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Grade NBC’s Thursday Comedy Premieres!

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After a long summer away, NBC came back in (almost) full comedy force tonight with the season premieres of Up All Night, The Office and Parks and Recreation. (30 Rock, which rounds out the yuk-filled evening, returns Oct. 4.)

We certainly laughed our boo-honeys off, but we want to hear what you thought of the night’s fare. READ MORE


Fall TV Preview: Parks and Rec Gives Leslie and Ben a 'Gut Check,' Realizes Andy's Police Dreams

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If you thought Leslie Knope’s election was (hilariously) tough, wait ’til you hear what Season 5 has in store for Pawnee’s newly crowned City Council Queen.

Parks and Recreation returns tonight (NBC, 9:30/8:30c) and some major changes are afoot. Namely, our leading lady is …READ MORE


Parks and Recreation: Meet Ben's Parents!

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And you thought Ron Swanson was gruff…

Jonathan Banks, who played curmudgeonly meth leg man Mike on AMC’s Breaking Bad, will guest-star on Parks and Recreation’s Season 5 as …READ MORE


Parks and Rec Exclusive: Meet Leslie's Nemesis!

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Leslie Knope’s plum new city council gig comes with one major drawback: a nemesis.

TVLine has learned exclusively that comedian Jon Glaser has joined Parks and Recreation‘s fifth season, playing …READ MORE


Emmys 2012: What Should Win Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series? Take Our Poll!

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We’ve reached the episode-specific portion of our “Who Should Win” Emmy poll series, so it’s time to hit the rewind button on your internal DVRs to ensure a fully informed voting process.

Today, we’re taking a closer look at the race for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series. That statuette has gone to writers from Modern Family for two years running, but is certain to change hands in 2012, as …READ MORE


Parks and Recreation Hot Shots: Ms. Knope Goes to Washington!

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Leslie Knope and Ben Wyatt are hightailing it to Washington D.C. in Parks and Recreation‘s fifth season (bowing Thursday, Sept. 20), and we’ve got your first look at their fun-filled trip to the East Coast. READ MORE & VIEW PHOTOS


Parks and Rec Scoop: Lucy Lawless Books Multi-Episode Arc as Love Interest For [Spoiler]

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Is Ron Swanson man enough for Xena?

Former Spartacus vixen Lucy Lawless has booked a multi-episode arc on Parks and Recreation as a love interest for Nick Offerman’s hyper-masculine alter ego, TVLine has confirmed.

Lawless, who is coming off of a three-year run on Spartacus, will play …READ MORE


Emmys 2012: Who Should Win Best Lead Actress in a Comedy Series? Take Our Poll!

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Hands down, the highlight of the 2011 Emmy ceremony were the pre-statuette hijinks by the nominees for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. And while Raising Hope‘s Martha Plimpton and The Big C‘s Laura Linney got left off the ballot and thus won’t be able to help present the category winner with a ceremonial crown and sash, there are three new nominees in the mix, and hopefully they’ll bring the same spirit of wackiness to the 2012 telecast. READ NOW & VOTE


It’s Official: Parks and Rec Heads to Washington – Which Real-Life Politicians Will Appear?

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Parks and Recreation’s Ben and Leslie are about to rub elbows with some real power players. READ MORE