38 Reasons I Love "Parks and Recreation"
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38 Reasons To Make 'Parks And Recreation' Your Next Netflix Binge

A list of reasons why this 2000s comedy has become my favorite show this summer (spoilers!).

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Throughout Parks and Recreation, coworkers become family through all of these amazing and hilarious moments.

Leslie Knope is a character everyone can root for.

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Through her political campaigns and relationship issues, all everyone wants is her success.

Tom's excited face.

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Ron's giggle.

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Andy is actually a golden retriever.

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All of the dog comparisons were accurate, but this one was uncanny.

The finale was amazing.

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Between the bittersweet epilogues and Ann's return, it truly was a fantastic last ride.

"5,000 Candles in the Wind" is one of my all-time favorite songs.

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April and Andy's wedding.

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Although at the time it seemed impulsive, Andy and April are the perfect pair.

Ron and Leslie's friendship.

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They balance each other out: he calms her down and she helps him make work proximity associates.

Ron can literally smell when Tammy Two approaches.

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"She's near"

Ann's second child is named Leslie.

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Ben's friendship with Garry.

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"Oh captain, my captain!"

Ron discovering the iPod.

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Treat Yo Self.

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This event has not helped my wallet.

The Ron marshmallow.

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Leslie agrees with my stance on pockets.

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Chris Pratt improvised this line.

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Ben and Leslie get back together in the tiny park.

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When Andy decided to take a Women and Gender Studies class.

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The Season 7 Predictions for 2017 were kind of accurate?

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Between drones delivering packages to the internet watching its users, the predictions were spot-on.

April's growth.

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From a girl without direction to a woman using her talents, April is no longer the child she once was.

Leslie's compliments to Ann.

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When Tom failed so badly he wrote a book about it.

Burt Macklin, FBI.

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"I love you and I like you."

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Ron's lesson with Lauren.

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Leslie's face when she meets Michelle Obama.

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...and later when she becomes friends with Madeleine Albright.

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Leslie Knope is a feminist icon.

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The poor accounting firm that tried to hire Ben so many times.

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At least he left them The Cones of Dunshire

Leslie always gave the perfect gift.

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Jean Ralphio's singing.

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When Ron accidentally made a Vine of himself.

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April's relatable introversion.

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DJ Roomba.

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When Ben took Leslie to her favorite place for their first date.

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Champion.

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When Andy gave up Johnny Karate for April's new job.

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When the pit finally became a park.

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Unfortunately it did not happen before Andy, Mark, and Leslie fell into it.

Through all of the good and bad times, the team works through it and becomes closer than they ever have before, making this my favorite show this year. If you're looking for a show to rewatch, I recommend this one!

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