Parks and Recreation

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Season 4
  • Network: NBC
  • Series Premiere Date: Apr 16, 2009
Season #: 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
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8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 243 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 223 out of 243
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 243
  3. Negative: 18 out of 243
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  1. Beau
    Sep 23, 2011
    10
    Brilliant television show. Fantastically written and acted. Severely underrated and should be watched by many more people. The storylines are intriguing and fantastic.
  2. thatsme
    Sep 30, 2011
    10
    Anybody who doesn't like this show has clearly never seen it or never given it a chance. It blows Modern Family, Glee, The Big Bang Theory, Two and a Half Men and any sitcom on TV right now out of the water. Those who berate it are probably fans of The Big Bang Theory and/or The Real Housewives (shows that have no quality). Time to evolve, people. Learn what quality television is.
  3. CaringType1
    Sep 24, 2011
    10
    Another fantastic season to an emmy deserving show! This season looks amazing and this year its going get the emmy!! Hopefully it'l go back to season 2 humor and not season 3. KNOPE 2012!!
  4. Ginamarie
    Oct 1, 2011
    10
    My favorite Thursday night show :). So funny. Amy Poehler is gonna be the next Betty White. Ron Swanson is the man. I literally get chills watching this.
  5. eggsncoffee
    Sep 23, 2011
    10
    This is not a review as much as a question. How is it that April and Andy can be married and work for the Parks and Rec, but Leslie and Ben could not date? This show is among the wittiest and sometimes hysterical shows on TV. I love that it the humor is fast-paced and edgy. They pulled off an episode with a "penis" issue, without making it sound like bathroom humor. Love it!
  6. PassionateBlogr
    Oct 2, 2011
    10
    I don't get how people don't like this show. It appeals to all kinds of people. I love sports but I find this show entertaining. It's smartly and perfectly written in a beautiful fashion. The characters have good intentions and help each other through everything. The ensemble is fantastic and Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman are incredible performers playing characters that haven't been seenI don't get how people don't like this show. It appeals to all kinds of people. I love sports but I find this show entertaining. It's smartly and perfectly written in a beautiful fashion. The characters have good intentions and help each other through everything. The ensemble is fantastic and Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman are incredible performers playing characters that haven't been seen on sitcoms in years. Truly a show that will go down as one of the greatest.… Expand
  7. IKnowTVComedy
    Oct 2, 2011
    10
    Why is this not the highest rated comedy on TV? It is the highest quality when it comes to writing, performing and craft so it should have the highest ratings to go along with it. NBC needs to support the hell out of this because this will go down in history as one of the best.
  8. Tessler
    Oct 1, 2011
    10
    Easily the best show on television. Everybody is perfectly cast and the writing is crisp and top-notch. None of the jokes fall flat and every character has a good motive.
  9. JamieHorton
    Oct 3, 2011
    10
    This is far and ahead the greatest show currently on TV. Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman use their amazing acting skills to lead one of the most talented and skilled ensembles on television. There is great chemistry between the cast members and they are glued together by the magic of crisp writing. As mentioned in another review, the only people who don't like this are probably fans of TheThis is far and ahead the greatest show currently on TV. Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman use their amazing acting skills to lead one of the most talented and skilled ensembles on television. There is great chemistry between the cast members and they are glued together by the magic of crisp writing. As mentioned in another review, the only people who don't like this are probably fans of The Big Bang Theory, who don't know quality television. The only people who give this a negative score are high or just stupid. This will go down in history as one of the greatest shows to ever air on television and I'm glad to be one of the few people who watched it before it was too late.… Expand
  10. ILoveMyTV
    Oct 3, 2011
    10
    Greatest. Show. Ever. The two people who gave this a negative review are high off their heads. Everything about this show is beyond brilliant. NBC's shining star.
  11. MyCriticality
    Oct 6, 2011
    10
    Incredible, incredible, incredible. The only quality show left on TV. It is beyond funny, sweet and has an amazing cast that is unbeatable. You have to have no soul to not like this show. People who don't like this are fans of The Big Bang Theory. I can't get over how incredible this show is.
  12. xoTHEOFFICExo
    Oct 6, 2011
    10
    I am HUGE fan of The Office (see my username) and I would like to dispel rumors that this is an Office wannabe. These shows are COMPLETELY different. Parks and Rec is WAYYY funnier than The Office, The Big Bang Theory (the worst comedy series ever), 30 Rock, Modern Family and any other show on TV. It has the highest quality factor and Amy Poehler is a comedy genius. Truly a brilliant show.
  13. Ihateverything
    Oct 6, 2011
    10
    The only show on television that I still enjoy. It reminds me of old-time television, back when things like Frasier and Friends were the big cheese. I hope the ratings go up and the entire cast wins Emmy's.
  14. MarcieLangela
    Oct 6, 2011
    10
    I am 47 year old woman, and my 13 year old twin sons love to watch this with me. It is a show for all ages and all genders. I have loved Amy Poehler since her early SNL days and her fans will not be disappointed with this show. She truly is the queen of comedy.
  15. TinaFeyisGod
    Oct 6, 2011
    10
    Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are incredible. This and 30 Rock are the best shows on TV. WHY DON'T PEOPLE WATCH THEM? I love this show. I love this show soooo much.
  16. TheGooniesLUVA
    Oct 6, 2011
    10
    Amy Poehler = Comedy Genius. EVERYBODY WATCH THIS SHOW. There is nothing wrong with it. It blows any other comedy on TV out of the water. Written so well.
  17. AmyPoehlerLuvr
    Oct 6, 2011
    10
    I am in college and I adore this show. Amy Poehler is a beautiful, comical genius who shares her comical brilliance with the incredibly talented cast of Parks and Recreation. It's an amazing show, a truly amazing show.
  18. IronicMe
    Oct 6, 2011
    10
    This is a show that just makes you love life. It is incredibly funny and extremely quirky in a good way. Amy Poehler is a stunningly good actress for a comedian, and she deserves an Emmy immediately.
  19. BeautifulDivine
    Oct 6, 2011
    10
    Why didn't this win the Emmy for Best Comedy? It is continuously the best show on television, week after week. It's too bad the ratings are low. Everyone should watch this.
  20. Hilary
    Oct 9, 2011
    10
    My little toddler smiles whenever he hears the theme song to this show! It's really sweet and funny, a great show to watch to put you in a good mood after a bad day.
  21. TheCallerOuter
    Oct 14, 2011
    10
    It's not just sad that this show gets such low ratings, it's depressing. Why do Americans tune into crap shows like Two and a Half Men and The Big Bang Theory but they completely write this show off. This is the best show on television and it's time that America's eyes were opened to this.
  22. Alambna
    Dec 15, 2011
    10
    Season four has been awesome. TREAT YO SELF! and watch this show! By season four all of the character's quirks are well established, and the writers have focused on progressing the storyline of the main character, Leslie Knope, which has been very rewarding. We still get the hilarity of the supporting cast, but more as they support Leslie's storyline, and less as they run off on their ownSeason four has been awesome. TREAT YO SELF! and watch this show! By season four all of the character's quirks are well established, and the writers have focused on progressing the storyline of the main character, Leslie Knope, which has been very rewarding. We still get the hilarity of the supporting cast, but more as they support Leslie's storyline, and less as they run off on their own tangents. It's such a great show.… Expand
  23. zgdelta
    Jan 22, 2012
    10
    This show, unlike other comedies, has had me laugh out loud at twice per episode. This season is so far the best of the series. Amy Poehler is the funniest person on TV right now. Nick Offerman is also very funny. The story lines are also great.
  24. eastside
    Dec 5, 2011
    10
    Just wanted to throw up another 10 for this wonderful half hour of televised comedy. I absolutely adore this show and it deserves every plaudit solicited from fans and critics alike. If you haven't seen this show, give it a chance! The last five episodes are always up on hulu.com for free and you the viewer can be the judge. Engage with Zorp!
  25. heyho
    Oct 9, 2011
    10
    Looooovvvveeeeee it. Ben is super cute, Leslie is hilarious, Ron is the man, Tommy is smooth, April and Andy are awesome. There's nothing not to like.
  26. Marsha_Stanley
    Oct 9, 2011
    10
    My daughter watches this regularly. I watched one episode with her and I am intrigued at how fantastic it is. I'm surprised this show isn't wildly popular. It really is funny and is really different from The Office. Amy Poehler was the shining star of SNL and she hasn't lost any of that hilarity yet.
  27. GeorgePLucas
    Oct 9, 2011
    10
    Watch this with my roommates all the time. We are 19 year old college guys and we love it. We made shirts with Ron Swanson's face on it. We have riots of laughter watching this every week.
  28. Harriet
    Oct 14, 2011
    10
    After a long Thursday of dealing with rude customers, nothing relaxes me more than sitting back and watching a nice, hilarious episode of Parks and Recreation. The heart and the good, smart humor that this show has is enough to make me happy within five minutes. I look forward to it every day.
  29. FutureStar
    Oct 14, 2011
    10
    Every week, this show knocks it out of the park. It has proven time and time again why it is superior to all other shows on television and why it was ripped off by the Emmy's. There is nothing not to like about this show. The characters are brilliant, witty and smart. It's a show that defines this generation, which is ironic because so few people watch it.
  30. DarienoRenolda
    Oct 14, 2011
    10
    Real like parks and recreation. Real real funny show also real dramatic sometimes but usualy real funny. Parks recreation is real funny show, it my favorite show on t.v.
  31. RonSwansonIsBos
    Nov 2, 2011
    10
    Absolutely brilliant. Everybody who gave a negative review is high on something. Like this page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Air-Parks-and-Recreation-After-The-SuperBowl-Instead-of-The-Voice/307024015990306?sk=wall.
  32. TheQuietGamer
    Dec 16, 2014
    8
    The excellent cast continues to play well off one another. There are still plenty of laughs to be had here. By far the greatest strength of this season though is that Knope is running for office. Great cameos are present because of that and it's easily the strongest plot the show has had.

    It does still stumble form time to time with the plots surrounding Knope's friends. For instance a    The excellent cast continues to play well off one another. There are still plenty of laughs to be had here. By far the greatest strength of this season though is that Knope is running for office. Great cameos are present because of that and it's easily the strongest plot the show has had.

    It does still stumble form time to time with the plots surrounding Knope's friends. For instance a relationship forms between two characters that makes absolutely no sense. Out of the blew the show just seems to forget that one of them couldn't stand the other. Because of that it just feels forced like they needed to have something else going on this season and just said "why the heck not."

    Still even with some minor stumbles the show stays strong in it's fourth season. Something most sitcoms fail to do. Things have managed to stay fresh and most importantly funny. MY total score for this season is an 8.9/10.    … Expand
  33. drlowdon
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    Season four sees Leslie Knope running for local office and, with arguably the best ensemble cast in sit-com history, Parks and Recreation continues to combine comedy with real heartfelt sentiment.
  34. JessiMaria
    Oct 14, 2011
    10
    Love this show love parks and recreation love leslie knope love ron swanson love parks and recreation. This is a really funny show on nbc at 830 its really funny love parks and recreation.
  35. Goergia
    Oct 14, 2011
    10
    Why this has such low ratings I will never understand. Week after week it creates gut-busting laughter. I agree that it defines this generation, and is far and ahead the best show on TV. WATCH THIS SHOW.
  36. poelease22
    Oct 27, 2011
    10
    THIS IS BY FAR THE MOST UNDERRATED SHOW ON T.V. IT TAKES WHAT WORKS ON THE OFFICE FOR EVERYONE AND LEAVES WHAT DOESN'T WORK FOR THE NON-DIEHARD FANS OF THE OFFICE WHO JUST DONT GET THE BRILLIANCE AND CREATES ITS OWN SPIN LEAD BY A HILARIOUS SET OF GENIUS PERFORMANCES INCLUDUNG THE UNDERSTATED NURSE PLAYED BY RASHIDA JONES AND THE SMART ASS THAT IS AUBREY PLAZA AND BRINGING ON ADAM SCOTTTHIS IS BY FAR THE MOST UNDERRATED SHOW ON T.V. IT TAKES WHAT WORKS ON THE OFFICE FOR EVERYONE AND LEAVES WHAT DOESN'T WORK FOR THE NON-DIEHARD FANS OF THE OFFICE WHO JUST DONT GET THE BRILLIANCE AND CREATES ITS OWN SPIN LEAD BY A HILARIOUS SET OF GENIUS PERFORMANCES INCLUDUNG THE UNDERSTATED NURSE PLAYED BY RASHIDA JONES AND THE SMART ASS THAT IS AUBREY PLAZA AND BRINGING ON ADAM SCOTT WORKED WONDERS. THIS SHOW IS HILARIOUS, THE WRITING IS WONDERFUL, THE CHEMISTRY IS UNIQUE AND CHARMING!!!! I LOVEEEEEE LESLIE NOPE AND I ADOREEE AMY POEHLER!!!!!… Expand
  37. Brilliana
    Feb 5, 2012
    10
    PARKS AND RECREATION is the funniest show ever! All of the characters are awesome! I'm afraid to laugh sometimes because I'll think that im missing another joke. RON SWANSON IS AWESOME.
  38. justachair
    Apr 27, 2014
    10
    Thus far, the best season this each-time increasingly better comedy has put on TV. As binge-worthy, character based and relentlessly funny as its previous season, Parks' fourth season has the most memorable episodes, the most coherent plot and the most tummy-aching jokes I have seen on a comedy show in many years. It balances silliness, wittiness, sugar and red-hot pepper in such a wayThus far, the best season this each-time increasingly better comedy has put on TV. As binge-worthy, character based and relentlessly funny as its previous season, Parks' fourth season has the most memorable episodes, the most coherent plot and the most tummy-aching jokes I have seen on a comedy show in many years. It balances silliness, wittiness, sugar and red-hot pepper in such a way rarely any series on TV do. It is quality television, no doubt about it. Seeing the campaign process for Leslie is also daunting and entertaining. You will find yourself wanting to watch all of it at once. It is really that great. Season 1 was a big letdown, and now season 4 proves they are not looking back.… Expand
  39. TheApplegnome
    Jun 25, 2016
    8
    'Parks and Recreation' never fails to bring humor and love to the screen. It might not always be extremely funny, but the story always takes us to these enjoyable and entertaining places! The characters keep developing in a such nuanced way -- and they always got these embarrassing and relatable sides. It's a beautiful show full of positivity and it really is something I recommend everyone'Parks and Recreation' never fails to bring humor and love to the screen. It might not always be extremely funny, but the story always takes us to these enjoyable and entertaining places! The characters keep developing in a such nuanced way -- and they always got these embarrassing and relatable sides. It's a beautiful show full of positivity and it really is something I recommend everyone to watch! Sure the humor isn't always top-notch -- but boy it's good.

    Overall personal rating for each episode: 74.4/100

    Personal rating: 80/100
    Critical rating: 80/100    … Expand
  40. apec1adam6964
    Apr 24, 2014
    10
    Fantastic show with hilarious moments. It's not just a comedy but follows a continuing plot over multiple episodes that will really pay-off for long time fans and new comers will also find it easy to catch up and find the jokes to be well thought and entertaining.
  41. ydnar4
    Sep 4, 2014
    10
    Season four was the best yet. As good as any other sitcom on television. I find this season better because it gives us a saga to follow throughout the season but it is still tremendously funny. All the characters continue to improve year by year. This season I found Ron picked up a lot of depth and he got far more funny as well. This show may have reached just reached its peak.
  42. freviews
    Feb 14, 2016
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It makes me sad that Leslie and Ben have to get together, and I was hoping for Leslie to get a promotion and a whole new group of characters. It makes me sad to see that this is the way the directors decided for the season to go.… Expand
  43. Dragonfly44
    Oct 11, 2018
    10
    A show that never lets you down. Not every joke hits and some are quite cheap, but you’ll find yourself loving it in every way.

    Rating - 97%
  44. SimboTheKing
    Jun 23, 2022
    7
    Parks and Rec remains a servicable show but one I'm now mainly watching on the backburner. It just doesn't consistenly enough push the envelope forward for me. It's entertaining but compared to some other similar comedies I just don't find myself quite as engrossed. If it remains at this level, I will absolutely still watch it but it will go down as a good (but not great) series.

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  1. Slant Magazine
    Reviewed by: Mike Lechevallier
    Sep 22, 2011
    88
    With a cast as ostensibly close-knit and in-tune as these actors are, season four of Parks and Recreation illustrates just how far the series has come from its mediocre beginnings, and could very well take it to even greater, and funnier, places.
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