Apr 9, 2009 CE
Pilot: Leslie plans park at pit
Leslie Knope, deputy director of Pawnee Parks, proposes turning a construction pit into a park after a local woman falls in. Ann Perkins asks her to help. #tv #comedy )
Chronological Storyline (40 Milestones)
Apr 9, 2009 CE
Leslie meets April and Andy
Leslie hires intern April Ludgate and meets her boyfriend Andy Dwyer, who broke his legs in the pit. Andy becomes a fan favorite. #tv #comedy )
Apr 16, 2009 CE
Ron mocks Leslie's female role models
Ron Swanson, Leslie's libertarian boss, dismisses her inspiration from female politicians. Episode 'Canvassing'. #tv #comedy )
Apr 23, 2009 CE
Andy's band performs at Snakehole Lounge
Andy's band Mouse Rat (formerly Scarecrow Boat) plays at the Snakehole Lounge. Tom Haverford's nightclub venture. #tv #comedy )
May 7, 2009 CE
Leslie forced to defend pit
Leslie defends the pit project against a developer's proposal. Ron supports her after recognizing her dedication. #tv #comedy )
May 14, 2009 CE
Park gets a name: Pawnee Commons
Leslie names the park 'Pawnee Commons' and gets funding approved. Season 1 finale. #tv #comedy )
Sep 17, 2009 CE
Leslie hires Ben and Chris arrive
State auditors Ben Wyatt and Chris Traeger arrive in Pawnee to fix budget. They freeze the park project. Season 2 premiere. #tv #comedy
Sep 24, 2009 CE
Leslie tries to get pit funding
Leslie campaigns to reinstate the park budget. Ben and Chris impose strict fiscal rules. #tv #comedy
Oct 8, 2009 CE
Ron's secret: Duke Silver
Ron's alter ego as jazz saxophonist Duke Silver is discovered by the gang. He plays at a nursing home. #tv #comedy )
Nov 5, 2009 CE
Leslie and Ann's friendship deepens
Leslie throws a Galentine's Day party for Ann, celebrating female friendship. #tv #comedy
Nov 12, 2009 CE
Leslie and Mark breakup
Leslie ends her relationship with Mark Brendanawicz, realizing he doesn't share her passion. #tv #comedy )
Jan 14, 2010 CE
Tom starts Entertainment 720
Tom Haverford and Jean-Ralphio launch a luxury lifestyle company, Entertainment 720. #tv #comedy
Feb 4, 2010 CE
Andy gets a job as shoeshiner
Andy starts working as a shoeshiner in City Hall to pay off debts. He later becomes Leslie's assistant. #tv #comedy )
Mar 25, 2010 CE
Leslie's first date with Ben
Leslie and Ben have a disastrous first date at a sushi restaurant. Their romantic tension begins. #tv #comedy
Apr 15, 2010 CE
April and Andy get married
April and Andy impulsively get married in the Parks office. The wedding is officiated by a friend. #tv #comedy )
May 6, 2010 CE
Harvest Festival success
The Harvest Festival is a huge success, saving the park project. Ron shows emotion. Season 2 finale. #tv #comedy )
Jan 20, 2011 CE
Tom's company fails
Entertainment 720 goes bankrupt. Tom loses his money. He later returns to Parks. #tv #comedy )
Feb 3, 2011 CE
Ben and Leslie date secretly
Ben and Leslie begin a secret relationship, knowing it violates workplace policy. #tv #comedy )
Apr 14, 2011 CE
Leslie runs for City Council
Leslie announces her candidacy for Pawnee City Council against incumbent Bobby Newport. Season 4 premiere. #tv #comedy
Apr 21, 2011 CE
Ben and Leslie go public
Ben and Leslie reveal their relationship, leading to an ethics investigation. Ben loses his job. #tv #comedy )
May 5, 2011 CE
Leslie becomes candidate
Leslie's campaign team gears up. She wins the primary. #tv #comedy )
Nov 10, 2011 CE
Ben proposes to Leslie
Ben proposes to Leslie during a campaign stop. She accepts. #tv #comedy
Jan 12, 2012 CE
Leslie wins City Council election
Leslie wins the city council seat against Bobby Newport. She becomes a councilwoman. #tv #comedy )
Jan 19, 2012 CE
Ron's ex-wife Tammy 2 returns
Ron's ex-wife Tammy 2 (Tammy Swanson) tries to win him back. Ron resists. #tv #comedy
Feb 16, 2012 CE
Ben and Leslie break up
Ben ends their relationship, fearing it hurts her career. They later reconcile. #tv #comedy
Apr 19, 2012 CE
Leslie becomes Regional Director
Leslie is promoted to Regional Director of Parks for Pawnee. #tv #comedy )
Jan 17, 2013 CE
Ron quits as Parks Director
Ron quits to start a construction company after a feud with Leslie. #tv #comedy
Jan 24, 2013 CE
Leslie's first day as councilwoman
Leslie takes her seat on the city council. #tv #comedy )
Mar 7, 2013 CE
Ben works for Sweetums Candy
Ben takes a job at Sweetums to support Leslie's political ambitions. #tv #comedy )
Apr 4, 2013 CE
Leslie and Ben get married
Leslie and Ben marry in a small ceremony at the Pawnee Park. Ron officiates. #tv #comedy
Apr 11, 2013 CE
Leslie's mother-in-law moves in
Ben's mother moves in with them; Leslie adjusts to family life. #tv #comedy
Nov 14, 2013 CE
Ron returns as Parks Director
Ron returns to his job after Leslie becomes City Manager. #tv #comedy
Jan 9, 2014 CE
Tom opens Rent-A-Swag
Tom starts a clothing rental business, Rent-A-Swag, which thrives. #tv #comedy )
Feb 27, 2014 CE
Leslie becomes Chief of Parks
Leslie is named Chief of Parks and Recreation for Pawnee. #tv #comedy
Nov 20, 2014 CE
Ron meets Diane's family
Ron meets his girlfriend Diane's children and begins a family life. #tv #comedy
Jan 13, 2015 CE
Future flash-forward: 2017
The series finale shows the characters' futures: Leslie becomes Governor of Indiana, Ben a congressman. #tv #comedy
Jan 13, 2015 CE
Flash forward: 2048
Leslie becomes President of the United States, Ron still works for her. #tv #comedy
Jan 13, 2015 CE
Ann and Chris return for finale
Ann Perkins and Chris Traeger return to Pawnee for the final episode. #tv #comedy
Jan 13, 2015 CE
Flash forward: 2022
Ron has a granddaughter, April is a local parks director, Andy is a successful musician. #tv #comedy
Jan 13, 2015 CE
Finally: Leslie becomes President?
In the 2048 flash-forward, Leslie is President, fulfilling her lifelong dream. The episode ends with a tribute to public service. #tv #comedy