getting better and better. I really enjoyed S3 and I think the biggest highlight for me is the fact that they've started to add more interlinked episodes with references between each other. It just elevates the humour imo, as it kinda builds these in-jokes that hit harder than the self-contained jokes.

    I like Chris and Ben as an addition    Parks and Rec feels like a show that just keeps getting better and better. I really enjoyed S3 and I think the biggest highlight for me is the fact that they've started to add more interlinked episodes with references between each other. It just elevates the humour imo, as it kinda builds these in-jokes that hit harder than the self-contained jokes.

    I like Chris and Ben as an addition too. I think they add a nice variety to the cast that I think was quite needed and the relationships they have make the show better too. I mainly watch Parks & Rec with my girifriend and for that purpose it is a very good show, it's witty and heartfelt and, whilst not the most original, it is just well-executed comedy.    … Expand
  23. RedPrince
    Mar 8, 2020
    10
    Шикарный сериал, цепляет с первых эпизодов и не отпускает до конца

Awards & Rankings

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#14 Best TV Season of 2011
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#44 Most Discussed TV Season of 2011

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Metascore
83

Universal acclaim - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Wall Street Journal
    Reviewed by: Nancy DeWolf Smith
    Feb 4, 2011
    80
    It consistently pokes fun at our culture and foibles in ways that are clever and sometimes sharp but never mean.
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  2. People Weekly
    Reviewed by: Tom Gliatto
    Jan 24, 2011
    100
    Parks, in a sense, is Li'l Sebastian: shaggy, small-boned, charming and lovably stupid. [31 Jan 2011, p.39]
  3. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: David Hinckley
    Jan 20, 2011
    60
    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.
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