query: who plays ben wyatt on parks and recreation

pos: Adam Scott (actor) Adam Scott (actor) Adam Paul Scott (born April 3, 1973) is an American actor, comedian, producer, and podcaster. He is known for his role as Ben Wyatt in the NBC sitcom "Parks and Recreation". He has also appeared as Derek in the film "Step Brothers", Johnny Meyer in "The Aviator", Henry Pollard in the Starz sitcom "Party Down", Ed Mackenzie in the HBO series "Big Little Lies" and Trevor in the NBC series "The Good Place". Scott was born in Santa Cruz, California, to Anne (born Quartararo) and Simon Dougald Scott, both of whom are retired teachers. He is of

pos: Adam Scott (actor) Sablan in 2005. They have two children. Scott revealed he invited actor Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker from the "Star Wars" franchise) to his second grade birthday during his "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" appearance on May 4, 2017. Guest host Kristen Bell surprised Scott with the guest appearance of Hamill wielding a lightsaber in observance of Star Wars Day. Adam Scott (actor) Adam Paul Scott (born April 3, 1973) is an American actor, comedian, producer, and podcaster. He is known for his role as Ben Wyatt in the NBC sitcom "Parks and Recreation". He has also appeared as Derek in the film

pos: Adam Scott (actor) Adam Scott (actor) Adam Paul Scott (born April 3, 1973) is an American actor, comedian, producer, and podcaster. He is known for his role as Ben Wyatt in the NBC sitcom "Parks and Recreation". He has also appeared as Derek in the film "Step Brothers", Johnny Meyer in "The Aviator", Henry Pollard in the Starz sitcom "Party Down", Ed Mackenzie in the HBO series "Big Little Lies" and Trevor in the NBC series "The Good Place". Scott was born in Santa Cruz, California, to Anne (born Quartararo) and Simon Dougald Scott, both of whom are retired teachers. He is of

neg: Ben Wyatt (Parks and Recreation) reviewers mentioned that Ben Wyatt closely resembled Scott's character on "Party Down", Henry Pollard. Ben's character is a politician who found great success at a young age, then suffered a downfall. Henry's character is an actor who became a caterer after his acting career declined. Scott himself has said that he feels they are "vastly different characters and circumstances." Ben Wyatt (Parks and Recreation) Sir Benjamin Wyatt, is a character portrayed by Adam Scott in the TV series "Parks and Recreation". The character guest starred in two episodes of season two and was upgraded to a series regular in season

neg: Ben Wyatt (Parks and Recreation) Ben Wyatt (Parks and Recreation) Sir Benjamin Wyatt, is a character portrayed by Adam Scott in the TV series "Parks and Recreation". The character guest starred in two episodes of season two and was upgraded to a series regular in season three. Ben is a state auditor who comes into Pawnee with Chris Traeger to evaluate the town's funds at the end of the second season. Ben began dating Leslie Knope in the season three episode "Road Trip" and married her in the season five episode "Leslie and Ben." It is implied that he or Leslie or both later become

neg: Ben Wyatt (Parks and Recreation) Starz comedy television series "Party Down" to accept the role of Ben Wyatt on "Parks and Recreation". "Parks and Recreation" was one of Scott's favorite shows even before he took the role. When he accepted a role on "Parks and Recreation", it was unclear whether "Party Down" would be renewed for a third season, and Scott said, "I couldn't pass up the opportunity on "Parks and Rec" for a show that could possibly not exist anymore." Although "Party Down" co-creator Rob Thomas said he believed the show could continue without Scott, and that the actor would continue to make guest

neg: Ben Wyatt (Parks and Recreation) one of the original ideas for the protagonist of "Parks and Recreation". The idea was ultimately abandoned in favor of Leslie Knope's character, but those early ideas were ultimately incorporated into Ben Wyatt. Ben's role as a state auditor, and Pawnee's subsequent budget problems, were conceived from global economic crisis and news reports about government services getting shut down around the country. Scott described his character as "someone who jumped in on a moving train" in trying to integrate with the other characters. Ben was expected to become a love interest for Leslie Knope from his earliest conception. In addition

neg: The Master Plan (Parks and Recreation) Pollard. While Ben was a politician who found great success at a young age then suffered a downfall, Henry was an actor who became a caterer after his acting career declined. Scott, however, said he feels they are "vastly different characters and circumstances". The idea of a character trying to rebuild a government career following a humiliating public failure was one of the original ideas for the series of "Parks and Recreation" in general, but one that was ultimately not used until the Ben Wyatt character was introduced. During the scene when Ben explains his failed mayoral tenure, shots of

neg: Ben Wyatt (Parks and Recreation) appearances on the show, "Party Down" was cancelled just three months after Scott departed. Series co-creator Michael Schur said when the Ben Wyatt character was conceived, Scott was considered the "dream scenario" casting choice. As part of Scott's contract with the series, he also signed a first look deal to develop television projects for NBC. Scott first appeared in "Parks and Recreation" starting in the penultimate second-season episode, "The Master Plan", the same episode Rob Lowe joined the regular cast as Chris Traeger. The idea of a character trying to rebuild a government career following a humiliating public failure was

neg: Ben Wyatt (Parks and Recreation) where he was the host and DJ for a swing music college radio show called Zoot Suit Wyatt, a reference to the swing song "Zoot Suit Riot" (1997). After becoming an accountant, he and Chris Traeger assumed the nicknames Butch Count-sidy and the Sum-dance Kid, with the names referencing the outlaws Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid as well as being accounting puns. Ben is very serious, mature and work-oriented, and usually doesn't seem fazed by much of the immature, eccentric behavior from some of the other members of the Pawnee Parks and Recreation Department, primarily Tom Haverford, Leslie Knope,

neg: Parks and Recreation (season 5) Parks and Recreation (season 5) The fifth season of "Parks and Recreation" originally aired in the United States on the NBC television network, from September 20, 2012 and concluded on May 2, 2013. This season consisted of 22 episodes. Season 5 focuses on Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler) and her staff at the parks and recreation department of the fictional Indiana town of Pawnee. Although not having an overarching storyline like Season 4, this season details the aftermath of Leslie's role as a Councilwoman in Pawnee. Other storylines include Ben Wyatt (Adam Scott) and April Ludgate (Aubrey Plaza)'s career move to

neg: Ben Wyatt (Parks and Recreation) goes to receive the key in his name, it is revealed to be one big joke to mock Ben for his failure as a mayor. After Leslie attacks Sweetums in a press statement, Ben is fired from his job with the company. He then takes on the accountant job he has accepted and declined three times prior. Shortly later though Chris offers him the Job of City Manager of Pawnee because Chris is leaving town and Ben accepts it, becoming the new City Manager of Pawnee and Leslie's boss as she returns to her job in the Parks and Recreation

neg: Flu Season (Parks and Recreation) the first six episodes of the season. Brent Briscoe makes an appearance in "Flu Season" as J.J., the owner of J.J.'s Diner. Although the restaurant appears in the previous episode "The Reporter", "Summer Catalog" and "The Master Plan", "Flu Season" marked the first appearance of J.J. himself. Michael Schur, co-creator of "Parks and Recreation", said the episode included development of several of the protagonist characters, including Ben Wyatt, Ann Perkins, and Ron Swanson. One of the major story arcs of the season entails Ben, who had never had a firm sense of home, gradually falling in love with the town

neg: Pawnee (Parks and Recreation) associates, the town's fortunes improve and Pawnee becomes a more desirable place to live. "Parks and Recreation" focuses on the local government of Pawnee, in particular the eponymous department. Pawnee's government is set up like most local governments in the United States, with several departments serving under a strong city council and a mostly ceremonial mayor, with a city manager running the town's day-to-day operations. Several of the main characters occupy significant roles in the local government. Chris Traeger is city manager in seasons two through six with Ben Wyatt as his deputy in seasons three and four. Wyatt succeeds

neg: The Debate (Parks and Recreation) Comedy Store The Debate (Parks and Recreation) "The Debate" is the twentieth episode of the fourth season of the American comedy television series "Parks and Recreation", and the 66th overall episode of the series. It originally aired on NBC in the United States on April 26, 2012. In the episode, Leslie (Amy Poehler) debates Bobby Newport (Paul Rudd) and the other city council candidates. It is the day of the debate and Ben Wyatt (Adam Scott) has everything organized: Chris (Rob Lowe), Ann (Rashida Jones), and Tom (Aziz Ansari) are the spin team, but Tom is upset because Ann once

neg: The Debate (Parks and Recreation) The Debate (Parks and Recreation) "The Debate" is the twentieth episode of the fourth season of the American comedy television series "Parks and Recreation", and the 66th overall episode of the series. It originally aired on NBC in the United States on April 26, 2012. In the episode, Leslie (Amy Poehler) debates Bobby Newport (Paul Rudd) and the other city council candidates. It is the day of the debate and Ben Wyatt (Adam Scott) has everything organized: Chris (Rob Lowe), Ann (Rashida Jones), and Tom (Aziz Ansari) are the spin team, but Tom is upset because Ann once again broke

neg: The Master Plan (Parks and Recreation) me asking Starz if it was going to continue, and them saying they weren't ready to make that decision. I couldn't pass up the opportunity on "Parks and Rec" for a show that could possibly not exist anymore." Schur said when the Ben Wyatt character was written, Scott was envisioned as the "dream scenario" for casting. Schur described Scott as "brilliant and funny" and praised his comedic range: "There just aren't that many people with a comedic range that spans <nowiki>'</nowiki>"Step Brothers"<nowiki>'</nowiki> to <nowiki>'</nowiki>"Party Down."<nowiki>'</nowiki>". Several commentators said Ben Wyatt closely resembles the character Scott played on "Party Down", Henry

neg: Ben Wyatt (Parks and Recreation) who can be both "the sane and deadpan center of the madness, but can also go convincingly, amusingly mad". "New York Daily News" writer David Hinckley praised Scott's addition to the "Parks and Recreation" cast, claiming he "gets more of a character here than he does on Starz's entertaining "Party Down" and makes the best of it". Scott received particular praise for his performance in "Media Blitz", in which his awkward and panicked responses to media inquiries about his past led to what reviewers considered more outwardly comedic opportunities for the character, compared to his usual straight man role. Several

neg: Ben Wyatt (Parks and Recreation) the President of the United States. Ben Wyatt is a lover of all things calzones, sci-fi, and "Game of Thrones". Ben is from Partridge, Minnesota. When he was 18, he ran for mayor and won on the strength of, in his words, "anti-establishment voter rebellion." However, being so inexperienced, he quickly ran the town's finances into the ground and was impeached after two months. His signature failure was spearheading the development of a winter sports complex called Ice Town which bankrupted the town, leading to the newspaper headline "Ice Town Costs Ice Clown His Town Crown." Ben attended Carleton College,

neg: The Master Plan (Parks and Recreation) written by series co-creator Michael Schur. "The Master Plan" featured the first series appearances by Scott and Lowe, who became permanent cast members as characters Ben Wyatt and Chris Traeger. The episode also introduced Natalie Morales as Lucy, Tom's new girlfriend, and featured guest appearances by Ralph Richeson as "the ghoulish man" and regular series guests Ben Schwartz, April Marie Eden and Alison Becker. The idea of Pawnee's governmental problems were inspired by news reports at the time of a number of states shutting down schools, parks and other services due to the global recession. "The Master Plan" marked the

neg: Ben Wyatt (Parks and Recreation) properly live like adults. In "The Bubble", Leslie and Ben are officially dating, but they are keeping their relationship a secret due to a no-dating policy at work. They are enjoying what Leslie calls "the bubble", or the beginning of a relationship when everything is simple and fun. It is suddenly threatened, however, when Ben has a meeting with Leslie's mother Marlene, who wants Ben to approve the purchase of four new school buses despite a difficult budget season. Afraid of ruining the bubble, Leslie initially tells Ben she is not related to Marlene. Right before Ben's meeting, however, Leslie

neg: Ben Wyatt (Parks and Recreation) final episode, it is revealed that Ben's congressional campaign was successful and is now a representative from Indiana for the House of Representatives. In 2025, he and Leslie are both given the opportunity to run as Governor of Indiana, Ben ultimately decides to let Leslie run (which she wins). By 2048, it is implied that at least one of them has been elected President of the United States, with Ben wearing a flag lapel pin and being acknowledged first by someone who appeared to be a member of the Secret Service. Adam Scott departed from his leading role on the

neg: Ben Wyatt (Parks and Recreation) some sort of direction in his life. After Leslie's campaign flops at the ice rink, Ann resigns (eagerly) from being Leslie's campaign manager and Leslie asks Ben to run her campaign given his experience with local politics. Ben takes over the duties of running Leslie's campaign for city council and helps turn the campaign around, making it competitive with Bobby Newport's bid for city office. Ben manages to secure the endorsement of Pawnee's retiring police chief and improve Leslie's likability at a bowling event (despite the spectacle of having punched a man who called Leslie 'a bitch'). In "Dave Returns",

neg: Ben Wyatt (Parks and Recreation) she hates the feeling of not being married to him. Ben responds by saying that they should just get married that night. After two hours of frantically finishing last minute details, a ceremony ruined by a drunk Councilman Jamm, and bailing Ron out of jail, they hold the wedding in the Parks Department. In the episode titled "Partridge" Ben is invited to return to Partridge, his hometown where he was elected and failed as mayor at the age of 18, for a ceremony to give him the key to the city. Ben falls ill with kidney stones, and when Leslie

neg: Ben Wyatt (Parks and Recreation) Department. At the end of the episode entitled "Flu Season 2" Ben has a fight with his father who sold their family lake house where Ben had many wonderful childhood memories. He realizes he wants to start a family with Leslie, when he returns home to tell Leslie, he discovers that she is pregnant with their first child. When visiting Dr. Saperstein, they realize she's having triplets. Ben remains city manager, and is planning the Pawnee Bicentennial. This, along with greatly improving the economy of Pawnee, gets him the award for Man of the Year. He and Leslie have triplets,

neg: Parks and Recreation (season 3) Poehler, Rashida Jones, Aziz Ansari, Nick Offerman, Aubrey Plaza and Chris Pratt. The only permanent cast member not to return was Paul Schneider, who previously played city planner Mark Brendanawicz. Schneider departed from the series at the end of season two. Jim O'Heir and Retta, who made regular appearances as parks employees Jerry Gergich and Donna Meagle during the first two seasons, were considered members of the regular cast starting in season three, although they still do not appear in the opening credits. Adam Scott, who portrayed state auditor Ben Wyatt in the final two episodes of the second season,

neg: Ben Wyatt (Parks and Recreation) their sponsorships at the festival and putting the parks department in jeopardy. At the last interview at "Pawnee Today", Ben finally stands his ground, stating that everyone does stupid things when they were teenagers and that he has since saved at least five cities from bankruptcy as an auditor. During the festival itself, a series of catastrophes leads Ben to feel he is cursed and leave the festival, returning later to admit he is not over his past. Leslie assures him that he is as responsible for the festival's success as she is, and has the local Native American chief

neg: Ben Wyatt (Parks and Recreation) Ann's house, Ben tries to shut it down. However, after seeing the effort Leslie put into it, which included having the equipment donated from local vendors, he pays the entertainer Freddy Spaghetti to come back after he booked another event, getting back on Leslie's good side. Ben is also surprised, but quietly pleased when Ron authorizes Leslie to take his place on the budget task force. When the government shutdown ends, Ben informs the department that due to the shoestring budget, they will only be on maintenance for the time being. Ben suspects that Leslie is trying to have Ann

neg: Partridge Township, Pine County, Minnesota for females. The per capita income for the township was $23,262. About 4.3% of families and 4.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including none under the age of 18 and 5.4% of those 65 and older. The township shares a name with the fictional hometown of Adam Scott's character Ben Wyatt in the NBC sitcom "Parks and Recreation". Scott's character Ben Wyatt was elected mayor at the age of 18. After he was elected he decided to fund a winter sports complex called Ice Town, which bankrupted the city and prompted his impeachment. The incident was documented

neg: Ben Wyatt (Parks and Recreation) to the growing relationship between Leslie and Ben, one of the biggest story arcs for season three was Ben's growing love of the city of Pawnee, which coincided with his romantic feelings for Leslie. Schur described Ben's character as one who never had a firm sense of home due to the excessive amount of traveling with his job, but who gradually grew to appreciate Pawnee due to the optimism and enthusiasm Leslie has for her job. The character received extremely positive reviews from critics and audiences alike. Alan Sepinwall of HitFix called Scott one of the "rare but special" actors

neg: Ben Wyatt (Parks and Recreation) runs a congressional campaign during the first five episodes of the season. When Ben returns to Pawnee, he proposes to Leslie, and they move into a house together. Later, Ben turns down multiple job offers in Pawnee to join Tom Haverford's company, Rent-a-Swag; concurrently, he ends up working for Sweetums, at a division dedicated to improving their public image by funding charities. He also takes on Andy as an assistant. Ben and Leslie throw a large event designed to help with fundraising for the Pawnee Commons instead of creating a wedding registry. During the event, Leslie tells Ben how much

neg: Media Blitz "The League", while Besser is a comedian from the "Upright Citizens Brigade", a sketch comedy show and troupe which also featured Amy Poehler. "Parks and Recreation" co-creator Michael Schur said the Douche was invented because the "Parks and Recreation" staff liked Kroll and tried to find a way to work him into the show. The episode also featured several appearances by several frequent guest stars, including Mo Collins as television host Joan Callamezzo, Alison Becker as newspaper writer Shauna Malwae-Tweep, and Jay Jackson as television reporter Perd Hapley. Much of "Media Blitz" revolves around the backstory of Ben Wyatt, which

neg: Ben Wyatt (Parks and Recreation) with each other. Ben is dragged along to Tom and Donna's "Treat Yo Self", where he treats himself to a Batman costume and a good cry over his breakup with Leslie. While Leslie attempts to keep him in her life, Ben insists that he needs distance from her since being around Leslie is too difficult for him. Leslie continually tries to spend time with Ben until, through the help of Ben and Ann, she sees that she has been ignoring what Ben wants and doing only what she wants. Ben and Leslie meet at the Smallest Park, which is supposed

neg: Parks and Recreation (season 2) for Leslie Knope, while Lowe was originally only intended to make a string of guest appearances in the third season and then depart the series. However, Lowe later signed a multi-year contract to become a regular cast member. Schur said even when the character Ben Wyatt was conceived, Adam Scott was considered the "dream scenario" casting choice. Jim O'Heir and Retta, who made regular appearances as parks employees Jerry Gergich and Donna Meagle in the first season, continued to appear in season two. Although still considered guest actors, their characters started to become more fully developed and play larger roles

neg: Ben Wyatt (Parks and Recreation) to be their last project together. Leslie apologizes and tells Ben she'll leave him alone if that's what he wants. Ben responds that he doesn't want that but he thinks it's for the best. As Ben starts to leave, Leslie declares that she misses him like crazy and wants to be with him. After she asks how he feels, Ben kisses Leslie and the relationship is reinstated. Later, they confess to Chris about their relationship, and he launches an investigation to check for any possible acts of corruption, as Ben is Leslie's superior. It turns out that in the season

neg: Ben Wyatt (Parks and Recreation) bring in funds, Leslie says they can shut down the department, and Ben allows them to go forth with the festival. Ben assists Leslie with the festival preparations, and is thoroughly impressed when she gives a flawless presentation despite being stricken with the flu. When Leslie and Ben try to ask the police force to handle security for the festival, Ben is shown not to have very strong social skills, although in this case it could be attributed to the fact that he doesn't understand Pawnee as well as Leslie. He and Leslie continue to build a strong friendship over

neg: Ben Wyatt (Parks and Recreation) admits Marlene is her mother, making him nervous and causing him to capitulate to all of her demands during the meeting, which makes Marlene consider Ben weak. Leslie trains Ben for his next meeting with her mother. He impresses Marlene so much with his tough negotiation skills that she becomes flirtatious with him. An uncomfortable Ben tells Leslie they should tell her about their relationship, but Leslie does not want to lose the bubble. Fed up, Ben storms into Marlene's office and tells her that he is dating her daughter and asks her to keep it secret. Marlene laughs off

neg: Ben Wyatt (Parks and Recreation) convince Chris to distribute more funds to the department and confirms his suspicions when he crashes their date at the same time Leslie crashes it, but Ben decides to let it play out. While at a gay club, Ben mentions the failure of the Ice Town project, showing that he used to be just as ambitious as Leslie, but Leslie gives him credit for trying. Ben listens to Leslie's presentation regarding the Pawnee Harvest Festival idea that will allow them to do their jobs properly and bring funds into the department. When Ben asks what will happen if it doesn't

neg: Ben Wyatt (Parks and Recreation) reveal that the town is virtually out of funds and the government will have to be shut down until further notice. Despite the seriousness of the problems, Chris presents the situation in an extremely positive light and tries to make all the city hall employees around him happy, leaving the hard decisions and delivery of bad news up to Ben. Chris and Ben form a budget task force, consisting of several government employees including Ron. When Ron accidentally reveals that Leslie was trying to set up an annual children's concert that was supposed to be canceled on Lot 48 behind

neg: Ben Wyatt (Parks and Recreation) and Andy Dwyer. Ben is often teased by Tom (and, early on, Leslie as well) for his affinity for, references to and vast knowledge in "Star Wars", "Lord of the Rings", "Star Trek", "Game of Thrones" and other things considered to be "nerdy". Ben is also shown to have a hard time socializing, as his main focus is his work. During season six when he was jobless for a week, he created a game called "The Cones of Dunshire". The game became very popular, which he realized while visiting San Francisco. He was angry that he didn't copyright it, but

neg: Ben Wyatt (Parks and Recreation) about preparing an electoral run. Though their relationship had become rather serious, Ben and Leslie are forced to break up to avoid a scandal which could derail Leslie's city council candidacy. Ben understands, giving Leslie a "Knope 2012" button he had made. He then starts helping Tom run his business Entertainment 720, where he's shocked at how much money Tom spends without getting any revenue. He also helps Tom charm Joan Callamezzo to try to get her book club to include Leslie's new book, but Joan gets drunk and hits on them. He and Leslie end up sharing lovelorn looks

neg: Ben Wyatt (Parks and Recreation) the scenes, that Leslie and Ben struggle to fix throughout the night. Later, although the memorial turned out to be a success, things get even more complicated when Leslie is approached by scouts looking for potential candidates for elected office. They believe she would be a good candidate for upcoming city council seats, or possibly the mayoral position. With the expected increased media attention on her personal life, the scouts ask whether Leslie has any secret scandals in her life. She denies any such scandals exist, thus omitting her secret relationship with Ben, and the scouts promise to contact her

neg: Ben Wyatt (Parks and Recreation) three's finale, Ben and Leslie had bribed a maintenance worker to keep quiet about them after the worker witnessed them kissing. As that was a possible reason for termination, Leslie was ready to take full responsibility only to find that Ben resigned from his job in order to save hers. Following his termination, Ben takes some time to "explore his interests" which consists of him remaining in his house and attempting various hobbies like making calzones and stop motion films. His appearance becomes unkempt and after a visit from Chris, he realizes that despite convincing himself otherwise he's unhappy without

neg: Ben Wyatt (Parks and Recreation) the situation and tells Leslie that she approves of Ben. In the season finale "Li'l Sebastian", Leslie and Ben continue their romance, but they have difficulty keeping it a secret. Ron finds out and warns them that Chris will fire them if he learns about it. As the city prepares for the memorial service for Li'l Sebastian, Pawnee's beloved celebrity miniature horse, Leslie and Ben are caught making out by a maintenance worker, so they send him home in exchange for his silence. Unfortunately, the worker had the propane for Li'l Sebastian's memorial flame, which results in later confusion behind

neg: Ben Wyatt (Parks and Recreation) likes her. At the end of the episode, Leslie approaches Ben to hand him receipts and he kisses her. Since he is staying in Pawnee permanently, Ben decides to move out of the motel where he has been living. Andy and April offer him a spare room in their house, since their previous roommate moved out and left the house to them. Although the two have been living by themselves for only a week, the house is a complete mess with no everyday items like plates or utensils available. Ben decides to teach a reluctant Andy and April how to

neg: Ben Wyatt (Parks and Recreation) it is revealed that not only is Ben socially awkward around police officers, but he is afraid of them, saying "I am not afraid of cops. I have no reason to be. I never break any laws ever because I'm deathly afraid of cops." Towards the end of the campaign, Ben is offered a job working for a congressional campaign in Washington, D.C.. Initially conflicted, as it would mean several months away from Pawnee, Ben is ultimately convinced by Leslie to take the job. Jonathan Banks and Glenne Headly guest starred as Ben's parents in the fifth season. He successfully

neg: Ben Wyatt (Parks and Recreation) Ken Hotate perform a fake ceremony to remove his "curse." Following the conclusion of the festival, Chris is installed as interim city manager of Pawnee, and offers Ben a job as assistant city manager, which he eventually accepts. It is implied that he made the decision to be closer to Leslie and that he and Leslie are attracted to each other, but a new policy of Chris's forbids city employees to date each other and has halted any potential relationship. But, after being assigned to a road trip that would cause them to be alone, Ben tells Leslie that he

neg: Ben Wyatt (Parks and Recreation) later in the show, one of his former coworkers surprises him with the copyright papers. When Ben comes to Pawnee, he immediately clashes with Leslie, as she yells at him three consecutive times for his seemingly callous attitude towards firing people and slashing her department's budget. However, when he asks her out for a beer, they begin to show respect for one another. He shares his past as the mayor of Partridge, and that he became a state auditor to prove he can be responsible and eventually run for office again. Their new friendship turns sour when Ben and Chris

neg: Parks and Recreation the world when the episodes were produced. The introduction of Chris Traeger and Ben Wyatt as state auditors visiting Pawnee, and the subsequent government shutdown, were inspired by news reports at the time of a number of states considering a shut down of schools, parks and other services due to the global recession. The third season included a seven-episode story arc about the characters organizing a harvest festival, and staking the financial future of their department on its success. The festival served as a device to unite the characters, much like the construction pit had earlier in the show. Schur

neg: Parks and Recreation (season 1) was about the private sector. They also considered a series about a local government official trying to rebuild a political career following a humiliating public spectacle, but ultimately abandoned the idea. However, it was ultimately incorporated into the backstory for Ben Wyatt, the character played by Adam Scott who was added late in the second season. Daniels and Schur specifically sought to making avoid a political show about a "hypocrite running for office" or "bureaucrat who just makes everything impossible", which they felt were cliched and overdone stereotypes. After Poehler agreed to play the lead, they decided the show would

neg: Ben Wyatt (Parks and Recreation) their development of the Harvest Festival, and it is implied he starts to show romantic interest in her when he inquires of the police chief about her relationship with Dave. He also becomes better friends with Tom, supporting him when he is rejected by a cologne magnate, although Tom does his fair share of ribbing Ben. While doing the media blitz for the festival, he is continuously asked about his disastrous tenure as mayor of Partridge. After freezing up at the majority of questions asked, he then goes on a furious tirade at a later interview, prompting businesses to pull

neg: Woman of the Year (Parks and Recreation) script included a theme about the political nature of local awards. "Woman of the Year" featured guest appearances by Ben Schwartz as Jean-Ralphio and Ian Roberts as Ian Winston, both of whom have appeared in the series in past episodes. Rashida Jones, a regular "Parks and Recreation" cast member who plays Ann Perkins, did not appear in "Woman of the Year" because she was filming scenes for the David Fincher film "The Social Network". According to Nielsen Media Research, "Woman of the Year" was seen by 4.6 million viewers, which marked a continued recent improvement in ratings for the series.

neg: Parks and Recreation (season 3) Brendanawicz. Rob Lowe and Adam Scott, who appeared as guest stars in the second season, began season three as regular cast members playing Chris Traeger and Ben Wyatt, respectively. The season also featured guest appearances by Megan Mullally, Will Forte and Parker Posey, among others. To accommodate Amy Poehler's pregnancy, the first six episodes of the third season were filmed immediately after season two wrapped so they could be saved for a projected September 2010 air date. However, after the episodes were finished, NBC postponed the season premiere until January to accommodate their new series, "Outsourced". The third season consisted

neg: Manic Pixie Dream Girl has also been pointed out in sitcoms such as "Parks and Recreation" and "30 Rock". The female protagonists of these shows are married to men (Adam Scott's Ben Wyatt and James Marsden's Criss Chros, respectively), who, according to a 2012 "Grantland" article, "patiently [tamp] down her stubbornness and temper while appreciating her quirks, helping her to become her best possible self". The character Jesse, played by Skylar Astin, in the film "Pitch Perfect" (2012) embodies the Manic Pixie Dream Boy trope. His role in the film appears to be to coax the very serious character Beca, played by Anna Kendrick,

neg: Ben Wyatt (Parks and Recreation) two boys and one girl, whom they have named Stephen, Wesley, and Sonia. In "The Johnny Karate Super Awesome Musical Explosion Show", Ben was made a Knight of the Order of the British Empire by His Royal Excellence Lord Edgar Darby Covington, 14th Earl of Cornwall-Upon-Thames and 29th Baron of Hertfordshire. After being contacted by Jennifer Barkley, and with Leslie's full support, he decides to run for Congress in 2018. While campaigning, he earns IOW's Woman of the Year award for giving Leslie room to speak her mind instead of reading scripted speeches. Through a series of flash-forwards in the

neg: Chris Traeger in the series finale in order to advise Leslie in 2025. It is revealed that after Oliver, the couple had a second child, a daughter named Leslie. Shortly following his departure from the ABC drama series "Brothers & Sisters", Rob Lowe accepted the role of Chris Traeger on "Parks and Recreation". He made his first appearance on the show in "The Master Plan", the penultimate episode of the second season. The character debuted the same episode that Adam Scott began his role as Ben Wyatt. Originally, Chris Traeger was only meant to be a guest role, with Lowe portraying him

neg: Letters to Cleo followed in 2009 with shows in New Orleans, Dallas, Houston, and Austin. Bassist Scott Reibling did not participate in these shows but gave his blessing. Longtime friend of the band Joe Klompus replaced Reibling. As of July 2009, the band members returned to their own projects. In the "Parks and Recreation" Season 4 episode entitled "The Comeback Kid", the character Ben Wyatt is seen wearing a Letters to Cleo shirt (show star Amy Poehler attended Boston College during the band's early years). This resulted in Letters to Cleo to be a trending topic on Twitter. The band reunited to play

neg: Parks and Recreation to be built on the filled-in lot. April becomes attracted to Andy, but he remains fixated on Ann. Just as Mark plans to propose to Ann, she reveals she no longer has feelings for him. They break up, and Mark leaves his city hall career for a private sector job. Meanwhile, a crippling budget deficit leads state auditors Chris Traeger (Rob Lowe) and Ben Wyatt (Adam Scott) to shut down the Pawnee government temporarily, much to Leslie's horror and Ron's delight. Meanwhile, Andy develops feelings for April, but she fears he is still hung up on Ann. Ann later kisses

neg: I'm Leslie Knope I'm Leslie Knope "I'm Leslie Knope" is the first episode of the fourth season of the American comedy television series "Parks and Recreation", and the 47th overall episode of the series. It originally aired on NBC in the United States on September 22, 2011. In the episode, Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler) faces trouble telling Ben Wyatt (Adam Scott) that she is running for public office, which will cause them to have to end their secret relationship. Meanwhile, Ron braces himself for the arrival of his first ex-wife, "Tammy I". Written by Dan Goor and directed by Troy Miller, the episode

neg: The Master Plan (Parks and Recreation) government is meant to provide social services and Ron advocating as little government intervention as possible. Throughout most of the second season, much of the relationship between Leslie and Ron focused on the two developing a mutual respect for each other. However, with the introduction of the Ben Wyatt character and the conflict over budget problems in Pawnee, the writers included these arguments between Leslie and Ron to illustrate their conflicting political ideologies and develop tension amid the character and the city hall setting. "The Master Plan" marked the end of the romantic relationship between Mark and Ann, which had

neg: End of the World (Parks and Recreation) that the end of the world is coming. Since they have been wrong in predicting the world’s end in the past, they are not taken seriously, and Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler) lets them hold an all-night vigil in the park, an annual Pawnee tradition. Chris Traeger (Rob Lowe) asks Leslie and Ben Wyatt (Adam Scott) to join him in monitoring the Reasonabilists during their vigil, which makes the two feel uncomfortable due to their recent break-up. As a precaution to the world’s supposed demise, April Ludgate (Aubrey Plaza) decides to help Andy Dwyer (Chris Pratt) check off everything on his

neg: Parks and Recreation the right fit". They considered a series about a local government official trying to rebuild a political career following a humiliating public spectacle. They eventually abandoned the idea, though it did end up being incorporated into the backstory for Ben Wyatt late in the second season. After Amy Poehler agreed to play the lead, they decided the series would revolve around an optimistic bureaucrat in small-town government. The idea was partly inspired by the portrayal of local politics on the HBO drama series "The Wire", as well as the renewed interest in and optimism about politics stemming from the 2008

neg: The Set Up (Parks and Recreation) Michael Schur, who is a good friend of Arnett and felt he would be a good fit for the character. Their date scenes marked the second on-screen pairing between a "Parks and Recreation" actor and their real-life spouse; Megan Mullally, the wife of actor Nick Offerman, guest starred as Ron Swanson's ex-wife Tammy in the episode, "Ron and Tammy". Although Theroux was slated to make appearances in multiple "Parks and Recreation" episodes, Arnett was scheduled to appear only in "The Set Up". "The Set Up" also marked the first of several recurring appearances by Ben Schwartz as Tom's friend Jean-Ralphio

neg: Parks and Recreation (season 3) film "Spring Breakdown", appeared in "Eagleton" as Leslie's former best friend and rival official from a neighboring town. Posey had been in discussions with the "Parks and Recreation" staff to make a guest appearance since the show debuted, and grew frustrated when it took several months before she received an invitation. Several actors who had appeared in previous seasons of "Parks and Recreation" continue to appear in the third season, including Ben Schwartz as Tom's cocky and entrepreneurial friend Jean-Ralphio Saperstein; Natalie Morales as bartender and Tom's girlfriend Lucy; Jama Williamson as Wendy, Tom's ex-wife who starts dating Ron; Pamela

neg: The Master Plan (Parks and Recreation) has broken up with Mark (Paul Schneider), and they meet for lunch to discuss the end of their relationship. Mark is confused as to why Ann has decided to break up with him because they never fought and everything seemed to be going perfectly smoothly. Ann explains that their lack of fighting was actually a bad thing because it meant their relationship had no passion, and she adds that Mark isn't used to dating anyone for a long period of time and over-stated the relationship's strength for that reason. State auditors Chris Traeger (Rob Lowe) and Ben Wyatt (Adam Scott)

neg: Parks and Recreation as Ben Wyatt, Rob Lowe as Chris Traeger, Jim O'Heir as Jerry Gergich, Retta as Donna Meagle, and Billy Eichner as Craig Middlebrooks. The writers researched local California politics for the series, and consulted with urban planners and elected officials. Poehler's character, Leslie Knope, underwent major changes after the first season, in response to audience feedback that she seemed unintelligent and "ditzy". The writing staff incorporated current events into the episodes, such as a government shutdown in Pawnee inspired by the real-life global financial crisis of 2007–2008. Several guest stars, such as Jason Mantzoukas, Kathryn Hahn, Sam Elliott, Bill Murray,

neg: Born & Raised (Parks and Recreation) Offerman), while Tom Haverford (Aziz Ansari) and Ben Wyatt (Adam Scott) attempt to charm the recently divorced Callamezzo. Written by Aisha Muharrar and directed by Dean Holland, the episode marks the return of guest star Mo Collins as well as the continuation of Leslie's campaign for public office. The book featured in this episode, "Pawnee: The Greatest Town in America", is available for sale online and in book stores. The author is listed as "Leslie Knope." The episode received positive reviews from critics, with praise going to the performance of guest star Mo Collins. Leslie (Amy Poehler) has written a

neg: Time Capsule (Parks and Recreation) group, the Society for Family Stability Foundation. Hunt previously portrayed Langman in the second-season premiere, "Pawnee Zoo", where she tried to have Leslie fired for holding a same-sex wedding for two male penguins. The episode also featured appearances by Jama Williamson and Alison Becker in their recurring roles as Tom's ex-wife Wendy and reporter Shauna Malwae-Tweep, respectively. "Time Capsule" continued what Michael Schur described as one of the primary story arcs of the third season: Ben Wyatt gradually falling in love not only with Leslie Knope, but with the town of Pawnee itself. This is particularly illustrated by how impressed

neg: College Park, Georgia Conley Recreation Center, named in honor of a former Mayor Pro-Tem; the Tracey Wyatt Recreation Complex, named in honor of the current Ward III Councilperson, Tracey Wyatt; and the College Park City Auditorium. The city has four parks: Barrett Park, which is located along Rugby Avenue; Brenningham Park, which surrounds the Brady Center; Jamestown Park; and Richard D. Zupp Park. College Park is home to the College Park Municipal Golf Course, a nine-hole course established in 1929. In February 2018, development began on the Gateway Center at College Park, a 5,000 seat multipurpose arena intended for public use, as well

neg: Tom Haverford him as a "Brown Superman with a Beard" and has also asked to be introduced as "The Brown Gosling". He is very appreciative of pop culture and the idea of 'swag', very often expressed in his vernacular (e.g. SSerts instead of desserts in "Soulmates"). Tom often teams with April Ludgate and sometimes Donna Meagle to prank and harass Jerry Gergich. He also finds Ben Wyatt an easy target of tease. Tom appears lackadaisical about his work at the parks department and regularly undermines Leslie. He plays online Scrabble against his superior, Ron Swanson, during work time and loses on purpose

neg: The Bubble (Parks and Recreation) The Bubble (Parks and Recreation) "The Bubble" is the fifteenth episode of the third season of the American comedy television series "Parks and Recreation", and the 45th overall episode of the series. It originally aired on NBC in the United States on May 19, 2011. In the episode, Leslie becomes nervous when her new boyfriend Ben has a business meeting with her tough mother, Marlene. Meanwhile, Chris tries to make some changes in the parks department, much to the chagrin of the staff. Written by Greg Levine and Brian Rowe and directed by Matt Sohn, "The Bubble" originally aired back-to-back

neg: Road Trip (Parks and Recreation) Road Trip (Parks and Recreation) "Road Trip" is the fourteenth episode of the third season of the American comedy television series "Parks and Recreation", and the 44th overall episode of the series. It originally aired on NBC in the United States on May 12, 2011. In the episode, Leslie and Ben are sent on a road trip together and struggle to keep their romantic feelings for each other at bay due to a policy that forbids office romances. Meanwhile, a "Newlywed Game"-style game show hosted by Tom leads to a fight between Andy and April. Written by Harris Wittels and

neg: Indianapolis (Parks and Recreation) Indianapolis (Parks and Recreation) "Indianapolis" is the sixth episode of the third season of the American comedy television series "Parks and Recreation", and the 36th overall episode of the series. It originally aired on NBC in the United States on February 24, 2011. In the episode, Leslie and Ron travel to Indianapolis to receive a commendation, while Ann suspects Chris is cheating on her. Meanwhile, Tom tries to pitch his personal fragrance to a cologne maker while simultaneously bonding with Ben. Written by Katie Dippold and directed by Randall Einhorn, "Indianapolis" was the last of six episodes filmed almost immediately

neg: Soda Tax (Parks and Recreation) Soda Tax (Parks and Recreation) "Soda Tax" is the second episode of the fifth season of the American comedy television series "Parks and Recreation", and the 70th overall episode of the series. It originally aired on NBC in the United States on September 27, 2012. In the episode, Leslie (Amy Poehler) faces obstacles while trying to pass a soda tax, while Andy (Chris Pratt) trains for his upcoming police physical examination. In Washington, D.C., Ben (Adam Scott) tries to connect with his interns. Leslie (Amy Poehler) has proposed a soda tax on restaurants in an effort to curb Pawnee's obesity

neg: The Bubble (Parks and Recreation) long way in fleshing out the Leslie and Ben romance, but primarily set the scene for the superior "Li'l Sebastian". "Time" magazine writer James Poniewozik said "The Bubble" was not as funny as some of the better third season episodes like "Harvest Festival" or "Andy and April's Fancy Party", but was nonetheless enjoyable and "perfectly funny". The Bubble (Parks and Recreation) "The Bubble" is the fifteenth episode of the third season of the American comedy television series "Parks and Recreation", and the 45th overall episode of the series. It originally aired on NBC in the United States on May 19,

neg: Flu Season (Parks and Recreation) some of their best performance to date. Sundermann praised the pairing of Offerman and Pratt, and said although he had reservations about a Ben and Leslie romance, he believed it got off to a charming start in "Flu Season". Flu Season (Parks and Recreation) "Flu Season" (sometimes referred to as "The Flu") is the second episode of the third season of the American comedy television series "Parks and Recreation", and the 32nd overall episode of the series. It originally aired on NBC in the United States on January 27, 2011. In the episode, a flu outbreak leaves Leslie ill, but

neg: Sex Education (Parks and Recreation) Sex Education (Parks and Recreation) "Sex Education" is the fourth episode of the fifth season of the American comedy television series "Parks and Recreation", and the 72nd overall episode of the series. It originally aired on NBC in the United States on October 18, 2012. In the episode, Leslie (Amy Poehler) fights against Pawnee's abstinence-only sex education platform, Tom (Aziz Ansari) struggles to live without technology, and Ben (Adam Scott) and April (Aubrey Plaza) finally meet the Congressman they are working for. Leslie (Amy Poehler) has organized a sexual education seminar, as sexually transmitted diseases are rampant among Pawnee's senior

neg: Sex Education (Parks and Recreation) beloved by his advisors as the perfect political candidate. Ben tells Leslie that he is a bit disillusioned, missing politicians who are passionate like her. "Sex Education" was written by Alan Yang and directed by Craig Zisk. Within a week of the episode's original broadcast, four deleted scenes were placed on the official "Parks and Recreation" website. The first, 100-second clip, expands on the subplot between Tom and Ron, particularly Tom's overuse of sites such as Instagram and Reddit. The second clip was 80 seconds long, and is composed of several short scenes of Leslie's sex education program and her

neg: The Fight (Parks and Recreation) character to become involved in stories with the others. "The Fight" featured several appearances by actors who had appeared in previous "Parks and Recreation" episodes, including Ben Schwartz as Tom's friend Jean-Ralphio, who helps him promote Snake Juice throughout the night. Andy Forrest appeared as Andy's shoeshine customer Kyle, who is often insulted and mocked by Andy and the other characters during his shoeshines. Nick Kroll also appeared as "The Douche", the host of the Pawnee morning zoo-style radio show "Crazy Ira and The Douche", which was previously featured in the episode "Media Blitz". During one scene, Ron says, "I

neg: The Master Plan (Parks and Recreation) use it and the original line was never filmed. During another scene at the Snakehole Lounge, a drunken Leslie angrily yells to Ben, "I just talked to everybody in this bar and nobody wants you here." That line was written by Harris Wittels, who wrote past screenplays for other "Parks and Recreation" episodes. During the end credits, Andy sings a song he wrote for April called "November," which includes the lyrics, "Let's spread our wings and fly on a date." This is also a reference to "Woman of the Year," in which Andy explained every song he writes includes either

neg: Parks and Recreation former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, Senator John McCain, First Lady Michelle Obama, former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, and Senator Olympia Snowe. Immediately after Ben Silverman was named co-chairman of NBC's entertainment division in 2007, he asked Greg Daniels to create a spin-off of "The Office". Daniels co-created "Parks and Recreation" with Michael Schur, who had been a writer on "The Office". The two spent months considering ideas for the new series and debating whether to make it a stand-alone rather than a spin-off. According to Daniels, they eventually abandoned the original spin-off plan because they "couldn't find

neg: Time Capsule (Parks and Recreation) Ben is with the Pawnee citizens who make impassioned cases for what they want inside the Pawnee time capsule: although he still considers them weirdos, he respectfully calls them "weirdos who care". During the cold open, while discussing the time capsule, Leslie describes several former Pawnee town slogans. After each slogan, the camera switches to a different cut of Leslie reading another. This method of comedic narrative is frequently used in "Parks and Recreation", in which Poehler and the other actors improvise several different jokes and the editors slice them all together into one scene. A great deal of the

neg: Woman of the Year (Parks and Recreation) character introduced in "The Set Up". The episode also featured an appearance by comedian Ian Roberts, who worked with Amy Poehler on the "Upright Citizens Brigade" sketch comedy troupe. Roberts guest starred as Ian Winston, the coach of a girls' soccer coach who complains to Leslie about a lack of field space during the episode's cold open. Roberts previously appeared as the same character in the show's pilot episode. Rashida Jones, a regular "Parks and Recreation" cast member who plays Ann Perkins, did not appear in "Woman of the Year" because she was filming scenes for "The Social Network", a

neg: The Set Up (Parks and Recreation) She also convinces Andy to sell his band's CDs at the hall, which proves successful. When she slams the door on Tom while he tries to talk to them, Ron immediately hires her. "The Set Up" was directed by Troy Miller and written by Katie Dippold. It featured guest appearances by Will Arnett as MRI technologist Chris and Justin Theroux as Ann's lawyer friend Justin, Arnett was at the time the real-life husband of Amy Poehler, who plays protagonist Leslie Knope. It was not Poehler who arranged for him to be on the show, but rather "Parks and Recreation" co-creator

neg: Indianapolis (Parks and Recreation) insults "Tommy Fresh" and quickly dismisses Tom. Ben cheers him up and tells him not to give up on his dreams, admitting that he considers Tom his friend. Ben is happy when it is apparent that the parks department feels the same way. Andy and April, who are both broke, hold a contest to see how much free stuff they can get at the party, earning $218 by posing as staff and accepting tips. However, they both feel guilty and give the money to the bartender. Ann eventually shows up at Chris' apartment and lashes out at him, but he

neg: Sweetums (Parks and Recreation) the Pawnee parks and recreation department and the town's library system. Ron commented that all government should be privatized and parks should be run by Chuck E. Cheese's, a chain of family entertainment centers. This is a reference to the "Parks and Recreation" pilot episode, in which Ron said all government should be privatized and follow the Chuck E. Cheese business model. Tom creates what he describes as a moving robot that plays music called "DJ Roomba" by attaching an iPod music player to a Roomba, an autonomous robotic vacuum cleaner. After Jerry accidentally steps on DJ Roomba, Tom and

neg: Soulmates (Parks and Recreation) Soulmates (Parks and Recreation) "Soulmates" is the tenth episode of the American comedy television series "Parks and Recreation"<nowiki>'</nowiki>s third season, and the 40th overall episode of the series. In the episode, Leslie is disappointed when Ben rejects her romantic advances, and is surprised when she is matched with Tom in an online dating service. Meanwhile, Ron and Chris have a cook-off to determine which is better: red or lean meat. The episode was written by Alan Yang and directed by Ken Whittingham. After it aired, NBC launched a website for HoosierMate.com, the fictional online dating site featured in "Soulmates". The

neg: The Fight (Parks and Recreation) He gave the episode a 9 out of 10. Nick McHatton of TV Fanatic said he believed Ann's new part-time job would help better integrate her into the cast. McHatton said the sweet scenes between Leslie and Ben are "quickly becoming my favorite scenes in the series", and said a shot of Ron dancing while drunk at the Snakehole Lounge was "easily one of the funniest things he’s done yet". The Fight (Parks and Recreation) "The Fight" is the thirteenth episode of the third season of the American comedy television series "Parks and Recreation", and the 43rd overall episode of

neg: Flu Season (Parks and Recreation) demonstrates how well the writers keep seemingly ridiculous characters grounded. Richenthal said Poehler made her sick scenes seem like strong character moments rather than just slapstick comedy, and praised the scenes with Ron and Andy, as well as Tom's scenes at the spa. Joel Keller of TV Squad said the episode strongly developed the characters Ben and Chris, and served as a showcase for the comedic talents of Poehler, who he complimented for not going too over the top. Hollywood.com writer Eric Sundermann said the episode showcased "Parks and Recreation" at its finest, and said both Poehler and Lowe gave

neg: Parks and Recreation (season 3) of several major story arcs, including a complete shutdown of the Pawnee government for budgetary reasons, inspired by the real-life global financial crisis. Other storylines included the parks department's organization of a harvest festival, a romance between Leslie and Ben, and the dating and eventual marriage of Andy Dwyer (Chris Pratt) and April Ludgate (Aubrey Plaza). As in the previous season, "Parks and Recreation" was critically acclaimed during its third season, and was declared by several reviewers to be one of the best comedies on television. "Entertainment Weekly" featured it on its cover in February 2011 and declared it "the

neg: Pilot (Parks and Recreation) The release of the report led to speculation in the media that "Parks and Recreations" was not ready for prime-time television. In response to the leaked negative feedback, Ben Silverman said rough cuts of shows are usually received negatively, even for ultimately successful shows. Schur also said there had been at least four complete edits to the pilot since the focus-group results came in. The "Parks and Recreation" pilot first aired on April 9, 2009, in the United States on NBC. It was shown in a time slot between two fifth season episodes of "The Office": "Dream Team" and "Michael

neg: Flu Season (Parks and Recreation) of Pawnee due to the optimism and enthusiasm Leslie Knope shows for the town and her job. Commentators suggested this transition appeared to begin in "Flu Season", when Ben is visibly, extremely impressed by Leslie's perfect deliverance of a public presentation despite her illness. Steve Kandell of "New York" magazine wrote: "This is obviously the moment when Ben’s begrudging respect for her becomes something else", and "The Atlantic" writer Scott Meslow wrote: "Parks and Recreation has allowed Ben to develop in the background so far, but his affection for Pawnee is clearly growing." "Flu Season" also demonstrated a departure in

neg: Flu Season (Parks and Recreation) she is in the hospital, and Ron is anxious not to get involved in their personal affairs. Leslie (Amy Poehler) also has the flu, but will not admit it because she wants to give an important presentation to the Pawnee Chamber of Commerce about the planned Harvest Festival, which she hopes will restore the dwindling budget of the parks department. Ben (Adam Scott) finally takes a reluctant Leslie to the hospital, where she is admitted with a dangerously high fever and dehydration. Ben and Tom (Aziz Ansari) decide to do the presentation themselves, much to the chagrin of Leslie, who

neg: The Bubble (Parks and Recreation) idea of pairing two co-workers felt like a conventional television move, he did not mind with Leslie and Ben because they are such a "charming and well-matched pair". Martin also said Pamela Reed "absolutely kills it" as Leslie's mother. Rick Porter of Zap2it said "Parks and Recreation" was at the "top of its game", and that "The Bubble" worked well paired along with the season finale "Li'l Sebastian". He praised the comedic and romantic chemistry between Amy Poehler and Adam Scott, and said the subplot with Chris imposing changes on the parks department was "great fun". Joel Keller of TV

neg: Flu Season (Parks and Recreation) people who work around him in the Parks office". In the episode, Ben compares Leslie's delivery of a perfect presentation despite having the flu to basketball player Michael Jordan's showing during the 1997 NBA Finals. During the of the series, Jordan lead the Chicago Bulls to victory despite suffering from a serious case of the flu. Ben also compares Leslie's speech to the famous home run baseball player Kirk Gibson hit off of pitcher Dennis Eckersley during the 1988 World Series, despite Gibson suffering from injuries to both legs at the time. While bonding, Ron and Andy discuss the draft

neg: Parks and Recreation business idea. Ron meets Diane (Lucy Lawless), a woman who needs help fixing a pothole, and begins dating her despite being intimidated by her two young daughters. Jennifer offers Ben a job on another campaign in Florida, much to Leslie's displeasure, but Ben turns it down and returns to Pawnee, surprising Leslie by proposing to her. She happily says yes. Ben's divorced parents come to their engagement party and argue the whole time. April proposes turning Lot 48 into a dog park, which bothers Leslie, but they compromise. Tom starts a business renting high end clothing to teenagers. Ben wants

neg: Let's Stay Together (Al Green song) in 10 Days" and can be heard in the films "Down to You" (2000), "Jersey Girl" (2004), and the 2012 romantic comedy "Hope Springs" features the song. On television, the song was featured in various shows. It was played in the "Parks and Recreation" episode "Road Trip". During Leslie Knope and Ben Wyatt's road trip, as assigned by Chris Traeger, they listen to a series of unusual songs, until Let's Stay Together plays. It is later confirmed that Ann Perkins had burned the song in order to get them together. It was parodied by The Fringemunks to recap "Fringe" episode

neg: Parks and Recreation begins work on the Pawnee/Eagleton Unity Concert. In "The Wall", it is revealed that Ron and Diane have had their baby, John Swanson, without informing anyone in the office. Afterward, Ron single-handedly renovates the third floor of City Hall. In "Galentine's Day", Ann and Chris have their baby, Oliver Perkins-Traeger. In "Flu Season 2" Leslie reveals that she is pregnant. Leslie and Ben also find out that they are having triplets. In the finale, Tom's Bistro opens to a terrible start with the investor pulling out, but becomes a hotspot when it plays host to the after party for the

neg: Ben Wyatt elected unopposed as Leader of the Opposition. Wyatt has held the following portfolios since his election in 2006: Ben Wyatt Benjamin Sana Wyatt (born 1 April 1974) is an Australian politician who is the current Labor Party member for the seat of Victoria Park in the Legislative Assembly of Western Australia. Born in Wewak, Papua New Guinea, to Australian parents, Wyatt moved to Western Australia at an early age, where he attended Aquinas College in Perth. He went on to receive a law degree from the University of Western Australia, later attending the London School of Economics on a scholarship.

neg: Ben Wyatt Ben Wyatt Benjamin Sana Wyatt (born 1 April 1974) is an Australian politician who is the current Labor Party member for the seat of Victoria Park in the Legislative Assembly of Western Australia. Born in Wewak, Papua New Guinea, to Australian parents, Wyatt moved to Western Australia at an early age, where he attended Aquinas College in Perth. He went on to receive a law degree from the University of Western Australia, later attending the London School of Economics on a scholarship. Wyatt returned to Australia in 2002, where he worked as a lawyer. He was elected to parliament in

neg: Win, Lose, or Draw (Parks and Recreation) but he is oblivious that the sex is meaningless to her. At the results party, Jerry (Jim O'Heir) – who did not have time to vote – panics when the first few rounds of results give Bobby a slight lead, worrying that Leslie will lose by one vote. Leslie and Ben seek advice about Ben's job offer: Ann suggests Leslie asks Ben to stay, and Ron (Nick Offerman) tells Ben to also remain, citing his own love for routine. Ben reminds him that if Leslie wins, Ron's routine will change since he will become Assistant City Manager. Leslie later asks