

Each character offers a glimpse into their day-to-day lives: He had been unaware of the COVID-19 pandemic and is shocked when the cameraman tells him about it.Īmid the ongoing quarantine, Leslie ( Amy Poehler) reaches out to her friends as part of her daily phone tree. It received acclaim from critics, particularly for its heart and comforting nature, and raised at least $3 million for Feeding America.īobby Newport ( Paul Rudd) introduces the special from his family fox hunting lodge in Switzerland. In its original broadcast, the episode was seen by 3.67 million viewers and was the highest-rated program of the night in the 18–49 demographic. It was produced in three weeks, with all work done remotely and the cast recording their parts individually.

The show's main cast members, along with several recurring characters, returned for the special.

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While the series had originally ended with no plans for a reboot, Schur decided to create a new episode in response to the pandemic. The special served as a fundraiser for Feeding America's COVID-19 Response Fund. Set during the COVID-19 pandemic, the episode shows Leslie Knope and her friends as they handle life during quarantine. It was written by series co-creator Michael Schur with Megan Amram, Dave King, Joe Mande, Aisha Muharrar, Matt Murray, and Jen Statsky, and was directed by Morgan Sackett. It was originally broadcast on April 30, 2020, on NBC. " A Parks and Recreation Special" is a special episode of the American comedy television series Parks and Recreation and the 126th episode overall.
