TVOvermind » Parks and Recreation http://www.tvovermind.com TV News, Reviews, Recaps, and Spoilers Wed, 22 May 2013 04:04:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Tonight On Parks and Recreation: Leslie Celebrates her First Year as Councilwoman (Sneak Peeks) http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/parks-and-recreation-sneak-peeks-s05e22-are-you-better-off-211409 http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/parks-and-recreation-sneak-peeks-s05e22-are-you-better-off-211409#comments Thu, 02 May 2013 17:01:08 +0000 Maria Vela http://www.tvovermind.com/?p=211409 Tonight on Parks and Recreation, Leslie celebrates her first year as a city councilor. Meanwhile, Andy calls on Special Agent Burt Macklin.

Tonight On Parks and Recreation: Leslie Celebrates her First Year as Councilwoman (Sneak Peeks)

]]> http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/parks-and-recreation-sneak-peeks-s05e22-are-you-better-off-211409/feed/ 0 Tonight on Parks and Recreation: Leslie is Determined to Save Pawnee’s Mini Golf Course http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/parks-and-recreation-sneak-peeks-season-5-episode-21-swing-vote-209753 http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/parks-and-recreation-sneak-peeks-season-5-episode-21-swing-vote-209753#comments Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:28:50 +0000 Maria Vela http://www.tvovermind.com/?p=209753 Leslie is on the war path in Parks and Recreation when Ron submits a budget cut proposal to get rid of the town's mini golf course

Tonight on Parks and Recreation: Leslie is Determined to Save Pawnee’s Mini Golf Course

]]> http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/parks-and-recreation-sneak-peeks-season-5-episode-21-swing-vote-209753/feed/ 0 Tonight on Parks and Recreation: Jerry Announces his Retirement to the Parks Department (Sneak Peeks) http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/parks-and-recreation-sneak-peeks-season-5-episode-19-episode-2-208475 http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/parks-and-recreation-sneak-peeks-season-5-episode-19-episode-2-208475#comments Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:41:11 +0000 Maria Vela http://www.tvovermind.com/?p=208475 We are getting a double dose of Parks and Recreation tonight, with back-to-back new episodes.

Tonight on Parks and Recreation: Jerry Announces his Retirement to the Parks Department (Sneak Peeks)

]]> http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/parks-and-recreation-sneak-peeks-season-5-episode-19-episode-2-208475/feed/ 0 Tonight on Parks and Recreation: Ron Visits the Doctor’s Office for the First Time http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/tonight-on-parks-and-recreation-207295 http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/tonight-on-parks-and-recreation-207295#comments Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:14:45 +0000 Maria Vela http://www.tvovermind.com/?p=207295 Ron goes to the doctor for the first time in tonight's Parks & Rec and Leslie looks for a new director of the Animal Control Department.

Tonight on Parks and Recreation: Ron Visits the Doctor’s Office for the First Time

]]> http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/tonight-on-parks-and-recreation-207295/feed/ 0 Tonight on Parks and Recreation: Ben Returns to his Hometown of Partridge http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/parks-and-recreation-preview-season-5-episode-17-partridge-205065 http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/parks-and-recreation-preview-season-5-episode-17-partridge-205065#comments Thu, 04 Apr 2013 21:19:18 +0000 Maria Vela http://www.tvovermind.com/?p=205065 Ben and Leslie return to Partridge, Ben's hometown where he's still infamously known for his time as mayor. Meanwhile, Jamm sues Ron Swanson.

Tonight on Parks and Recreation: Ben Returns to his Hometown of Partridge

]]> http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/parks-and-recreation-preview-season-5-episode-17-partridge-205065/feed/ 0 Tonight on Parks and Recreation: Usher Seeks Advice from Pawnee’s Parks Department http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/tonight-on-parks-and-recreation-usher-seeks-advice-from-pawnees-parks-department-203775 http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/tonight-on-parks-and-recreation-usher-seeks-advice-from-pawnees-parks-department-203775#comments Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:03:41 +0000 Maria Vela http://www.tvovermind.com/?p=203775 Musician Usher is making a special crossover appearance in tonight’s all new Parks and Recreation

Tonight on Parks and Recreation: Usher Seeks Advice from Pawnee’s Parks Department

]]> http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/tonight-on-parks-and-recreation-usher-seeks-advice-from-pawnees-parks-department-203775/feed/ 0 Parks and Recreation: Tom Tells an Employee to Shape Up in Tonight's Episode http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/tom-tells-an-employee-to-shape-up-in-tonights-parks-and-rec-202486 http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/tom-tells-an-employee-to-shape-up-in-tonights-parks-and-rec-202486#comments Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:04:47 +0000 Paul http://www.tvovermind.com/?p=202486 Tom Haverford is now a small business owner, and he can't run his fly clothing-for-kids rental service on his own. He's had to hire a new employee, but things aren't working out so well. She's lazy, drunk and on drugs, and in the clip above, he tells her to shape up or ship out. Her [...]

Parks and Recreation: Tom Tells an Employee to Shape Up in Tonight's Episode

]]> http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/tom-tells-an-employee-to-shape-up-in-tonights-parks-and-rec-202486/feed/ 0 Parks and Recreation: Ann Has Big News in Tonight's Episode http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/ann-has-big-news-on-tonights-parks-and-recreation-194657 http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/ann-has-big-news-on-tonights-parks-and-recreation-194657#comments Thu, 07 Feb 2013 13:41:36 +0000 Paul http://www.tvovermind.com/?p=194657 I feel that sometimes Parks and Recreation doesn't quite know what to do with Ann Perkins, Leslie's BFF and uh...I forgot her job now. She's not a nurse any more right? But in any case, big things are possibly about to happen to her character in tonight's episode. She's made the decision that after a [...]

Parks and Recreation: Ann Has Big News in Tonight's Episode

]]> http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/ann-has-big-news-on-tonights-parks-and-recreation-194657/feed/ 0 A Gallery of Artistic Tributes to Ron Swanson http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/a-gallery-of-artistic-tributes-to-ron-swanson-191575 http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/a-gallery-of-artistic-tributes-to-ron-swanson-191575#comments Wed, 23 Jan 2013 15:00:52 +0000 Paul http://www.tvovermind.com/?p=191575 In his few short years on Parks and Recreation, Ron Swanson has become a character with a hugely devoted fanbase. He's the man's man. He's really the man's man's man, and it's no wonder we all gather around to pay tribute to him. Many artists have given their own takes on Ron Swanson, and I [...]

A Gallery of Artistic Tributes to Ron Swanson

]]> http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/a-gallery-of-artistic-tributes-to-ron-swanson-191575/feed/ 0 Rob Lowe Says Nielsen is Getting Parks and Recreation's Ratings Wrong http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/rob-lowe-says-nielsen-is-getting-parks-and-recreations-ratings-wrong-190404 http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/rob-lowe-says-nielsen-is-getting-parks-and-recreations-ratings-wrong-190404#comments Wed, 16 Jan 2013 17:34:36 +0000 Paul http://www.tvovermind.com/?p=190404 I think a good many of us TV aficionados are upset that Parks and Recreation isn't getting the ratings love it deserves. Arguably one of the best comedies on TV right now, the show seems to be consistently struggling the ratings despite its overall quality. Cast member Rob Lowe thinks he knows what that is, and [...]

Rob Lowe Says Nielsen is Getting Parks and Recreation's Ratings Wrong

]]> http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/rob-lowe-says-nielsen-is-getting-parks-and-recreations-ratings-wrong-190404/feed/ 1 Look How Jacked Parks and Rec's Chris Pratt Got for Zero Dark Thirty http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/look-how-jacked-parks-and-recs-chris-pratt-got-for-zero-dark-thirty-182702 http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/look-how-jacked-parks-and-recs-chris-pratt-got-for-zero-dark-thirty-182702#comments Wed, 19 Dec 2012 18:33:32 +0000 Paul http://www.tvovermind.com/?p=182702 If you're like me, when you first saw the trailer for Zero Dark Thirty, you were a bit perplexed. "Is that Andy Dwyer?" you'd ask as Chris Pratt appeared onscreen as a Navy SEAL. Indeed it was, and Pratt is making his second appearance in an Oscar-contender film, last year showing up in Moneyball opposite [...]

Look How Jacked Parks and Rec's Chris Pratt Got for Zero Dark Thirty

]]> http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/look-how-jacked-parks-and-recs-chris-pratt-got-for-zero-dark-thirty-182702/feed/ 0 Ten Cool Facts About Parks and Recreation http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/ten-cool-facts-about-parks-and-recreation-181969 http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/ten-cool-facts-about-parks-and-recreation-181969#comments Fri, 14 Dec 2012 15:00:36 +0000 Paul http://www.tvovermind.com/?p=181969 Parks and Recreation is now on its winter break, so I thought I'd dig around for a bit of trivia while we waited. Here are ten facts you might not know about the show itself, or the actors involved. I love how Ron is pretty much Ron in real life as well. Check out the [...]

Ten Cool Facts About Parks and Recreation

]]> http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/ten-cool-facts-about-parks-and-recreation-181969/feed/ 0 Photo of the Day: Parks and Rec Cast with the Indiana Colts http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/photo-of-the-day-parks-and-rec-cast-with-the-indiana-colts-180716 http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/photo-of-the-day-parks-and-rec-cast-with-the-indiana-colts-180716#comments Wed, 05 Dec 2012 13:08:12 +0000 Paul http://www.tvovermind.com/?p=180716 Above we have a tweeted picture to give us a hint at a future episode of Parks and Recreation. The show has been shooting a lot in Indianapolis recently, and the stopped by the Colts stadium to hang out with the players and likely shoot a few scenes. From the show we know that Reggie [...]

Photo of the Day: Parks and Rec Cast with the Indiana Colts

]]> http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/photo-of-the-day-parks-and-rec-cast-with-the-indiana-colts-180716/feed/ 0 A Showcase of 20 Fantastic Ron Swanson GIFs http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/a-showcase-of-20-fantastic-ron-swanson-gifs-180283 http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/a-showcase-of-20-fantastic-ron-swanson-gifs-180283#comments Tue, 04 Dec 2012 12:29:20 +0000 Paul http://www.tvovermind.com/?p=180283 Anyone who has been watching Parks and Recreation for any amount of time knows that Ron Swanson is one of the best characters on TV. His manly charms and ways have won over both genders, and he's a true role model for anyone who hates government and loves meat. I thought I'd see if the internet could [...]

A Showcase of 20 Fantastic Ron Swanson GIFs

]]> http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/a-showcase-of-20-fantastic-ron-swanson-gifs-180283/feed/ 0 Parks and Recreation Sneek Peek - Leslie Vs. Joe Biden! http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/parks-and-recreation-sneek-peek-leslie-vs-joe-biden-177059 http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/parks-and-recreation-sneek-peek-leslie-vs-joe-biden-177059#comments Mon, 12 Nov 2012 19:32:09 +0000 Jon Lachonis http://www.tvovermind.com/?p=177059 Well she doesn't actually 'vs' Joe Biden, but she does meet him.

Parks and Recreation Sneek Peek - Leslie Vs. Joe Biden!

]]> http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/parks-and-recreation-sneek-peek-leslie-vs-joe-biden-177059/feed/ 0 Joe Biden's Secret Parks and Recreation Cameo to Be Revealed http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/joe-bidens-secret-parks-and-recreation-cameo-to-be-revealed-176259 http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/joe-bidens-secret-parks-and-recreation-cameo-to-be-revealed-176259#comments Thu, 08 Nov 2012 13:53:15 +0000 Paul http://www.tvovermind.com/?p=176259 You may remember an episode of Parks and Recreation a few weeks back that had Leslie Knope interacting with the high and mighty of Washington DC, including senators Olympia Snowe and John McCain. As it turns out, while she was there she also filmed a cameo with her eternal crush, Joe Biden. The problem? The [...]

Joe Biden's Secret Parks and Recreation Cameo to Be Revealed

]]> http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/joe-bidens-secret-parks-and-recreation-cameo-to-be-revealed-176259/feed/ 0 Christie Brinkley to Guest on Parks and Rec as Jerry's Shockingly Gorgeous Wife http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/christie-brinkley-to-guest-on-parks-and-rec-as-jerrys-shockingly-gorgeous-wife-170556 http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/christie-brinkley-to-guest-on-parks-and-rec-as-jerrys-shockingly-gorgeous-wife-170556#comments Thu, 11 Oct 2012 11:54:12 +0000 Paul http://www.tvovermind.com/?p=170556 Jerry is Parks and Recreation's resident punching bag, but I think everyone, including the entire office, was surprised when it turned out he had such a hot daughter. She broke Chris Trager's heart rather quickly, but that left the question open...where did she come from? Judging by Jerry's looks and overall...shape, you would think his [...]

Christie Brinkley to Guest on Parks and Rec as Jerry's Shockingly Gorgeous Wife

]]> http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/christie-brinkley-to-guest-on-parks-and-rec-as-jerrys-shockingly-gorgeous-wife-170556/feed/ 0 How Parks and Recreation Out Officed The Office http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/how-parks-and-recreation-out-officed-the-office-167857 http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/how-parks-and-recreation-out-officed-the-office-167857#comments Fri, 28 Sep 2012 16:14:48 +0000 Paul http://www.tvovermind.com/?p=167857 I remember when Parks and Recreation was first announced. It seemed like a really lame idea, stealing everything about the format of The Office, and just sticking it in a new setting. But after season one, the show slowly started to become good. And recently, for at least the past few seasons, I would argue [...]

How Parks and Recreation Out Officed The Office

]]> http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/how-parks-and-recreation-out-officed-the-office-167857/feed/ 1 Clips - Parks and Recreation Premiere Clips - Leslie and Andy Take on DC http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/clips-parks-and-recreation-premiere-clips-leslie-and-andy-take-on-dc-164455 http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/clips-parks-and-recreation-premiere-clips-leslie-and-andy-take-on-dc-164455#comments Fri, 14 Sep 2012 15:34:11 +0000 Jon Lachonis http://www.tvovermind.com/?p=164455 Look out Obama, Leslie is coming for you.  NBC has release some clips from the premiere episode of Parks and Recreation "Ms. Knope Goes to Washington", which will air Thursday, September 20th at 9:30 ET/PT on NBC. Not content to simply lampoon Washington, the episode will also feature some actual politicians including Democrat Barbara Boxer, [...]

Clips - Parks and Recreation Premiere Clips - Leslie and Andy Take on DC

]]> http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/clips-parks-and-recreation-premiere-clips-leslie-and-andy-take-on-dc-164455/feed/ 0 Breaking Bad's Mike Saunters Over to Parks and Recreation http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/breaking-bads-mike-saunters-over-to-parks-and-recreation-164077 http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/breaking-bads-mike-saunters-over-to-parks-and-recreation-164077#comments Thu, 13 Sep 2012 11:59:12 +0000 Paul http://www.tvovermind.com/?p=164077 Well now that Jonathan Banks is out of a job due to (spoilers) his untimely demise at the hand of Walter White on Breaking Bad, he's having little trouble finding new work. But now he's popping up in a show that you probably wouldn't expect him. Yes, Banks is coming to Parks and Recreation. How [...]

Breaking Bad's Mike Saunters Over to Parks and Recreation

]]> http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/breaking-bads-mike-saunters-over-to-parks-and-recreation-164077/feed/ 0 Parks and Recreation Season 4 Bloopers: Treat Yo' Self http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/parks-and-recreation-season-4-bloopers-treat-yo-self-162887 http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/parks-and-recreation-season-4-bloopers-treat-yo-self-162887#comments Thu, 06 Sep 2012 09:26:35 +0000 emma fraser http://www.tvovermind.com/?p=162887 Watch the cast of Parks and Recreation break things and flub their lines in these excellent season 4 bloopers.

Parks and Recreation Season 4 Bloopers: Treat Yo' Self

]]> http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/parks-and-recreation-season-4-bloopers-treat-yo-self-162887/feed/ 0 Parks and Recreation 4.01 "I'm Leslie Knope" Review http://www.tvovermind.com/nbc/parks-recreation-401-leslie-knope-review-94124 http://www.tvovermind.com/nbc/parks-recreation-401-leslie-knope-review-94124#comments Fri, 23 Sep 2011 21:18:27 +0000 Jordan Cramer http://www.tvovermind.com/?p=94124 The smell of fresh fall air can only mean one thing. Parks and Recreation is back for another fun-filled year of wild office antics and crazy one liners. This year starts off right where last season ended with Leslie Knope being approached to run for office. Will this new opportunity for power, will Leslie (Amy [...]

Parks and Recreation 4.01 "I'm Leslie Knope" Review

]]> http://www.tvovermind.com/nbc/parks-recreation-401-leslie-knope-review-94124/feed/ 0 Patricia Clarkson Cast as Tammy 1 on Parks & Rec http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/patricia-clarkson-cast-tammy-1-parks-rec-85255 http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/patricia-clarkson-cast-tammy-1-parks-rec-85255#comments Thu, 28 Jul 2011 20:45:50 +0000 Shilo Adams http://www.tvovermind.com/?p=85255 The Oscar nominee will appear on two episodes of the NBC comedy's fourth season, starting with its premiere in September.

Patricia Clarkson Cast as Tammy 1 on Parks & Rec

]]> http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/patricia-clarkson-cast-tammy-1-parks-rec-85255/feed/ 0 Parks and Recreation Sneak Peeks: Parker Posey Guest Stars Tonight http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/parks-recreation-sneak-peeks-parker-posey-guest-stars-tonight-57368 http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/parks-recreation-sneak-peeks-parker-posey-guest-stars-tonight-57368#comments Thu, 05 May 2011 13:37:16 +0000 Clarissa http://www.tvovermind.com/?p=57368 Take a sneak peek at tonight's new episode of Parks and Recreation - guest starring Parker Posey.

Parks and Recreation Sneak Peeks: Parker Posey Guest Stars Tonight

]]> http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/parks-recreation-sneak-peeks-parker-posey-guest-stars-tonight-57368/feed/ 0 Parks & Recreation Sneak Peeks: Will Forte Guest Stars http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/parks-recreation-sneak-peeks-forte-guest-stars-46159 http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/parks-recreation-sneak-peeks-forte-guest-stars-46159#comments Wed, 02 Feb 2011 15:08:09 +0000 Clarissa http://www.tvovermind.com/?p=46159 Any Poehler's former Saturday Night Live co-star, Will Forte - will be making a guest appearance on Parks and Recreation on February 3. One of his character's suggestions puts a kink in her plan to bury a time capsule. Below are 4 sneak peeks from NBC for the episode, as well as a few promo [...]

Parks & Recreation Sneak Peeks: Will Forte Guest Stars

]]> http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/parks-recreation-sneak-peeks-forte-guest-stars-46159/feed/ 2 Parks and Recreation Sneak Peeks: Season 3 Premiere! http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/parks-recreation-sneak-peeks-season-3-premiere-44996 http://www.tvovermind.com/parks-and-recreation/parks-recreation-sneak-peeks-season-3-premiere-44996#comments Thu, 20 Jan 2011 01:11:14 +0000 Clarissa http://www.tvovermind.com/?p=44996 Parks and Recreation returns to NBC for an all new season on January 20. The show be airing on Thursday nights from beginning at 9:30 and will be part of NBC's new Thursday night line-up, which also includes Community, The Office, 30 Rock, Outsourced and a new series called Perfect Couples. Below are five sneak [...]

Parks and Recreation Sneak Peeks: Season 3 Premiere!

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