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Season 1
- 7.1/1051 votes
Pilot
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/9/2009
Indiana government worker Leslie Knope is given the assignment to convert an abandoned quarry pit into a community park. A documentary film crew follows Leslie through her mishaps and gaffes as she tries to make her assignment a reality.
Director: Greg Daniels
Writer: Michael Schur, Greg Daniels
- 7.0/1042 votes
Canvassing
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/16/2009
Leslie decides that she and her committee need to go door-to-door to gain support for the park project as well as support for an upcoming town hall meeting, but their mission does not go as planned. Meanwhile, Tom wanders away from the canvassing group and uses his own creative recruitment tactics.
Director: Seth Gordon
Writer: Rachel Axler
- 7.0/1041 votes
The Reporter
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/23/2009
Leslie arranges for a reporter to do a story about her park project, but she and her committee have the worst time staying on topic. She then calls Mark to help her save the story, but it ends up hurting more than helping. Meanwhile, Tom does all he can to suck up to his boss.
Director: Jeffrey Blitz
Writer: Daniel J. Goor
- 7.3/1043 votes
Boys' Club
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/30/2009
Leslie attempts to break into the political "old boy's club," causing an ethical dilemma. Meanwhile, Andy plans a surprise for Ann.
Director: Michael McCullers
Writer: Alan Yang
- 7.2/1038 votes
The Banquet
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 5/7/2009
During a banquet honoring her mother's public service, Leslie tries to convince a local zoning official to support her proposed park project. Meanwhile, Mark and Tom try to meet some ladies.
Director: Beth McCarthy-Miller
Writer: Tucker Cawley
- 7.5/1038 votes
Rock Show
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/14/2009
Leslie attends what she believes is a business meeting with an elderly local government bigwig, unaware that her mother has secretly set her up on a blind date. Andy plays his first gig since breaking both of his legs in the pit.
Director: Michael Schur
Writer: Norm Hiscock